Nominations invited for INSPIRE -MANAK scheme

The Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre, Chennai, has invited nominations for the INSPIRE-MANAK scheme for the academic year 2026-27

Under this programme, schools are encouraged to identify and submit innovative and original ideas developed by their students, studying in Classes VI to XII, through the INSPIRE-MANAK portal. Online registration and submission of nomination for the academic year 2026-27 ends on September 15, 2026

Schools are requested to encourage their students to develop and submit original, innovative and practical ideas having the potential to address societal needs. Selected students will have opportunities to participate in the district, state and national level exhibitions and competitions.

At the district level, science exhibitions will be conducted across all 38 districts of Tamil Nadu. Students who perform well at the the district level will be considered for participation in the state and national level contests. School students can obtain further details and complete the registration process through the website a release said.