The great Son and Saint of India His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ji, the foremost scientist of consciousness believed that "The full creative potential of consciousness unfolds, thinking becomes more comprehensive and free from mistakes; decisions are spontaneously more in harmony with Natural Law; and actions are increasingly effective, powerful and life supporting."

To spread this message amongst one and all, Maharishi World Peace Society is endeavoring to train and develop young minds of the country by organizing Maharishi National Olympiad from 2017.

Maharishi Ji completely restored the knowledge, technologies and programmes of Veda and the Vedic Literature of which Transcendental Meditation (TM), is the most widely practiced meditation technique in the world. It is a very simple, natural, effortless and scientific programme which gives enormous physical and mental benefits including better concentration, improved understanding, better relations with colleagues etc.

For students in the merit list - At All India level, student class wise and subject wise securing 75% and above, standing 1st will get prize of Rs. 3,000/- , standing 2nd will get prize of Rs. 2,500/- and standing 3rd will get prize of Rs. 2,000/-. There are 15 consolation prizes each of Rs. 1,000/- .

Also there will be cash awards for topper of each category in each class which will be Rs. 5,000/- for participating in 5 subjects, Rs. 4,000/- for participating in 4 subjects and Rs. 3,000/- for participating in 3 subjects provided that she/he scores an aggregate of more than 80% in all subjects put together. This condition is applicable for each category.