EligibilityDeadline Date : Closed
To be eligible, the applicant must:-
- be between 10 and 15 years old
- be currently studying in Classes 6 to 10
Note: Each school can nominate 2-3 students.
Benefits
Selected students will receive a one-time award of ₹10,000. In addition, students selected for the National Level Exhibition & Project Competition (NLEPC) will receive mentoring from reputed technology institutions and funding for prototype development.
Documents
- Photograph of the student
- Applicant's passbook details
- Applicant's Aadhaar number
- Applicant's school identity card (if applicable)
How can you apply?
The schools can submit the nomination of a candidate by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard and fill in the required details to 'Register'. (Note:- If already registered, log in using the registered email ID.)
Step 3: Navigate to the 'For New Registration - Click Here' under the 'ONE OF THE OPTIONS GIVEN BELOW TO PROCEED' at the bottom of the page and click on it.
Step 4: Fill in all the necessary details to complete the registration process.
Step 5: After successful registration, select the 'Student Nomination' option.
Step 6: Fill in the details of the student, upload the photograph and submit it to generate the acknowledgement.
Note:-
- Schools should submit student nominations by the deadline to avoid last-minute inconveniences caused by the heavy load on the E-MIAS web portal.
- It is advisable to use your school email ID, which can be accessed even if there are changes in administration.
The application number generated can be kept for future reference.
- For detailed information, kindly refer to the 'User Manual for Schools'.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 15th September 2024
Selection Criteria
The selection of ideas/innovations will be based on factors such as novelty, social applicability, environment friendliness, user-friendliness and comparative advantage over the existing similar technologies.
The selection of ideas/innovations will involve juries at three levels:
- District & State Level: Juries at this level will be comprised of District Nodal Officers (DNOs) and State Nodal Officers (SNOs).
- National Level: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) will constitute the jury for the National Level Exhibition & Project Competition (NLEPC).
- National Innovation Foundation (NIF) Participation: It's important to note that NIF will be involved in the jury selection process at all levels (District, State, and National).
The 1,000 most promising ideas/innovations will be showcased at the prestigious National Level Exhibition & Project Competition (NLEPC). From these, a select group of the top 60 will be shortlisted for national awards and potential future development opportunities.
The top 60 ideas/innovations will be considered by NIF for product/process development and linkage with other NIF/DST schemes. They will also be displayed at the Annual Festival of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (FINE).
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
- Projects with potential for product or process development will receive further support for commercialiation.
- Projects with patenting potential will be supported by NIF/TIFAC.
- Each year, selected students will also be sent to Japan under the Sakura Exchange Program by DST.
Important Links
Others
Apply online link
FAQ's
Question 1: Who is eligible to participate?
Answer: Students studying in classes 6 to 10 in any recognized school in India. There is no age limit, but the student must be enrolled in a school from class 6 to 10.
Question 2: Can students from all types of schools participate?
Answer: Yes, students from all types of schools, including government, private, and aided schools, are eligible to participate.
Question 3: Can international students participate?
Answer: No, only Indian citizens studying in Indian schools are eligible to participate.
Question 4: What is the deadline for submitting nominations?
Answer: The deadline for submitting nominations is September 15, 2024.
