National Science Day 2026

Science / Mathematics Project Competition

Description:
To encourage creativity, innovation, and scientific or mathematical thinking among students through hands-on projects and real-world problem-solving.

Date: 14th February 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Last Date of Submission: 7th February 2026

Topics

• Science Projects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Applied Science, etc.
• Mathematics Projects: Models, applications, patterns, problem-solving, data analysis, etc.
• Technology / Innovation Projects: Robotics, coding, engineering, IoT, etc.

Eligibility & Participation

• Open to students of Classes 6 to 9.
• Individual or team participation (2 to 3 students per team) is allowed.

Project Requirements

Participants must submit a project report. The project and report should include:

• Projects must be original and created by the participants.
• Working models, charts, and prototypes are acceptable.
• Each project must include:
  • Title and Objective
  • Scientific / Mathematical Principle Used
  • Materials and Methods
  • Observations and Results
  • Conclusion and Real-Life Applications
• Use only eco-friendly and safe materials.
• Dangerous chemicals, flames, or high-voltage devices are strictly prohibited.

Time Allotment

• Setup Time: 10 minutes
• Presentation Time: 5 – 7 minutes per team
• Question & Answer with Judges: 5 – 10 minutes

Google Form Link for Project Competition:
https://forms.gle/iZwWSF61kMbSMQoK7

Drawing Competition

Description:
To encourage creativity, imagination, and artistic expression among students through drawing on scientific and environmental themes.

Date: 31st January 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Last Date of Submission:24th January 2026

Eligibility:

• Group A: Classes 1–3
• Group B: Classes 4–6
• Group C: Classes 7–9

Rules and Regulations:

• Time Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours
• Paper Size: A3 sheet (will be provided by the center)
• Participants must bring their own drawing and coloring materials (pencils, crayons, pastels, watercolors, etc.).
• The drawing must be original; tracing or copying will lead to disqualification.
• The participant’s name, class, and school/college name must be written in the labelled area of the sheet.
• The theme should be clearly reflected in the artwork.
• Participants must maintain cleanliness and decorum during the competition.
• Each participant must choose only one theme.
• Participants should reach the venue at least 30 minutes before the start time.

Theme – Group A (Classes 1–3):

1. Farm Animals Around Me
2. Scientific Birthday Celebration
3. The Science of My Playground
4. The Energy Around Me

Theme – Group B (Classes 4–6):

1. Children Playing on the Moon
2. A Day in a Science Lab
3. My Dream Space Station
4. My Garden in Space

Theme – Group C (Classes 7–9):

1. Switch to Solar Power
2. Smart Farming Using Science
3. Journey of Our Blood
4. Sacred Grove – Devrai

Google Form Link for Drawing:
https://forms.gle/9VFRepecsAdNtHG58

Science Reel Making Competition

Description:
Focused on creating an engaging and informative one-minute science reel on any science topic.

Eligibility

• Group I: Classes 8 to 10
• Group II: Classes 11 to Undergraduate

Last Date of Submission:
Participants must email their reel on or before 15th February 2026 to cseccompetition@gmail.com.

Submission Guidelines

• The duration of the reel must be approximately one minute.
• The file size of the reel should be below 10 MB.
• The email subject line must be: Reel Making Competition.
• The email must include the participant’s Full Name, Topic, and a brief summary of the reel.
• A clear voiceover explaining the science concept must be included.

Google Form Link for Science Reel Making:
https://forms.gle/CC92HAhaCHcd5Li36

Monoact

Description:
Mono-Act is a solo dramatic performance where a participant enacts a situation or character using dialogue, expressions, and gestures. The time limit is 5 minutes.

Date: 24th January 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Last Date of Submission: 20th January 2026

Rules:

• The act must clearly convey a scientific idea or message.
• One student can perform on only one topic.
• Props and costumes are allowed but should be simple and manageable by the performer.
• Language: English / Hindi / Marathi
• Participants must report 15 minutes before their scheduled performance.
• Participants must finish within the allotted time.
• Use of fire, liquids, or hazardous materials is strictly prohibited.

Group I: Class 4 to Class 6

Topics:

1. From a Mosquito’s Point of View: the world from a mosquito’s perspective — its struggles, survival instincts, role in nature, and the consequences of human negligence.
2. Waste Has a Voice: waste management, recycling, upcycling, and environmental awareness.
3. The Bulb Who Got a Shock: life in the world of electricity, inventions, and human dependence on power.
4. A Day Without Trees: the importance of trees and the voice of nature.
5. The Seed Who Waited for Rain: patience, climate change, water conservation, and life.
6. If the Clock Gets Tired: a clock taking a day off and confusing everyone.
7. The Day Vitamins Went on Strike: nutrition, body functions, and healthy eating.

Group II: Class 7 to Class 9

Topics:

1. The Rust’s Revenge: corrosion, chemical reactions, and prevention of rusting.
2. Plastic – A Monologue: how plastic helped humans but became an environmental threat.
3. I Am a Vaccine – My Journey: protection, fear, science, and victory during pandemics.
4. The Brain’s Busy Day: managing emotions, decisions, studies, and body functions.
5. Mirror on the Wall — What Is Reflection After All?: scientific and emotional reflection.
6. The Secret Life of Zero: importance of zero in the number system.
7. The Equation of Life: life as variables, constants, and unknowns.

Google Form Link for Monoact:
https://forms.gle/jgfxdqnEGK8G5dYu6

Vidnyan Katha – Story of Science

Description:
To encourage students to understand, imagine, and communicate scientific ideas through storytelling, monologues, or dramatized narratives.

Date: 7th February 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Word Limit: 400 – 600 words

Last Date of Submission: 31st January 2026

Rules & Regulations

1. Eligibility & Participation

• Open to students of Classes 7 to Undergraduate (in suitable groups such as VII–X and XI–UG).
• Individual participation only; group performances are not allowed.
• Each participant may present one original story based on a given science theme.
• Participants should reach the venue at least 30 minutes before the start time.
• Students must bring their own writing kit; paper for writing will be provided by the center.

Group I: Classes 7 to 10

Themes:

1. From Aryabhatta to Chandrayaan
2. The Forest’s Cry for Balance
3. When Numbers Meet Imagination
4. Mathematics as a Bridge Between Art and Science
5. The Periodic Table’s Birthday Party

Group II: Classes 11 to Undergraduate

Themes:

1. Artificial Intelligence – My New Friend
2. The Day the Internet Slept
3. The Mystery of DNA
4. The Price of Progress
5. Algorithms: The Invisible Architects of Modern Life

Google Form Link for Vidnyan Katha:
https://forms.gle/4gonP2xkFawUup3A6