Aryabhatta National Maths Competition 2026
AICTSD
🧠 About the Event
The Aryabhatta National Maths Competition 2026 is a prestigious national-level talent search initiative organized by the All India Council for Technical Skill Development (AICTSD) in collaboration with IIT Bombay Alumni.
Named after the legendary ancient Indian mathematician Aryabhatta, this technical competition is specifically engineered to scout for the “Great Technology Scientist of Future India – 2026.” It bridges the gap between pure mathematical theory and practical applications in high-tech fields like Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Robotics, and Computer Science.
📍 Event Overview
- Category: National Mathematics, Logic, and Aptitude Competition.
- Organizer: All India Council for Technical Skill Development (AICTSD) & IIT Bombay Alumni.
- Venue: 100% Online (Both the written exam and the interview are conducted from home).
- Target Audience: School students from Classes 4th to 12th and all College/University students.
- Cost: ₹290 registration fee (For the initial screening test round).
📅 Critical Exam Schedule
- Registration Deadline: May 12, 2026
- Online Examination Date: May 21, 2026
- Online Exam Results: June 10, 2026
- Online Live Interviews: June 20, 2026
- Final National Results: June 30, 2026
- Status: Active Registration Phase (Closes in 6 days).
📊 Exam Format & Rules
- Mode: 100% Online, multiple-choice question (MCQ) format.
- Duration: 45 Minutes.
- Total Questions: 30 Questions.
- Total Marks: 60 Marks.
- Negative Marking: None (No penalties for wrong answers).
- Permitted Tools: Calculators are allowed during the examination to optimize calculation speed.
💰 Prizes, Scholarships & Rewards
1. All India Ranking Rewards (AIR Overall)
- All India Rank 1: ₹1 Lakh Cash Prize + National Certificate, Medal, and Trophy + Free Advanced Training on AI, Robotics & Coding + Opportunity to participate in an International Project Competition + National Mathematics Scientist Scholarship.
- All India Rank 2: ₹50,000 Cash Prize + National Certificate, Medal, and Trophy + Free AI, Robotics & Coding Training + International Project Opportunities.
- All India Rank 3: ₹25,000 Cash Prize + National Certificate, Medal, and Trophy + Free AI, Robotics & Coding Training + International Project Opportunities.
2. All India Class-Wise Ranking Rewards (AICR)
- Rank 1 in Class: ₹10,000 Cash Prize + Certificate, Medal, Trophy + Free AI & Tech Training.
- Rank 2 in Class: ₹6,000 Cash Prize + Certificate, Medal, Trophy + Free AI & Tech Training.
- Rank 3 in Class: ₹4,000 Cash Prize + Certificate, Medal, Trophy + Free AI & Tech Training.
⚠️ Note: Total cash valuation includes direct prize money (disbursed in the form of 12 monthly scholarship installments) bundled alongside the institutional value of industrial certifications and advanced training perks.
🔥 Why Participate?
- Guinness Record Gateway: Candidates who clear the national benchmarks with distinction stand a chance to apply for an official record entry in the Guinness Book of World Records.
- Industrial Upskilling: Top performers are gifted comprehensive, free training modules in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Coding to transform math fundamentals into engineering skills.
- CV Accelerator: Winning an AICTSD national certificate backed by IIT Bombay Alumni adds high-tier credibility to any future college or corporate application.