CBSE’s 4 November 2026 circular asks schools to support eligible students for the Student Innovator / Aspiring Entrepreneur Award under National Startup Awards 6.0.
Who can explore the award?
The circular lists four age categories:
- Budding Innovators: 10–14 years.
- Rising Innovator: 14–16 years.
- Young Changemakers: 16–18 years.
- Emerging Entrepreneurs: 18 years and above.
The student award has a total prize pool of ₹25 lakh across the four sub-categories. It is not a ₹25 lakh payment to every participating student. Eligibility and nomination rules must be checked for your category.
Official links and next steps
- Read the CBSE circular and detailed annexure PDF with your teacher or school innovation coordinator.
- Visit the official Startup India NSA 6.0 page, choose the Student Innovator / Aspiring Entrepreneur option, and check the current application window and guidelines.
- Ask your school to help with the applicable nomination process.
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CBSE — circular Acad-73/2026 and Startup India NSA 6.0 portal · notice dated 4 Nov 2026
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