The Harvard Undergraduate Science Olympiad (HUSO) is an undergraduate-run organization at Harvard University, dedicated to providing accessible STEM education to middle and high school students. Through its annual Science Olympiad invitationals at Harvard, HUSO supports and nurtures young scientific talent from around the world.
Following a successful second year of collaboration, we are proud to return for our third year of partnership with Learn with Leaders in India. Building on the impact of our previous edition, this continued partnership aims to expand our reach and further inspire young minds through engaging, high-quality STEM learning experiences.
Round 1 Exam (Online)
4-Day STEM Bootcamp and Final In-Person Exam by Harvard Undergraduate Science Olympiad in January 2027 (Exact timings and venue in Delhi NCR be announced later)The Harvard Undergraduate Science Olympiad
Grades 7-10
Category 1 Grade 7 & 8 / Equivalent to UK School Years 8-9
Category 2 Grade 9 & 10 / Equivalent to UK School Years 10-11
Biology
Earth Science
Chemistry
Physics
Math
Registration Fee :
Application Deadline: 31st October 2026
Rs.2000+18% GST per student
All students will receive a Certificate of Participation by The Harvard Undergraduate Science Olympiad
To provide students across India with the opportunity to learn STEM in an interdisciplinary way
To understand how to use STEM to solve real world problems
To challenge themselves to learn STEM and expose them to global perspectives
To provide students with an opportunity to participate in an in-person and hands on STEM workshops under the supervision of Harvard Undergraduate Science Olympiad Mentors (HUSO)
14th November 2026 (For Category 1): Grades 7-8/Years 8 and 9
Timings: To be announced later
15th November 2026 (For Category 2): Grades 9-10/Years 10 and 11
Timings: To be announced later
Online Test
3 hours of test
Multiple choice questions
14th November 2026 (For Category 1):
Grades 7-8/Years 8 and 9
- Timings: To be announced later
15th November 2026 (For Category 2):
Grades 9-10/Years 10 and 11
- Timings: To be announced later
Top 100 students (50 from Category 1 and 50 from Category 2) will advance to Round 2 for the 4-Day In-Person STEM Bootcamp and written, in-person exam in Delhi NCR (dates, venue, & timings to be announced soon)
The Bootcamp will be conducted by Harvard Undergraduate Science Olympiad mentors
Registration Open
Application Deadline - 31st October 2026
Online exam on 14th and 15th November, 2026
Top 100 to be announced in December 2026 who will go to Round 2
4-Day STEM bootcamp and in-person written exam conducted by HUSO mentors in January, 2027. (exact timings, dates and venue to be announced later).
Top 10 Winners to be announced in January 2027.
In-person Prize distribution in Delhi NCR
All participants get Certificate of Participation from Harvard Undergraduate Science Olympiad.
Top 100 students to get an opportunity to attend an in-person 4-Day In-Person STEM bootcamp and Written Exam in January 2027.
Top 100 students will get medals.
Top 10 winners to be announced from the final round.
Top 10 winners will be awarded trophies and distinction medals.
Top 10 winners will get a scholarship voucher of USD 200 for programs conducted by Learn with Leaders.
One winner will be announced from the Top 10 students who will get an opportunity to attend a fully funded Summer Camp at Harvard University by Learn with Leaders.
We celebrate excellence with meaningful awards and scholarship prizes for our top performers in each category.
A fully funded Harvard summer camp opportunity for the top performer in each category—an unforgettable experience at Harvard.
Top 10 winners ( 5 from each category) will get a scholarship voucher of USD 200 for programs conducted by Learn with Leaders.
Congratulations to our outstanding students and their schools.
| Student Name | School Name |
|---|---|
| Rank 1 Rishik De Sarkar | Delhi Public School, Sector-45, Gurgaon |
| Rank 2 Tanish Rajesh Kulkarni | Bharati Vidyapeeth Rabindranath Tagore School of Excellence |
| Rank 3 Ainesh Bhuniya | Dhirubhai Ambani International School |
| Rank 4 Arjun Sai Hulikal | Sri Kumaran Public School - ICSE |
| Rank 5 Soham Patil | Oakridge International School Bachupally |
| Rank 6 Kavish Harshil Choksey | Jamnabai Narsee International School |
| Student Name | School Name |
|---|---|
| Rank 1 Aran Setia Deverakonda | Oakridge International School Hyderabad |
| Rank 2 Sudhanva Rao | Sri Kumarans children's home |
| Rank 3 Agastya Vijay Parmar | Smt Sulochanadevi Singhania School |
| Rank 4 Darsh Bisen | Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania School |
| Rank 5 Aayan Pandit | Suncity school, sector-54, gurgaon |
| Rank 6 Atharv Singh | THE SANSKAAR VALLEY SCHOOL |
The experience was incredible, with top‑notch mentors and lifelong friendships, and the Strawberry DNA Extraction workshop was especially engaging, interactive, and fun!
Kaashvi Agarwal
Grade 6
The workshops were fun and educational, with “Very Gneiss” and “Strawberry DNA Extraction” being particular highlights!
Rodney Eljevedas
Grade 9
Interacting with Harvard and MIT mentors and engaging in sessions like "Black Holes," which perfectly aligned with my interests, made it an invaluable experience for my future in STEM.
Anamaya Sharma
Grade 10
The Black Hole session fascinated me with its mix of math and astronomy, while the hands-on Strawberry DNA extraction tied as my favorite, blending my love for biology with practical learning.
Ashira Biswas
Grade 8
Winning the HUSO India competition has been a transformative experience. The rigorous preparation and the opportunity to compete with talented students from across India pushed me to excel in STEM subjects. The mentorship from Harvard students was invaluable!
Rishik De Sarkar
Grade 9-10 Winner | Delhi Public School, Sector-45, Gurgaon
Being part of HUSO India was an incredible journey! The competition challenged my understanding of science and mathematics in ways I never imagined. The workshops and hands-on experiments made learning so much more engaging and fun.
Aran Setia Deverakonda
Grade 7-8 Winner | Oakridge International School Hyderabad
The HUSO competition provided an amazing platform to showcase my passion for science. The interdisciplinary approach helped me see connections between different STEM fields, and competing with peers from across India was both challenging and inspiring.
Tanish Rajesh Kulkarni
Top 10 | Bharati Vidyapeeth Rabindranath Tagore School of Excellence
Participating in HUSO India was a dream come true! The competition format encouraged deep thinking and problem-solving. The experience of learning from Harvard mentors and collaborating with fellow science enthusiasts has been unforgettable.
Ainesh Bhuniya
Top 10 | Dhirubhai Ambani International School
Ethan is studying Physics, and potentially Mechanical Engineering at Harvard University. He participated in Science Olympiad throughout high school, as well as other science competitions. He won a gold medal at the United States Physics Olympiad, and has won medals at regional competitions, such as Science Bowl, and Physics Bowl. He is very interested in space, and hopes to work in research related to space exploration. He is also a huge fan of soccer, hiking, and cooking.
Robin is studying Molecular and Cellular Biology and Computer Science at Harvard University. She is currently co-President of Harvard Undergraduate Science Olympiad and has previously placed top 3 multiple times in biochemistry and ecology events at various Science Olympiad invitationals and won the national Envirothon competition. When she’s not nerding out about proteins or birds, she enjoys spending time with her chubby cat, going for long walks, and reading!
Jonah Xu is studying Biological Engineering at MIT. He is currently on the MIT Science Olympiad Planning Committee and was an HUSO Event Supervisor for Microbe Mission. As a competitor, he medaled six times at the National Tournament, including three 1st place medals in Anatomy & Physiology. He is also a two-time USA Biology Olympiad Finalist, earning a silver medal in 2023. When Jonah’s not buried in a biology textbook, he enjoys exploring cafes, biking, and tinkering with Legos.
Luke is studying Chemical and Physical Biology, and Statistics at Harvard University. He is currently the Director of Service for the Harvard Undergraduate Science Olympiad team and won many national-level invitational and state medals, as well as placing 5th in Chemistry Lab at the 2023 National Tournament. He is a two-time US National Chemistry Olympiad Finalist, placing in the top 20 in the United States. Luke enjoys travelling, Mario Kart, and trivia.
Kevin is studying Computer Science, Math, and Statistics at Harvard University. He competed in many math and robotics competitions throughout his childhood, eventually qualifying for the USA Junior Math Olympiad and the VEX World Robotics Championship multiple times. Outside of STEM, he likes reading through Wikipedia, longboarding, and going to art museums.
Adelina is studying Mathematics at Harvard University. Throughout high school, she loved to solve puzzles about the world through science, which contributed to her medaling four times at the European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad and two times at the International Mathematical Olympiad, as well as another two times at the International Chemistry Olympiad. When she is not nerding out thinking about numbers and formulas, Adelina enjoys reading, traveling, and exploring the world.
Heidi is studying Artificial Intelligence (and hopefully Earth Science too!) at MIT. She is currently on the MIT SciOly Planning committee and competed in Science Olympiad for Belmont High School, medaling at various state and invitational-level competitions. Her favorite event, Rocks and Minerals, led her to qualifying for and participating in the US Earth Science Training Camp (top 40 in the nation). In her free time, Heidi enjoys singing with the MIT Ohms, MIT’s premier South Asian fusion a cappella group, though her Hindi pronunciation needs some work.