Are you planning to empower your child with India’s most reputed critical thinking skills?
HCL Group, a multi-national tech leader, has officially announced registrations for its holistic school problem-solving platform, HCL Jigsaw, for the academic session 2026-27. Students seeking exposure to real-world challenges, design thinking, and structural problem solving can participate directly through the school enrollment process.
This detailed guide covers the themes offered, eligibility, application process, updated school & student rewards, important dates, and reasons why HCL Jigsaw remains a preferred destination for future-ready school students across India.
About HCL Jigsaw India
Established to align with India's New Education Policy (NEP), HCL Jigsaw has earned a strong reputation for academic excellence, innovation, and experiential student growth. The program shifts learning from passive theory to active, collaborative problem-solving using Project-Based Learning (PBL).
Program Themes & Categories Offered at HCL Jigsaw 2026-27
1. Foundational Grade Domains
• Grade 6 Problem-Solving & Logical Themes
• Grade 7 Cognitive Reasoning & Case Studies
2. Advanced Grade Domains
• Grade 8 Design Thinking & Applied Research
• Grade 9 Product Prototyping & App Design Pitches
Step-by-Step Registration & Participation Process
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Step 1: School-Led Registration – Schools register their students via email at schoolenquiry@hcljigsaw.com before July 31.
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Step 2: Access Learning Content – Students log into the official portal to review assigned learning modules.
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Step 3: Round 1 Project Submission – School teams collaborate online to submit 3 thematic projects.
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Step 4: Round 2 Design Thinking – Top 10% of teams create a functional prototype, app design, or pitch document.
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Step 5: Round 3 Video Pitching – Selected teams upload a video pitch of their concept.
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Step 6: Pre-Jury and Grand Finale – The top 16 national teams pitch live to expert panels.
Student Rewards & Recognition Matrix
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Winners: Exciting Gifts, HCL JIGSAW Problem Solver Certificate & Trophy, Visit to HCL Innovation Lab for experiential learning & Media Feature.
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Runners: Exciting Gifts, HCL JIGSAW National Runners Up Certificate & Trophy.
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Finalists: Medal and Certificate.
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All Participants: E-certificates and online workshops by Industry Experts.
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Total Prize Purse: Worth ₹12 Lakhs.
School Rewards & Badging Categories
• Innovator School Of The Year: Recognition with a School Trophy, certificates for the Principal and Coordinator, plus social media spotlight (for schools with 50+ teams completing Round 1).
• Adopter School In Problem Solving: E-certificates for Principal and Coordinator (for achieving 20–50 teams completing Round 1).
• Appreciation Memento: Appreciation Memento & Certificate to Principal and Coordinators for achieving 100% attendance.
• Special School Perks: Recognition as India's Top Problem-Solving School, trophies for schools with over 150 student participations, features on the HCL Jigsaw website, and Exclusive Invites to HCL Concerts in respective cities.
New Features Launched for 2026-27
• Internship Simulations with HCL Experts
• Feature in the HCL Innovators' Hall of Fame
• Exclusive School Badging & Teacher Recognition Programs
HCL Jigsaw Program Schedule 2026-27
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Event / Round |
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Start of Online Registrations |
OPEN NOW |
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Last Date for School Application |
31 July 2026 |
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Learning Content Portal Release |
May 15 – May 20, 2026 |
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Round 1: Project Submission Deadline |
August 31, 2026 |
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Round 1 Results Announcement |
September 7, 2026 |
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Round 2: Design Thinking Evaluation |
September 30, 2026 |
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Round 3: Video Pitch Upload |
October 26, 2026 |
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Grand Finale Presentation |
November 22, 2026 |
NOTE: Students and school authorities are advised not to wait until the last date and should complete their application and project submission process well in advance.
