For schools · Academic year 2026–27

STEM competitions worth your students' time.

A curated list of national and international competitions in coding, AI, robotics, aerospace and innovation — with deadlines, official links, nomination details and the documents you'll need.

11 competitions

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Bharat Builds: India 2047

All categories

Imagine and design the India of its centenary through art, writing, robotics and design thinking. Cash prizes to be won.

Who
Ages 3–15
Deadline
10 January 2027
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World Tech Olympiad

Coding & AI

AI, coding and cyber security

Who
Grades 2–12
Format
Proctored online test

Robotex International

Robotics

Mechanical robotics

Who
U11, U16 & Open
Format
Arena-based bots

Avishkar Awards

Innovation

Tinkering, IoT and logic

Who
Grades 6–8
Format
Project ideation & tests

Kreativity League

Coding & AI

Block coding and startups

Who
Grades 4–12
Format
Online pitch → live demo

IN-SPACe CanSat 2026–27

Aerospace

Aerospace and satellites

Who
Secondary & university
Format
Physical rocket/satellite build

India STEM Innovation Challenge (AICRA)

Innovation

Healthcare and green tech

Who
Ages 7–22
Format
Video pitch → showcase

TechnoXian / STEMathon

Robotics

Robo combat and racing

Who
Ages 8–16 & Open
Format
Mechanical arena battles

Indian STEM Alliance

Innovation

STEM labs and curriculum

Who
K-12 (via schools)
Format
Ecosystem framework

Youth Intl. Math Olympiad (2027)

Innovation

Advanced pure maths

Who
Middle & high school
Format
Single-window online test

INSPIRE Awards MANAK

Innovation

Grassroots tech solutions

Who
Grades 6–10
Format
Tiered exhibitions

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