The 5th Edition of the India’s Largest Inclusive STEM Competition Grand Finale : August 18–19, 2025 | Ravindra Natya Mandir, Mumbai

From over 500 schools across India, thousands of students are bringing STEM to life through hands-on models, and real-world problem solving.

As the National STEM Challenge 2025 unfolds, each stage is a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and the power of young minds to shape meaningful change. From local clusters to zonal showcases, all roads now lead to the Grand Finale where India’s brightest student innovators will take centre stage.`

After winning their cluster rounds, top student teams from across India compete in the Zonal Round of the National STEM Challenge. Representing diverse states and schools, they showcase real-world STEM innovations to expert panels. Winners in this round will now advance to the National Mega Finale in Mumbai, a powerful showcase of innovation, purpose, and the boundless potential of young India.

NORTH ZONAL ROUND

From the snow-lined borders to the heart of the plains, 99 students from 26 schools brought the North alive with STEM brilliance at NSC. Models built in remote towns and underserved districts reflected not just innovation, but a hunger to solve problems that matter. From climate challenges to community-based solutions, each project echoed NSC’s spirit of purpose-driven innovation. These young changemakers proved that with curiosity and courage, even the toughest problems can spark powerful ideas.

EAST ZONAL ROUND

The students here showed that it’s not about how many, it’s about how powerful.
 27 students from 9 schools brought sharp ideas, technical skill, and fierce focus, turning the zonal round into a showcase of innovation.
 Their models addressed local issues with practical solutions, proving that impact is driven by intent.
 With every circuit wired and prototype tested, they showed that excellence thrives where passion meets purpose.

CENTRAL ZONAL ROUND

From the heart of India, 86 students from 24 schools stepped forward with unstoppable energy. Each model reflected the realities of rural and semi-urban India, turning lived experience into smart, practical STEM innovations. They tackled everything from water scarcity to waste management, drawing inspiration from their own communities. With every display, they proved that grassroots challenges can spark ground-breaking solutions.

SOUTH ZONAL ROUND

Sharp thinking. Grounded purpose. Future-ready ideas. Students from across southern states brought high-impact STEM solutions with thoughtful execution and confident presentation, setting new benchmarks for quality and clarity. Their projects seamlessly blended tradition with technology, addressing region-specific challenges with creativity and depth. With every prototype and pitch, they showed that the South isn’t just participating in the STEM movement—it’s leading it.

WEST ZONAL ROUND

The West Zone was a powerhouse—121 students from 38 schools filled the zonal stage with bold thinking and breakthrough models. Their work reflected diversity, depth, and design, proving that when opportunity meets creativity, there are no limits. From climate-smart solutions to community-focused tech, their ideas addressed both local and global challenges. With every presentation, they showcased not just skill, but a strong sense of purpose and vision for the future.