Future Innovator of India - 2026
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Every year, the AICTSD Board conducts a prestigious program called “Future Innovator of India – 2026”. Through this program, AICTSD selects 10 outstanding & creative young scholars from school students across the world and mentors them to become future innovators in technology and science. The AICTSD Board, in association with industry professionals, offers six months of exclusive mentorship and training in technology and innovation to that 10 selected candidates, completely free of cost.
Creative young minds from different countries across the world participate in this program, where their journey begins to transform innovative ideas into real-world solutions. The objective of this program is to nurture exceptional talent and prepare them to become future innovators at the school level.
If you believe your child is ambitious, passionate about innovation, and has the potential to create something remarkable for the world, then this program is for your child.
Every year, the AICTSD Board conducts a prestigious program called “Future Innovator of India”. Through this program, AICTSD selects 10 outstanding & creative young scholars from school students across the world and mentors them to become future innovators in technology and science. The AICTSD Board, in association with industry professionals, offers six months of exclusive mentorship and training in technology and innovation to that 10 selected candidates, completely free of cost.
Creative young minds from different countries across the world participate in this program, where their journey begins to transform innovative ideas into real-world solutions. The objective of this program is to nurture exceptional talent and prepare them to become future innovators at the school level.
If you believe your child is ambitious, passionate about innovation, and has the potential to create something remarkable for the world, then this program is for your child.
Eligibility Criteria
- Students from Class 6 to 12 can apply.
- Candidates must have secured a minimum of 75% marks in Science and Mathematics in their previous academic year.
- Candidates must be studying under the CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE or NIOS board. Candidates from any "State Board" are not eligible to apply.
- Candidates must have participated in at least one national-level competition in the past, such as ANMC, RNMC, IMO, or any other equivalent national-level competition.
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Selection Process
- Fill the appication form.
- Appear for the online Round 1 examination, which is based on General Aptitude.
- Shortlisted candidates from Round 1 will be invited to appear for the Interview Round.
- Based on their interview performance, the Top 10 candidates will be selected worldwide.
- These 10 exceptional candidates will undergo a 6-month Online Technology & Innovation Training Program with industry professionals, completely free of cost.
- After completing the training, they will be able to develop their own innovations and participate in national and international project competitions and exhibitions.
Exam Schedule
Parameters | Date |
Round 1 Exam Date | 15th Nov, 2026 |
Round 1 Exam Result | 25th Nov, 2026 |
Online Live Interview | 30th Nov, 2026 |
Final Result Date | 10th Dec, 2026 |
Training with Top 10 participant start date | 1st March, 2027 |
Exam Format
- Online Exam – at home only.
- Online Live Interview – at home only ( If you cleared the online test round then you will get an opportunity to attend the interview round at the national level ). Interview round will have some processing fee.
- Exam Format – Objective Q&A (MCQ).
- Exam Duration – 30 Minutes.
- No.of Questions – 30
- Total Marks – 60
- No negative marking.
How to Apply
- Step 1 – Fill the online application form.
- Step 2 – Pay the application processing fee Rs.229 /- only.
- Step 3 - After the registration done, you will get the guidelines to the study material.
Contact Us
The contact number provided is exclusively for inquiries pertaining to the "Dr. Abdul Kalam National Skill Competition" only.
Please contact us incase any query.
Email - director@aictsd.com
Call : 022-49795218
(Calling Time 11am to 6pm)
For fast resolution of your query , please prefer writing mail to us
Topic List
Choose any one topic from the list below and write an essay (maximum 3 pages).
The essay must be handwritten in English only.
- A Day Without Electricity
- The Best Day of My Life
- My Dream Career
- A Memorable School Trip
- If I Were the Principal for a Day
- Value of Reading Books
- Role of Teachers in Our Life
- Plastic Ban: Need of the Hour
- My Favourite Season
- Technology: Boon or Bane
- Impact of Mobile Phones on Students
- How Artificial Intelligence Will Shape Our Future
- The Future of Online Learning
- My Favourite Invention
- India of My Dreams
- Unity in Diversity in India
- The Importance of Voting
- How India Can Become a Developed Country
- Life Without Internet
- Should Exams Be Abolished?
- Should School Focus More on Life Skills?
Choose any one topic from the list below and create your painting.
- Save Water, Save Life
- Say No to Plastic
- Unity in Diversity
- Diwali Celebration
- Christmas Night
- Republic Day Celebration
- A Traffic Signal Scene
- A Beautiful Sunset
- A Rainy Day Scene
- Life Under a Tree
- A Scene at the Park
- A Smart City
- Talking Trees
- A School Annual Day Event
- A Family Picnic
- A Tech-Free World
- Robots in School
- My Own Superpower
Choose any one article from an English newspaper or book and copy it onto a plain or ruled sheet (maximum 1 page).
Write the article in English only.
Please Note - Everyone will get a participation certificate in the last week of August.
Registration Process
- Step 1 – Fill the online application form.
- Step 2 – Pay the application processing fee Rs.999 /- only. (Fee will be Rs.1999 after 15th August)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the competition mode?
- This competition is an online.
What should be the language for Essay & Hand Writing Competition?
- For Essay Writing - Its English.
- For Hand Writing - Its English.
What should be the document size for Essay & Hand Writing Competition?
- For Essay Writing - Page Limit : 3 pages max.
- For Hand Writing - Page Limit : 1 page max.
It should be hand written or printed?
- The Essay should be hand written & for Hand Writing of course should be hand written.
What should be mention at the place of institute name in the registration form?
- Please write your School or College name at that place.
What should be the upload document size?
- The maximum document size should not exceed 2 MB.
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