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 |
| 12 | 3 | 15 |
| 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 20 | 5 | 25 |
| 40 | 10 | 50 |
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 |
| 15 | 5 | 20 |
| 25 | 5 | 30 |
| 40 | 10 | 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

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.





