NEW DELHI — Registration for the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 closes tomorrow, October 11, 2025 . Schools nationwide must complete their registration by this deadline. Students in Classes 6 to 12 must also submit their project details. The Buildathon is scheduled for October 13, 2025 .
The Ministry of Education previously extended the registration period. This allowed more eligible candidates to apply. The Buildathon aims to be India’s largest student innovation challenge. It supports the ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ vision by engaging young innovators.
What is the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025?
The Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 is a nationwide innovation program for students. It is a joint initiative. The Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Atal Innovation Mission (NITI Aayog), and the All India Council for Technical Education organize it. The program targets students from Classes 6 to 12. It aims to foster creative thinking for national development. It also promotes self-reliance and sustainable growth. The Buildathon involves schools in making India a global innovation hub.
Participation Details
Teams of 5 to 7 students are eligible to participate. Students must be from Classes 6 to 12. Schools can register multiple teams. The Buildathon website, vbb.mic.gov.in, provides resources, toolkits, and a submission portal. The initiative aims to mobilize 1 crore (10 million) students. These students come from over 1.5 lakh (150,000) schools. They will ideate, design, and develop prototypes under various themes.
Schools submit entries using photos and videos. A national expert panel will evaluate these submissions. Participating schools and students will receive support. Experts will provide resources and mentorship to nurture innovations.
Key Information
| Overview | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 |
| Organized by | Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog All India Council for Technical Education |
| Academic Year | 2025 |
| Eligible Classes | 6 – 12 |
| Official Website | vbb.mic.gov.in |
| Registration Deadline | October 11, 2025 |
| Event Date | October 13, 2025 |
Innovation Themes
The Buildathon focuses on four key themes:
- Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Building self-reliant systems, tools, and solutions.
- Swadeshi: Fostering indigenous ideas and knowledge systems.
- Vocal For Local: Promoting local products, crafts, and resources.
- Samriddh: Creating pathways to sustainable development.
The initiative has invited participants from over 2.5 lakh (250,000) schools. It stands as a significant step towards involving young minds in national progress.
Schools and students interested in participating must complete all registration steps by October 11, 2025 . Visit vbb.mic.gov.in for direct access to the registration portal and further details.