OlympAI 3.0 - The Artificial Intelligence Hackathon

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For school students.

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OlympAI 3.0 Hackathon
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Project Submission Guidelines

Judgement
Criteria

OlympAI 3.0 Hackathon Awards: Celebrating Brilliance in AI Learning

Here we proudly showcase the achievers from our two competitive categories, and celebrate the achievements of participating teachers and schools.

Category 6 - 8 Top Performers

Category 9 - 10 Top Performers

Category 11 - 12 Top Performers

Teacher Achievements

School Recognitions

Hardware Makers

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About OlympAI 3.0 Hackathon

OlympAI 3.0 Hackathon is an annual Artificial Intelligence Hackathon designed for students in grades 6–12, fostering curiosity, analytical thinking, and technological expertise.
Focused on practical, project-based learning, OlympAI 3.0 Hackathon challenges participants to dive into AI’s core principles, applications, and ethical considerations.
By working on real-world projects, students gain hands-on experience and develop a deeper understanding of AI while solving relevant, real-world challenges.
Building on our success, we have already conducted a Hackathon last year, which was met with great enthusiasm and participation, further strengthening our mission to nurture the next generation of AI innovators.

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Key dates

Join India's largest AI Hackathon for School Students

Nine milestones from registration to the live final.

15 Sep

Registration Starts

Schools are invited to begin the registration process starting 15 September 2026. Once school registration is complete, they can begin registering students/teams.

12 Oct

Registration for Schools Closes

The gateway for school registrations concludes on 12 October 2026. Ensure your institution is represented in this premier AI event. [Click Here]

16 Oct

Registration of Students Closes

Final call for individual registrations ends on 16 October 2026. Secure your spot in this landmark AI Olympiad. [Click Here]

18 Oct

Problem Statement Announcement

The list of problem statements will be released to students, from which the students can choose the topic for development for the Hackathon

21 Oct

Stage 1 Submission

Students are to submit their project presentation.
Please refer to the guidelines here: [Click Here]

23 Oct

Stage 2 Submission

Students are to submit their first video (Grade 6-8 Category) or Code File (Grade 9-12 Category).
Please refer to the guidelines here: [Click Here]

28 Oct

Shortlisted Candidates

Announcement of candidates advancing to Stage 3 Live Event

30–31 Oct

Stage 3 Live Event

Shortlisted students will participate in the live event.

1 Nov

Results

Announcement for the winners of the OlympAI 3.0 Hackathon [Click Here]

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Everything schools and students usually ask before registering.

To register as a school, select the "School Registration" tab, complete the required details, and finalise your registration. Following a successful registration, you will receive an email from us with the Login Credentials.
After completing your school's registration, log in to your account. You can register your students from your account and make the necessary fee payments.
No, registration is only allowed through your school. Please ask your school to complete the registration process on your behalf.
The OlympAI 3.0 Hackathon is completely free of cost!
There are no registration fees for students or schools. Everyone can participate and showcase their creativity, innovation, and AI skills without any payment or hidden charges.
You’ll need to wait for the problem statement, which will be released on 18 October 2026. However, you can start preparing by brushing up on AI concepts, learning new tools, or working with your team to brainstorm general ideas.
If you don’t have access to a laptop, software or hardware, try reaching out to your school for support. Many schools provide computer access for such competitions. As for software, we will recommend free tools and resources that you can use for your project.
Basic coding knowledge is required to participate in OlympAI 3.0. The competition involves developing AI-based solutions that need programming skills. However, you don’t have to be an expert — even a foundational understanding of coding will help you get started. Participants are encouraged to strengthen their coding skills before the event using the learning resources and tutorials provided.
Absolutely! We want you to succeed. You’ll have access to learning resources, guides, and possibly workshops to help you understand the AI concepts needed for the challenge. You can also ask questions or seek advice from teachers or mentors.
No, individual registrations are not allowed. Students can participate only as part of a team, and registration must be done through their school. Each team can have a maximum of 3 students, and the school should register one representative student per team on behalf of the group.
All projects — including both hardware and non-hardware categories — must be submitted as group projects only. Each group should have a minimum of 2 students and a maximum of 3 students. Individual participation is not allowed.

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Schools can register themselves starting 15 September 2026