The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), has launched the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, India’s largest student innovation initiative. Officially inaugurated on 23 September 2025 by Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, the program aims to engage over 1 crore students from 1.5 lakh+ schools across the country.
The Buildathon encourages students of Classes VI to XII to ideate, innovate, and create solutions for real-world challenges in alignment with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. It’s not just a competition-it’s a nationwide movement to nurture creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving among young Indians.
Core Themes: Innovation for a Stronger Nation
The Buildathon revolves around four key themes that reflect India’s long-term development goals:
- Atmanirbhar Bharat: Developing indigenous, self-reliant technologies.
- Swadeshi: Reviving traditional knowledge systems through modern innovation.
- Vocal for Local: Encouraging promotion of local crafts, industries, and entrepreneurship.
- Samriddhi: Fostering sustainable prosperity and inclusive growth.
These themes aim to connect innovation with India’s cultural ethos and economic vision.
Participation and Registration Details
Participation is open to students of Classes 6–12 through their respective schools. The registration process is completely online and free of cost via the official website vbb.mic.gov.in.
Last date to register: 6 October 2025
Each team must comprise 5–7 students, guided by a teacher mentor. Schools can register multiple teams. All participants will receive digital participation certificates from the Ministry of Education.
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the official website vbb.mic.gov.in.
- Schools register and form student teams.
- Upload project ideas, prototypes, or concept plans.
- Submit entries (photos/videos) before the deadline.
- Save confirmation for participation and certificates.
Timeline of Events
| Phase | Activity | Dates |
| Phase 1 | Launch by Union Education Minister | 23 Sept 2025 |
| Phase 2 | Registration Window | 23 Sept – 6 Oct 2025 |
| Phase 3 | Preparation & Mentoring | 6 – 12 Oct 2025 |
| Phase 4 | Nationwide Live Buildathon | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Phase 5 | Entry Submission | 14 – 31 Oct 2025 |
| Phase 6 | Evaluation of Entries | Nov 2025 |
| Phase 7 | Results & Felicitation | Jan 2026 |
The Live Innovation Event on 13 October 2025 will be a record-breaking moment as 1 crore students innovate simultaneously across India — making it one of the world’s largest synchronized innovation activities.
Eligibility and Evaluation
- Teams of 5–7 students from the same school.
- Multiple teams can participate from one school.
- Projects can be concepts, prototypes, or working models.
- Teacher mentors will support teams during preparation.
- Entries will be evaluated by a national panel of experts based on innovation, feasibility, and social impact.
Objectives of the Initiative
The Buildathon aims to:
- Foster an innovation-driven learning culture in schools.
- Strengthen India’s position as a global innovation hub.
- Align education with the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision.
- Encourage local problem-solving and sustainable entrepreneurship.
- Empower students from rural, tribal, and aspirational districts.
Challenges and the Way Forward
While the Buildathon has sparked an unprecedented innovation wave, challenges such as digital access, mentor availability, and infrastructure disparities persist. To ensure scalability, experts suggest:
- Establishing Atal Tinkering Labs in every district.
- Conducting teacher training and capacity-building programs.
- Building public-private partnerships for mentorship and funding.
- Expanding ICT infrastructure in remote regions.
- Supporting incubation and patenting of student innovations.
The Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 stands as a landmark effort to transform India’s young students into creators and innovators. By blending technology, tradition, and teamwork, it paves the way for a self-reliant and prosperous India.
Students can visit vbb.mic.gov.in to register and be part of India’s innovation revolution before 6 October 2025.
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