The Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, India’s biggest student innovation movement, has begun, with an open call to register online for school students from classes 6 to 12, today being the last day to register. Initiative by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and AICTE, this national-level initiative encourages imagination and problem-solving on topics such as Atmanirbhar Bharat, Swadeshi, Vocal for Local, and Samriddhi.
How to Register Online: Step-by-Step Guide
- Go to the Official Website : Go to your browser and visit the Viksit Bharat Buildathon website at vbb.mic.gov.in (https://vbb.mic.gov.in).
- Locate and Click “Register/Login”: On the home page, click on the “Register/Login” option to start the process.
- Enter Team and School Information: Schools or team mentors must enter important details, such as school name, UDISE code, and contact information. Teams should have 5-7 students belonging to the same school.
- Enter ATL (Atal Tinkering Lab) In-Charge Details: Enter the teacher or mentor in charge of the team, who will lead students through the process of innovation.
- Complete OTP Verification: Confirm the registration information through OTP sent to registered mobile number or email.
- Submit Initial Project Idea or Concept: Students are to submit an initial concept, idea, or description of a prototype that fits one or more of the central themes.
- Login to Access Dashboard: Upon registration, log in with supplied credentials to track and submit team progress, view mentoring resources, and get ready for the live Buildathon session.
#ViksitBharatBuildathon2025, a joint initiative by Ministry of Education in collaboration with @AIMtoInnovate @NITIAayog, is providing school students from classes 6 to 12 an opportunity to ideate, innovate and create solutions for an #AtmanirbharBharat. By nurturing creativity,… pic.twitter.com/jPf5BDQ4L8
— Ministry of Education (@EduMinOfIndia) October 5, 2025
Dates to Keep in Mind
- Registration Closes: October 6, 2025
- Preparation & Mentoring: October 6-12, 2025
- Nationwide Live Buildathon: October 13, 2025
- Entry Submission: October 14-31, 2025
- Evaluation: November 2025
- Results & Felicitation Ceremony: January 2026.
What to Expect
More than one crore students from over 1.5 lakh schools in India will take part, making the Viksit Bharat Buildathon a historic event for promoting innovation and self-sufficiency. The exercise promotes hands-on experiential learning, as students work in groups to address real-world problems and present their creations. Schools and students taking part will gain national stature, mentoring, and corporate adoption opportunities to develop their ideas further.
This Buildathon not just focuses on innovation but also resonates with India’s vision of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047, enabling budding minds from aspirational, tribal, and rural areas to help drive the country’s growth. Students and schools interested in participating need to register online at the official portal [vbb.mic.gov.in](https://vbb.mic.gov.in) prior to the deadline to be a part of this creative wave. This step-by-step registration process facilitates seamless participation in the world’s largest live innovation festival going live on October 13, 2025, with a promise of a special platform for young innovators from all over India.
