Students of all CBSE affiliated schools studying in Classes 6-11 can participate in the science exhibition.
The Science Exhibition entries will be accepted in the following two (02) categories:
- Category 1 – Students of Classes 6-8
- Category 2 – Students of Classes 9-11
Schools must fill the registration details at the link and submit the requisite fee online for registration.
Last date for registration and online submission of project/exhibit is 19th September 2025.
Registration fee is not refundable under any circumstances. Hence, no such claim will be entertained by the Board.
No, it is not permissible and no request regarding change of venue or region by the participating school will be entertained by the Board.
The main theme is - “STEM for Viksit and Atamnirbhar Bharat.”
The sub-themes are:
- Sustainable agriculture
- Waste management and alternatives to plastics
- Green energy
- Emerging technologies
- Recreational mathematical modelling
- Health and hygiene
- Water conservation and management
The exhibit should be an original creation of the participating student/team. It can be
- an investigation-based study.
- an application of basic principles of Science and Technology.
- a novel solution/indigenous design to a problem /challenge.
Each CBSE School can register a maximum of two teams. The teams can be one each for two categories or two teams for any one category.
A school team may be represented by a maximum of two students and one mentor Science Teacher.
The participating team can submit only ONE exhibit/project.
Yes. However, this needs to be within the same category.
You can
- consult the mentor teacher
- refer to the CBSE website for resources and guidelines
- look at exemplars before
This may be because of the following:
- Copied ideas from internet; fail/fails plagiarism check.
- Are repetitions of a previous project submitted earlier in the CBSE Science Exhibitions.
- Display an unnecessary use of environmental unfriendly materials.
- Have multiple ideas without focus on a single idea/solution/answer.
The exhibit would be displayed at the CBSE Regional/National Level Science Exhibition. Hence, the exhibits must be limited to an area, which does not exceed 36 inches (91 cm) deep, front to back; 48 inches (122 cm) wide, side to side; and 5 ft (150 cm) high above the table top.
There are Two (02) Rounds:
- Regional Level - October - December 2025
- National Level - January 2026
As you register successfully, you will be provided a unique user id and password to log on the portal. You have to develop you project and submit the details of the same on this portal.
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Creativity and imagination
20%
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Originality and innovativeness
15%
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Evidence of scientific thought/principle/approach
15%
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Technical skills, workmanship, craftsmanship etc.
15%
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Educational value, scalability and utility for society in future
15%
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Economics (low cost), portability and durability
10%
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Presentation – effectiveness of display and relevant explanations
10%
Yes, the selected teams from different school would be required to physically attend the Regional and National round of the science exhibition and display their exhibits.
All the participating schools shortlisted for the regional round will get an invite from CBSE. This will have detailed information about the venue or host school, dates of exhibition etc. A circular will also be uploaded on CBSE’s website. You are requested to check the academic website (http://www.cbseacademic.in) regularly for updates.
School team participating at the Regional and National level must remain the same. Schools must ensure that the same group of students/team and mentor teacher represent the school at national level in case the school qualifies for the national level. No request for change of team will be entertained by the Board.
No, the sub-theme cannot be changed. However the schools may further rework on the exhibit / project shortlisted at regional level for its display at the national level.
Use confirmation and requirement form to convey this. The desired format may be downloaded from the CBSE’s website.
The participating school/team will have to bear all expenses.
29. Who will make our travel and stay arrangements at the venue city for the Regional/National Fair?
The participating schools have to make their own arrangements. Host schools may be requested to provide guidance as and when required.
Travel and boarding & lodging expenses will be borne by the participating team/school.
CBSE will not reimburse any such expenses.
Schools have to look after their students. No meals will be provided by host school or CBSE and neither will the expenses be reimbursed. Schools have to make their own arrangements for meals/food.
The timing of the exhibition will be from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
No team will be allowed to report late or leave before 5 p.m. on the days of exhibition. The travel plans may be made accordingly.
Yes, it is mandatory for all the participants to be present on all days. Attendance of all the participants from a school and of the mentor teacher is must on all days. No student or teacher will be allowed to leave the venue during the exhibition hours.
Yes, it is mandatory.
Participating schools must report a day before the exhibition.
Every team must report to the Principal/Coordinator of the venue school.
School principal or coordinator of the science exhibition appointed by school principal may be contacted for exhibit display related requirements.
The model/exhibit should be arranged and set in all respects well in time i.e. one day in advance.
The school name and title of the exhibit should be displayed clearly. It should be ensured that exhibit is functional and is properly displayed. It should also be ensured that the model is displayed at the space provided to the school in the correct room under correct theme and sub-theme.
Teachers and students of neighbouring schools (host school will send an invite to them), participants from other schools, CBSE officers /officials will be visiting the exhibition.
Based on the results submitted by panel of judges, only shortlisted / qualified exhibits will be invited to participate at the national level exhibition.
In case the model/exhibit qualifies the regional level, the school will be intimated regarding the venue and dates of National level via email. A circular will also be placed on CBSE’s website in this regard after Regional Levels.
A panel of judges /team of subject experts will judge /evaluate the exhibits /projects at the regional as well as at the national level.
Approximately 25 exhibits will be selected at the National Level across sub-themes.
- Winners of the National Level CBSE Science Exhibitions will get a merit certificate and cash prize.
- Winners may get a chance to participate in Rashtriya Bal Vaigyaanik Pradarshani, in 2026 to be organised by NCERT, also get a direct entry to participate in the prestigious National Fair (2025-26) organised by Initiative for Research & Innovation in STEM (IRIS) subject to their selection for both the exhibition.
Initiative for Research and Innovation in STEM (IRIS) National Fair is a public – private partnership program funded by Department of Science & Technology (DST) and Broadcom; and implemented by Exstemplar Education Linkers Foundation.
IRIS promotes and nurtures Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) research amongst young Indian innovators.