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AI Olympiad 2026 — India's Biggest AI Competition

India's Premier AI Competition for Students. Test your understanding of AI concepts, applications, and ethics in a 60-minute online quiz. For grades 9-12. Top performers earn certificates, prizes, and national recognition.

7 June 2026 - 8 June 2026

June 7-8, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM IST

Students (Grades 9-12)

About This Event

What is the AI Olympiad 2026 — India's Biggest AI Competition?

The AI Olympiad is a skill-based competition designed for high school students in Grades 9-12, focusing on Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies. This event provides a platform for students to showcase their talent, learn from industry experts, and collaborate with peers who share a passion for innovation. The format is simple: 40 multiple-choice questions covering AI fundamentals, real-world applications, prompt engineering, and AI ethics. No coding. No projects. Just knowledge. You have 60 minutes to complete the quiz anytime during the June 7-8 window, from any device. Every participant receives a Certificate of Participation and a detailed score report. Top performers earn national recognition, special certificates, and exciting prizes from our sponsor partners. This is Round 1. Top performers may be invited to further rounds involving team challenges and presentations. Details will be announced after Round 1 results.

Event Information

Date7 June 2026 - 8 June 2026

TimeJune 7-8, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM IST

Duration60 minutes

ModeOnline

EligibilityStudents (Grades 9-12)

Fee₹99

CouponFIRST5000

DeadlineJune 3, 2026

Spots Available

MCQ Questions

0min

Minute Quiz

Grades

Topics

Why Participate

Learn Future-Ready Skills

Explore AI, Machine Learning, and Innovation Thinking through a structured knowledge assessment.

Win National Recognition

Certificates, national ranking, and recognition for top performers. Build your college-ready profile.

Build a College-Ready Profile

Certificates and digital badges that stand out on resumes, portfolios, and college applications.

Gain Lifelong Tools

One-year access to Stride Ahead Career Builder Dashboard for continued learning and career exploration.

Bring Pride to Your School

Earn recognition for your school as an AI-forward institution. Top performers featured nationally.

Timeline

How It Works

Now

Register

Before June 7

Prepare

Brush up on AI basics. We will share study resources via the WhatsApp group.

June 7-8, 2026

Take the Quiz

40 MCQs, 60 minutes. Take it anytime within the 2-day window from any device.

Within 1 week

Get Results

Scores, ranks, and certificates emailed. Top performers announced on the leaderboard. Further rounds for top performers TBD.

Evaluation

How Your Performance is Evaluated

Concept Understanding

Clarity of thought and grasp of AI fundamentals, terminology, and core concepts.

Innovation & Creativity

Ability to think beyond the obvious and apply AI ideas to practical scenarios.

Analytical Skills

Logical reasoning, data interpretation, and structured problem-solving approach.

Real-World Relevance

Understanding of how AI concepts apply to real-life challenges and industries.

Future Readiness

Awareness of emerging AI technologies, ethical considerations, and future trends.

Why Participate

What You Get

Certificate of Participation

For every participant

Verified digital certificate to add to your LinkedIn, college applications, and portfolio.

National Ranking

See where you stand

Your rank among thousands of students across the country, broken down by grade.

Detailed Score Report

Know your strengths

Question-wise analysis showing your strengths and areas to improve in AI knowledge.

Exciting Prizes

For top performers

Prizes sponsored by leading educational institutions. Details announced soon.

Prepare for the AI Olympiad

Access free study material covering AI fundamentals, prompt engineering, and AI ethics. PDF study guide coming soon.

Rewards

Recognition & Rewards

Top Performer

National rank certificate + exclusive prizes (details coming soon)

Merit Award

Merit certificate + recognition on leaderboard

Distinction

Distinction certificate + detailed performance report

Every participant receives a Certificate of Participation and detailed performance report.

Ready to Test Your AI Knowledge?

Join thousands of students. Register in 2 minutes. Use code FIRST5000 for free entry.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The AI Olympiad is a multiple-choice quiz testing AI knowledge. No coding, no tools, no projects. Just answer 40 MCQs in 60 minutes.

Yes, Round 1 is entirely individual. You take the quiz on your own. No team required.

The registration fee is Rs. 99. However, the first 5,000 students can register for free using the coupon code FIRST5000. Schools can use the code SCHOOL_FREE for free registration.

All participants receive a Certificate of Participation from Stride Ahead. Top performers receive special recognition certificates (Gold, Silver, Bronze). These are verified digital certificates suitable for portfolios, school records, and college applications.

Enter the code FIRST5000 in the coupon field during registration. This gives you 100% off the registration fee. Limited to the first 5,000 registrations.

Round 1 is individual. Every student takes the quiz on their own. Top performers may be invited to team-based rounds in the future. Details will be announced after Round 1 results.

You will receive the quiz access link via email 1 day before the competition window opens (June 6, 2026). Make sure to check your spam folder.

Results are published within 1 week. You will receive your score, national rank, and certificate via email. Top performers are featured on the public leaderboard and may be invited to further rounds.

Yes. The AI Olympiad is open to students from all education boards including CBSE, ICSE, State boards, and international curricula. The quiz tests general AI knowledge, not board-specific content.

60 minutes for the quiz. You can take it anytime within the June 7-8 window, from any device. No preparation classes or training required, though we share study resources via the WhatsApp group.

Schools can register students in bulk using the SCHOOL_FREE coupon for free entry. Participating schools get recognition, and top-performing students bring pride to their institution. Contact us for school partnership details.

No prior AI knowledge is required. The questions are designed for students in grades 9-12 and cover AI fundamentals that any curious student can learn. We also share study resources via the WhatsApp group to help you prepare.

Students will test and expand their knowledge of AI fundamentals, machine learning concepts, prompt engineering, AI ethics, and real-world AI applications across industries. The detailed score report highlights strengths and areas to improve.

Participation demonstrates initiative, curiosity, and awareness of emerging technology. The certificate, national ranking, and score report strengthen college applications, school portfolios, and scholarship profiles.

All questions are designed by education experts and psychometricians at Stride Ahead. The content is age-appropriate, factual, and focused on learning. There is no inappropriate content, no external links during the quiz, and no data shared without consent.

Not at all. The quiz takes only 60 minutes and can be taken anytime within the 2-day window. Many of the AI concepts covered are complementary to CBSE, ICSE, and state board curricula, especially in computer science and general awareness.

Participation builds a school's reputation as an AI-ready, future-focused institution. Schools that encourage such learning show strong alignment with national education priorities like experiential learning, AI literacy, and innovation, boosting both student and institutional profiles.

AI is transforming every career path from medicine to law to design. Students who understand AI early have a significant advantage in college admissions, internships, and career planning. The AI Olympiad gives them a structured way to start building AI literacy.

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