Bharat AI Expedition

As part of Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025, scheduled from October 7–9, 2025, at the Jio WorldCentre, Mumbai, we are introducing a Bharat AI Expedition by NPCI, a journey where India's brightest minds rise, leaders emerge, and innovation thrives.

Bharat AI Quest

About the Bharat AI Quest

Bharat AI Quest, under the Expedition journey, is India’s ultimate AI challenge designed to recognizeAI/ ML, coding and problem-solving skills. Participants will compete with India’s top AI talent across 3 progressively stimulating levels and earn titles of AI Enthusiast, AI Expert to the ultimate AI Elite.

The Bharat AI Quest is divided into 3 levels, assessing AI skills of participants across different parameters:

Level 1: Online MCQ challenge. A link will be shared on registered emails. Attempt anytime between 19–21 September 2025 (1 attempt, 60 minutes). Top scorers qualify for Level 2 and earn the title AI Enthusiast.

Level 2: Offline coding challenge in Mumbai on 5 October 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Bring your laptop to attempt a real-world Data Science/GenAI problem. Top scorers qualify for Level 3 and earn the title AI Expert.

Level 3: A full-day offline workshop by Nvidia’s Deep Learning Institute on advanced AI, followed by a test. Winners will be crowned AI Elite on the GFF stage by the Guest of Honor.

What’s in it for you?

Be recognized with the title of either ‘AI Enthusiast’, ‘AI Expert’ or ‘AI Elite’ on a national scale
A chance to be honoured with the title of national ‘AI Elite’ on the coveted stage of GFF 2025by the Guest of Honor
Chance to attend the biggest fintech conference of the world – Global Fintech Fest 2025 atthe Jio World Centre in Mumbai and witness the Global Fintech leaders in action

Eligibility criteria

Who can apply?

This challenge is open to working professionals or students with experience in ML / DS or AI.
Levels 2 & 3 are offline events in Mumbai on 5th and 6th September respectively. Only candidates who are available in Mumbai or are able to arrange travel to Mumbai on those dates shall apply
An exposure in Data Science might give you an edge in the challenges.

Evaluation Criteria

Each level will have different evaluation criteria:

Level1: MCQ based challenge will be evaluated based on accuracy and speed of submission
Level2: Data Science coding challenge will be evaluated based on a variety of ML metrics such as MAE, RMSE, ROC-AUC, F1 score, etc.
Level3: Assignment at the end of an intense instructor-led workshop

Bharat AI Guild

About the Bharat AI Guild

Bharat AI Guild, under the Expedition journey, is an exclusive masterclass for strategic leadership totransform you from AI observer to AI strategist. Guide your organization into the AI-powered future through latest AI trends, tech evolution, real-world success stories, practical adoption strategies, and potential business impact.

What’s in it for you?

Make the most of your time at GFF, in-line with the theme of this year ‘Empowering Finance for a Better World- Powered by AI’
Learn ways to be at the forefront of AI transformation journey at your organization

Eligibility criteria

Who can apply?

People who have already registered for GFF can apply
Beneficial for people in business-facing roles involving strategic decision-making

Bharat AI Ascend

About the Bharat AI Ascend

Bharat AI Ascend, under the Expedition journey, is a fast-track certification course to boost your AI skills. Ascend is a structured program containing modules on AI foundation, advanced concepts including agents, MCP, and RAG, adoption in Financial Services, and a certification quiz.

What’s in it for you?

Make the most of your time at GFF, in-line with the theme of this year ‘Empowering Finance for a Better World- Powered by AI’
Gain a certification in AI through a structured program

Eligibility criteria

Who can apply?

People who have already registered for GFF can apply
Beneficial for people wanting to build a strong foundation in AI and apply it in real-world situations