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New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has launched the 7th edition of Young Innovators’ Programme (YIP) for the academic year 2025-26. The competition was rolled out with an aim to foster the scientific curiosity and problem-solving among the acumen of aspiring young minds.
The IIT Kharagpur's Young Innovators’ Programme is open for students of classes 8-12, consisting of three rounds. Students from India and abroad can participate in the event. Let's explore all about the Young Innovators’ Programme 2025-26.
| Programme | 7th edition of Young Innovators’ Programme (YIP) |
|---|---|
| Organiser | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur |
| Registration last date | November 30, 2025 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Competition rounds | Three |
| Standard | Classes 8 to 12 |
| Official website | yip.iitkgp.ac.in |
IIT-KGP has clearly stated that this competition is exclusively for students who are enrolled in grades VIII to XII. The top teams from India and abroad, shortlisted in the first round, will be invited to exhibit and demonstrate their models, prototypes, and charts. Professors of IIT Kharagpur will evaluate this exhibition.
To participate in the IIT-KGP Young Innovators’ Programme, the school principal needs to nominate a coordinating teacher for this program. The teacher will be responsible for creating a team account on the portal for the registration of the students. Students need to form a team of 2-3 members and submit their details to the teacher of the respective school. One should note that separate registration is required if multiple teams are participating from each school.
Shortlisting of students for IIT-KGP's YIP will be based on Round 1, Round 2 and Round 3. The team will submit their abstract of the project ideas in round 1. The Round 1 results will be released on our website. Students will be informed through email regarding the selection of Round 2.
In Round 2, top teams nationwide will be called to IIT Kharagpur to exhibit and demonstrate their models or prototypes and charts. The selected team need to confirm their presence for a two-day event held at IIT Kharagpur. One should note that there will be a registration fee for this round.
The qualifying teams from the second round will be eligible to participate in the winners' round. In this round, each team have to demonstrate their ideas in the form of a presentation followed by a Q&A session.
