CBSE Science Exhibition 2026–27 registration is open until November 14. Check themes, eligibility, the ₹3,000 fee and project guidelines.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the Science Exhibition for the 2026–27 academic session. The exhibition will give students a platform to present scientific ideas and demonstrate their knowledge through projects and exhibits.
According to CBSE Circular No. Acad-69/2026 dated 27 October 2026. Schools can register online from 27 October to 14 November 2026. The exhibition will take place at regional and national levels between November 2026 and January 2027.
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CBSE Science Exhibition 2026–27 Theme
This year’s theme is “STEM for Science, Technology, and Innovation for a Sustainable and Vikshit Bharat.” CBSE has announced seven sub-themes for student projects.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Better Life
- Green Energy and Environmental Conservation
- Mathematical Modelling and Computational Thinking
- Health, Hygiene and Sanitation
- Indigenous Agricultural Practices
- Science for Rural Transformation
- Disaster Management
Students can choose a project that fits one of these sub-themes. They can develop an investigation-based study or apply basic scientific principles to a practical problem. They can also present an innovative solution or an indigenous design.
CBSE Science Exhibition 2026–27 Registration Details
Schools must register online and submit their project details through the CBSE Science Exhibition portal. They must also pay the registration fee through the online payment gateway.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organising body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Academic session | 2026–27 |
| Registration opens | 27 October 2026 |
| Last date to register | 14 November 2026 |
| Registration fee | ₹3,000 per school |
| Exhibition levels | Regional and National |
| Exhibition period | November 2026 to January 2027 |
| Registration portal | CBSE Science Exhibition Portal |
Who Can Participate in the CBSE Science Exhibition?
CBSE has announced two participation categories based on students’ classes.
- Category I: Classes 6 to 8
- Category II: Classes 9 to 11
Each team can include a maximum of two students from the same category and one mentor Science teacher. A school can register up to two teams.
Schools must keep the registered team members unchanged throughout the regional and national stages. They cannot change the selected sub-theme or project title after registration.
Guidelines for Student Projects
CBSE expects students to prepare meaningful exhibits that demonstrate scientific thinking and creativity. Students must use eco-friendly materials to prepare their exhibits.
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The board has listed several possible project approaches. Students can conduct an investigation-based study. They can apply basic principles of science and technology. They can also develop a new solution or indigenous design to address a problem.
How Will CBSE Evaluate the Exhibits?
A team of experts will assess the exhibits against seven criteria. Creativity carries the highest weight at 20%. The remaining criteria cover originality and innovation. Scientific thinking. Technical skills. Educational value. Cost and durability. Presentation.
| Assessment criterion | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Creativity and imagination | 20% |
| Originality and innovativeness | 15% |
| Scientific thought or approach | 15% |
| Technical skills and craftsmanship | 15% |
| Educational value and social utility | 15% |
| Low cost and durability | 10% |
| Presentation and explanation | 10% |
The decision of the judges and experts will be final.
Regional and National Exhibition Stages
CBSE will organise the regional exhibition at different venues across India. The board will announce the venues on its Academic website and inform participating schools through their registered email addresses.
The best 14 exhibits at each regional venue will qualify for the national exhibition. CBSE may increase or decrease this number depending on the quality of the exhibits.
The board will recognise and award the best entries at the national level. It will also forward the names of national exhibition winners for consideration for the Rashtriya Bal Vaigyaanik Pradarshani 2027 organised by NCERT. Selection will determine their participation.
Winners may also receive direct entry to the Science Fair organised by the Initiative for Research & Innovation in STEM (IRIS) in 2027–28. Their participation will depend on selection.
Important Rules for Participating Schools
Participating schools must arrange and pay for their own travel and accommodation. Each team must travel with a parent or guardian or a mentor teacher.
If a female student participates. The accompanying mentor teacher must also be female unless a guardian accompanies the student.
Schools must protect students’ health, safety and well-being during travel and throughout the exhibition. They must also obtain parental consent before the regional or national event.
Schools from foreign countries will take part in the regional round through video conferencing. Teams that qualify for the national round must travel to India at their own expense.
How to Register for the CBSE Science Exhibition 2026–27
Schools can follow the registration instructions in Annexure 1 of the circular.
- Visit the CBSE Science Exhibition Portal.
- Log in with the school’s LOC credentials.
- Check the school details and enter the required information.
- Add the mentor teacher and student details for each team.
- Review the information and submit the registration.
- Pay the fee through the online payment gateway.
- Save the payment receipt and print the page that displays the team ID and password.
- Use the team credentials to log in and submit the project details.
Schools can use the Add New Team option if they first register one team and later decide to register a second team. They should check all details carefully before final submission.
CBSE Science Exhibition Contact Details
Schools can contact CBSE for assistance with registration and participation.
| Contact method | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration portal | CBSE Science Exhibition Portal |
| Phone | 011-24050627 / 011-24050604 |
| science.fair@cbseshiksha.in |
CBSE has asked school heads to encourage students to participate in the Science Exhibition 2026–27. Schools interested in joining should complete registration and submit their project details by 14 November 2026.
