Students and teachers preparing for the Humain National AI Olympiad

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    The Humain National AI Olympiad

    No coding knowledge required

    The countdown's already started. Get your school in before the clock runs out, and be part of the first Humain National AI Olympiad India has ever run at this scale.

    Students and teachers competing at laptops

    The Humain National AI Olympiad is India's national stage for students who are ready to show what they've learned, and teachers who've helped get them there. Starting with a free foundational level open to every school, students and teachers work their way from classroom learning to state-level qualifiers, all the way to a live national finale in Delhi. Along the way, there's mentorship, live sessions, and a genuine shot at recognition, not just for the students who compete, but for the schools and teachers who made it possible.

    The Schedule

    01Aug 31, 2026

    Registration Deadline (for Schools)

    Schools must complete registration by this date to participate in the Humain National AI Olympiad.

    02Aug 31, 2026

    Registration Deadline (for Students & Teachers)

    Individual students and teachers must register by this date.

    03Aug 31 and/or Sep 27, 2026

    State Level Olympiad (Students)

    Students may sit on either date or both, and the best score is counted.

    04Sep 6 and/or Oct 4, 2026

    State Level Olympiad (Teachers)

    Teachers may sit on either date or both, and the best score is counted.

    05Oct 18, 2026

    National Level Olympiad (Students)

    Open to every registered student. No state-level qualification required.

    06Oct 25, 2026

    National Level Olympiad (Teachers)

    Open to every registered teacher. No state-level qualification required.

    07Nov 21, 2026

    National Finale & Hackathon (live event in Delhi)

    Live national finale in Delhi for top qualifiers.

    08Nov 21, 2026

    Awards Ceremony in Delhi

    Celebrating the top 3000 students and 300 teachers at the national awards ceremony.

    The State and National Olympiads are independent rounds. You can enter either one or both, and entering the National round does not depend on how you performed at state level.

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    From Kerala's coastlines to the mountains of Jammu & Kashmir, Humain AI Literacy Mission schools are already here.

    From your classroom to the national stage

    Every finalist starts exactly where you are.
    Here's the path.

    01

    Free Foundational Level

    This is where every student and teacher begins, and it costs nothing. Real AI literacy modules, hands-on activities, and live sessions, built to take you from your very first question about AI to genuine, working confidence with it.

    02

    State Level Olympiad

    Where it begins. Students compete regionally, showing what they've built and learned in their own state, alongside thousands of peers taking the same first step.

    03

    National Level Olympiad

    The best from every state come together here. This is where the competition sharpens, and where a place in the national finale in Delhi starts to feel real.

    04

    National Finale & Hackathon, Delhi

    The top of the climb. A live, in-person hackathon and finale where India's strongest young AI talent builds, competes, and celebrates, together, on one stage.

    Delhi national finale stage

    The Big Day

    One stage. One city. One unforgettable day.

    Every qualifier, every late night of preparation, every state and national round, it all leads here. On November 21, 2026, the top students and teachers from the State and National Olympiad from across the country arrive in Delhi for the live national finale and awards ceremony, a genuine celebration of what a year of learning and building can turn into. This isn't a virtual wrap-up. It's a real stage, a real audience, and a real moment schools, teachers, and students get to hold onto.

    A gold trophy on a navy velvet armchair

    Your seat on that stage starts with one form.

    Registration is free, takes a few minutes, and is open to every school in India. Bring your students. Bring your teachers. Let's see what they build.

    Register your school

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When are the student Olympiad rounds?

    State level on August 31 and/or September 27, 2026, and national level on October 18, 2026. The national finale in Delhi and awards ceremony is on November 21, 2026.

    Can I take the State Olympiad on both dates?

    Yes. You can sit on either date or on both, and your best score is the one that counts.

    Is National eligibility dependent on my State performance?

    No. The National Olympiad is open to everyone who is registered. State and National are independent rounds, so you can enter the National round whether or not you sat the state one.

    How do I get invited to the national finale in Delhi?

    There are two routes, and you only need one of them. Top performers in each class from every state qualify through the State Olympiad, and top performers in each class nationally qualify through the National Olympiad.

    Can I apply if I've never used AI before?

    Yes, the foundational level is built for exactly that starting point, no prior experience required.

    What can I win?

    Recognition at state, national and finale level, plus certification. Top performers earn a place among the 3,000 students on the national finale stage in Delhi.

    When does student registration close?

    August 31, 2026.

    Do I need my school to register first?

    No. You can select Others and enter your school details.

    Is there a cost for students?

    The foundational level is free. Levels 2 and 3, if you want to go further, are optional and paid.

    Is this safe for my child?

    Yes. Content is age-appropriate and delivered in a guided, controlled environment, with a strong focus on privacy, safety, and spotting deepfakes and misinformation.

    Will my child be using AI unsupervised?

    No. Learning happens in a safe, guided environment, students are taught to use AI responsibly, not simply given open access to it.

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