Junior Make-a-thon 2026
India's Largest K-12 Innovation Challenge for Young Minds
Igniting Young Minds, Shaping Tomorrow's Innovators
Junior Make-a-thon (JMT) is a national-level competition that brings together young innovators to solve real-world problems through technology and creativity. Organized in collaboration with IIT Madras Shaastra, this prestigious event provides a platform for students to showcase their technical skills, innovative ideas, and problem-solving abilities.
Who Can Participate?
Students from grades 6-12 across India, divided into Junior (6-8) and Senior (9-12) categories
Theme
Innovative solutions aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047, focusing on sustainable development and real-world impact
Team Size
Teams of 3 students from the same school, with opportunities for collaboration and mentorship
Why Participate in JMT 2026?
Join India's most prestigious innovation challenge for school students and be part of a transformative learning experience.
Towards a Viksit Bharat @ 2047
Employment is a cornerstone of the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, driving economic growth and social empowerment. To truly realize this vision, young innovators must rise to the challenge—designing bold, inclusive, and scalable means of education and entrepreneurship skilling solutions that create livelihoods, empower communities, and shape a future-ready India.
Key Focus Areas
Student teams will develop solutions aligned with India's development goals, focusing on creating meaningful impact in areas like education, healthcare, agriculture, and sustainable development.
Everything You Need to Know
Explore the competition details, important dates, exciting prizes, and find answers to common questions.
Event Overview
The Junior Make-a-thon is an intensive immersion challenge where young innovators from across India come together to develop cutting-edge solutions to real-world challenges. This unique competition combines hands-on learning with expert mentorship from IIT Madras Shaastra, providing participants with an unparalleled opportunity to grow their technical and problem-solving skills.
Organized in collaboration with IIT Madras Shaastra, JMT 2026 brings together the brightest young minds to collaborate, innovate, and create solutions that can make a real difference in our society.
Key Features
- Workshops by IIT Madras faculty and industry experts
- One-on-one mentoring from experienced professionals
- Access to state-of-the-art labs and facilities
- Networking with like-minded peers and industry leaders
- Opportunity to win prizes and grants worth ₹5,00,000+
- Certificates and recognition from IIT Madras Shaastra
Who Should Participate?
Young Innovators
Students passionate about technology and innovation
Problem Solvers
Those who enjoy tackling real-world challenges
Future Leaders
Students looking to develop leadership and teamwork skills
Ready to Showcase Your Innovation in JMT 2027?
Registrations for JMT 2026 are concluded. Join the waitlist or request a brochure for JMT 2027 to receive priority school invites when registrations launch.
JMT 2026 Registration Deadline: December 30, 2025 (Concluded) • Stay tuned for 2027