ICMR-SHINE’s national competition closes today, September 11, at the portal. Open only to Classes 9–12, it requires school-led submissions through a designated UDISE nodal officer. There is no fee. Results will be declared on November 17, providing a clear wait-time for anxious students and teachers.
Students submit a two-page PDF outlining the problem, evidence and up to three solutions, in English or any Scheduled Language. Any Artificial Intelligence use must be acknowledged. Uploads happen only through the school’s portal login; students cannot submit directly, which is why nodal coordination matters today.
ICMR-SHINE last date today: who is eligible and what matters
Eligibility spans government, government-aided and private schools nationwide. Only currently enrolled Classes 9–12 students qualify; out‑of‑school repeaters are not covered. Participation is free, which helps schools include wider cohorts without budget strain. Schools may even align entries with ongoing projects, if they choose, to reduce last‑minute pressure.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Submission deadline | 11 September 2026 (today) |
| Submission mode | Via school nodal officer using UDISE code |
| Entry fee | Nil |
| Result date | 17 November 2026 |
UDISE submission steps: how schools upload entries correctly
Ensure the principal or science teacher is the nodal officer. Register the school with its 11‑character UDISE code, verify access, and upload each student’s PDF. If the code fails, email [email protected] with school name, district, state and UDISE code. Password reset and verification links are available.
Result date and lab-day: what happens after 17 November
ICMR will announce results on November 17. All valid entrants receive participation certificates, while the top 100 win ₹1,000 each. SHINE Lab Days run at ICMR institutes nationwide, offering hands‑on exposure; scheduling and invitations are communicated by host institutes as programs operate through the year.
Today’s closing checklist for ICMR-SHINE schools
Confirm nodal login works; use the portal’s reset option if required. Check each PDF is two pages, readable, and includes an AI‑use note where relevant. Ensure the chosen language is permitted. Recheck UDISE details, submit before traffic spikes, and consult the walkthrough if stuck.
Helpdesk and FAQs for ICMR-SHINE and UDISE issues
If your UDISE code is not found, write to the SHINE team with school details; the portal notes they aim to reply within three working days. Use the Contact page for verification or password support links, and keep the nodal officer’s inbox monitored for confirmations.
