Quiz dates: 17 Aug – 30 Sep 2026.
Open to ages 15‑29.
Top 10% qualify for essay challenge.
Essay challenge dates: 5‑19 Oct 2026.
District championships: 10‑16 Nov 2026.
State/UT events: 17 Nov – 7 Dec 2026.
National event: 10‑12 Jan 2027 in New Delhi.
The top participants write a 500‑word essay on a chosen topic.
Winners travel to district and state contests, then to a national event.
The final stage lets them share ideas with experts and the Prime Minister.
Six special tracks cover culture, design, technology, entrepreneurship, and more.
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