Bharat Nav-Nirmaan Challenge

About Bharat Nav-Nirmaan Challenge

India’s engineering landscape is shifting at a tectonic pace. The Bharat Nav-Nirmaan Challenge - presented by The Times of India and NICMAR, supported by AICTE is a National inter-college innovation and problem-solving platform for Final year and Pre-Final year undergraduate students in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Core Engineering, and the Built Environment, promoting applied learning, industry -academia collaboration, and practical solutions for India’s next phase of infrastructure and sustainable development.

The Challenge encourages students to solve live infrastructure and development problems, transforming isolated ideas into solutions that can redefine India’s future. With College, City, and Regional Rounds leading to a Grand Finale, the competition offers institutions and students exceptional national visibility and recognition.

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About NICMAR

NICMAR is India's leading institute for construction, infrastructure, and project management education, offering industry-focused programs, expert faculty, and strong placements. With campuses in Pune, Hyderabad, Delhi NCR and Mumbai, NICMAR provides a vibrant learning environment supported by modern facilities. The institute collaborates with renowned industry leaders such as HCC, Shapoorji Pallonji, L&T, Tata Projects, and many others to ensure students gain real-world exposure and future-ready skills. Know More

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What is the Bharat Nav-Nirmaan Challenge?

A national inter-college innovation platform for Civil, Core Engineering, Architecture, and Built Environment students, fostering applied learning and industry–academia collaboration. Through multi-level rounds up to a Grand Finale, it empowers students to solve real infrastructure challenges while gaining national visibility and recognition.

Who is organizing and supporting this event?

The challenge is presented by The Times of India and NICMAR and is supported by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education).

Where does the competition conclude?

The competition is structured as a multi-stage event that culminates in a Grand Finale in Mumbai.

Who is academically eligible to participate?

Final and Pre-Final Year Students of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Core Engineering Streams.

What is the required team size?

Each team must have exactly 3 members.

Are interdisciplinary teams allowed?

Yes, but the team composition must include at least 2 members from the Civil or Architecture discipline.

Must all members be from the same college?

Yes, all team members must be from the same college.

Can a student be part of multiple teams?

No, a student cannot be part of more than one team.

Can a college participate without registering a SPOC?

Yes, student teams can still register, but only one team per college will advance to the City Finale.

What are the main stages of the competition?

The Challenge follows five structured stages: College-Level Round, Online Submission Round, City Finale, Regional Finale, and the Grand Finale.

How do teams qualify from the College Round?

The College Level Round is conducted intra-college, and one winning team (3 students) per college qualifies for the next stage.

Which cities host the City Finales?

City Finales are conducted across 11 host cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chennai, Lucknow, Kochi, Chandigarh, and Kolkata.

Where are the Regional Finales held?

Regional Finales will be conducted at the three NICMAR Campuses - NICMAR University - Pune, NICMAR University of Construction Studies - Hyderabad and NICMAR Delhi NCR (An AICTE Approved Construction Business School)

Who competes in the Grand Finale?

The top one team from each region competes in the Grand Finale.

Is travel and accommodation provided for participants?

Travel, stay, and hospitality will be provided only for the Regional Round and Grand Finale.

What are the grounds for disqualification?

Reasons include missed deadlines, plagiarism, misconduct, falsified data, offensive content, or non-compliance with the rules. The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any team at any stage.

Whose decision is final in the judging process?

Jury decisions are final, and all jury discussions remain confidential.

Who can we contact for support and queries?

For support, you can contact the organizers via email at: bharatnavnirmaan@timesofindia.com or contact the NICMAR city-wise representatives listed below for support and assistance:

City	Contact Number
Ahmedabad	8188855855
Bengaluru	9916123984
Chandigarh	9988095129
Chennai	9916123984
Delhi	9045161876
Hyderabad	9705646585
Kochi	8086058615
Kolkata	8188855855
Lucknow	8090456288
Mumbai	9890575089
Pune	9890575089

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For support, you can contact the organizers via email at: bharatnavnirmaan@timesofindia.com or contact the NICMAR city-wise representatives listed below for support and assistance:

City	Contact Number
Ahmedabad	8188855855
Bengaluru	9916123984
Chandigarh	9988095129
Chennai	9916123984
Delhi	9045161876
Hyderabad	9705646585
Kochi	8086058615
Kolkata	8188855855
Lucknow	8090456288
Mumbai	9890575089
Pune	9890575089