The AI Olympiad is an initiative by IPN aimed at democratizing access to AI awareness and readiness. It helps participants understand their starting point and the skills to build on next. It's designed for students in grades 5–12.
The Olympiad will be conducted on September 27 and 28, 2025. Participants can choose a preferred slot from the available options. The registration deadline is September 21, 2025.
The Olympiad is a proctored online exam conducted via IPN's platform. Participants must share access to their camera, microphone, and screen during the exam for security purposes.
No. Students compete within their grade level (5th through 12th) to ensure fair competition among peers.
Stage 1 is the Olympiad Exam with 50 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 90 minutes. Stage 2 is the Hands-on Project where top rankers will create projects with mentorship from IPN and showcase them to top institutes and corporations.
Participants will learn AI concepts and skills, receive certificates of participation and performance reports, gain national recognition, win medals and trophies as top-ranking participants, showcase projects to industry experts, and win exciting prizes like laptops, mobile phones, and tablets.
The Olympiad Exam is mandatory for all participants. There's also an optional Prep Kit add-on that includes study material to enhance your preparation. Fee is inclusive of taxes. Please check the website for current pricing details.
We provide simple registration process, immediate access to preparation materials (with Prep Kit), onboarding & orientation sessions, and helpdesk support. You can get quick resolution through online chat or by writing to aio@ipnindia.in.
You'll need a computer/laptop with a stable internet connection, working camera, microphone, and screen sharing capability. The exam is conducted via IPN's platform with proctoring enabled for security and fairness.
The optional Prep Kit includes comprehensive study material, sample papers, and practice tests. You'll also get access to live exam orientation sessions and expert guidance to help you prepare effectively for the 50 multiple-choice questions.
Top rankers from the exam will advance to Stage 2: Hands-on Project phase (Nov-Dec 2025). Selected participants will work on AI projects with mentorship from IPN experts and showcase their work to leading institutes and corporations.
Absolutely! Parents and guardians can help with registration, support their child's preparation, and contact our support team for any questions. We encourage family involvement in this educational journey.
Winners can receive laptops, mobile phones, tablets, certificates of achievement, medals, trophies, and national recognition. Top performers also get opportunities to showcase their projects to industry experts and leading educational institutions.