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Join thousands of students competing in the INAIO and become part of the AI revolution. Register now and showcase your skills!

Key benefits of participating in INAIO 2026 :

International recognition through participation in a globally accredited Olympiad.
Institutes that currently give special consideration to IOAI Medallists and students representing India at IOAI.
- 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.
Attractive prizes for the top three national rankers.
Digital certificates for all participants.
Complimentary access to HireMee’s Career Navigation Assessment worth ₹1599 for the Top 500 applicants.

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About International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence

🎯 Our Mission

The INAIO aims to promote excellence in artificial intelligence education and foster innovation among young students worldwide. We encourage students to become future leaders in the AI revolution.

📚 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 International Olympiad in AI (IOAI), the most prestigious annual competition in AI for high school students.

Timeline

January 2025

Registration Opens

Online registration begins for the IOAI competition. Students from all participating countries can register their teams.

March 2025

National Olympiads

National qualifying rounds take place in participating countries to select top performers for the international competition.

May 2025

Training & Preparation

Selected participants receive training and resources to prepare for the international competition.

July 2025

International Competition

The main IOAI competition takes place with participants from around the world competing at the international level.

August 2025

Awards & Recognition

Winners are announced and awarded medals, certificates, and international recognition for their excellence.

Registration for INAIO 2026 is now open until January 15, 2026, at 5 PM.

INAIO 2026 registration fee (per applicant):