School Innovation Marathon (SIM) 2025: Registration Link, Schedule, Instructions, AP School Innovation Marathon (SIM) - 2025” by ATL & Non-ATL Schools of all Managements - Instructions - Issued
Samagra Shiksha, A.P., - Quality initiatives - Participation in “School Innovation Marathon (SIM) - 2025” by ATL & Non-ATL Schools of all Managements - Instructions - Issued - Reg Rc.No.2922032/SS-15/2/2025-SAMO-SSA, Dt:04-08-2025.
Read:
1.D.O. Letter received from MoE–DoSE&L vide D.O.No.10105/2023-IS15(Part-1)-ATL, dated: 28.07.2025.
2.Email communication to all DEOs & APCs regarding SIM–2025 Launch Event, dated: 26.07.2025
The attention of the District Educational Officers and Additional Project Coordinators in the state is invited in the references read above and they are informed that the School Innovation Marathon (SIM) – 2025 has been officially launched on 28.07. 2025 by the Secretary, DoSE&L, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.
This annual innovation challenge is jointly organized by the Ministry of Education, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, Innovation Cell (MIC), AICTE, and UNICEF. Students from both ATL and non-ATL schools are encouraged to identify community-based problems and propose innovative solutions through working prototypes.
On the eve of the 5th anniversary of the National Education policy (NEP) 2020, the School Innovation Marathon of 2025 was launched on 28.07.2025 by the Secretary, DoSEL, Ministry of Education.
School Innovation Marathon-Theme for 2025: “Young Minds of Amrit Kaal”
Students will work on real-life problem statements under defined themes and submit their prototype videos online. Top-performing teams will receive:
- Funding support from MoE.
- Internship opportunities through the Student Innovator Program with corporates and incubators
- National recognition for their innovations
SIM–2024 Participation Highlights from AP:
- 61027 students constituted 21,625 teams have submitted 8,748 ideas from 5443 schools.
- Second highest participation in the country
- 76 project ideas from AP were among the national Top 1000 ideas.
- Selected teams are undergoing mentorship and will advance to the Student Entrepreneurship Program with Dassault Systems.
Timelines for SIM–2025:
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Date |
Event |
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28th July 2025 |
Launch of School Innovation Marathon |
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July – Nov 2025 |
Skilling, Capacity Building & Workshops |
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30th November 2025 |
Final Submission of Projects |
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January 2026 |
Announcement of Top Teams |
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March 2026 |
Funding Support to Top Teams |
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April–July 2026 |
Internships to Top Teams |
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29th July 2026 |
Grand Innovation Showcase |
Instructions to Schools:
- All Headmasters/Principals of Government, Aided, Private, KGBVs, and Model Schools to register and actively participate in SIM–2025.
- Schools with ATLs and Non-ATL schools are mandated to participate.
- A teacher from each school should be nominated as the SIM Coordinator.
- There is no restriction on the number of teams per school.
Instructions to AMOs, DSOs, MEO-I & MEO-II :
- Organize orientation programs for school heads, SIM coordinators, and teachers at the mandal and district levels.
- Ensure continuous monitoring and support to schools for project development and timely submission.
- Motivate schools to ensure maximum participation from students with quality ideas.
The SIM is a fully online platform, and all submissions must follow the guidelines shared by MoE. The Themes for SIM- 2025, Participation guidelines and link is attached in Annexure-I.
Participation Link - https://schoolinnovationmarathon.org/lp/
In view of the above all the Regional Joint Directors, District Educational Officers and Additional Project Coordinators in the state are requested to issue instructions to all the schools to register and participate in the School Innovation Marathon-2025. All the AMOs, DSOs and MEOs to organize orientation programs for school heads, SIM coordinators to ensure wide dissemination and mobilization for maximum participation.
The following State SIM Coordination Team will provide support, guidance, and monitoring of the Marathon implementation.
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1. |
Smt. D. Madhavi Latha – State ATL Nodal Officer |
9032014777 |
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2. |
Smt. Dr. N.V. Nagamani-SCERT |
9441214935 |
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3. |
Smt. G. Rajeswari - SCERT |
9010260816 |
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4. |
Sri. T. Sudershan – UNICEF Consultant |
9515053345 |
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5. |
Sri. P. Venkatesh – Vigyan Ashram |
7386185111 |
About School Innovation Marathon (SIM)
School Innovation Marathon is envisioned as India’s largest school innovation challenge organised jointly by the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) NITI Aayog, Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC) and UNICEF, where students from all schools of the country identify community problems of their choice and develop innovative solutions in the form of working prototypes. The Top Teams of School Innovation Marathon will get funding support from the Ministry of Education, internship opportunities through the Student Innovator Program with leading corporates and Incubation Centres, and other recognitions.
Theme for SIM 2025: “Young Minds for Amrit Kaal”
Important dates
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28 July 2025 |
Launch of School Innovation Marathon |
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July to November 2025 |
Skilling, Capacity Building and Workshops |
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30th November 2025 |
Final submission of projects |
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January 2026 |
Announcement of Top teams |
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March 2026 |
Funding Support to Top teams |
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April to July 2026 onwards |
Internships to Top Teams |
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29th July 2026 |
Grand Innovation Showcase |
Prizes & Certificates
Participation certificates shall be provided to all teams participating in the School Innovation Marathon.
Special Certificates -
Top 20 teams from each state Top 20 teams from rural areas
- Top 20 teams from government schools
- Top 20 teams from Aspirational Districts
- Top 20 teams for teams having Children with special needs
Top teams -
- Funding Support from the Ministry of Education, facilitated by MIC
- Student Internship Programme (SIP) with Incubators, facilitated by AIM
Top 200 teams -
- Student Entrepreneurship Programme (SEP), facilitated by AIM v
- Patenting support and guidance, facilitated by Innovation Centers MIC
Themes & Focus Areas
Main Theme: Young Minds for Amrit Kaal
Amrit Kaal is the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision to transform India into a developed nation by 2047 — a period of growth opportunity, and global leadership It aims to fulfil the nation’s aspirations through economic progress, technological advancement, and improved quality of life for all. As we step into this defining era, the School Innovation Marathon 2025–26 invites young minds to lead from the front by identifying local challenges and building scalable solutions. This year’s themes reflect the spirit of Amrit Kaal, combining national priorities with grassroots innovation.
Themes & Focus Areas
Focus Areas
- Devices for Fitness and Preventive Health
- Mental Health Support
- Assistive Tech for the specially abled
Focus Areas
- Menstrual Health and Hygiene Solutions
- Early Learning and Educational Tools
- Safety and Support Devices for Children and Women
Focus Areas
- Water Conservation & Sanitation
- Solutions for Water Pollution
- Enhancement of Water-Based Livelihoods
Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE)
Focus Areas
- Green Energy and Climate Action Sustainable Modes of Transport Recycling & Waste Management
Focus Areas
- Innovation in Arts, Music & Folk Traditions Promotion of Indigenous and Local Sports Tools for Preserving Regional and Endangered Languages
Focus Areas
- Preservation of Tribal Identity & Culture
- Products using Tribal Techniques
- Smart Solutions for Tribal & Hilly Regions
Focus Areas
- Digital Tools for Learning and Skilling
- Entrepreneurship and Local Livelihood Innovation Career Awareness and Job-Readiness Solutions
Any other problem that does not come under the above themes but solves local community problems through innovation.
Participation Link - https://schoolinnovationmarathon.org/lp/
