Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 registration closes today for Classes 6 to 12; schools' entries from October 14
Vikas Kumar Pandit | October 6, 2025 | 03:37 PM IST | 1 min read
Students from Classes 6 to 12 can form teams and develop ideas under four national themes. Schools will submit entries as photos and videos, with top teams receiving prizes and mentorship.
The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, will close the registration window for the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 today, October 6. The initiative is open to students from Classes 6 to 12 and is part of the Viksit Bharat @2047 plan.
The official press release states that the participating schools will submit their entries in the form of photos and videos, which will be evaluated by a national panel of experts.
Top teams will receive prizes, along with long-term support, mentorship, and corporate adoption opportunities to further their innovations. The Buildathon is designed to provide hands-on, experiential learning in line with the National Education Policy 2020.
As per the official schedule, the preparatory activities for the Buildathon will take place from October 6 to 12. The nationwide live event is scheduled for October 13, followed by the submission of entries from October 14 to 31. Evaluation of entries will be conducted in November, and the winners will be announced in December 2025.
“The Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 is a clarion call to students to dream big, innovate fearlessly, and contribute to India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. Every school and every student are invited to take part in this movement, showcase their talent, and make their mark as the innovators of tomorrow,” the official press release said.
Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025: Themes
The Buildathon invites students to form teams, develop ideas, and create prototypes around four themes:
- Atmanirbhar Bharat: Building self-reliant systems and solutions
- Swadeshi: Fostering indigenous ideas and innovation
- Vocal for Local: Promoting local products, crafts, and resources
- Samriddhi: Creating pathways to growth and sustainable development
The Ministry of Education has encouraged schools, students, and teachers across India to participate, with a focus on Aspirational Districts, Tribal, and remote regions.
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