NTSE-NATIONAL TALENT SEARCH EXAMINATION
NTSE is activity organized by NCERT for students of various classes. It is one of the most popular examinations conducted in India. NTSE was established in 1961. It is a scholarship program.
ELIGIBLITY : Conducted for class-X students only.
SYLLABUS :
NCERT prescribed syllabus to be followed. It covers science, math, social science and mental ability.
SELECTION PROCESS
It has two stages of selection procedures.
STAGE I: written exam conducted by state/UT.
STAGE II: Students selected in state level exam appear for
Website: http://www.ncert.nic.in/
KVPY–KISHORE VAIGYANIC PROTSAHAN YOJANA
KVPY was started in 1999 by Department of science and technology, Government of India. The main agenda of this exam is to encourage students to take up research in the fields of basic science, engineering and medicine.
ELIGIBLITY
Students in class-XI and class-XII of recognized institutions.
SYLLABUS
Subjects and curriculum of CBSE and ICSE boards.
SELECTION PROCESS
STAGE I: First stage is the aptitude exam. Eligible candidates are chosen from the received applications and are called for aptitude exam.
STAGE II: Interview round. Based on the performance of aptitude exam short listed students will be appearing for interview round. This is the final selection process.
Website: http://kvpy.iisc.ernet.in/
HBBVS–DR.HOMI BHABHA BAL VAIDYANIK SPARDHA
HBBVS was initiated by Mumbai science teachers association in 1981. The main aim of this exam is to search for science talents in students and to encourage them take interest in science.
ELIGIBLITY
Only students studying class-VI and class-IX can take up this exam.
SYLLABUS
The exam covers the subjects and topics covered in curriculum up to class VI and class IX.
SELECTION PROCESS
STAGE I: Written test
STAGE II: Practical skill test
FINAL STAGE: Oral test i.e. the interview and submission of action research report.
Website: http://www.msta.in/
NSO–NATIONAL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
NSO is a national level science exam conducted by Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF). NSO rankings will be allotted based on the marks obtained.
ELIGIBLITY
Students of class-I to class-XII are eligible to participate.
SYLLABUS
Science and math syllabus as prescribed by CBSE, ICSE or various state boards.
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SELECTION PROCESS
There will be four levels of exams. First will be within the school, at the city state level and above all will be the international level.
SOF also conducts NCO-national Cyber Olympiad with same features as in NSO.
Website: http://www.sofworld.org/
UCO–UNIFIED CYBER OLYMPIAD
The Unified Council conducts UCO every year. UCO is a test that helps students improve their mental ability, logical reasoning and computer skills.
ELIGIBLITY
Students in class-III to class-XII of recognised schools are eligible.
SYLLABUS
Subjects are more generic and is suitable for CBSE, ICSE and state boards.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection is done in two stages.
STAGE I: An aptitude type of exam is conducted in school level. And the selected students from each class appear for the second exam.
STAGE II: Students selected in school level appear for state level selection exam. Toppers are announced based on the stage II performance.
Website: http://www.unifiedcouncil.com/
MTSE–MATHS TALENT SEARCH EXAM
Math’s Talent Search Exam (MTSE) is a competitive exam conducted by Indian Institute for Studies in Mathematics (IISMA). Mental ability, mathematical reasoning, accuracy and speed are the main focus of this examination.
ELIGIBLITY
Students in class-III to class-IX of recognised schools are eligible.
SYLLABUS
The subjects and study matter followed is based on CBSE and ICSE prescribed curriculum.
SELECTION PROCESS
Top rankers per class are selected and awarded scholarships.
Website: http://www.ganithasasthraparishad.org/
NLSTSE- NATIONAL LEVEL SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH EXAM
NLSTSE is organized by Unified Council for students of various classes. It is one of the most popular examinations conducted in India. It is a scholarship. Program.
ELIGIBLITY
Conducted for students of class II- XII.
SYLLABUS
It covers science, maths, social science and mental ability. Specifically physics, chemistry, math, biology for high school students.
SELECTION PROCESS
It has two stages of selection procedures.
STAGE I: written exam conducted by state/UT.
STAGE II: Students selected in state level exam appear for national level.
Website: www.unifiedcouncil.com
NSEJS- NATIONAL STANDARD EXAM IN JUNIOR SCIENCE
NSEJS is jointly conducted by IAPT (Indian Association of Physics Teachers) and HBCSE (Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Examination).
ELIGIBLITY
All Indian students of class-I to X.
SYLLABUS
Subjects and curriculum of CBSE and ICSE boards. Mainly focussed on science and generic content.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection is first made at the school level. And the qualifying students then are then appeared for the national round.
Website: iapt.org.in
SSTSE- STATE SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH EXAMINATIONS
SSTSE is conducted by Rajasthan state Government. And is exclusively for Rajasthan students only.
ELIGIBLITY
Only students studying class-X of recognised institutions.
SYLLABUS
The exam contents are purely based on science.
SELECTION PROCESS
It is an exam conducted in school level. Schools across the state.
Website: http://schools.aglasem.com
SLSTSE- STATE LEVEL SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH EXAM
SLSTSE is activity organized by Unified Council for students of various classes. It is one of the most popular examinations conducted in India. It is a scholarship program.
ELIGIBLITY
Students of class-IV to class-X of recognized schools are eligible to participate.
SYLLABUS
Syllabus is mainly based on science.
SELECTION PROCESS
Firstly thee selections are made at school level. And the selected students from all the school compete at the state level.
Website: www.unifiedcouncil.com/slstse.aspx
IOS- INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIAD IN SCIENCE
IOS is a science exam held annually in the national and international level. The conducting body for IOS is SSE (Society for Science Education).
ELIGIBLITY
All Indian Students of class-I to class-XII of recognised schools are eligible.
SYLLABUS
Subjects are more generic and is suitable for CBSE, ICSE and state boards.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection is done in different stages.
STAGE I: An aptitude type of exam is conducted in school level. And the selected students from each class appear for the second exam.
STAGE II: Students selected in school level appear for state level selection exam.
STAGE III: Students selected in state level appear for national and international level exam.
Toppers are announced based on the stage III performance.
Website: www.sofworld.org
RMO- REGIONAL MATHEMATICS OLYMPIAD
RMO is a prestigious exam jointly conducted by IAPT (Indian Association of Physics Teachers) and HBCSE (Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Examination).
ELIGIBLITY
Students in class-XI & class-XII of recognised schools are eligible.
SYLLABUS
The main focus of this exam is mathematics and based on CBSE prescribed curriculum.
SELECTION PROCESS
It is held at the school level and the topper are selected and awarded accordingly.
Website: www.isical.ac.in/~rmo
IOM- INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS OLYMPIAD
IOM is a proficient math exam conducted annually by SSE (Society of Science Education) to test the mathematics quotient among the students. It is held in national and international levels.
ELIGIBLITY
Students in class-I to class-X of recognised schools are eligible.
SYLLABUS
The subjects and study matter followed is based on CBSE and ICSE and state syllabus.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection is done in different stages.
STAGE I: An aptitude type of exam is conducted in school level. And the selected students from each class appear for the second exam.
STAGE II: Students selected in school level appear for state level selection exam.
STAGE III: Students selected in state level appear for national and international level exam.
Toppers are announced based on the stage III performance.
Website: https://www.imo-official.org
Geo Genius
Today, among most of the students, Science and Maths have become the subjects of interest, making them unaware of the geographical facts about the world. Thus to cultivate the understanding of Geography among the school students, Geo Genius was established. Students from Class II to XII are eligible for these exams. This test is conducted in two phases. In Phase I, children participate in their respective schools throughout the country and then on the basis of cut-off, students are selected for Phase-II where they are invited to the National Finals.
Medium of examination: English
Conducting body: Geo Genius
http://www.geogeniusindia.com/
Silver zone Olympiads
This Olympiad aims to promote competitive awareness of academics in school students in India and abroad. Conducted for classes I to XII in various subjects, the test aims to develop creative thinking and enhance the problem-solving ability among students.
Subject: Computer, Mathematics, Science and English Language
Medium of Examination: English
Conducting body: Silver zone Foundation.
http://silverzone.org/newweb/index.html
National Interactive Maths Olympiad (NIMO)
This national-level test is conducted with a vision to remove the fear of maths from students’ mind, by introducing interactive activities like interactive olympiad, workshops and seminars. Thus, NIMO works for a sole purpose to improve the mathematical skills and mental ability of school students.
Subjects: Math
Medium of Examination: English
Conducting Body: Eduheal Foundation
http://www.eduhealfoundation.org/math_awards_level.aspx
National Biotechnology Olympiad or NBO
NBO is conducted for class I to XII with an aim to enhance the students’ knowledge about Biotechnology issues and to test their aptitude for taking up career in Biotechnology in future. The test comprises of 50 questions for 50 marks.
Subjects: Math
Medium of Examination: English
Conducting Body: Eduheal foundation
http://www.eduhealfoundation.org/Biotechnology_teacher.aspx
Assessment of Scholastic Skills Through Educational Testing (ASSET)
ASSET, meant for the students of classes III-X, uses multiple-choice questions to focus on measuring how well skills and concepts underlying the school syllabus have been understood by the students thus breaking the concept of rote learning. The test is mainly based on the CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, and major state boards’ curriculum.
Subjects: English, Mathematics and Science (Social Studies and Hindi are optional)
Medium of Examination: English
Conducting Body: Educational Initiatives Pvt. Ltd.
http://www.ei-india.com/introduction/
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