The shortlisted nominees will be invited to make a presentation followed by an interaction with the Selection Committee on dates to be announced later.
INAE Young Engineer Award 2026
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Eligibility
Young Engineers
Region
India
Award
Cash prize of INR 1 lakh and a citation
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
INAE Young Engineer Award 2026 is inviting applications from young engineers having strong potential for future professional growth impact in any branch of engineering and recognizing their outstanding achievements/contributions in it. The selected candidates will receive a cash prize of ₹25,000 and a certificate.
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- Be a citizen of India
- Not be older than 35 years of age as of 1st January 2026*
- Hold first tertiary degree in Engineering/Technology
Note* -
- The female nominees are eligible for age relaxation of five years for the award.
- A nomination is valid for one year only. A candidate can be nominated three times in total subject to age not exceeding 35 years.
- The exception is in the case of women nominees for up to 40 years.
Benefits
The award is consist of a cash prize of INR 1 lakh and a citation.
How can you apply?
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Important Dates
Application deadline: 15th April 2026
Selection Criteria
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Terms and Conditions
- The award is instituted to identify, recognize and encourage young and promising talents in India who have made and are likely to continue to make outstanding contributions impacting engineering research and design, technology development and transfer.
- Nominations are invited from young engineers working in academia, R&D laboratories and industry. The sponsor must be either a Fellow of INAE or Head of the Organization/ Institution where the nominee is working.
- Evidence of excellence in engineering research, product/process, design, technology development and transfer specific contribution submitted for consideration of the Award should have been carried out in India.
Contact Details
Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)
6th Floor, Unit No. 604-609, SPAZE I-Tech Park, Tower A,
Sector 49, Sohna Road, Gurgaon – 122018
Phone: 0124-4239480, Fax: 0124-4239481
Email: inaehq@inae.in
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