Wiki Science Competition 2025 in India
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| Title | Science Competition 2025 in India |
| Dates | 1 November – 15 December 2025 |
| Official Website | www.wikisciencecompetition.in |
| >Contact | contact wikisciencecompetition.org
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| Status | Active |
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About
The Wiki Science Competition (WSC) is an international photo contest focused on the visual representation of science, organized by the Wikimedia movement to promote free and open knowledge.
In 2025, India will host its first fully localized edition of the competition, coordinated by volunteers from the Wikimedia community. The goal is to encourage the free sharing of high-quality scientific media, images, videos, and more on Wikimedia Commons and to highlight India's scientific achievements and innovation.
History
The WSC was launched in Estonia in 2011 as a national event. It expanded to all of Europe in 2015, and by 2017 became a global competition. Since then, thousands of scientific images have been freely shared by researchers, photographers, and enthusiasts worldwide.
In 2025, India will join with its own national edition featuring outreach events, expert jury evaluation, and national prizes.
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The Wiki Science Competition offers participants a unique opportunity to blend science, creativity, and open knowledge.
Whether you are a professional scientist, researcher, student, educator, or simply a science enthusiast, this competition welcomes your vision and passion to help document India’s scientific heritage and innovation. |
How to Participate
Step 1: Create your account
If you don’t have one, please create a global account that works across all Wikimedia platforms.
- New accounts must wait at least 4 days before uploading video files.
- Images can be uploaded immediately after registration.
Step 2: Check the rules
The full rules are listed on the official competition website. Summary highlights:
There is no limit to how many files you can upload. Only your top-scoring entry qualifies for the highest prize.
Files must be under a free license: CC-BY-SA 4.0, CC-BY 4.0, or CC0 1.0.
Images must be taken or authored by the uploader’s account. Co-authors should be credited; institutions can upload via representatives.
Each submission must include a scientific description in English. Other languages are also welcome.
Upload the highest resolution possible (min 2 MP). Avoid watermarks, logos, or added text unless required (e.g., scales).
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Workshops & Training Sessions
As part of the Wiki Science Competition 2025 in India, the organizing team is hosting a series of online workshops to help participants understand the process of uploading, categorizing, and describing scientific media on Wikimedia Commons.
These sessions aim to support newcomers and enthusiasts in contributing high-quality scientific visuals under free licenses.
Session 01: Wiki Science Competition – Commons Workshop
Title: Wiki Science Competition – Commons Workshop (Session 01)
Topic: Learn how to upload images on Wikimedia Commons, organize them with categories, and understand the basics of copyright.
Date: Sunday, 5 October 2025
Time: 8:00 – 9:00 PM IST (2:30 – 3:30 PM UTC)
Speaker: Arunesh Varade (Categorization Expert)
Registration: Event Registration
Workshop Recording:
🎥 Watch the video on Wikimedia Commons
More training sessions will be announced soon. Follow the project updates on this page or the talk page for upcoming events.
Categories
The competition features eight categories:
- People in Science
- Microscopy Images
- Special Category
- Science in Everyday Life
- Equipment in Science
- Astronomy
- Science in Chemistry
- Science in Physics
Calls for Participation
Call for Team
India will be organizing its own local edition of the global Wiki Science Competition to promote science through freely licensed media.
To support smooth coordination and outreach, we’re expanding our organizing team.
Applications closed: 15 July 2025
Call for Campus Ambassadors
Campus Ambassadors help promote WSC 2025 in their institutions and guide participants in workshops or awareness sessions.
- Form: Apply Here
Call for Affiliates
We invite Wikimedia affiliates, user groups, and organizations across India to collaborate in promoting WSC 2025.
- Form: Apply Here
Learn more at www.wikisciencecompetition.in.
Timeline
- India Upload Window: 1 November – 15 December 2025
- Indian Jury: TBA
- International Jury: January–February 2026
- Results Announcement: March 2026
Organizers
National Coordinators
Advisor
Core Organizing Team
Contact
For any questions, please reach out via:
- Talk page (Meta)
- Email: contact
wikisciencecompetition.org