Inspired by Sir C.V. Raman

Where young minds become young scientists.

The Raman Young Science Innovator Award invites students across India, from grades 3 to 10, to ask a question, design an experiment, and discover the joy of doing science - not just reading it.

9 award seasons
3 grade categories
Nationwide participation

RYSI national award winners on stage, holding their certificates and medals

2017–2025nine seasons of discovery

What is RYSI

An experiment, not an exam.

The RYSI Award has been instituted to create interest in Science at a young age, leading to more children taking up STEM as a career. The award aims to establish Science as a Fun and interesting activity that can be explored anywhere with simple materials.

The award, commemorating the discovery of the Raman Effect on 28th February 1928 is open to all children studying in standards III to X.

Participants are expected to create hands-on science activities that demonstrate a principle in the selected topic. Working models, toys or experiments that help demonstrate a scientific principle may be submitted.

Projects are reviewed by educators and scientists across successive stages. Those who advance reach the national finals, where finalists and winners are celebrated across junior, intermediate and senior categories. It is open to schools nationwide and grounded in experiential science.

The Award is instituted by the Raman Research Institute Trust (RRIT) and Innovation and Science Promotion foundation (ISPF), and is sponsored by ThinkTac.

Read the full overview

Students presenting their science projects to the RYSI jury at the national finals

How it works

Three stages, one journey

From a first idea at school all the way to the national finals - every entry is reviewed by educators and scientists at each step.

Stage 1 · School
Submit your project
Students register; conduct an activity assigned to them play, experiment and complete observations; attempt an observation and concept-based quiz and submit their project online.
Stage 2 · National Qualifiers
Get reviewed & qualify
Stage 1 submissions are evaluated across categories. Selected Qualifiers advance to Stage 2, where candidates can submit up to two innovations of their choice. Shortlisted students are invited as national finalists.
Stage 3 · Finals
Present at the finals
Finalists present live to a jury of scientists and educators. Winners are honoured across junior, intermediate and senior categories.

See the detailed process

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