India’s Largest School AI Movement
Learn. Build. Compete.
A free hands-on AI workshop for Class 11 & 12 students, followed by GITAM National AI Challenge.
₹20 Lakh prize pool.
Learn. Build. Compete.
A free hands-on AI workshop for Class 11 & 12 students, followed by GITAM National AI Challenge.
₹20 Lakh prize pool.
More than 5,500 students have already trained and built with AI through GITAM’s hands-on AI Workshops. These sessions go beyond theory, with students creating their own websites and chatbots in just 60 minutes. Our mission is to reach 3,000+ schools across India and give every young learner the chance to build with AI.
The journey doesn’t end at the workshop. Students of Class XI and XII can take their ideas further by joining the GITAM National AI Challenge 2026, with a ₹20 lakh prize pool. Registration is open until 12th November
60-minute hands-on AI workshop
(Online & Offline, Zero Coding required)
Idea → brand identity → live website → AI chatbot - built in one session
Tools used: ChatGPT, Gemini, Figma, Lovable, Google Veo, Make.com and more
Curriculum designed by a Product Manager at Microsoft
No commercial engagement. GITAM manages trainers, content, and execution
Open to all Class 11 & 12 students. Build real AI-powered apps, tools, and prototypes
Top 5 teams share the prize, remaining finalists are also rewarded
At GITAM, Visakhapatnam.
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28,000+ Students
96,000+ Alumni across 105 Countries
Campuses in Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Bengaluru
A hands-on AI Workshop conducted by GITAM (Deemed to be University) for students of Class 11 & 12, designed to give students a practical introduction to Artificial Intelligence- covering prompting, generative AI, and building AI-powered tools like websites and chatbots. No prior coding knowledge is required.
The workshop is open to all students currently studying in Class 11 or 12, across schools in India- whether their school has registered, or they are registering directly as an individual student.
No. There is no commercial engagement involved- GITAM manages the trainer, content, and complete execution at no cost to students or schools.
The workshop is a 60-minute session.
You'll need a laptop or desktop with a stable, high-speed internet connection, and access to one email account to log in and use the AI tools during the session. No prior coding or technical knowledge is required.
Yes. Every student who completes the AI Workshop will receive a digital certificate of participation from GITAM (Deemed to be University).
You can register directly by filling out the online interest form. Once registered, our team will share the workshop schedule . Once registered, our team will share the workshop schedule and joining details with you via email/WhatsApp.
The workshop is conducted in online mode, held on weekends.
Students will take an idea through an end-to-end creation journey:
Idea → Brand Identity → Live Website → Working AI Chatbot
Students will get practical exposure to tools including:
No. The focus is on learning by doing. Students get the opportunity to experiment with AI tools and create real digital outputs during the session, rather than just learning concepts theoretically.
No. The workshop is completely hands-on and beginner-friendly- no prior coding or technical background is required.
The workshop gives you hands-on exposure to generative AI tools, prompting techniques, and the process of building AI-powered solutions- the same practical skills needed to compete in the GITAM National AI Challenge. While participation in the Challenge is open to all students regardless of workshop attendance, attending the workshop helps you build a stronger foundation and a head start in developing your own AI-powered app, tool, or prototype for the competition.
A national-level competition open to Class 11 & 12 students, where participants build functional AI-powered apps, tools, and prototypes. The top 5 teams share a ₹20 lakh cash prize pool, with additional rewards for the remaining finalist teams.
Yes. Schools can register their interest through the School Interest Form, and our team will coordinate scheduling and execution directly with the nominated school coordinator.
For any questions, please reach out to us at outreach@gitam.edu .
The GITAM National AI Challenge is a national-level competition where students build functional AI-powered apps, tools, and prototypes, turning real-world problems into AI-driven solutions. It is part of GITAM's broader initiative to prepare India's youth to be AI-enabled and future-ready.
The Challenge is open to all students of Class 11 & 12 across India.
No. There is no commercial engagement involved- participation in the Challenge is at no cost to students.
The Challenge carries a total prize pool of ₹20 lakh. The top 5 teams will share the ₹20 lakh cash prize, and the remaining 45 finalist teams will also receive additional rewards and recognition.
The Semifinal and Grand Finale are scheduled for the second week of December 2026. Exact dates will be notified soon.
Students can participate in teams of 1 to 4 members.
Participants are expected to build a functional AI-powered app, tool, or prototype that addresses a real-world problem, using AI tools and technologies of their choice.
You can register through the online registration form. Registration details will also be shared with schools and students through GITAM's outreach channels.
The Challenge unfolds in the following stages:
The judging panel includes CEOs, founders, CHROs, and senior industry leaders, along with select school principals who join as jury members.
The Semifinal and Grand Finale will be held on-campus at GITAM, Visakhapatnam. All earlier rounds (Application, Shortlisting, and Quarterfinal) are conducted online.
Travel is a self-arrangement for all participants. Accommodation will be arranged by GITAM only for teams selected for the Grand Finale.
No advanced technical background is required to begin. Additionally, all shortlisted applicants attend a dedicated preparatory workshop before the Quarterfinal round, making the Challenge accessible even to students with limited prior AI/coding exposure.
Yes. Quarterfinalists, Semifinalists, and Finalists will all receive a certificate. Additionally, the top 5 winning teams will receive the ₹20 lakh cash prize.
For any questions, please reach out to us at outreach@gitam.edu .