The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) inviting experienced partners to collaborate on the National Automobile Olympiad (NAO) 2026. This is a landmark initiative aimed at fostering automotive education and skill development among school students across India.
đź“Ś Introduction
ASDC, India’s first Sector Skill Council for the automobile industry, is launching NAO 2026 to engage students from classes 6–12. The Olympiad aims to:
- Promote awareness of the automotive industry
- Develop practical skills in areas like AI, IoT, robotics, automotive design, and more
- Encourage innovation and recognize young talent
- Bridge the gap between education and industry
Last year, NAO impacted over 1,47,000 students and 900+ schools—and this year’s vision is even bigger!
🎯 Objective of the RFP
To appoint one or more competent partners for end-to-end execution of NAO 2026, including:
- Planning, outreach, registrations, and coordination
- Online exam execution and support
- Regional and national finals management
- Data management, reporting, and closure
ASDC’s Role: Governance, approval, and monitoring only. No operational involvement.
đź“‹ Scope of Work (Phases)
- Planning & Strategy – Project plan, milestones, risk mitigation
- School Outreach & Registrations – Target: 2,00,000+ student registrations
- Conversion Management – Ensure 50%+ exam participation (min. 1,00,000 students)
- Online Exam Execution – Technical and academic integrity
- Results & Finals – Regional rounds and national finals
- Branding & Industry Sessions – Align with ASDC’s brand, conduct expert sessions
- Data Management & Closure – Real-time dashboards, secure database, final reporting
âś… Eligibility Criteria (Pre-Qualification)
- Registered entity in India (Company, Trust, Society) with pan-India presence for 3+ years
- 3+ years experience in program coordination, school exams, and related work
- 2+ years experience working directly with schools
- Must submit a self-declaration of not being blacklisted by any government/private body
- Dedicated team of min. 5 members for NAO execution
đź“… Key Deadlines
- RFP Release:Â 10th Feb 2026
- Last date for queries:Â 13th Feb 2026
- Clarifications issued by ASDC:Â 17th Feb 2026
- RFP Submission (Email):Â 23rd Feb 2026
- RFP Submission (Hard Copy):Â 25th Feb 2026
- Evaluation & Presentations: 27th Feb – 13th Mar 2026
đź“„ Submission Requirements
Proposal must include:
- Letter of Submission (Form 1)
- Application Form (Form 2)
- Registration & GST certificates
- Audited balance sheets (last 3 years)
- CSR certificate (if applicable)
- Self-declaration and recommendation letters
- Team details and office proof
đź’° Payment & Performance Link
Payments are strictly performance-based, linked to:
- Student registration targets
- 50%+ exam participation rate
- Timely exam execution
- Submission of accurate reports
- Final project sign-off
Penalties may apply for underperformance.
⚖️ Evaluation Process
Stage 1: Technical Bid (70 marks)
- Experience in school outreach, coordination, exams (40 marks)
- Presentation to ASDC committee (30 marks)
Stage 2: Financial Bid (30 marks)
- Only technically qualified bidders proceed
📬 Contact & Submission Address
Ms. Neha Kumari / Garima Jhamb
Automotive Skills Development Council
First Floor, 256, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase 3 Rd,
Opposite Post Office, Delhi – 110020
Email: nep@asdc.org.in, neha.kumari@asdc.org.in, garima@asdc.org.in
To download the RFP, click the link below:
https://www.asdc.org.in/notice
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