India High School Exoplanet Data Challenge
By Celesta
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Quick Answer
A data challenge for Indian high school students to analyze exoplanet data — ₹9.58 lakh prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹9.27L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Celesta
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Celesta. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
The India High School Exoplanet Data Challenge is a beginner-friendly, low/no-code hackathon organised by Celesta. Participants will work with real astronomical data to identify and characterize exoplanets, gaining hands-on experience in data analysis and machine learning.
Who Should Apply Open to high school students across India. No prior coding experience required — the challenge is designed to be accessible to beginners.
Format & Timeline The challenge runs online from June 15 to July 31, 2026. Participants work individually or in teams, submitting their analysis and findings by the deadline. Judging is based on accuracy, creativity, and clarity of presentation.
Prizes Total prize pool of ₹9.58 lakh distributed across top submissions.
Eligibility Open to Indian high school students. Teams allowed (size not specified).
How to Apply Register via the Devpost page linked above. Registration is free.
Eligibility
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Organizers
Organizer
Celesta
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹9.27L
What You Get
Total prize pool of ₹9.58 lakh distributed across top submissions.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
