# NCSC Registration 2026 - Link: https://amaravathiteacher.com/ncsc-registration-2026/ - Published: 2026-08-13T08:18:58+05:30 - Author: Venkat # NCSC Registration 2026 **NCSC Registration 2026** [⌊NCSC Registration 2026⌉⌊NCSC Registration 2026⌉[ NCSC Registration 2026 The primary objective of the CSC is to make a forum for the children of 10-17 years age group, both from formal school system as well as from out of school, to show- case their creativity and innovativeness and more particularly their ability to solve a societal problem experienced locally using the method of science. The CSC encourages a sense of discovery and/or innovativeness in addition to learning application of methods of science. It emboldens the children to question many aspects of progress and development around and can also express their findings in their own choice of language. It encourages the children to think critically and rationally to draw logical conclusions. [**NCSC Registration 2026 Link**](https://n-csc.in/login) # NCSC Registration 2026 : Eligibility Criteria for Participation It is open for children, other than CWD, in the age group of 10 years to 14 years( lower age group) and from 14+ years to 17 years (upper age group) as on December 31 of the year they participate. However, children under CWD group will have no restrictions of age group. Usually sixth to ninth standard children will come under junior group and tenth to twelfth standard children under senior group, irrespective of their ages. ## NCSC Registration 2026 Mode of participation: From the year 2018, a team of only two children will form a group. A child scientist can participate at the national CSC only once as group leader in the same age group. Note: Parents, whose child would participate in the Children’s Science Congress in the ensuing year, should not hold any portfolio in the organising/ academic committees or act as an evaluator of the CSC conducted at any level. Else, the project may be disqualified for presentation in CSC. ### NCSC Theme The theme “SCIENCE AND INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY” is spread into five sub-themes: 1. R5 for Waste Management (Reduce, Reuse, Retrieve, Redesign & Recycle) 2. E4 for Energy: Explore, Experiment, Enhance & Evolve 3. Water: Harvesting, Harnessing, Recycling & Conservation 4. Food, Agriculture & Health 5. Application of Indian Knowledge Systems for Sustainability ### R5 for Waste Management (Reduce, Reuse, Retrieve, Redesign & Recycle) Urbanization, industrialization, and irrational consumption have led to a multifold increase in waste generation. The proposed R5 approach offers sustainable, smart solutions. We must Reduce what we use effectively, Reuse items efficiently whenever and wherever possible, Retrieve useful materials from waste, Redesign products for longer use, and Recycle materials to create new ones. Each step helps to save available resources, protect the climate, and the environment. Through this approach, we learn that waste is not the end; it’s the beginning of a sustainable cycle. ### E4 for Energy: Explore, Experiment, Enhance & Evolve Energy empowers our lives-from electricity to transport-but most energy sources harm the planet. Therefore, the E4 model encourages students to Explore different energy forms, Experiment with clean sources like solar, wind, tidal, geothermal etc. Enhance energy efficiency, and Evolve towards greener technologies with innovative thinking, the young generation can help shape a future powered by clean, smart, and sustainable energy. ### Water: Harvesting, Harnessing, Recycling & Conservation The life on Earth is not possible without water, but due to the growing global population and climate change, water shortage has become a serious issue. The theme highlights the need to Harvest rainwater, Harness water resources wisely, Recycle used water, and Conserve every single drop. Understanding the natural water cycle helps us respect and protect it. By managing water responsibly, we ensure health, food security, and balance for both people and the planet. ### Food, Agriculture & Health Food is fundamental to health as it provides energy and nutrients required for development and overall well-being. In India, it is often said, ‘Jaisa Ann, Vaisa Mann’, reflecting that food is responsible for good health. Sustainable agriculture involves growing food without damaging soil, water, or biodiversity and choosing local, seasonal, and chemical-free foods support both farmers and health. Therefore, it is important to understand the association between agriculture, ecology, and health, to make healthy choices for the people and the planet. ### Application of Indian Knowledge Systems for Sustainability India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. The ancient wisdom of Bharat offers timeless lessons on sustainable living. Traditional practices like Yoga, Ayurveda, water harvesting systems, organic farming, irrigation practices, and architecture based on nature’s rhythm show harmony with the environment. These Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) teach balance, respect for resources, and interconnectedness of life. Students can explore local traditions-like using neem for health, terracotta for cooling, or panchang for agriculture-to see how science, art and culture blend beautifully. Reviving these eco-friendly methods helps us rediscover sustainable living deeply rooted in our heritage. ## NCSC Methods of Project Evaluation The innovative ideas and use of scientific methodology are the primary basis of a good project but one has to prove his/her communication skills also to make others listen and understand his/her findings. ## 1. Evaluation Criteria 1. Originality of idea and concept: A unique or novel project idea which attempts to answer a specific question (a hypothesis driven by curiosity to understand any concept related to focal theme). The idea should not be an exact replication of model projects as printed in the Activity Guide Book. A proper explanation of origin of the idea may be enquired by the evaluator(s). 2. Relevance of the project to the theme: This section focuses on how the project is relevant and linked to the focal theme/sub-theme. 3. Scientific understanding of the issue: Refers to the extent of knowledge (scientific area, basic principles and concepts etc.) the child scientist has in relation to the project idea. 4. Data collection: Systematic collection of information (qualitative and/or quantitative) using relevant tools and methods – experimental data, interviews, surveys (socio- economic/ecological), case studies etc. Sample size should be statistically relevant and sufficient to support the issues under study. 5. Analysis: This includes tabulation, categorization/classification, and simple statistics as applicable to the study. 6. Experimentation/validation: Conducting of experiments/field study and validation applying simple methods of science. Experiment need not be very sophisticated but could be simple, self-developed and inexpensive too. Adequate importance should be given to the rigour of the process. 7. Interpretation and problem solving attempt: To what extent the group has addressed the proposed hypothesis and objectives through the project. 8. Team work: It refers to work division, cooperation and sharing between and beyond the group. 9. Background correction: In this case the background of the children is verified like geographical ocation of their school, village, town etc. in relation to infrastructure, information and other input related facilities available with them. The logic is that children from difficult geographical situation must get some weightage in comparison to the children from advantageous geographical location. Non-school going children and children with disabilities also qualify for the weightage under this criterion. 10. Report and presentation: Written Report and Oral Presentation are to be evaluated separately. Reports are to be evaluated considering clarity of the objectives, design of methodology, experimental or survey design, systematic presentation of data, tabulation of data, graphical representation and the clarity with which the study has been documented and explained. A Log Book (actually a daily diary) is mandatory and should be authenticated with the signature of the guide on a regular basis. The cover page of the Report and Log Book should carry the title of the project, names of the child scientists, the district and the state, in English/Hindi. Oral presentation would be evaluated on the basis of the interaction with the evaluators, presentation of charts/posters, log book and any other supporting material. 11. Follow up action plan (only for State level): The child scientists should try to find out scientific solution to the identified problem. Has the group conveyed the message to the community? How was it communicated? Will effort continue to involve more people till the problem is solved? Was any action plan suggested? Credit shall be given for similar efforts. ## 2. Evaluators 1. As the participating children are budding scientists from the age group of 10 to 17 years with limited access to knowledge centres and from different socio-economic backgrounds, they need to be assessed with care. Having understood their limitations, capabilities and capacities, the evaluators must provide them with constructive inputs, positive feed-back and encouragement so that they feel enriched. Evaluators should give suggestions for improvement/refinement of the project or any additional works that they may carry out. 2. Evaluators need to appreciate and value the efforts, innovativeness and confidence of the participating child scientists and ensure that their unbiased assessment will work as a guiding light for future endeavours of the child scientists and each one feels intellectually rich and more confident. 3. Evaluators should evaluate the projects on the basis of subject matter and scientific content and not influenced by the gadgetry or models used or oratory skills of the participants. They should avoid unwarranted comments and comparing the works of the child scientists with those carried out by senior researchers. 4. Evaluators should avoid creating any distraction to the child scientists while presentation is going on. They should not consider it as a test of what the participating child does not know, rather, they make efforts to know what the child scientist know about the subject area as he/she is dealing with. Decision of the evaluators are final & no complaints will be entertained. ## Criteria for Evaluators 1. The first priority for evaluators will be their expertise and experience in subjects related to Focal Theme and /or Sub Themes having authoritative and field based knowledge so that they are fully capable of assessing projects. It would be ideal if the pool of evaluators is enriched by inducting Ex- Child Scientists working in the field of academia who are involved in academia or pursuing research/ post- graduation in Science, Technology, Engineering or subject relating to the Focal theme. 2. Ideally, the evaluators should have prior exposure to the Children’s Science Congress or otherwise would have worked Child-centric projects and having exposure to working with children. 3. Evaluators should not be members of any state academic or organizing committee for that particular year. 4. Parents of children participating in CSC in the ensuing year cannot act as an evaluator at any level. 5. Guides of projects participating in CSC, also, cannot act as Evaluator in that particular year. ## NCSC Registration 2026 Evaluation Sheet ## I. District Level | S. No. | Criteria | Maximum Marks | Total | | Written Report | Oral Presentation | | 1 | Originality of idea and concept | 10 | 10 | 20 | | 2 | Relevance of the project to the theme | 10 | 10 | 20 | | 3 | Understanding of the issue | 15 | 15 | 30 | | 4 | Data collection & analysis | 15 | 15 | 30 | | 5 | Experimentation/validation | 10 | 10 | 20 | | 6 | Interpretation and Problem solving attempt | 10 | 10 | 20 | | 7 | Team work | 10 | 10 | 20 | | 8 | Background correction | 10 | 10 | 20 | | 9 | Presentation | 10 | 10 | 20 | | Total | 100 | 100 | 200 | ## II. State Level | S. No. | Criteria | Maximum Marks | Total | | Written Report | Oral Presentation | | 1 | Originality of idea and concept | 5 | 5 | 10 | | 2 | Relevance of the project to the theme | 10 | 10 | 20 | | 3 | Understanding of the issue | 15 | 15 | 30 | | 4 | Data collection & analysis | 15 | 15 | 30 | | 5 | Experimentation/validation | 10 | 10 | 20 | | 6 | Interpretation and Problem solving attempt | 20 | 20 | 40 | | 7 | Team work | 5 | 5 | 10 | | 8 | Oral presentation/ written report (as applicable) | 10 | 10 | 20 | | 9 | Improvement over the previous level suggested | 10 | 10 | 20 | | Total | 100 | 100 | 200 | ## III. National Level Screening 1. The same team of evaluators will evaluate each project for Oral, Written and Poster presentations. 2. Project evaluation would be for 15 minutes per project, including 8 minutes for Oral Presentation, 3 minutes for Written Report and by Poster included. 3. The parameters and attributes for evaluation at national level are given below. | S. No. | Criteria | Maximum points | | A | Oral Presentation | | | 1 | Originality of idea and concept | 05 | | 2 | Relevance of the project to the theme | 05 | | 3 | Understanding of the issue | 05 | | 4 | Data collection & analysis | 10 | | 5 | Experimentation/validation | 10 | | 6 | Interpretation and Problem solving attempt | 05 | | 7 | Oral Presentation | 10 | | | Sub Total – A | 50 | | B | Written Report | | | 1 | Data Collection/Analysis, Graphical Representation etc. | 15 | | 2 | Methodology/Experiment/Survey design | 15 | | 3 | Discussion and Conclusion | 10 | | | Sub Total – B | 40 | | C | Poster Presentation | | | 1 | Layout | 05 | | 2 | Logical flow | 05 | | | Sub Total – C | 10 | | | Grand Total (A + B + C) | 100 | Thus each project will have a total points of 100, out of which 50% would be for Oral presentation, 40% for Written Report and 10% for Poster presentation. ## Evaluation Criterion for the projects under PWD Category (Subject to change) For the sake of evaluation, the projects will be categorized and weightage will be done accordingly: 1. Category-A: Normal children doing projects on PWD 2. Category-B: Heterogeneous group (normal plus CWDs) 3. Category-C: Homogeneous CWDs Distribution of Weightage in % over Total Marks that will be scored by the child: | Category | Category District & State levels | National | | A | 5% | 0 | | B | 10% | 5% | | C | 20% | 10% | Note: The parameters for selection will remain same for all levels. ## Steps to be followed by District Academic Committee (DAC) and State Academics Committee (SAC) for recommending projects for the next level of CSC 1. Every DAC/SAC need to be more proactive in the evaluation process at respective levels of CSC and for this they need to take appropriate action to strengthen their Committees with subject related persons and also having experience of the programme much more in advance. They will be responsible for proper orientation of the experts, evaluators and mentors. 2. Every project selected to the next level should go through a quality mentoring process. 3. The selected projects from the states should be endorsed by the State Academic Coordinator and the State Coordinator. 4. National Academic Committee would not be responsible in any way for any selection that is done by the respective State Academic Committee (SAC) or District Academic Committee (DAC) or Coordinators at the district or state level. Any query in this regard, would be attended by respective SAC or DAC. For the projects selected for National Level it is mandatory to satisfy the following criteria: 1. The cover page of the project should be either in English or Hindi giving all details like Project title, Sub theme, Language used, School/District/State name, details of all the group members, Guide etc. The Project Code (State Code+Serial Number of Project assigned) should be given at the Right Hand Top Side of the First Page( Example: HP01 – Himachal Pradesh Sl. No. 01) 2. The Project Code (State Code Serial Number of Project assigned) should be given at the right hand top side of the first page (Example: HP01: Himachal Pradesh Sl No. 01). 3. Each project to have an Abstract in English also. (See Annexure II) 4. Four numbers of Posters as already explained. 5. 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