The India AI Olympiad
What is INAIO?
The Indian National AI Olympiad (INAIO) is being organized by ACM India in partnership with ACM IKDD to select the best young AI talent to compete on the global platform. Our vision is to make India AI-ready by fostering young talent and encouraging innovation in artificial intelligence among school students.
INAIO selects students through a national AI Olympiad and prepares them to compete in the International Olympiad in AI (IOAI), the most prestigious annual competition in AI for high school students.
Why Participate ?
Participating in both INAIO and the IOAI offers numerous benefits, including international recognition, scholarships, and opportunities for higher education. Many prestigious colleges and universities offer direct admissions to students who are selected for certified international Olympiads such as IMO and IOI, and this is likely to be the case with IOAI as well in the upcoming years. This is a unique chance for students to showcase their talents, learn about cutting-edge technologies, and connect with like-minded individuals globally.
Institutes that currently give special consideration to IOAI Medalists and students representing India at IOAI. Please contact the institutes for further details.
- Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)
- MBZUAI — Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
Several students who qualified for the inaugural Team India at IOAI 2025 have received research internship offers from AI startups and IIIT Hyderabad.
Eligibility
The INAIO is open to all school students in grades 9-12 from any school board across India who are Indian citizens and doing their schooling in India.
If you have completed Class 12, you are no longer eligible (even if you are on a break and not enrolled in college, or if you are planning to redo your Class 12 exams for improvement).
For more details visit: www.inaio.in