Gandhinagar, September 20, 2025 — Gujarat has unveiled National STEM Quiz 4.0: A New Journey for a New Generation, a major initiative by the Gujarat Council on Science & Technology (GUJCOST), under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), offering an impressive prize pool of ₹2 crore to recognize and reward student talent in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
What Is It?
The STEM Quiz 4.0 is a nationwide competition open to school students in Classes 9-10 (Junior) and Classes 11-12 (Senior), from all boards and mediums. Participation is free of cost, ensuring broad accessibility. Registration is open until October 30, 2025, via the official portal: www.stemquiz.gujarat.gov.in
What’s at Stake?
- A total prize pool of ₹2 crore.
- Winners will also earn exciting experiential rewards: visits to premier scientific institutions like BARC-Mumbai, DRDO, SAC-ISRO, and NFSU-Gandhinagar.
- Top 200 performers will get access to an exclusive STEM boot camp.
Participation & Targets
- Last year’s edition (STEM Quiz 3.0) saw over 10.12 lakh (1.012 million+) student registrations from all over India.
- For 2025, the organisers are aiming to double that — target is more than 20 lakh students nationwide.
Purpose & Vision
Speaking at the launch, DST Secretary P. Bharti emphasized that the quiz aims to foster curiosity, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills among school students. GUJCOST’s advisor, Narottam Sahu, highlighted that since 2022, the STEM Quiz has evolved from a state-level activity to a major national platform. Key Timeline & Details
The initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen India’s STEM ecosystem, by giving young learners exposure to scientific institutions, creating learning resources (like a Quiz Bank for junior and senior levels), and promoting science education in informal, competitive settings.
Key Timeline & Details
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | October 30, 2025 |
| Target participants | Over 20 lakh students |
| Student categories | Junior (Class 9–10), Senior (Class 11–12) |
What Students Need to Know
- You don’t need to pay to register. Free registration ensures equal access.
- Quiz will be open to students of all boards (state, CBSE, ICSE etc.) and all school mediums.
- A Quiz Bank (resource material) has been released to help with preparation.
Disclaimer
The details provided in this article about National STEM Quiz 4.0 — including prize amounts, registration deadlines, eligibility, and rewards — are based on information released by GUJCOST.Career Varta has compiled the information for general awareness and does not guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Students, parents, and schools are strongly advised to verify all particulars, including registration procedures, deadlines, and eligibility criteria, through the official website www.stemquiz.gujarat.gov.in
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riya tidke
September 22, 2025I need the registration link.
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