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BHARAT AI OLYMPIAD | ROUND 2

The Real-World AI Challenge

Mission AI. Think Like AI. Question Like a Human.

Round 1 shows what you know. Round 2 shows what you can build, and how well you think. Top 20% performers from Round 1 are eligible for the Round 2 and receive a real mission, build a working prototype, and bring it to an in-person Mission Day to demo it live in front of a panel of judges.

Win trophies, national recognition and cash rewards up to ₹51,000.
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₹51,000
Top Cash Reward / Act
3 Acts
Classes 3 to 12 Separate Tracks
Top 20%
National Round 1 Qualifiers
1 to 3
Students per Team Allowed
Eligibility & Selection Pathway

Earn your place in Round 2

Round 2 is open to students who finish in the top 20% of Round 1. Every student in Classes 3 to 12 can start the journey by registering for Round 1.

1. Online Round 1

Classes 3–12 take online screening test

2. Top 20% Merit

Qualify for Round 2 real-world mission

3. Prototype Build

Solo or team of up to 3 students

4. Live Mission Day

Live demo, judge Q&A & awards

Selection Pathway

Top 20% Round 1 Qualifiers

Every registered student starts with Round 1 online. The top 20% performers across India in each grade band qualify for the exclusive Round 2 Real-World Challenge.

  • Open to Classes 3 to 12 nationwide
  • Compete individually or in peer teams (1 to 3)
  • Mentorship & problem kit released upon qualifying
Participation Format

Round 2 Team Fee

₹5,100 / team (1 to 3 students)

A team can have 1 to 3 students, so you can compete on your own or with up to two teammates. The fee is the same whatever the team size.

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Round 1 registration does not cover the Round 2 fee. Round 2 details are shared directly with qualified students.
Three Acts · Independent Tracks

Three Acts. One for every category.

Each Act is its own track. Students compete only in the Act that matches their class, with their own challenges, judging panel and winners. A Class 5 student is never scored against a Class 11 student.

Qualification: Top 20% of Round 1
Grade band

Preparatory Stage

Classes 3 to 5

ACT I Badge: Cadet
Mission Control: First Contact

Mission Theme: Train the Machine. Trust Your Mind.

Grade band

Middle Stage

Classes 6 to 8

ACT II Badge: Agent
Mission Deploy: The Field Test

Mission Theme: Build It. Break It. Better It.

Grade band

Secondary Stage

Classes 9 to 12

ACT III Badge: Strategist
Mission Override: Human in the Loop

Mission Theme: When AI Is Wrong, Who Decides?

Mission Protocol: The specific real-world challenge briefs for each Act are released securely to qualified students at the Round 2 launch.

Step-by-Step Roadmap

From Mission to Mission Day in four steps

A clear, guided journey turning real problem-solving into hands-on innovation.

1

Receive the challenge

Qualified students get their Act's mission at the Round 2 launch.

2

Build

Create a working prototype at home or school, on your own or in a team of up to 3 students. Use code with or without hardware.

3

Bring it

Arrive at the Round 2 venue on Mission Day with your prototype and a printed one page "how it works" note.

4

Demo and defend

Set up at your own station, demo it live for 5 to 7 minutes, then answer the judges' questions.

[Round 2 date and venues: To be confirmed. Shared with qualified students only]
Event Experience

What happens on Mission Day

1
Check-in and Station Setup Check in and set up your station with your prototype and materials.
2
Live Demonstration Demo your solution live and show it working in the real world to evaluators.
Face the Stress Test Signature Moment
Judges may change something on the spot to see how you and your AI respond. Explain what went wrong and how you would fix it.
4
Judge Q&A Defense Answer judge questions on how it works, where the AI can be wrong, and who could be affected.
5
Written Feedback & Mentorship Get written feedback from the judges before you leave.
Each Act is judged separately, so students only meet judges and peers from their own Act. [Mission Day schedule: To be confirmed]
Preparation

Your Mission Day checklist

Your working prototype, with all hardware, cables and chargers
A laptop or device if your solution needs one
Your printed one page "how it works" note
School ID and Round 1 admit card [To be confirmed]
Venue Amenities Provided
Table, power and Wi-Fi provided at the venue [To be confirmed]
Build Freedom

Use any tools you like

Code, sensors, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, micro:bit, a phone, or software alone. A physical build is welcome, but it is never required. Judges reward good thinking, not expensive equipment.

Python / Code
Arduino
Raspberry Pi
micro:bit
Phone / Apps
Software Alone
What matters: Logic, human insight, and clear problem solving
Evaluation Framework

What the judges look for

Comprehensive, transparent scoring designed to reward authentic understanding over superficial perfection.

Core Solution 25%

Does it work and solve the mission?

Practical efficacy, prototype completeness, and how directly it addresses the defined challenge.

Core Insight 25%

Questioning the AI

What went wrong, where the AI made mistakes, and how the student caught and improved it.

Technical Craft 20%

Creativity & Tool Usage

Originality in architecture, creative integration of code, models, sensors, or mechanical parts.

Communication 15%

Clarity of Presentation

Clear explanation in the 5–7 min demo, concise one-page note, and poised answers to judge queries.

Ethics & Impact 15%

Real-World Responsibility

Consideration of fairness, who could be affected, digital safety, and genuine societal value.

The "Question Like a Human" Score

The "Question Like a Human" score is the heart of BAIO. A project that fails, where the student explains why and how they improved it, can beat a project that only looks perfect.

National Honours

Trophies, cash rewards and national recognition

Winners are chosen separately in each Act. Cash rewards are per winning team.

2 per Act · 6 Total

Runner Up

₹21,000

Trophy or Medal + Certificate + Badge

Grand Prize
1 per Act · 3 Total

National AI Champion

₹51,000

Trophy + Champion Certificate + BAIO Champion Badge

6 per Act · 18 Total

National Finalists

₹11,000

Medal + Certificate + Digital Badge

Award Winners per Act Total Winners Recognition Cash Reward
BAIO National AI Champion Grand Prize
1 3 Trophy + Champion Certificate + BAIO Champion Badge ₹51,000
National AI Excellence: Runner Up Silver Honour
2 6 Trophy or Medal + Certificate + Badge ₹21,000
National Finalists Top 18 National
6 18 Medal + Certificate + Digital Badge ₹11,000
Special Challenge Awards Category Standouts
5 15 Special Trophy + Certificate ₹3,100

Special Challenge Awards

Judges also honour standout thinking with awards such as 5 awards per Act (Total 15 awards):

Best AI Problem Solver Best AI Detective Best Critical Thinker Best Responsible AI Thinker Best Human-AI Collaboration

Every Round 2 team also takes away:

  • Written feedback from the judges Personalized insights on technical implementation and critical reasoning.
  • A step on the Cadet, Agent, Strategist journey Come back next year and earn the next badge as you progress in school!
For Parents

Why Round 2 matters for your child

Round 2 is not a test of memory. Students learn to build with AI, spot when it is wrong, fix it, and explain their decisions clearly. These are the skills that matter in school today and in careers tomorrow.

Fosters confidence, ethical reasoning, and real problem-solving beyond screen consumption.
For Schools & Teachers

Bring Round 2 to your school

Teachers can guide students through the challenge, and schools can join as a BAIO Academic Partner at zero cost. Partner schools help more students reach Round 2 and present on a national stage.

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Got Questions?

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about preparing and participating in Round 2.

Students who finish in the top 20% of Round 1. Every student in Classes 3 to 12 can begin by registering for Round 1.

Your class decides your Act. Classes 3 to 5 join Act I, Classes 6 to 8 join Act II, and Classes 9 to 12 join Act III.

No. Hardware is welcome, but you can compete with software alone.

Yes. A team can have 1 to 3 students. The Round 2 fee is ₹5,100 per team, whatever the team size.

No. The Round 1 fee covers Round 1 only. Round 2 costs ₹5,100 per team of 1 to 3 students.

Each Act has a National AI Champion (₹51,000), two Runner Ups (₹21,000 each), six National Finalists (₹11,000 each) and Special Challenge Award winners (₹3,100 each), along with trophies, medals, certificates and badges. All Round 2 qualifiers receive a Digital Badge. Cash rewards are per winning team.

The reward is given per winning team. [Split and payout process: To be confirmed]

Round 2 is held in person on Mission Day. You bring your prototype and demo it live to the judges. Dates and venues are shared with qualified students. [To be confirmed]

That is fine. Judges give 25% of the score to how you questioned the AI, what went wrong and how you improved it. An honest, well explained failure can beat a perfect looking project.

Your prototype, any cables, chargers or devices it needs, and a printed one page note explaining how it works. See the Mission Day checklist above.

They will ask how your solution works, where the AI made mistakes, how you handled them, and who could be affected if it goes wrong. They may also change something on the spot to test how you respond.
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Ready for the mission?

Register for Round 2, earn your place, and show India how you think. Cash rewards up to ₹51,000 are waiting.

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