Science-toon Competition
The Science-toon Competition is a creative science activity organised by the Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi, to encourage students to communicate scientific and environmental ideas through the engaging medium of cartoons. The activity provides students with an opportunity to combine scientific understanding, observation, imagination, humour, and visual communication while presenting an important message in a simple and thought-provoking form.
A Science-toon uses the language of cartoons to convey an idea connected with science, environment or everyday life. Through illustrations, characters, expressions, captions and visual situations, students can communicate a scientific message in a manner that is interesting, accessible and memorable. The competition therefore enables students to explore science beyond conventional written answers and presentations and to express their understanding through creative visual storytelling.
The Science-toon Competition is open to the students of all classes from Government, Government Aided and Private Unaided recognised schools under the Directorate of Education, GNCT of Delhi. Schools are expected to conduct the activity at the School Level for their students and select only one student/entry for participation at the Zonal Level.
Themes for Academic Session 2026–27: “Trees — Hero Around Us”
The Last Date of Registration is: 17.08.2026
Science-toon Format:
The competition follows a common format across all three categories. The poster is required to be prepared on Vertically on A2 size (i.e, Height-594 mm and Width- 420 mm) paper only.
Participation and Progression
The Science-toon Competition follows a structured progression from the School Level to the Zonal Level, Science Centre Level, and State Level.
At the School Level, Heads of Schools conduct the Science-toon activity for students and select one student for registration and participation at the Zonal Level.
The respective Zonal Conveners organise the competition for all registered schools under their jurisdiction. Students securing the 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions at the Zonal Level are forwarded to their respective Science Centres.
The Science Centres subsequently organise the Science-toon Competition for the selected zonal-level students. The participants securing the 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions are then forwarded to the Science Branch for further participation at the State Level Science-toon Competition.
Evaluation of Entries
The Sciencetoon entries are evaluated by judges on a total of 50 marks under the following criteria:
- Relevance of Theme — 20 marks
- Execution of the Concept — 15 marks
- Overall Visual Appeal — 15 marks