CoE Innovation Challenge: AI Exam Scheduling Assistant for GSSSB
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nasscom CoE AI Innovation Challenge for an examination scheduling assistant for Gujarat’s GSSSB — paid PoC with the Government of Gujarat and a path to state-wide scale. Open to AI and deep-tech startups, pan-India.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- nasscom CoE – IoT & AI
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
About this competition
The nasscom Centre of Excellence for IoT & AI presents a CoE Innovation Challenge for an AI-powered Intelligent Examination Scheduling and Planning Assistant for the Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB).
GSSSB conducts about 50–150 recruitment examinations a year. Schedules are finalized manually by reviewing calendars from GPSC, UPSC, SSC, NEET, Railway Recruitment Boards and other authorities, plus holidays, festivals and administrative constraints — typically taking around 45 days. Officials must also weigh candidate attendance, centre readiness, weather and public events; four exams were adversely affected by weather in the last three years.
The challenge seeks AI and deep-tech solutions that aggregate multi-agency exam calendars, detect clashes, score attendance and weather/event risks, and recommend optimal dates with decision-ready insights — cutting clashes, raising participation and reducing manual planning effort.
Selected startups may progress to a paid Proof-of-Concept with the Government of Gujarat, with a path to state-wide scale after a successful PoC. Open to AI and deep-tech startups across India.
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Organizers
nasscom CoE – IoT & AI is a centre of excellence for deep-tech startups working on the internet of things, artificial intelligence and machine learning, analytics, AR/VR and robotics. It is run by nasscom with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology as a Digital…
Learn moreThe Government of Gujarat is one of India's most active state governments in promoting entrepreneurship and innovation. Through its flagship Startup Gujarat initiative, managed by the Industries Commissionerate, the state provides a structured support system for startups…
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What You Get
Selected startups may receive a paid Proof-of-Concept (PoC) with the Government of Gujarat to build and trial the AI examination scheduling assistant with GSSSB. A successful PoC opens a path to state-wide scale. No fixed cash prize amount is published on the challenge page; the commercial upside is the paid PoC and government deployment path. Association with nasscom CoE may also bring ecosystem visibility and networking.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
Applications are screened for fit with the GSSSB scheduling problem, technical feasibility and startup capability. Shortlisted teams may present before selection for a paid PoC with the Government of Gujarat.
Application Process
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Apply online
Submit startup name and email on the CoE use-case application form.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What problem does this challenge solve?
GSSSB needs an AI assistant to schedule 50–150 exams a year without clashing with GPSC, UPSC, SSC, NEET, RRB and other calendars, while factoring attendance, weather and public events — work that today takes about 45 days manually.
What do selected startups get?
A paid Proof-of-Concept with the Government of Gujarat, with a path to state-wide scale if the PoC succeeds. No fixed prize amount is published.
Who can apply?
AI and deep-tech startups from across India.
Is there a deadline?
No application deadline is published on the use-case page; the challenge is listed as live.
Who runs the challenge?
It is a CoE Innovation Challenge on the nasscom CoE – IoT & AI portal (coe.usecases.tech). GSSSB / Government of Gujarat is the problem owner for the paid PoC.
Sources
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