21st All India Child Art Competition

Art has always been one of the most beautiful and powerful ways for children to express their thoughts, emotions, and imagination. Continuing this tradition, the Nav Shri Art and Culture Organisation (NSAC) in collaboration with Himanshu Art Institute proudly announces the 22nd All India Child Art Competition 2026. This national-level art competition invites young artists from across India to showcase their creative vision through painting and coloring on inspiring themes.

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Objective of the Competition

The goal of this annual competition is to encourage artistic expression among children and provide them with a national platform to explore their ideas and imagination. Through art, children learn to think creatively, communicate visually, and express their emotions freely.

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Eligibility Criteria

The competition is open to children between the ages of 3 to 17 years. Participants from schools, art institutes, academies, and individuals who love art can all take part in this event.

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Age Groups and Topics

• Group J (03 to 06 Years): Fill Colour on Given Picture (Downloadable Picture Provided)

• Group A (07 to 10 Years): Me and My Robot

• Group B (11 to 14 Years): The Future of Earth

• Group C (15 to 17 Years): In Search of Inner Peace

Participants in Group J will color the picture provided, while participants in Groups A, B, and C will create original paintings on the respective topics.

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Awards and Prizes

Each age group will have the following awards:

• First Prize: ₹5,100 + Trophy + Award Certificate + Gift Hampers

• Second Prize: ₹2,100 + Trophy + Award Certificate + Gift Hampers

• Third Prize: ₹1,100 + Trophy + Award Certificate + Gift Hampers

• Consolation Prizes (3 per group): Trophy + Award Certificate + Gift Hampers

Additionally, every participant will receive a Participation Certificate, recognizing their effort and creativity.

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Participation Fee

• For NSAC Members: Free Entry

• For Other Participants: ₹250 per entry

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Important Dates

Last Date for Registration:

31st January 2027 Sunday

Declaration of Result :

14th March 2027 Sunday

How to Participate

Participants need to follow the registration procedure as mentioned by NSAC. After registration and fee payment (if applicable), artworks can be submitted as per the provided guidelines.

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Wave Star Challenge 2026: A Golden Opportunity for Young Women in STEM!

The Dr. J Ramachandran Maritime Foundation, in collaboration with AMET University, has launched an inspiring initiative—the Wave Star Challenge 2026—an exclusive online scholarship program designed to encourage female students of Classes 11 and 12 who have a passion for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM).

This is more than just a scholarship exam—it's a platform to empower young women to confidently pursue STEM education and unlock their academic potential.

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Who Can Participate?

The program is open to:

• Female students currently studying in Class 11 or 12

• Students with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as core subjects

• English-medium students from State Boards, CBSE, or ICSE

If you dream big and love numbers, experiments, and scientific thinking—this is your chance!

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Exam Details

• Date: November 23, 2026

• Format: 100 objective-type MCQs

• Syllabus: Based on the respective board curriculum

• Mode: Fully online (via laptop or mobile)

Convenient, accessible, and designed for all aspiring young scholars!

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Exciting Prize Structure

The Wave Star Challenge offers scholarships + cash prizes, giving students a chance to gain both recognition and financial support.

Prize Category	Scholarship	Cash Prize	Total
🥇 1st Prize	₹20,000	₹20,000	₹40,000
🥈 2nd Prize	₹15,000	₹15,000	₹30,000
🥉 3rd Prize	₹8,000	₹7,000	₹15,000
For 200 participants	₹5,000	₹1,000	₹6,000
For 300 participants	₹3,000	₹500	₹3,500

Everyone who participates gains value—whether through scholarships, cash prizes, or recognition.

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Important Dates

• Exam Date: November 23, 2026

• Results: November 30, 2026

• Prize Distribution: 1st week of December 2026

Save the dates and prepare your strategy!

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Participation Benefits

• Certificate of Participation for all students

• Opportunity to gain financial scholarships, cash awards, and academic recognition

• A chance to shine on a national platform and boost your confidence in STEM disciplines

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International Kids' Owl Art Contest

The International Owl Art Contest is a globally recognized competition that invites young artists to showcase their creativity through owl-themed artwork. What started as a small local coloring contest in 2004 during the Festival of Owls has now grown into a prestigious international event, attracting over 2,000 entries from dozens of countries every year.

If you love art and wildlife, this contest is a perfect opportunity to express your creativity!

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NUSRL-CyberPeace Cybersecurity IQ Quiz 2026

How much do you know about cybersecurity, online safety and responsible digital behaviour? The NUSRL-CyberPeace Cybersecurity IQ Quiz 2026 invites Indian citizens to test their knowledge of the digital world and learn how to stay safe online.

Organised by the National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, in association with CyberPeace, this MyGov online quiz aims to promote digital literacy, raise awareness about cybercrime prevention and encourage responsible internet usage.

Participants will have to answer 15 questions within 300 seconds. Winners will receive cash prizes, with the first prize carrying an award of ₹5,000.

Quiz Details

• Quiz Name: NUSRL-CyberPeace Cybersecurity IQ Quiz 2026

• Organiser: National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi

• Platform: MyGov Quiz

• Start Date: 25 October 2026, 11:00 AM

• Last Date: 31 December 2026, 11:45 PM

• Total Questions: 15

• Time Limit: 300 seconds (5 minutes)

• Eligibility: All Indian citizens

• Participation Mode: Online

• Rewards: Cash prizes up to ₹5,000

About the Quiz

The NUSRL-CyberPeace Cybersecurity IQ Quiz 2026 is designed to improve public awareness of cybersecurity and promote safer digital practices among citizens.

With increasing dependence on digital platforms for communication, education, banking, shopping and other everyday activities, understanding online threats and cybersecurity practices has become essential.

Through this quiz, participants can assess and improve their knowledge of cyber threats, online safety, digital literacy, cybercrime prevention and reporting mechanisms.

The initiative also aims to encourage responsible digital behaviour and contribute towards building a safer and more secure digital environment in India.

Eligibility Criteria

• The quiz is open to all Indian citizens.

• Participants can take part through the MyGov Quiz platform.

• Participants must complete the quiz within the prescribed time limit.

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RISE Hackathon 2026

Are you a school student with an innovative idea that could solve a real-world problem? The RISE Hackathon 2026 invites students from Grades 6 to 11 to turn their ideas into practical working projects. Organised by The Pupil Saveetha Eco School and The Pupil International School, the hackathon provides an opportunity for young innovators to explore technology, engineering, robotics and science through hands-on problem-solving. Jointly hosted by The Pupil Saveetha Eco School and The Pupil International School, with Saveetha Engineering College as Academic Partner, through the RISE Programme.

With five exciting challenge tracks, participants can work individually or in teams of up to three members. Registration is completely free, and selected finalist teams will get an opportunity to present their projects at the Grand Finale in Poonamallee, Chennai.

RISE Hackathon 2026 – Overview

• Competition Name: RISE Hackathon 2026

• Organisers: The Pupil Saveetha Eco School and The Pupil International School

• Academic Partner: Saveetha Engineering College

• Eligibility: Students studying in Grades 6 to 11

• Team Size: 1–3 students

• Registration Fee: Free

• Finalist Fee: ₹500 per team for teams selected among the Top 20

• Registration Period: 12 October – 7 November 2026

• Round 1 Submission Deadline: 7 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST

• Round 1 Results: 10 November 2026

• Grand Finale: 28 November 2026

• Finale Venue: Poonamallee, Chennai

Challenge Tracks

Participants can choose from five different tracks according to their interests and innovative ideas.

1. Robotics & Automation

This track focuses on developing automated systems that improve efficiency and accuracy.

Challenge idea: Build a system that checks whether every item is correctly packed in a box before shipment and alerts users when something is missing or incorrect.

2. Applied STEM

Explore practical applications of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Challenge idea: Develop a device that generates useful energy from sunlight, wind, footsteps or movement.

3. UAVs & Aerospace

This track encourages students to explore aerospace technology, sensors and related innovations.

Challenge idea: Create a sensor-based system that measures the distance of objects across a wide field of view. Building an actual drone is not compulsory.

4. Industry 6.0

Focus on smart industrial systems, monitoring and technological innovation.

Challenge idea: Develop a system that identifies which machine in a group is malfunctioning while using as few sensors as possible.

5. Open Innovation

Have an innovative idea that does not fit into the other categories? The Open Innovation track allows students to work on a problem of their choice.

Participants can identify a real-world challenge from their school, home or community and develop a practical working solution.

Who Can Participate?

The hackathon is open to students studying in Grades 6 to 11.

The following participation conditions apply:

• Students can participate individually or in teams.

• Each team must have between 1 and 3 students.

• A team can consist of one Team Leader and up to two teammates.

• All team members must be studying in Grades 6 to 11.

• Each student can participate in only one team.

• The Team Leader is responsible for registering the team and submitting the project.

The competition is particularly relevant to school students in Chennai and nearby areas, as the Grand Finale requires physical participation in Poonamallee, Chennai.

How to Participate?

The registration and Round 1 submission process takes place online.

Step 1: Sign in with Google

The Team Leader must sign in using a Gmail account. Students who do not have an account should seek assistance from a parent.

Step 2: Register Your Team

The Team Leader must complete the online registration form by providing the required details.

During registration, participants must:

• Select one of the five challenge tracks.

• Add up to two teammates, if applicable.

• Provide the teammates' Gmail addresses.

• Provide parent contact details.

A reference ID will be sent to the registered email address.

Step 3: Prepare the Round 1 Submission

After registration, the team can access its dashboard.

For Round 1, participants must submit:

1. A description of their project idea in a maximum of 500 words.

2. A presentation containing up to six slides using the official RISE PowerPoint template.

The presentation must be uploaded to Google Drive. Students should set the sharing permission to Anyone with the link – Viewer and paste the presentation link into their team dashboard.

Step 4: Submit the Project

The Team Leader must submit the project idea and presentation through the dashboard before the deadline.

Round 1 results will be communicated through email on 10 November 2026.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Registration Opens	12 October 2026
Registration and Round 1 Submission Closes	7 November 2026
Round 1 Submission Deadline	7 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST
Round 1 Results	10 November 2026
Grand Finale	28 November 2026

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Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship Scheme 2026

The Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship Scheme 2026 offers financial assistance to deserving students from economically weaker backgrounds who wish to continue their education. Launched by the Sitaram Jindal Foundation, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), the scholarship supports students studying from Class 11 to postgraduate level, including those pursuing ITI, diploma, general degree, medical and engineering courses.

The scheme aims to reduce the financial burden of education by providing assistance towards tuition fees, study materials and accommodation expenses for eligible students. Applications are accepted throughout the year, making this an ongoing opportunity for students across India

• Scholarship Name: Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship Scheme 2026

• Provider: Sitaram Jindal Foundation

• Scholarship Type: Financial Assistance

• Eligible Classes: Class 11, Class 12, ITI, Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate

• Eligible Courses: General, Medical and Engineering

• Maximum Family Income: ₹4,00,000 per annum for salaried employees and ₹2,50,000 for others

• Age Limit: Below 30 years

• Application Deadline: Open throughout the year

• Application Mode: As specified by the Foundation

About the Scholarship

The Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship is designed to help financially disadvantaged students pursue their academic goals without being held back by financial difficulties.

Students enrolled in government and government-aided institutions, as well as private institutions that do not charge excessive fees, can apply if they meet the prescribed eligibility conditions.

The scholarship provides continued financial support during the course of study, subject to academic performance and the Foundation's renewal requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must fulfil the following conditions:

1. The applicant must be below 30 years of age.

2. The student must be studying in one of the following:

   • Class 11 or Class 12

   • ITI courses

   • Diploma courses

   • Undergraduate degree programmes

   • Postgraduate degree programmes

3. The annual family income must not exceed:

   • ₹4,00,000 for salaried employees.

   • ₹2,50,000 for other applicants.

4. Students must be enrolled in government, government-aided or eligible private educational institutions that do not charge excessive fees.

Important: Students studying in the final year of their course are not eligible for this scholarship.

Scholarship Benefits

Selected students can receive the following benefits:

• Tuition Fee Assistance: Financial support towards educational expenses and tuition fees.

• Study Materials: Assistance to meet expenses related to study materials.

• Hostel Assistance: Additional financial support for eligible hostel students to help with accommodation expenses.

• Academic Performance Incentives: Scholarship assistance is linked to academic performance.

• Continued Financial Support: The scholarship can be renewed throughout the course, subject to the prescribed conditions.

• Biannual Disbursement: Scholarship payments are disbursed twice a year.

The actual scholarship amount depends on the student's course, category and other applicable conditions of the Foundation.

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready:

1. Academic certificates.

2. Class 10 examination marksheet/result.

3. Family income certificate or other accepted income proof.

4. Proof of date of birth (if the date of birth is not mentioned in the Class 10 marksheet).

5. Certificate confirming admission and annual course fees.

6. Copy of the student's bank passbook.

7. For college hostellers: Certificate signed by the hostel warden and the Principal/Lecturer.

8. For private hostellers: Certificate signed by the private accommodation owner and the Principal/Lecturer.

Applicants should ensure that all documents are accurate and up to date before submitting their applications.

Important Dates

Particulars	Dates
Application Start Date	Open throughout the year
Last Date to Apply	No fixed deadline
Application Status	Applications accepted year-round

Selection Process

The selection of students is based on their fulfilment of the scholarship eligibility requirements.

The Foundation reviews the submitted application and supporting documents to verify the applicant's academic details, family income and other eligibility conditions. Scholarship notifications are sent to selected applicants after the document verification and assessment process.

How to Apply?

Students interested in applying for the Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship Scheme 2026 should visit the Foundation's official website and check the latest application guidelines.

Applicants can also contact the Foundation directly to obtain information about the application procedure, required documents, scholarship amounts and submission process.

For scholarship-related queries:

Email: scholarship@sitaramjindalfoundation.org

Official Website: https://app.sitaramjindalfoundation.org/Login/SJFWebPage

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