Macmillan Budding Scientist (MBS) is a nation-wide programme designed to spark scientific curiosity and temper in students of Grades 6–8. In partnership with the Indian Institute(s) of Technology (IITs), MBS provides a platform for young learners in grades 6, 7 and 8 to define challenges in their environment, ideate for solutions, develop prototypes and test them.
Students engage with the scientific community, develop a structured approach to inquiry, and get a chance to present their ideas at an IIT campus—offering a glimpse into the life of an IITian.
#IgniteCuriosity with MBS and nurture the next generation of problem-solvers.
Click here to download the Brochure and the Project Booklet
Classes6 to 8 |
Maximum 3 Teams per School* Each Mentor can only be part of 1 team |
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Classes6 to 8 |
Team Size3 students & 1 coordinating teacher |
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| Internet of Things & Artificial intelligence |
Environmental Science |
Biological Sciences |
Physical Sciences |
Chemical Sciences |
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| Smart home solutions, Natural Language Processing (NLP) | Solutions for water/air purification, noise pollution etc. |
Treatment of injuries, diseases, vaccinations etc. |
Improving efficiency of machines/tools etc. | Identifying adulterants |
| ROUND 1 | ROUND 2 |
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Nomination is going on and closes on September 30, 2025After successful nomination, the mentor teacher receives an email from forms-receipts-noreply@google.com with a copy of the responses. To make changes, access this email and click “Edit Response”. To upload the 3-minute video, use the same email and click “Edit Response” again. Upload the video in the last field of the nomination form. Please note: Submission of video can be done only once. Last date for submission of entries is October 31, 2025. Entries will be judged by an independent jury comprising scientists and academicians. 8 teams will be selected for the Round Two |
Top 8 Teams of each zone along with their mentor teacher will be invited to showcase their working model/experiment/idea to the jury at their regional IIT Campus.The winner and runner-up teams will be eligible for participation in the grand finale. Participants are eligible to receive digital certificates of participation upon successful submission of the video. |
First Prize₹25000along with the certificate of achievement and study materials. |
Second Prize₹20000along with the certificate of achievement and study materials. |
Macmillan will honour the contribution of the scientific mentor and the Head of the concerned institution for fostering scientific talent in awardees. Certificate of Participation for all students. |
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Read our fortnightly magazine aimed to cultivate curiosity.
We’re expanding the Macmillan Budding Scientist Programme with two brand-new science experiences designed
to spark curiosity, ignite creativity, and connect classroom learning to the exciting world of real science.
And the best part? They’re made just for middle schoolers!
Because science isn’t just in textbooks — it’s happening all around us.
Let’s explore it together.
Science Podcast Series — Let Curiosity Speak!
Science comes alive when you hear it from the experts.
Our brand-new podcast series is your front-row seat to conversations with real scientists, researchers, and science communicators from India and beyond.
- Bite-sized episodes for young listeners
- Hosted by engaging storytellers and science experts
- Covers cool topics like space, climate, tech, biology, and more!
- Perfect for classroom listening or family drives
Tune in, learn something amazing, and discover the scientist in you!
Science Newsletter for Middle Schoolers — Research Meets Wonder
Why should cutting-edge research stay in labs? Let’s bring it into the hands of young learners!
Our Science Newsletter, curated specially for middle schoolers, features:
- Amazing discoveries explained in simple language
- Stories from real scientists and researchers
- DIY experiments and classroom activities
- Brain-teasers, trivia, and spotlight sections on student innovators
- 2 exciting issues every month — delivered right to your inbox or classroom!
Crafted in partnership with Nature India, this newsletter connects young minds to what’s happening right now in the world of science — and shows how they can be a part of it.
Science Newsletter for Middle Schoolers — Research Meets Wonder
Why should cutting-edge research stay in labs? Let’s bring it into the hands of young learners!
Our Science Newsletter, curated specially for middle schoolers, features:
- Amazing discoveries explained in simple language
- Stories from real scientists and researchers
- DIY experiments and classroom activities
- Brain-teasers, trivia, and spotlight sections on student innovators
- 2 exciting issues every month — delivered right to your inbox or classroom!
Crafted in partnership with Nature India, this newsletter connects young minds to what’s happening right now in the world of science — and shows how they can be a part of it.