National AI Olympiad

Foundation

For students of grades 6–8 and 9–12

  • Mandatory

    Olympiad Exam

    Check your AI quotient at national level

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    Prep Kit

    Study material to enhance Olympiad exam preparation

  • Fee is inclusive of taxes

    Register as Student

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    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

    Grades 6–8

    Regular Section
    (40 Marks)
    Achiever Section
    (30 Marks)
    Total
    (70 Marks)
    # Questions# Questions# Questions
    Applied AI Reasoning
    12
    Applied AI Reasoning
    3
    Applied AI Reasoning
    15
    Verbal Reasoning
    8
    Verbal Reasoning
    2
    Verbal Reasoning
    10
    Essential Coding & AI Skills
    20
    Essential Coding & AI Skills
    5
    Essential Coding & AI Skills
    25
    Total
    40
    Total
    10
    Total
    50

    Grades 9–12

    Regular Section
    (40 Marks)
    Achiever Section
    (30 Marks)
    Total
    (70 Marks)
    # Questions# Questions# Questions
    Code Reading
    15
    Code Reading
    5
    Code Reading
    20
    Essential AI Skills
    25
    Essential AI Skills
    5
    Essential AI Skills
    30
    Total
    40
    Total
    10
    Total
    50

    Prep Kit covers the following topics

    • Python for Middle Schoolers

    • The World of AI

    • The Core of AI

    • AI in Action

    • Case Studies

    • Python Foundations

    • Demystifying Machine Learning

    • Machine Learning Foundations

    • Deep Learning

    • Computer Vision

    • NLP & Transformers

    • Generative AI

    Prep Kit

    NAIO 2025 at a glance

    • 1300+

      PIN codes

    • 850+

      Cities

    • 30+

      States & UT covered

    • 120+

      Projects

    2025 National Winners

    Grade 6-8

    • Piyansh Kaarthik

      Hill Spring International School

    • Shaurya Singh

      Samashti International School

    • Debottam Ghosh

      South Point High School

    Grade 9-12

    • Charu Singhania

      Krishna Public School

    • Akshat Bariyar

      City Montessori School

    • Jenita John Paul

      Chennai Public School


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  • Frequently Asked Questions

    No. National AI Olympiad has separate levels for Grades 6–8 and Grades 9–12 so you’re competing fairly with your peers.

    Yes. You can register as an individual and still compete with students from across the country.

    National AI Olympiad gives you early exposure to AI, builds problem-solving skills, and makes your profile stronger for higher studies and global competitions.

    You’ll work on simple but exciting projects like chatbots, image recognition, or AI-powered apps designed for your grade level.

    Yes. You’ll earn a national AI certificate that adds value to your school records and showcases your achievement.

    Yes. You can register multiple children for NAIO. Each child must be registered using a unique email ID, as the email address serves as the unique identifier for each participant.