PROCESS
Process Overview
- Register on the website register.ramanaward.org.
- Complete your Stage 1 submission by 22nd September 2025. Results will be out on 30th September 2025. Those who have Qualified for Stage 2 will be notified by then.
- Stage 2 begins on the 1st of October, 2025 and the submission deadline is 30th of November, 2025. Those who then qualify for the Finals will be notified by the 10th of January 2026.
- The RYSI Finals will be held in Bangalore on 7-8 February 2026.
Process Overview
STAGE 1 (PRELIMINARIES)
Submit a photo and video of a pre-decided activity, which needs to prove that you have made the activity and made it work. Answer an Observation quiz related to the Activity/Topic. Based on the quality of submissions and quiz scores, you may be selected for Stage 2 of the RYSI Award. We will update this page once this stage is open to submissions.
Stage 2 (National Qualifiers)
Like previous editions, here you will be expected to submit a maximum of 2 innovations – with video, photos and description – of your choice, pertaining to any topic relevant to the I-X standard national science curriculum. In addition, you will have to prepare and fill in an observation table (the data you collected while playing with the activity) for each submission you have made.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
The shortlisting process will require children to develop a “new” hands-on, experiential science activity in any of the shortlisted topics of science. The submission, which is made on the award website, should include the following:
- A checklist filled by the participant which brings out:
- Originality of the idea. If the idea is a variation of an existing idea, then provide link to existing idea.
- Effectiveness with which it conveys the chosen topic
- Ease of access to materials required
- Fun – how much will a child enjoy the activity?
- Media – Photos and / or video of the activity
- Description – A short description of the science behind the activity
- Materials Used (and their availability)
The submission should include a) Scientific Principle addressed b) Materials used c) Description of steps d) Description of Science and most importantly photos, illustration and / or video of the activity.
Review a sample submission in the Resources section of the website and download it in the Download page.
Stage 3 (National Finals)
For the National Finals, approximately 100 selected finalists, split approximately evenly across the 3 categories, will contest a National Finals Live, at Panchavati, Bangalore on Saturday and Sunday, the 7th and 8th of February, 2026.
During the finals, one science activity/topic will be chosen for each category and children will be briefed on the topic and provided access to selected resources and a range of materials. Finalists are expected to create their own innovations “on the fly”, and solve a problem related to the activity. The best one, judged by our expert panel, will be declared the winner in each category.
Watch this space for details of the National Finals.