18 under 18 / Bihar 2025 awards presented by Quad Ai

Bihar's largest competition for 9th to 12th grade students

Dec 2024 – April 2025

Prizes

₹ 1 L+

Schools

1 K+

Awards

1 +

Welcome to the 18 Under 18 Awards

Participate in Bihar’s largest competition for 9th to 12th grade students. Students will register themselves, participate in social media challenge, play online games and give online interviews to progress through the various rounds. Students stand a chance to win prizes; giving an exclusive chance to feature on print and digital media.

Welcome to the 2024 edition

Awards

National Recognition

Spotlight across national newspapers, TV features & social media

Career Coaching

Career coaching with mentors from IITs, IIMs & Ivy league institutions

India’s 0.1% Club

Sharpen your skills and network with the sharpest minds of your generation

The 18U18 Charter

The ultimate stamp of approval for the “crème de la crème” talent in India

Branded for Life

Boost your CV and profile for University applications

Scholarship

Scholarship Opportunities at Top Institutions

Certificate of Merit

To be awarded to all eligible participants

Regional winners

Winners to be announced at city / zonal / national level

Steps

Registration

Start by registering yourself. Click on the Register now button. You will receive an email shortly with details for next steps and a certificate of participation.

Step 1

R1: Social Media

Complete the 1st round (Social media challenge) to confirm your participation. Regional winners will also be announced.

Step 2

R2: Assessment

Shortlisted candidates will get access to our thoughtfully designed Ai online assessment. Don't worry NO complicated Physics / Chemistry / Maths here. Zonal winners will also be announced.

Step 3

Personal Interview

Shortlisted candidates will get a chance for a 1-to-1 interview with our expert mentors from IIT and IIM.

Step 4

Awards

Final winners will be called for award ceremony to be held in Patna.

Step 5

Distinguished Jury

VIEW ALL Jury

Timeline

Registration

Dec’24 – Jan 2025

Registration by school and coaching centers’ students

Screening Round

Dec’24 – Feb’25

Social media post by Students

Round 1 results

April 2025

Shortlisted students will be communicated Round 2 details. Winners at local level will also be announced

Round 2 submissions

April 2025

Students to appear for online test in round 2

Round 2 result

May 2025

Shortlisted students will be communicated Personal interview round details

Personal interview

May 2025

1-to-1 personal interview to be conducted of selected students for final award

Final award ceremony

June 2025

Final award ceremony to be held in Patna

Jury, meticulously crafted from the finest Institutes

Partners

Title Partner

Recognised by

Participation from

Oakridge International School

Delhi Public School

Ryan International School

GD Goenka Public School

Billabong High international school

Podar International school

Seth MR Jaipuria School

Silver Oaks International School

Heritage xperiential learning school

Fountainhead school

Jayshree periwal international school

Pathways School

Modern School

FAQs

What is 18 under 18 competition?

“Bihar’s 18 under 18” is the first-of-its-kind nationwide competition designed to recognize and award the 18 students at various levels in Bihar. It is open to students in 9th to 12th grades across all curriculums.

How can I register for the competition?

To register click on ‘Register Now’ button on the homepage and then submit the details. You will shortly receive an email with next steps clearly mentioned.

Is there a registration fee?

No. The entire competition is absolutely free.

Where can I find updates about the competition?

All updates regarding the competition will be posted on our official website and social media channels. Make sure to follow us for the latest information.

What are the criteria for selection?

There are multiple criteria for selection, including: Social media reach, overall marks, achievements so far and communication skills.

Can I participate more than once?

No. One student can only participate once.

Is the competition online?

Yes. Majority of the rounds of the competition are online.

How many awards are there?

There are multiple awards to be given at multiple levels. In total, there will be approx. 50+ awards.

Bihar's largest competition for 9th to 12th grade students

Dec 2024 – April 2025

Welcome to the 18 Under 18 Awards

Welcome to the 2024 edition

Awards

National Recognition

Career Coaching

India’s 0.1% Club

The 18U18 Charter

Branded for Life

Scholarship

Certificate of Merit

Regional winners

Steps

Registration

R1: Social Media

R2: Assessment

Personal Interview

Awards

Distinguished Jury

Timeline

Registration

Dec’24 – Jan 2025

Registration by school and coaching centers’ students

Screening Round

Dec’24 – Feb’25

Social media post by Students

Round 1 results

April 2025

Shortlisted students will be communicated Round 2 details. Winners at local level will also be announced

Round 2 submissions

April 2025

Students to appear for online test in round 2

Round 2 result

May 2025

Shortlisted students will be communicated Personal interview round details

Personal interview

May 2025

1-to-1 personal interview to be conducted of selected students for final award

Final award ceremony

June 2025

Final award ceremony to be held in Patna

Jury, meticulously crafted from the finest Institutes

Partners

Title Partner

Recognised by

Participation from

FAQs

18 under 18 | Selecting Bihar’s Best & Brightest

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