May 07–09, 2026
8AM to 6PM
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
National STEAM Carnival
National STEAM Carnival is a three-day, science-based, academic initiative, strictly non-political in nature, designed for school and college-going students from Class 1 to Class 12 and Undergraduates.
Categories:
- Pre-Primary: Play - Class 1
- Primary: Class 2 - Class 5
- Junior: Class 6 - Class 8
- Secondary: Class 9 - Class 10
- Senior: Class 11 - Class 12, Undergraduate
Registration Fee
- All Olympiads all together: 200 BDT
- Creativity Exhibition: 200 BDT (Each)
- Photography: 300 BDT
- Curiosity Zone:
- Workshop - Free for all
- Food stall - Varies by stall
- Merchandise Stall - Varies by stall
Prizes
Medal | Crest | Certificates | Gifts
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1. STEAM Olympiad: Final round
- Category: Primary, Junior, Secondary
- Rules:
- Using a calculator is prohibited.
- It will be short questions/MCQ.
- Participants have to bring necessary stationeries (pen, pencil, board, etc).
- The top 3 will get crests and achievement certificates.
2. Olympiad
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Science, ICT, Earth Science, Math
- Category:
- Primary (Only for General Science Olympiad)
- Junior (Only for General Science, Astronomy, & ICT Olympiads)
- Secondary
- Senior
- Rules:
- 20 minutes will be given to the participants for every olympiad.
- Using a calculator is prohibited.
- It will be short questions/MCQ.
- Participants have to bring necessary stationeries (pen, pencil, board, etc).
3. Project Display
- Category: Junior, Secondary, Senior
- Rules:
- Participants have to be in a team of 3 members (can be from different institutions).
- Two categories: mechanical and non-mechanical.
- Theme: Space, Astronomy, Science, Environmental Science, Scientific Business plan.
- Projects must be submitted on the first day of the event.
- Participants have to bring their own electrical instruments (multi-plug, laptops, etc); electricity will be provided by authorities.
- Judgment based on the project’s beauty, explanation, and presentation.
4. Wall Magazine & Scrapbook Display
- Category: Junior, Secondary, Senior
- Rules:
- Participants have to be in a team of 3 members.
- Theme (Wall Mag): Space, Astronomy, Science, Environmental Science, Scientific Business plan.
- Maximum size: 8x8 feet. The shape or thickness does not matter.
- Any type of materials can be used. Must be submitted on the first day.
5. Instant Story Writing
- Category: Junior, Secondary, Senior
- Rules:
- 1 hour to write any science, space, astronomy, or scientific business related story.
- Language: Bangla or English (No mixing allowed). Maximum 300 words.
6. Art Exhibition
- Category: Junior, Secondary, Senior
- Rules:
- Theme: Astronomy, Space, Technology & Science. Digital artworks are not permitted.
- Canvas sizes (inches): 8x8, 10x8, 12x8, 12x12, 20x12, 20x20.
- Participants must sign their artwork. Captions (Eng/Bangla) are mandatory on the back.
7. Art Competition
- Category: Pre-Primary, Primary, Junior
- Rules:
- 1 hour duration. Theme is open. Both sketch and colored allowed.
- Participants must bring their own art materials.
8. Photography Exhibition
- Category: Open For All (Mobile & DSLR Photography)
- Rules:
- Pre-registration required. Must upload high-resolution driver link before event.
- One photo per participant. Captions are mandatory.
- All pictures will be framed and displayed. Participants can take back their framed photos.
9. Web Design & Development
- Category: Junior, Secondary, Senior
- Rules:
- Must be submitted on the first day. Copied/stolen designs will be disqualified.
- Judged on presentation, appearance, and information.
10. Craftwork
- Category: Pre-Primary, Primary, Junior
- Rules:
- Must be submitted on the first day. Cannot change/take back after submitting.
- Theme: Open. Allowed any size.
