केन्द्रीय माध्यशमक शिक्षा बोर्ड

(शिक्षा मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार के अधीन एक स्वायत्त संगठन)

CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
(An Autonomous Organisation Under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India)

CBSE/SE/JS/IBM/FTO/2024 14.11.2024

NOTIFICATION

Future Tech Olympiad 2024:

Empowering Students to Lead in a Tech-Driven Future
CBSE, in collaboration with IBM, shall be conducting the 3rd edition of the 'Future Tech Olympiad' in
November-December 2024. This exciting National-level Olympiad aims to test students'
understanding and familiarity with the cutting-edge technologies that are transforming our world.
The Future Tech Olympiad provides a distinctive opportunity for students of classes VII to XII to
demonstrate their knowledge and aptitude across a spectrum of futuristic technologies, including
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Cybersecurity, Data
Science, Sustainability and more.
Key Highlights:
1. Top 750 students will be awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals for outstanding
performance.
2. Participation Certificates will be provided to all students who take part in the Olympiad.
3. Special recognition for the top 50 schools with the highest student participation.
4. Recognition for best Teachers-in-charge.
To participate in the Future Tech Olympiad 2024, schools must register their students online at
www.futuretecholympiad.com by 24th November 2024 and choose the suitable dates of the test.
As a pre-requisite to participate, all participating students must complete learning paths on the IBM
SkillsBuild platform, before the Olympiad to equip themselves with the necessary knowledge and
skills to excel in the competition.
Principals of all the affiliated schools must encourage maximum participation from their
students in this Olympiad, thereby fostering a spirit of innovation and curiosity toward future
technologies.
Please refer to the attached program guide for more details about the Olympiad.
In case of any further queries/ clarification, please email to [email protected]

(Dr. Biswajit Saha)

Director (Skill Education)

Encl: Programme Guide for the Future Tech Olympiad 2024.

 केन्द्रीय माध्यशमक शिक्षा बोर्ड
(शिक्षा मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार के अधीन एक स्वायत्त संगठन)
CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
(An Autonomous Organisation Under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India)

Copy to the respective Heads of Directorates, Organizations, and Institutions as indicated

below with a request to disseminate the information to all the schools under their jurisdiction:

1. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh
Marg, Delhi -16.
2. The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, B-15, Sector-62, Institutional Area, Noida -
201309.
3. The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat,
Delhi – 110054.
4. The Director of Public Instructions (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector 9, Chandigarh
– 160017.
5. The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim – 737101.
6. The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar - 791111.
7. The Director of Education, Govt. of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Port Blair – 744101.
8. The Director, Central Tibetan School Administration, ESSESS Plaza, Community Centre,
Sector 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085.
9. The Secretary, Sainik Schools Society, Room No.101, D-1 Wing, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi-
110001.
10. The Additional Director General of Army Education, A – Wing, Sena Bhawan, DHQ, PO, New
Delhi – 110001.
11. The Secretary AWES, Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army), FDRC Building No. 202,
Shankar Vihar, Delhi Cantt – 110010.
12. The Secretary, Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs,
Government of India.
13. The Chairman, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan, N-1/9, Near Doordarshan Kendra, PO
Sainik School Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, Odisha-751005.
14. The Deputy Secretary to Chairman, CBSE - for kind information of the Chairman, CBSE.
15. All the Heads of Department of the Board.
16. All the Regional Directors/Regional Officers/Head-COEs, CBSE with the request to send this
circular to all the Heads of the affiliated schools of the Board in their respective regions for
compliance.
17. Director/Deputy Secretary (Media & Public Relations), CBSE.
18. Joint Secretary (IT), CBSE, Rouse Avenue with the request to upload this notification on the
CBSE Academic website.

Director (Skill Education)

An Initiative By

Empowering Minds, Shaping the Future

“I dream of a Digital India
where the netizen is an
Empowered Citizen.”
Shri. Narendra Modi
Honourable Prime Minister of India
About Objectives
The Future Tech Olympiad (FTO) is designed to challenge and The Future Tech Olympiad provides an unparalleled platform for
inspire the next generation of innovators, testing their students to explore and immerse themselves in the world of
knowledge and understanding of cutting-edge technologies emerging technologies, equipping them with critical knowledge
that are reshaping the world. This prestigious Olympiad not and skills while challenging their understanding for a chance to
only evaluates participants' cognitive abilities and mastery of earn prestigious rewards.
future technologies but also serves as a powerful platform for
young minds to demonstrate their creative potential in the Through this Olympiad, students have the unique opportunity to:
tech domain. • Deepen their knowledge and gain exposure to cutting-edge
Future Tech.
After the tremendous success of our second edition in early • Acquire essential future technology skills that are in high
2024, with over 51,000 students participating, we are proud demand.
and thrilled to announce the launch of the third edition of the • Compete on a national stage, earning recognition and
Future Tech Olympiad. valuable rewards.
• Prepare themselves to become leaders in a rapidly evolving,
tech-driven future.
 Rewards

Medals for Top 750 students

Gold Medals for the Top 25 Silver Medals for the Top 50 Bronze Medals for the Next 50
students in each class (7th–12th). students in each class. students in each class.

The Top 50 schools with the highest student

The Best Teacher-in-Charge will be All participants will receive certificates of
registrations, along with their coordinators,
honored at a national level event by 1M1B. achievement.
will be recognized for their contributions.
Program Flow
For School Coordinators & Students

Students will be onboarded & given

1 2 3
access to IBM SkillsBuild

(1M1B representatives to assist)

School Registration Students to attend Students will be encouraged to finish

Schools need to choose an orientation webinar courses on SkillsBuild
online test date & share (Share screenshot with 1M1B)
participating students Name,
Class, and Email IDs

5 4
Results Announced Schools to Conduct FTO
Certificates and medals will be in computer labs as per
provided to top 750 students. chosen date & time
Resource to prepare for FTO
For School Coordinators & Students

IBM SkillsBuild
https://bit.ly/1m1bsbstudents
Explore the content
Overview
◦ Olympiad Date: 5th November to 31st December 2024
◦ Test Mode: Online
◦ Eligibility: Class 7 to 12
◦ Style: MCQ Based (60 MCQs)*

*There will be a different set of questions for each grade.

◦ Enrollment Fees: Free

The following topics will be covered in the FTO 3.0:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/

◦ For a detailed syllabus: Click Here.

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◦ Digital Citizenship ◦ Students are required to complete a Certificate

◦ Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning course at http://futuretecholympiad.org/ to be
◦ Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) eligible to participate.
◦ Blockchain and Internet of Things (IoT) ◦ Schools are required to share student email ids to
◦ Cybersecurity and Data Privacy provide access to SkillsBuild and only post
◦ Sustainability and Green Technology confirmation students should complete the
◦ Robotics and Automation course.
For More Details Visit
http://futuretecholympiad.org/

to REGISTER:
Scan the QR code

Download Enter Assessment code

Register as School ‘Assessment Code’ Download Certificate
to take a test
Timeline
25th Oct 2024 5th Nov to 31st Dec. 2024 10th Jan 2025 20th Jan 2025

Registration Starts FTO Test in schools Results Declaration Certificates & Medals distribution

Registration : Step-by-step process

1 2 3 4

Visit registration page Fill in all the details Participating Students details Submit
Register by visiting the FTO Fill in the basic details such as The school can prepare a list of Verify all the details and submit
website School Name, Principal Name, participants and fill out the ‘Student
and Contact No. Teacher Detail form’.
In-charge & Contact No. School Please double-check all information.
Address, etc

Scan QR to Register or visit http://futuretecholympiad.org/

Guide for students to
appear in the Olympiad

1 2 3 4

Visit FTO Site Participate in Olympiad Submit

www.futuretecholympiad.com Students need to enter ‘Assessment Verify all the details
Code’ shared by the school; student’s and submit
name will appear on the screen, verify
it, and start taking a test.

(Schools need to download the assessment

codes from the “School Dashboard”, which will
be generated automatically s soon as school
OR
upload the list of students).
Scan QR to Register or visit http://futuretecholympiad.org/
REGISTER NOW!
Scan the QR
code to register

http://futuretecholympiad.org/ [email protected]