PRESENTS
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WINNER LAKH + THEMES & STAGES
18 CATEGORIES 14 CASH PRIZES 10 CATEGORIES 2 COMPETITION
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20 JULY - 10 NOV, ‘25
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ABOUT
Bharat
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Brain Marathon
Bharat Innovation Challenge is India’s Biggest
Stage for young visionaries aged 13–18 to turn
bold ideas into AI-powered solutions.
From classrooms to national spotlight,
form your squad, represent your school,
and compete with the best minds
across the country.
NO FEE. NO LIMITS.
Just raw creativity, real impact &
national recognition!
& Timelines
The challenge is divided into 2 Stages.
Each stage is clearly detailed out and defined below.
STAGE-1 | Online Submissions STAGE-2 | Offline Presentations
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20 July - 30 Sept, ‘25 9 & 10 Nov, ‘25
Choose and present unique ideas & Top 50 Teams will be invited to
solutions from 10 Categories present their ideas at LPU Campus
Show the use of Technology & AI in Accommodation & Food provided
your solutions. No coding needed. for top 50 Teams at LPU Campus
Teams to prepare & upload their Top Industry Leaders as Jury
presentations on the event portal PAN India Participation
Team Size: 2-5 Students + Faculty Rs. 14 Lakh+ Prizes in Cash.
Student age bracket: 13-18 years 18 Prize Categories. Certificates for all.
All work for Stage-1 will be done and The ideas will be judged by top
submitted online only industry leaders and mentors.
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Students from classes 8 to 12 are th
Participation Certificates will be
eligible to participate given to all teams
There is no registration fee for All qualified teams will present
participation their Prototypes in Stage 2
Schools can send multiple teams, Mentors will accompany their teams
each with a unique idea. for the Second stage at LPU Campus
Industry mentors & jury will select The winners and all awardees will be
Top 50 teams for Stage 2 announced at the LPU Campus
Choose
Teams to choose one theme from the list below
and submit their innovative solutions on the Event portal
01 SMART LIVING &
URBAN INTELLIGENCE
Harness AI to enhance everyday life and build
02 HEALTH, WELLNESS &
NUTRITION
India faces dual health challenges:
smarter cities. Think automation, efficiency, undernutrition in some regions and lifestyle
accessibility, and safety - all designed for diseases in others. Tech solutions can bridge
future-ready lifestyles. healthcare access gaps.
03 CYBER SECURITY,
PRIVACY & ETHICAL TECH
With increasing digital usage among teens
04 EDUCATION & FUTURE OF
LEARNING
Post-COVID, blended and digital learning
and families, threats like cyberbullying, data are here to stay. But millions still lack
theft, & misinformation are growing. Students access or engagement in traditional
can be change agents. classrooms.
05 SUSTAINABLE ENERGY,
CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT
India is one of the most climate-vulnerable
06 SPACE, AEROSPACE &
FRONTIER TECHNOLOGY
With ISRO missions, drone corridors, and
countries. Students can become climate indigenous defense tech in focus, India is
champions by designing green AI entering a new era of aerospace
solutions. innovation.
07 AGRICULTURE & RURAL
INNOVATION
Nearly 60% of India’s population relies on
08 MOBILITY, TRANSPORT
& SAFETY
With over 1,50,000 road fatalities annually
agriculture. There’s a growing need for tech- and expanding urban congestion, AI-driven
driven, low-cost tools that are local, mobility is key to building safe and efficient
accessible, and scalable. transportation ecosystems.
09 CULTURE, HERITAGE &
TOURISM
India has over 30 UNESCO heritage sites and
10 INCLUSION & SOCIAL
EMPOWERMENT
Technology should empower everyone,
100+ spoken languages, yet much of its including people with disabilities, underserved
cultural richness is under-documented or communities, and gender minorities. AI can
inaccessible digitally. make services more adaptive & personalized.
Meet
Our Jury comprises of Top Minds from across Bharat. They carry immense
experience in the field of technology and will critically evaluate the presentations.
Mohini Palchowdhury Anshuman Tiwari Rachit Nayyar Dr. Rakshit Tandon Jagmohan Singh
Global Head - People & Culture Global Experience Owner Regional Activation Lead, EMEA International Cyber Expert Aerospace & Def. Consultant
QUANTIPHI GSK GOOGLE GLOBAL CYBER EXPERT EX-LOCKHEED MARTIN
Shivangi Srivastava Gunjan Mishra Sabih Kidwai Himanshu Wadia Pranay Prakash
AVP - New Initiatives AVP - Human Resource Director - Learning Solutions Director, AI Innovation & Automation Co - Founder
SWIGGY CORRO HEALTH SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC INDIA AMDOCS BLUWHEELZ
Abhinav Rastogi Bhawish Awasthy Jai Mulani Atul Tripathy Dr. Praveen Purohit
CEO CHRO Chief Executive Officer Principal Data Scientist Deputy Group CHRO
RMX GROUP CLASS COMBINES IBT TECH MAHINDRA VEDANTA RESOURCES LTD.
Amol Deshpande Vishal Vinayak Ravijot Singh Prateek Natekar Amit Sharma
Lead - Talent Acquisition Managing Director Regional HR Head Managing Director Head - People & Culture
RAYMOND NANO TECH CHEMICALS TATA TRENT EXO EDGE GREYSTAR
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STAGE - 1 | ONLINE SUBMISSIONS | 20 JULY - 30 SEPT, ‘25
Layout
Teams are to prepare and present their ideas in the format below.
The First Stage Jury will be assessing the teams based on this presentation.
SLIDE NO. SLIDE TITLE DESCRIPTION, WHAT ALL TO COVER
Project Title, Team Name, Category, Names of Students
1 COVER SLIDE
& Mentor, School Name, Contact Email
Clearly define the real-world problem being addressed.
2 PROBLEM STATEMENT
Use statistics, news sources, or insights.
CURRENT GAPS & Highlight what’s missing in existing solutions or why the
3
COMPETITION ANALYSIS problem persists.
Describe your AI-driven solution. Use diagrams or
4 PROPOSED SOLUTION
flowcharts if needed.
Explain how AI is used in the solution: e.g., computer
5 AI INTEGRATION
vision, NLP, predictive analytics, ML algorithms, etc.
6 TARGET AUDIENCE & USE CASE Who will use this solution? How? Where?
Tools, platforms, programming languages, datasets, and
7 TECHNOLOGY STACK
hardware used (even if simulated or proposed).
Screenshots, wireframes, videos, or models (if
8 PROTOTYPE / DEMO
applicable). Demonstrate how the solution works.
Tangible outcomes: environmental, social, educational,
9 IMPACT & BENEFITS
economic impacts.
How practical is the idea? Can it be scaled to a larger
10 FEASIBILITY & SCALABILITY
population? Cost estimation (basic).
What makes your solution stand out? Is it novel or a
11 INNOVATION & UNIQUENESS
creative remix of existing ideas?
12 ROADMAP / FUTURE SCOPE Next steps, potential improvements, long-term vision.
13 THANK YOU SLIDE (OPTIONAL) Acknowledge mentors, school, jury, contact information
SUBMISSION FORMAT
File Format: PowerPoint (.pptx or .pdf export)
Slide Limit: Maximum 15 slides (Including Cover & Thank You)
File Naming Convention: TeamName_ProjectTitle_SchoolName
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STAGE - 1 | ONLINE SUBMISSIONS | 20 JULY - 30 SEPT, ‘25
Criteria
Judging for the first round will take place online.
Use these points to keep in mind the overall quality and details of your presentation.
PARAMETER CRITERIA DESCRIPTION MAX SCORE
Clarity, relevance, and depth of understanding
PROBLEM CLARITY 10
of the identified problem.
Uniqueness, creativity, originality of the
INNOVATIVENESS OF IDEA 15
concept.
Appropriateness and effectiveness of AI use;
USE OF AI TECHNOLOGIES 15
correct understanding of tools/models used.
Logical coherence of the tech stack, use of
TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY 10
datasets/APIs, working model mockups etc.
How measurable and meaningful the impact is
REAL-WORLD IMPACT 10
in its category and scope.
Aesthetics, communication skills, clarity of
PRESENTATION QUALITY 5
language, flow of slides.
Role clarity, contribution by each team
TEAM COLLABORATION 5
member (as described or seen in pitch).
Potential to scale the solution to different
SCALABILITY 10
regions or problems.
Eco-conscious, socially inclusive, or ethically
SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS 5
responsible innovation.
Clarity, confidence, and accuracy in
Q&A HANDLING 15
addressing jury questions.
ADDITIONAL POINTS
Judging for the first round will be done Online.
Judges assess whether the chosen problem is clearly defined and rooted in real-world relevance.
Focus on how unique or novel the idea is in terms of concept, approach, or use of technology.
Bonus points for unconventional ideas with fresh perspectives or locally rooted innovations.
Judges assess the team’s basic understanding of how AI can be applied to their proposed solution.
The depth of AI explanation will be judged appropriately based on the student age group.
Encouraging simplicity over jargon.
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STAGE - 2 | AT LPU CAMPUS, JALANDHAR | 9 - 10 NOV, ‘25
Round
The jury will do walk-throughs and interact with the students at the expo.
Use these points to keep in mind the overall quality and details of your presentation.
WHAT FINALIST TEAMS ARE EXPECTED TO PREPARE
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Updated version of the Stage 1 PPT, enhanced based on jury feedback,
REFINED PITCH DECK covering:– Problem, Solution, AI Application– User Journey– Demo &
Roadmap
Finalists are expected to build and present:– A digital prototype,
WORKING PROTOTYPE /
functioning app, AI model, IoT demo, or physical model depending on
DEMO
the idea
Project poster or standee
DISPLAY MATERIALS Laptop/mobile/tablet for live demo
Tangible model or interactive demo (if applicable)
A 10 minutes presentation in front of jury
LIVE ELEVATOR PITCH Followed by 2–3 minutes of Q&A
Each team gets one turn on stage
PROCESS & OVERVIEW FINALE PITCHING ROUND
STAGE DETAILS
Each of the Top 50 teams is assigned a specific pitch time slot in advance.
TEAM SLOT
Slots are grouped by theme across multiple parallel tracks
ALLOCATION
Shared via microsite, email, and WhatsApp.
Each team delivers a 10 minutes stage presentation.
LIVE Must include: Problem, AI-based Solution, Demo Walkthrough, Impact, and
STAGE PITCH Vision etc.
Uses a clicker, USB, or laptop for the final PPT deck.
Immediately follows the pitch (2–3 minutes).
JURY
Judges ask practical, technical, and feasibility questions.
Q&A ROUND
Students must demonstrate clarity, composure, and team synergy.
Jury visits each team’s Innovation Expo booth post-pitch.
PROTOTYPE
Teams give hands-on demo of models, apps, or working concepts.
WALKTHROUGH
Judges may ask follow-up questions and optionally revise scores.
Parameters include:– Innovation & Uniqueness– Use of AI– Practical Feasibility–
JURY SCORING Team Clarity– Prototype Strength– Presentation Skills– Real-world Impact
Each team is scored out of 50.
Jury assembles in a private lounge.
JURY DELIBERATION
Scores are compiled digitally or manually.
Winners are revealed during the Award Ceremony.
RESULT
Categories include Grand Prizes, Theme Awards, Best Prototype, etc.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Results published on the microsite & social media post-event.
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STAGE - 2 | AT LPU CAMPUS, JALANDHAR | 9 - 10 NOV, ‘25
Criteria
Judging for the Second round will comprise of the Expo & the Live Pitches.
Use these points to keep in mind the overall quality and details of your Pitch.
JUDGING CRITERIA
EVALUATION CRITERIA DESCRIPTION MAX MARKS
INNOVATION & UNIQUENESS Is the idea original, creative, and out-of-the-box? 20
Is AI effectively and meaningfully integrated into
USE OF AI / TECH INTEGRATION 15
the solution?
Is the problem clearly defined and relevant to the
PROBLEM UNDERSTANDING 10
theme?
Can this idea be realistically implemented or
FEASIBILITY & PRACTICALITY 15
prototyped?
How effective and functional is the
PROTOTYPE QUALITY 20
model/app/demo?
Is the pitch well-organized, confident, and
PRESENTATION CLARITY 10
impactful?
Will the idea create social, economic, or
IMPACT POTENTIAL 10
environmental value?
SAMPLE PITCH STRUCTURE – FOR FINALIST TEAMS
SLIDE/SECTION DETAILS & TIPS
Team name, school, city
INTRODUCTION
1-line problem summary
What real-world issue are you solving?
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Whom does it impact? Include stats if possible
Explain your idea and how it works
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Keep it simple and visual
Where and how does AI come in?
USE OF AI / TECH
Mention algorithms/tools (at a student-friendly level)
Show your working app/model/video demo
PROTOTYPE DEMO
Mention what is functional vs. in-progress
Who benefits from your idea?
TARGET AUDIENCE & IMPACT
What change will it create?
Can it be launched or scaled?
FEASIBILITY & SCALABILITY
Mention materials, platforms, budgets
What did each member contribute?
TEAM ROLES
Show collaboration and clarity
CONCLUSION Reaffirm your idea in 1 line- Say thank you and invite questions
Prizes
Top 50 Teams will be fighting for the Prizes & Awards below.
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The Prizes & Awards will be given on 10 November, ‘25 at the LPU Campus.
GRAND PRIZES
POSITION AWARDEES PRIZE MENTOR REWARD AWARD
Trophy + Certificate +
1st Place 1 ₹3,00,000 ₹50,000 included
Scholarship / Internship
Trophy + Certificate +
2nd Place 2 ₹2,00,000 ₹30,000 included
Scholarship / Internship
Trophy + Certificate +
3rd Place 3 ₹1,00,000 ₹20,000 included
Scholarship / Internship
OTHER PRIZES
POSITION PRIZE MENTOR REWARD AWARD
Most Impactful Solution ₹50,000 ₹10,000 included Trophy + Certificate
Best Overall Presentation ₹25,000 ₹5,000 included Trophy + Certificate
Best Prototype Team ₹25,000 ₹5,000 included Trophy + Certificate
10 Special Award Categories ₹25,000 ₹5,000 included Trophy + Certificate
₹25,000
5 Best School Contributors - Trophy + Certificate
per school
ADDITIONAL POINTS
Certificate of Excellence – For all top 50 teams in Stage 2
Certificate of Participation – For all participating teams in Stage 1. Sent via email.
Mentor Certificates – For all mentors of the top 50 teams.
School Appreciation Letters – For all contributing institutions. Sent via email.
PRESENTS
Bharat
C H A L L E N G E 22 0
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5
Brain Marathon
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20 JULY - 10 NOV, ‘25
SCAN TO REGISTER CONTACT NUMBER
+91-98885 98702
EMAIL US AT
[email protected]
WEBSITE
www.lpu.in/Bharat-Innovation-Challenge
