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Seemant Parvatiya Janpad Baal Vigyan Mahotsav 2026: State-Level Science Competitions for Border District Students

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Seemant Parvatiya Janpad Baal Vigyan Mahotsav is a state-level science festival organised by UCOST, Uttarakhand, for students in Classes 6 to 12 from government and non-government schools in six border districts. It gives selected child scientists special opportunities to take part in state-level science competitions and promotes scientific awareness in remote border areas. Students can apply offline by participating at the block level.

At a glance

Main benefitSpecial opportunities for child scientists from border hill districts to participate in state-level science competitions.
Ministry / departmentScience And Technology
LevelState Government (Uttarakhand)
Application modeOffline

About the scheme

The scheme Seemant Parvatiya Janpad Baal Vigyan Mahotsav is implemented by the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST) under the Science and Technology Department, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to provide students from Classes 6 to 12 of government and non-government schools in the remote and border districts of the state an opportunity to participate in various science competitions and promote scientific awareness in these areas.

Benefits

  • Special opportunities for child scientists from border hill districts to participate in state-level science competitions.
  • Promotion of scientific awareness through activities in remote border areas.

Who can apply (eligibility)

  • The applicant must be a student from Classes 6 to 12.
  • Studying in a government or non-government school in one of the six border districts: Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Champawat, Bageshwar, or Pithoragarh.

Documents required

  • Documents as per the guidelines of the science competition (Vigyan Mahotsav).

How to apply

  1. 1Approach your school located in one of the six border districts: Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Champawat, Bageshwar, or Pithoragarh.
  2. 2Take part in the block-level science competition open to all students from Classes 6 to 12.
  3. 3If selected at the block level, advance to the district-level competition.
  4. 4If selected at the district level, participate in the state-level competition.

Frequently asked questions

Who can participate in Seemant Parvatiya Janpad Baal Vigyan Mahotsav?+

Students from Class 6 to Class 12 studying in government or non-government schools located in the border districts of Uttarakhand can participate.

Which border districts are covered under this scheme?+

The scheme covers six border districts of Uttarakhand: Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Champawat, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh.

How is the competition structured?+

The competition is organised in three levels: Block Level, District Level, and State Level. Students selected at each level move on to compete at the next stage.

What happens at the block-level competition?+

At the block level, all interested students from Classes 6 to 12 can participate in science-based activities. Winners from this level qualify for the district-level competition.

How does this scheme benefit students in border and remote districts?+

It promotes scientific awareness and education among students from geographically challenging and remote areas, motivating them to pursue science and technology as a career.

How are participants selected for the Mahotsav?+

Students first participate at the block level, followed by the district level, and then selected students advance to participate at the state-level competitions.

What is the last date to apply?+

not specified

How much money or financial assistance is provided?+

not specified

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