Aryabhata Ganit Challenge 2026: Register Through School by 18 Nov

Deadline: 18 Nov 2026

Check the official notice for changes before taking action.

The Aryabhata Ganit Challenge 2026 is a CBSE mathematics competition for Classes 8–10 in CBSE-affiliated schools. Students in Classes 9 and 10 should speak to their Maths teacher now: Stage 1 school registration closes on 18 November 2026.

Dates, format and fees

School registration: 4–18 November.
Stage 1 paper and answer keys available to schools: 25–26 November.
Stage 2 school registration: 27–30 November; national computer-based test on 2 December.
Both stages: one hour, multiple-choice questions, 40 marks and no negative marking.
Stage 1: no participation fee. Stage 2: ₹900 per school, rather than per student.

The school conducts the first stage using CBSE’s paper and selects its top three students for the second stage. The top 100 students in each CBSE region receive merit certificates. Read the official circular and registration manual PDF for the complete rules.

How students can take part

Registration is handled by the school through the official AGC portal. Ask your teacher whether the school has registered and when its assessment will take place. Follow the school’s instructions for selection and subsequent participation.

Prepare with application questions

The assessment covers number sense, algebra, geometry, mensuration, quantitative aptitude, data analysis and probability. Build practice around explaining a method, rather than memorising an answer:

Sketch a diagram for a geometry or measurement problem before calculating.
Estimate an answer to spot an unreasonable result.
Explain what a graph, table or percentage tells you in an everyday situation.
Recheck the question’s units and whether it asks for a value, a comparison or a conclusion.

For a short daily session, choose a few mixed questions, solve them without help, then discuss one difficult method with a teacher or friend. A separate error notebook can show whether you are losing accuracy through arithmetic, reading or a concept gap.

Use Class 9 Maths notes and PDF samples or Class 10 Maths resources to strengthen those foundations. Check the CBSE Academic circular list for any official changes to the announced schedule.