13-06-2025
CBSE launches National Automobile Olympiad 2025 for Classes 6-12, how to apply
The National Automobile Olympiad (NAO) 2025 has been launched to help school students connect their education with real-world skills. It is being organised by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in partnership with the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC).The Olympiad is a countrywide programme aimed at developing automotive skills amongst students from Classes 6 to 12 in CBSE-affiliated India becoming the world's 4th largest automobile market and the sector contributing nearly 7.5% to the country's GDP, there is a growing need for skilled professionals in this field.
NAO 2025 hopes to raise awareness, improve skills, and guide students toward careers in the automotive 2025: FOCUS ON SAFETY, SUSTAINBILITY, SMART MOBILITYSpeaking on the initiative, FR Singhvi, President, ASDC, highlighted the broader vision behind the Olympiad. "This year's theme -- The Three New S's: Safety, Sustainability, and Smart Mobility, reflects the evolving priorities of the automotive sector. Participants will delve into emerging domains like mechatronics, robotics, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and sustainable mobility," he Gulati, Vice President of ASDC, shared important details about the accessibility and format of the National Automobile Olympiad (NAO) 2025."The Olympiad is open to all students from Classes 6 to 12 and is designed to be inclusive and accessible, with participation available in both English and Hindi." he explained that the competition will follow a three-tier model. Group 1 includes students from Classes VI to VIII, Group 2 covers Classes IX and X, and Group 3 consists of students from Classes XI and regional rounds are planned to take place between October and November, with the national finals scheduled for includes theoretical assessments, practical demonstrations, and problem-solving tasks aligned with real-world automotive link to apply for studentsDirect link to apply for schoolsNAO 2025: REGISTRATION DETAILSRegistration for the National Automobile Olympiad 2025 is free for both schools and students. It is available in English and Hindi to ensure wider accessibility. Interested participants must complete their registration by the deadline of July 31, is India's first sector skill council dedicated to the automotive industry, supported by SIAM, ACMA, FADA, and key government is a national education board under the Ministry of Education, focusing on skill-based and holistic learning across Reel
