National AI Olympiad Format
- Stage 1: 8-9 August 2026
Olympiad Exam
50 MCQs | 90 Minutes
- Stage 2: Oct/Nov 2026
Hands-on Project
Mentorship | Showcase
Code Reading
Essential AI Skills
Total
Regular Section (40 Marks) | Achiever Section (30 Marks) | Total (70 Marks) |
|---|---|---|
| # Questions | # Questions | # Questions |
| 20 | 5 | 25 |
| 20 | 5 | 25 |
| 40 | 10 | 50 |
Regular Section (40 Marks) | Achiever Section (30 Marks) | Total (70 Marks) |
|---|---|---|
| # Questions | # Questions | # Questions |
Code Reading 20 | Code Reading 5 | Code Reading 25 |
Essential AI Skills 20 | Essential AI Skills 5 | Essential AI Skills 25 |
Total 40 | Total 10 | Total 50 |
Prep Kit covers the following topics
Python Foundations
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Computer Vision
NLP & Transformers
Generative AI
Agentic AI

NAIO 2025 at a glance
1300+
PIN codes
850+
Cities
30+
States & UT covered
120+
Projects
Meet NAIO 2025 National Winners

Priyanshi Rai
UPES


Dhruv Chatrani
VESIT

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Frequently Asked Questions
National AI Olympiad (Advanced) is open to college students from all streams. You will have an opportunity to check your AI skills and stand out as a future-ready professional.
Yes. A National AI Olympiad certificate and real project work adds a strong highlight to your resume.
No. You will be competing as an individual.
Yes. Stage 2 gives you the chance to apply AI in your subject area and showcase your unique perspective through a project.
Yes. The National AI Olympiad certificate highlights that you not only understand AI but can also apply it to build real projects.
Yes. When you achieve top ranks, your college is also recognized nationally as future-ready.



