INDIAN SPACE EDUCATION CONFERENCE 2026
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A National-Level Space Education & Innovation Competition for
Students of Grades 7-12
- LEVELS
- AGE GROUPS
- SPACE DOMAINS
- EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY
Organized by
In Association with
Online Assessment Partner
19th August to
December 2026
Grand Finale @
IIT Hyderabad
What is ISEC 2026?
WHERE SPACE EDUCATION MEETS INNOVATION
ISEC 2026 is designed to take students beyond textbook learning and into the world of Space Science, Problem-Solving, Design Thinking and Innovation.
Students begin with an academic challenge, progress into solving a real-world space problem and, at the highest level, build and showcase their prototype at IIT Hyderabad.
The ISEC Philosophy
Learn > Question >Design >Build > Showcase
Advanced Thinking & Problem Solving
Group A
Grades: 7-8
Foundation & Exploration
Group B
Grades: 9-10
Application & Innovation
Group C
Grades:11-12
Advanced Thinking & Problem Solving
- Each group competes independently.
- The structure remains common across all three groups, while the complexity of questions, projects and expectations is age-appropriate.
EXPLORE 5 SPACE DOMAINS
| ROCKETRY | : | Rocket design Propulsion Flight systems |
| SATELLITES | : | Communication Observation Sensing Satellite systems |
| ROBOTS & ROVERS | : | Autonomous systems Planetary exploration Mobility |
| SPACE SETTLEMENT | : | Habitats Life support Sustainability Human survivaly |
| ASTROPHYSICS | : | Stars Planets Galaxies Cosmic phenomena |
Choose your domain. Find a problem. Create a solution.
THE ISEC JOURNEY
From Knowledge to Innovation
3 LEVELS 1 SPACE JOURNEY
- KNOW: Level 1
ACADEMIC CHALLENGE
ONLINE – PROCTORED – 25 MINUTES
Test your understanding of space science through a dynamic MCQ challenge.
- Correct Answer : 4 Points
- Wrong Answer : -1 Points
- Test Duration : 25 Mins
- Questions: Unlimited
- DESIGN: Level 2
DESIGN CHALLENGE
Choose one of five space domains
IDENTIFY → RESEARCH
→ ANALYSE → SOLVE
→ PRESENT
Find a real-world problem,
study it, develop your solution and submit your presentation.
- BUILD: Level 3
PROTOTYPE FINALE
Turn your idea into
a prototype.
DESIGN → BUILD → TEST
→ PRESENT
Work with mentors and category experts before showcasing your solution at
IIT Hyderabad.
The ISEC Transformation
STUDENT
Learner
THINKER
Problem Identifier
DESIGNER
Solution Creator
INNOVATOR
Prototype Builder
EXPLORER
Future Space Professional
The Destination | IIT Hyderabad | 3 December 2026
Grand Prototype Showcase