New Delhi, September 3 – The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the CBSE Science Exhibition 2025-26. The exhibition aims to encourage students to develop curiosity, creativity, and a scientific approach by connecting ideas with real-life concepts.
The exhibition will take place in two stages – Regional Level and National Level – between October 2025 and January 2026.
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Theme and Sub-Themes
The theme for this year’s exhibition is “STEM for Viksit and Atmanirbhar Bharat”.
The sub-themes include:
| Theme Area | Focus |
|---|---|
| Sustainable agriculture | Innovative methods to improve farming and food security |
| Waste management and alternatives to plastics | Reducing waste, recycling, and eco-friendly solutions |
| Green energy | Renewable energy sources and sustainable power |
| Emerging technologies | New-age innovations in science and technology |
| Recreational mathematical modelling | Fun and practical applications of mathematics |
| Health and hygiene | Better practices for wellbeing and disease prevention |
| Water conservation and management | Saving water and managing resources wisely |
Registration Details
- Schools must register online between 3rd September 2025 and 26th September 2025 through the CBSE website cbse.gov.in.
- The registration fee is ₹3000 per school, payable through the online gateway.
- A school can register a maximum of two teams.
- Each team must include two students (Classes 6–8 for Category I, Classes 9–11 for Category II) and one mentor Science teacher.
- Once registered, the names of students, mentor, project title, and sub-theme cannot be changed.
Project Guidelines
Projects may be based on investigation, application of scientific principles, or innovative solutions to real problems. Students must use eco-friendly materials. Each team will receive a unique login credential to submit project details on the portal.
Evaluation Criteria
Projects will be judged by experts on:
| Criteria | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Creativity and imagination | 20% |
| Originality and innovation | 15% |
| Scientific thought and approach | 15% |
| Technical skills and workmanship | 15% |
| Educational value and utility | 15% |
| Cost-effectiveness and durability | 10% |
| Presentation and explanation | 10% |
The decision of the judges will be final.
Exhibition Stages
- Regional Round: To be held at different venues across the country. Details will be shared with schools by email and on the CBSE Academic website.
- International Schools: Regional rounds for foreign schools will be held online. Winning teams will join the National Round in India at their own expense.
- National Round: Around 14 of the best exhibits from each region will qualify. Final winners will be recognised and awarded.
Further Opportunities
Selected winners of the CBSE National Science Exhibition 2025-26 may also get entries in:
- Rashtriya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani 2026 (NCERT)
- IRIS Science Fair 2025-26 (subject to selection)
Schools will bear all expenses related to travel, lodging, and participation.
CBSE’s Call to Schools
Dr. Praggya M. Singh, Director (Academics), CBSE, has requested all school heads to encourage students to participate in this important event. For queries, schools can call 011-24050600 or email science.fair@cbseshiksha.in.
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