CBSE Aryabhata Ganit Challenge 2026: Dates, Eligibility, Fees and How Students Can Participate

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the Aryabhata Ganit Challenge 2026 for students studying in Classes 8, 9 and 10.

The competition aims to help students understand mathematics through real-life situations.

Instead of focusing only on textbook questions, the challenge encourages students to use mathematical ideas to solve everyday problems.

CBSE issued the announcement on November 4, 2026.

Students interested in mathematics now have an opportunity to take part in a school-level competition and progress to a national-level online test.

Who can participate in the Aryabhata Ganit Challenge?

The competition is open to students studying in Classes VIII to X in CBSE-affiliated schools.

Students must approach their schools to understand the registration process because the competition begins with a school-level stage.

Schools are responsible for conducting the first stage and selecting students for the next round.

The challenge is designed to test how well students can use mathematical knowledge in practical situations.

It can help students improve logical thinking, problem-solving and their understanding of mathematical concepts.

How many stages are there?

The Aryabhata Ganit Challenge will take place in two stages.

Stage 1: School-level competition

The first stage will be conducted by individual schools.

CBSE will provide the question paper through its official academic website.

Schools will download the paper and conduct the assessment on their campuses.

After the competition, each school will select its top three performing students for the next stage.

If more than three students achieve the same highest score, the school may conduct an additional screening test.

Stage 2: National-level competition

The second stage will be conducted by CBSE as an online, computer-based examination.

Only schools that complete the first stage within the given deadline will be eligible for the second stage.

The selected students will represent their schools in the national-level competition.

The board has also announced recognition for students who perform well.

The top 100 students from every CBSE region who successfully complete the second stage will receive a Merit Certificate.

Important dates for 2026

Students and schools should remember the following dates.