VBB 2025 : Viksit Bharat Buildathon – Theme, Registration, Eligibility

The Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 is a nationwide initiative launched by the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog.

Scheduled to commence on October 13, 2025, this event aims to engage over 1 crore students from more than 1.5 lakh schools across India, fostering innovation, creativity, and problem-solving skills among the youth.

Theme of the Buildathon

The Buildathon encourages students to develop prototypes and solutions around the following themes:

• Vocal for Local: Promoting local products and services.
• Atmanirbhar Bharat: Fostering self-reliance in various sectors.
• Swadeshi: Reviving indigenous practices and products.
• Samriddh Bharat: Contributing to a prosperous and sustainable India.
  

Eligibility Criteria

• Participants: Students from classes 6 to 12.
• Team Formation: Each team must consist of 3 to 5 students from the same school.
• Registration: Schools can register multiple teams.
• Special Focus: Schools from Aspirational Districts, Tribal Regions, Frontier Villages, and Remote Areas will receive special recognition

Important Dates

• Registration Period: September 23 – October 11, 2025.
• Preparatory Activities: October 11 – October 12, 2025.
• Live Buildathon Event: October 13, 2025.
• Submission of Entries: October 13 – October 31, 2025.
• Evaluation Period: November 1 – December 31, 2025.
• Announcement of Results: January 2026

How to Participate

1. Team Formation: Students form teams of 3 to 5 members.
2. Registration: Register the team on the official Buildathon portal: vbb.mic.gov.in.
3. Theme Selection: Choose one of the four themes and identify a problem statement.
4. Ideation & Prototyping: Develop innovative solutions or prototypes addressing the chosen problem.
5. Video Submission: Create a 2–5 minute video explaining the problem, the solution, its functionality, and potential impact.
6. Final Submission: Submit the video on the portal between October 13 and October 31, 2025.

Awards and Recognition

The Buildathon offers an awards pool of ₹1 Crore, distributed as follows:

• National Level: 10 winners.
• State Level: 100 winners.
• District Level: 1,000 winners.

Winners will receive mentorship, resources, and opportunities for corporate adoption to further develop their innovations.