President’s Secretariat Rashtrapati Nilayam, Bolarum Visitors Facilitation Cell
National Science Day 2026
27th to 28th February 2026
Please read the guidelines scrupulously before registering for the program
Rashtrapati Nilayam is celebrating National Science Day on February 27th and 28th 2026. In connection with this
several competitive events for students will be conducted on these days.
Name of the events
1. Scientific Exhibitions–Display of innovations
2. Scientists Photo Wall Exhibition
3. Workshops: - Fun with Science, Start-ups – Innovations and Careers in Science
4. Competitions:-Quiz, Science Debate, Scientific model exhibition & Poster making
Terms and Conditions
1. Registration is mandatory for participation. Entry will not be permitted without prior registration.
2. The registration period will close by 26th February 2026 by 5pm, for competitions.
3. The registration link for competitions in the website will be closed by 26th February 2026 and late entries
will not be possible.
4. Each student must register individually either for the event or competition of their interest.
5. Only one single entry is permitted from each student.
6. Students should carry their valid School ID Card.
7. Students shall be provided lunch in the canteen; The student can bring their own lunch boxes as well.
8. Every student attending National Science day celebrations at Rashtrapati Nilayam will get E-
participation certificates.
9. Those students who are not participating in any events can also attend and participate in workshops with
prior registration and will also be given an opportunity to have Rashtrapati Nilayam tour.
Science Exhibition Competition
1. The project for the science exhibition must align with the theme –Science for Sustainable Tomorrow.
Eligibility of the students is from Class 8 & above.
(P.T.O)
Note :
o Each school or college may submit only one project. Each project team must consist of a
maximum of 05 students.
o Govt. and Private School participation in the Science Exhibition Model Competition must be
routed through the respective District Education Officers (DEOs).
o Rangareddy District: 10 models
o Medchal and Malkajgiri District: 10 models
o Hyderabad District: 10 models
o ITI & Polytechnic Colleges With Only one Project from each College
o Degree & Engineering Colleges With Only one Project from each College
Quiz Competition
Topics: Indian Science, Space Technology, Environment, Health and Emerging innovations
1. Only five students from each school/college are permitted to participate in the quiz competition.
2. Quiz will be conducted on 27 February 2026 from 10 AM onwards
3. There will be two rounds on 27th and 28th February.
Poster Making
Themes:- Anyone of the following: -Emerging Technologies, Recent inventions in India and Climate change
Mitigation Technologies.
1. Only two students from each school/college are permitted to participate in this competition.
2. Competition will be started on 27th February 2026 at 10AM. Charts, Colours and Pads shall be carried
by the students themselves.
Science Debate
Theme : Artificial Intelligence: Boon or Bane to Humanity?
Language : English / Telugu / Bilingual
Rules
Participants will be divided into two teams: one supporting the motion and the other opposing (non-
supporting) the motion.
Total speaking time: 3 minutes per participant
Open to school (Classes 8–12) and college (Degree/Engineering/ITI) students
Individual participation
Offensive, political, or non-scientific content is prohibited
Exceeding time limits will lead to point deduction
Decision of judges will be final and binding