Level 1
Junior
School students up to Class XII and introductory-level learners.
Clear observation of a local problem and a simple working solution, or a well-reasoned service or governance idea. A prototype is encouraged but not mandatory.
Level 2
Technical
Students of Industrial Training Institutes and Polytechnics.
Hands-on engineering, fabrication, electronics or process solutions. A working prototype under Track A; a costed and field-tested delivery model under Track B.
Level 3
Open
Undergraduate students and above, including postgraduate students and research scholars.
A demonstrated prototype or pilot with a credible pathway to deployment, supported by cost, beneficiaries, timeline, impact and scalability.