Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 Registration Deadline Extended; Check Date, Key Features, Timeline And More

The deadline for registrations for "Viksit Bharat Buildathon", a nationwide innovation movement to engage school students from classes 6-12, has been extended till October 11, the Ministry of Education said on Tuesday.

The Ministry of Education collaborated with the Atal Innovation Mission of NITI Aayog to launch the 'Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025'. It is India’s largest student innovation movement, open to students from Classes 6 to 12. The initiative, launched on September 23, aims to support the vision of 'Viksit Bharat at 2047'.

"The Buildathon calls upon students of Grades 6–12 to join teams, think creatively, and develop ideas and prototypes that address real-life challenges. Students will work around four themes of national importance…," the ministry said in an official statement.

Students are invited to form teams, think creatively, and solve real-world problems. They will work on four key themes: Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliance), Swadeshi (indigenous innovation), Vocal for Local (supporting local products), and Samriddhi (prosperity and sustainability).

"Students, teachers, and schools across the country are encouraged to participate wholeheartedly in this movement. It is not just a competition, but a platform to showcase creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills at a national and global level," the statement added.

To participate in the event, schools will submit students’ entries as photos and videos. A national panel of experts will review them, following which the top teams will win prizes. Selected schools and students will also get long-term support. This includes mentorship, resources, and corporate adoption.

Direct link to register for Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 is: https://schoolinnovationmarathon.org/registration

• Students working together in the world’s largest live innovation event.

• Focus on hands-on, practical learning as per NEP 2020.

• Inclusive participation is encouraged from Aspirational Districts, Tribal, and Remote areas.

• Sept. 23, 2025 – Launch of Viksit Bharat Buildathon

• Sept. 23 – Oct. 11, 2025 – Registrations open

• Oct. 6 – Oct. 12, 2025 – Preparatory activities in schools

• Oct. 13, 2025 – Nationwide Live Buildathon

• Oct. 13 – Oct. 31, 2025 – Submission of entries by schools

• November 2025 – Evaluation of entries by expert panel

• December 2025 – Announcement of top winners