The last date to apply for the Viksit Bharat Buildathon has been extended. Let's find out until when you can apply.

Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025: There's good news for candidates interested in applying for the Viksit Bharat Buildathon. The last date to apply has been extended. Interested applicants can now apply until October 11th. It's worth noting that on September 23, 2025, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 to promote innovation, creativity, and problem-solving among school students. Candidates can fill out and submit their applications through the direct link provided in the news below.

The program is being organized by the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). More than 10 million students from 1.5 lakh schools across India are expected to participate.

Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025: How to Apply

• First, visit the official website.
• Then register yourself.
• Enter student and school details on the portal and then submit the initial idea or project concept.

Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025: Direct Link

Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025: Important Dates

• Preparation Period: October 6 to October 13, 2025 - Teachers will guide student teams through the registration and presentation process.
• Live Synchronized Innovation Event: October 13, 2025
• Final Submission Time: October 13 to October 31, 2025
• Evaluation Period: November 1 to December 31, 2025 - Projects will be reviewed by a panel of experts.
• Results and Recognition: January 2026 - The top 1,000 winners will be announced and recognized.

Themes of Vikasit Bharat Buildathon 2025

Vikasit Bharat Buildathon 2025 has four themes.

• Atmanirbhar Bharat - Building self-reliant systems and solutions
• Swadeshi - Promoting indigenous ideas and innovation
• Vocal for Local - Promoting local products, crafts, and resources
• Samriddhi - Creating pathways to prosperity and sustainable development.