In India, Year 1 of the programme (January–December 2025) engaged nearly 130 schools from 57 cities across 22 states, including CBSE, ICSE and State Board schools.

The programme received an overwhelmingly positive response from educators and students, with participants demonstrating strong motivation, creativity and collaboration throughout the project cycles. A total of 101 STEM challenge submissions showcased innovative problem-solving, practical application of scientific concepts, and increased confidence in inquiry-based learning.

Feedback from participating schools highlighted a deeper understanding of STEM and its relevance to everyday life, while also inspiring greater interest among students in pursuing STEM-related pathways and careers.

STEM futures challenge 2025 India Result

Age Group: Primary (7 - 11) years

Total Projects: 11

  School State / UT Board
Winner N L Dalmia High School, Thane Maharashtra ICSE

 Runners-Up

Bal Bharati Public School GRH Marg New Delhi CBSE
EuroSchool Whitefield Karnataka CBSE
GEAR Innovative International School Karnataka CBSE

Age Group: Secondary (11 - 16) years

Total Projects: 7

  School State / UT Board
Winner Billabong High International School, Noida Uttar Pradesh CBSE
Runners-Up Delhi Public School, Raipur Chhattisgarh CBSE
Shri Natesan Vidyasala Tamil Nadu State Board

Age Group: Primary (7 - 11) years

Total Projects: 11

  School State / UT Board
Winner The Knowledge Habitat, Pune Maharashtra CBSE
Runners-Up JBCN International School, Borivali Maharashtra ICSE
Kamla Nehru Public School Punjab CBSE
Magnus Global School West Bengal CBSE

Age Group: Secondary (11 - 16) years

Total Projects: 11

  School State / UT Board
Winner Shalom Presidency School Haryana CBSE
Runners-Up Gitanjali Devshala Telangana ICSE
Indirapuram Public School Girls, Patna Bihar CBSE
SVKM School, Dhule Maharashtra CBSE

Age Group: Primary (7 - 11) years 

Total Projects: 12

  School State / UT Board
Winners Divine English School Karnataka ICSE
Navrachana International School Vadodara Gujarat CBSE
Runners-Up The Prodigies International School Karnataka CBSE
Samurja International School Uttar Pradesh State Board

Age Group: Secondary (11 - 16) years 

Total Projects: 49

  School State / UT Board
Winners Anjuman I Islam's Begum Sharifa Kalsekar Girls English High School Maharashtra State Board
Babaji Vidhyashram Senior Secondary school Tamil Nadu CBSE
Kothari International School, Pune Maharashtra CBSE
M P Shah English High School Maharashtra State Board
St John’s High School Jharkhand ICSE
Runners-Up Delhi Public School Bangalore South Karnataka CBSE
Doon Public School Bhuj Gujarat CBSE
K D B Public School Uttar Pradesh CBSE
Kerala Public School Kadma Jharkhand ICSE
MVN Aravali Hills Haryana CBSE
N H Goel World School Chhattisgarh CBSE
N L Dalmia High School, Thane Maharashtra ICSE
O P Jindal School Chhattisgarh CBSE
ODM International School, Angul Odisha CBSE
Shishu Mandir Education Centre Karnataka State Board
Springwood School Madhya Pradesh CBSE
The Prodigies International School Karnataka CBSE