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CBSE Science Challenge 2026-27 Registration Process
Students cannot sign up on their own. Their school registers them. As of October 16, 2026, 14 days remain for CBSE Science Challenge 2026-27 registration.
The board describes the activity as a way to build scientific thinking and problem-solving among learners. Last year’s 2025-26 edition ran on the CBSE platform in April–May 2025. This cycle has moved to October–December.
CBSE Science Challenge 2026-27 Dates
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Round 1 registration by schools | October 14 to October 30, 2026 |
| Conduct Round 1 at school level | November 2 to November 13, 2026 |
| Round 2 registration by schools | November 17 to November 25, 2026 |
| Round 2 (computer-based) | One day between November 30 and December 4, 2026 (tentative) |
CBSE will put the Round 1 MCQ paper and scoring key on the portal for registered schools on November 2, 2026. The board will notify the exact Round 2 date later.
How to Complete CBSE Science Challenge 2026-27 Registration
- Open the CBSE Science Challenge portal at cbseacadit.nic.in/sc.
- Log in with the school’s LOC credentials.
- Enter the number of students taking part in Round 1.
- Submit the form before October 30, 2026.
The rules for CBSE Science Challenge 2026-27 registration and Round 1 conduct are in the circular PDF on cbseacademic.nic.in.
CBSE Science Challenge Selection Process and Eligibility
Every student of Classes 8 to 10 in a CBSE-affiliated school is eligible for Round 1, which each school holds in its own classrooms. The paper has stimulus-based MCQs and a 60-minute limit.
CBSE calls it a power and speed test. Accuracy comes first. When scores tie, the student who finished in less time gets preference.
Each school registered in Round 1 can nominate six students for the inter-school Round 2: the best two from each participating class, chosen from students already registered for Round 1. Registration for Round 2 runs from November 17 to November 25, 2026. A school that has not completed Round 1 cannot enter Round 2.
Every Round 2 participant gets an online participation certificate from the board. The best performers get an Appreciation Certificate.
CBSE has listed cbsesciencechallenge@cbseshiksha.in and 011-43354916 for queries.
