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Stages
The Junior Science Olympiad program will follow the following 5 stages:
Eligibility
All Indian students who are born on or after January 1, 1998 and, in addition, are in
Class X or lower as of November 30, 2012, are eligible to appear in NSEJS 2012 2013.
If they qualify in the NSEJS, they will be eligible for subsequent stages leading to
participation in International Junior Science Olympiad 2013.
Syllabus
The syllabus for INJSO will be broadly equivalent to the secondary school level (upto
Class X) of CBSE. The different basic subjects of science (physics, chemistry, biology
and mathematics) will have roughly equal emphasis. The syllabus is, however, only a
broad guideline. Questions and problems in National Olympiads are usually nonconventional and of high difficulty level, comparable to International Olympiads.
NSO / IMO
National Science Olympiad is organized every year to motivate students to strive for
better and deeper understanding of scientific facts and data and to enhance their
reasoning, analytical and problem solving skills. All school students from class 1st
onwards are invited to participate in this unique contest that tests their understanding,
level of knowledge, applications and power of reasoning. NSO is one of the most
prestigious exams in Asia.
The IMO (International Mathematics Olympiad) is a means to identify and encourage the
mathematical creativity of children in schools across India and abroad.
Benefits
Top three students of the final round from each class are awarded special prize
for 1st, 2nd and 3rd position I-pad / Medal, Cash and Certificate each.
The top 500 (total 6500) winners (class-wise) are also endowed with cash prizes
and scholarships, courtesy of the official sponsor.
All participants selected for Level-II are awarded Certificates of Merit indicating
their performance in the Level-II.
For NSO the comprehensive SQ (Science Quotient) report highlights the strengths
and weaknesses of the participant.
For IMO the comprehensive MQ (MATH Quotient) report highlights the strengths
and weaknesses of the participant.
The 6036 winners (class-wise) are also endowed with cash prizes/I-Pads.
A comprehensive SMQ (School MATH Quotient) report highlights the strengths
and weaknesses of the school vis--vis national / international performance to
enable the schools to improve the quality and level of science education at their
end.
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Class 1 to Class 6:
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International Level
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State Level
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International Level
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State Level
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NORTH:
DELHI, HARYANA, UP/UTTARAKHAND, RAJASTHAN, PUNJAB/CHANDIGARH,
J&K / HIMACHAL PRADESH.
2.
EAST:
WEST BENGAL/ANDAMAN & NICOBAR, ORISSA, CHHATTISGARH, BIHAR,
JHARKHAND, NORTH EAST STATES.
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WEST:
MAHARASHTRA / GOA, GUJARAT / DAMAN, MADHYA PRADESH.
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SOUTH:
TAMIL NADU / PUDUCHERRY, KARNATAKA, KERALA, ANDHRA PRADESH.
How to Participate
Registration: The event is open to the students of classes 1st to 12th and registrations
are received from the schools in the prescribed pro-forma. Registration sheet for the
school / students and the information booklet are posted to the schools all over India
and abroad.
Exam Fees: A nominal participation fee is charged from each student. Part of it is
retained by the school for its expenses as exam centre. Details about the fee / mode of
payment etc. are given in the School Registration Forms sent to schools.
Date-Sheet
Level-1:
Level-2:
Selection Procedure
The National Science Olympiad invites students from classes 1st to 12th to participate
and excel at national level. The competition is in two levels.
Level-1:
The first level of the test is organized in the respective schools of the participants
during the school hours.The level-1 competition is a written objective-type test of
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CBSE, ICSE/ISC and State Board syllabus is followed for setting the test
papers.
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CBSE, ICSE/ISC and State Board syllabus is followed for setting the test
papers.
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Syllabus
NSO: The syllabus of the NSO is the Science and Mathematics syllabus as is
prescribed by the CBSE, ICSE or various state boards. If you sit for the second level
and have moved onto the next class, the syllabus will remain the same (i.e. of the
previous class). The syllabus is also posted on the Foundations website.
For class 11 to 12: For class 11 and 12, students can opt for Mathematics or Biology.
There will be separate papers for each group.
IMO:
For class 5 to 12 :The participant has to answer 50 questions in 60 minutes.
RMO
The Mathematical Olympiad Programme in India, which leads to participation of Indian
students in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is organized by the Homi
Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) on behalf of the National Board for Higher
Mathematics (NBHM) of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India.
This programme is one of the major initiatives undertaken by the NBHM. Its main
purpose is to spot mathematical talent among pre-university students in the country.
Stages
Eligibility
Students from Class IX, X, XI and XII are eligible to appear for the RMO. Highly
motivated and well prepared students from Class VIII may also take the RMO at the
discretion of the Regional Coordinator.
Syllabus
The syllabus for Mathematical Olympiad (regional, national and international) is predegree college mathematics. The areas covered are arithmetic of integers, geometry,
quadratic equations and expressions, trigonometry, co-ordinate geometry, system of
linear equations, permutations and combination, factorisation of polynomial,
inequalities, elementary combinatorics, probability theory and number theory, finite
series and complex numbers and elementary graph theory. The syllabus does not
include calculus and statistics. The major areas from which problems are given are
number theory, geometry, algebra and combinatorics. The syllabus is in a sense spread
over Class XI to Class XII levels, but the problems under each topic involve high level of
difficulty and sophistication. The difficulty level increases from RMO to INMO to IMO.
For more information, Visit http://olympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in/subjects/mathematics
IBO
The International Biology Olympiad (IBO) started in 1990. It is an annual event open to
pre-university students. It serves as a benchmark for biology education at the higher
secondary school level.
India started participating in IBO from the year 2000. India hosted the 19th IBO in July
2008 in Mumbai.
Stages
Eligibility
All Indian students who are born on or after July 1, 1993 and, in addition, are in Class XII
or lower as of November 30, 2012, are eligible to appear for NSEB 2012 2013. A
student may appear for more than one subject provided the examination schedule
allows it. See information about the examination schedule under various subjects.
Students who have passed Class XII are not eligible to enroll for NSEB.
Merit Clause: Given the eligibility clause, it is conceivable that 300 students
may not qualify for Stage II in a subject. Should this occur, the shortfall (from 300)
will be selected based purely on merit without further consideration to proportional
representation and minimum representation clauses. In the event of a tie at the last
position in the list all students with the same marks at this position will qualify to
appear for the Stage II examination.
Syllabus
The syllabus for NSEB is broadly equivalent to the senior secondary level (Class XI and
Class XII) of CBSE Biology. This is only a rough guideline, and there is no detailed
syllabus given for NSEB.
In each subject, certificates are given to top 10% students of every centre.
Merit Certificates are awarded totop 1% students in each state, in each subject.
Special Merit Certificates and a prize (book) will be awarded to National top 1%
students in each subject.
Gold Medals are awarded to the Top 35 students from INPhO, INChO and INBO
examinations.
NTSE
National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is a national level scholarship program in
India started in the year 1963. The purpose of the scheme was to identify talented
students and nurture their talents. Talent refers to the potentiality that manifests itself
in a high level of performance in one or more specialised areas. Therefore, it covers
areas like Science, Social Science, Engineering, Medicine, Management and Law. It is
organized by an NCERT and it honors and helps talented students by providing financial
assistance in the form of a monthly scholarship. For the courses in Basic Sciences,
Social Sciences and Commerce, this assistance is provided up to Ph.D. level whereas for
professional courses like Engineering, Medicine, Management and Law this assistance is
given only up to Post Graduation. The scheme is open to students of Indian nationality. It
helps students to proliferate their mental level and also helps them to sharpen their
minds.
NCERT will conduct the NTS Examination for students studying in Class X.
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The examination will consist of Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Ability
Test (SAT).
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The amount of scholarship will be Rs. 1250/- per month for all the students
studying in Class XI onwards(irrespective of class/course) except for Ph.D., wherein
it is paid as per UGC norms.
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The scholarships under the present scheme are awarded to the candidates for
pursuing courses in sciences and social sciences up to doctoral level and in
professional courses like medicine and engineering up to second-degree level
subject to the fulfillment of the conditions.
Eligibility
Students of Class X studying in recognized schools including Kendriya Vidyalaya,
Navodaya Vidyalaya, Sainik School etc. of Indian nationality whether they study in India
or abroad are eligible to appear NTS examination. There will be no domicile restriction.
Scholarship
On the basis of the NTSE, 1000 scholarships are awarded all over India to each student
appearing for Class X examinations. Awardees of National Talent Search Examination
will receive a sum of Rs. 1250/- per month as per rules.
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Selection Procedure
The selection process of NTSE is comprises of two-stages. The first stage selection
conducts individual State/UT through a written exam while, the second stage selection
at the national level is carried out by the NCERT for those who qualified in Stage-I.
Important Dates: Dates for Submission of Application Form and conduct of examination
are given below:
Stage
Area
Tentative Dates
Examination in
Mizoram, Meghalaya,
Nagaland and
Andaman & Nicobar
Islands
17th November,
2012 (Saturday)
Examination in all
other States and
Union Territories
18th November,
2012 (Sunday)
Examination in all
States and
Union Territories
Stage II (National
Level)
Pattern
The pattern of written examination for Class X is as given below:
Part-II: Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) In SAT, questions are asked on Mathematics,
Sciences and Social Sciences.
Part-I: Mental Ability Test (MAT) Questions are asked on analogies, classification,
series, pattern perception, hidden figures, coding-encoding, block assembly,
problem solving etc.
Part-II: Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) In this test, questions are asked on
Mathematics, Sciences and Social Sciences.
Syllabus
There is no prescribed syllabus for the NTSE. However, the standard of questions shall
be conforming to the level of Classes IX and X. A separate booklet called Learn about
the Test containing sample questions for both the Tests MAT and SAT is available on
the NCERT website: www.ncert.nic.in/html/talent
State Quota
Students of Class X studying in recognized schools including Kendriya Vidyalaya,
Navodaya Vidyalaya, Sainik School etc. of Indian nationality whether they study in India
or abroad are eligible to appear NTS examination. There will be no domicile restriction.
How to Apply
How to Obtain Application Form
Option-I: Application
http://www.ncert.nic.in.
forms
can
be
downloaded
from
NCERT
website
Examination Fees
States and Union Territories may notify the fee required to be paid for the Stage-I
examination. However, NCERT does not charge any fee for the Stage-II examination.
Eligibility
Students of Class X studying in recognized schools including Kendriya Vidyalaya,
Navodaya Vidyalaya, Sainik School etc. of Indian nationality whether they study in India
or abroad are eligible to appear NTS examination. There will be no domicile restriction.
For
more
information,
Head
Educational
Survey
National
Council
of
Educational
Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi -110016
Website: www.ncert.nic.in
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NSTSE
National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE) is a diagnostic test which
actually helps students to improve. It is a scientifically designed, skill-based assessment
developed in India for Indian schools, after a detailed study of the syllabi of different
central and state boards. Rather than testing rote learning, it focuses on measuring how
well SKILLS and CONCEPTS underlying the school syllabus have been learnt by the
student. The test provides information on the strengths and weaknesses of individual
students and also entire classes.
Eligibility
Students studying in Classes
NSTSE follows CBSE syllabus but Question Papers are also suitable for Students of
ICSE/ISC and Various State Board/Matriculation Syllabi.
Syllabus
NSTSE follows CBSE syllabus but Question Papers are also suitable for Students of
ICSE/ISC and Various State Board/Matriculation Syllabi.
Benefits
NSTSE is unlike other tests in many different ways. It
provides a benchmark of the students performance with peers all over the
country.
Gold Medals & Cash Awards (or) Scholarships for the first 3 in each class (Ranks
1-3)
The First ranker in each class will be awarded with a Gold Medal and laptop
Computer + a Memento.
The Second ranker in each class will be awarded a Gold Medal and a Desktop
Computer + a Memento.
The Third ranker in each class will be awarded with a Gold Medal and a Cash
Prize Rs. 5000/- + a Memento.
The next 7 rankers in each class (Ranks 4-10) of classes II-XII will be awarded a
cash prize of Rs. 1000/-.
The next 15 rankers in each class (Ranks 11-25) of classes II-XII will be awarded a
cash
prize
of
Rs.
500/Rankers from 26-100 from each class will be awarded with a BMAs Talent Exams
Resource Book from M/S. Brain Mapping Academy.
All the rankers from class II-VI will be offered a discount coupon of 50% (Rs. 900)
on Unified Knowledge Box Activity kit.
All the rankers from class VII-IX will be offered a discount coupon of 50% Rs. 700)
on Ambition IIT/AIEEE material.
All the above toppers will be awarded with a Britannica Encyclopedia 2010
edition CD pack worth Rs. 995/-
Best
Participation
Award
School
This award is presented to all the schools which forward more than 100
applications. All the Principals & coordinating Teacher in-charges of the exam are
awarded with a certificate of Appreciation.
KVPY
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) is a program started by the Department of
Science and Technology (DST), Government of India to encourage students of Basic
Sciences, Engineering and Medicine to take up research careers in these areas. The aim
of the program is to identify, assist and encourage talented students with aptitude for
research and growth in the country.
The Department of Science and Technology the root agency of the Government has
entrusted the overall responsibility for organizing the scheme to the Indian Institute of
Science (IISc), Bangalore and set up a National Advisory Committee (NAC) for
overseeing its implementation and a National Scientific Committee (NSC) look after both
the administrative and academic aspects of the KVPY Program.
The selection of students from those studying in +1, +2, any U.G. Program in Science /
Medicine and also Engineering students having aptitude for scientific research, are
carried out by IISc (Bangalore), IIT-Bombay (Mumbai), and ICMR (New Delhi),
respectively, in association with two Zonal Centers one at (IISER), Kolkata and another
at Mumbai (HBCSE, TIFR). Generous scholarship and Contingency grant are provided (up
to the pre-Ph.D. level) to the selected students.
Fellowship
The advertisement for the KVPY Fellowship appears in all the national dailies normally
on the Technology Day the May 11 and Second Sunday of July every year. These
Fellowships are only for Indian Nationals studying in India. Selection procedures are
different for SP (Basic Sciences) and SP (Medicine). All of them, however, include an
interview for final selection.
Syllabus
There is no prescribed syllabus for the written test. The written test aims to test the
understanding and analytical ability of the student than his/her factual knowledge.
However, students are tested for the syllabus up to class XII.
Eligibility
Eligibility details for class-X pass Students are as follows Basic Sciences (SA/SX/SB):
Stream SA: Students enrolled in the XI Standard (Science Subjects) during the
academic year 2012-2013 and have secured a minimum of 80% (70% for SC/ST) marks
in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects in the X Standard Board
Examination. Students promoted through both the Summative Assessments-II
conducted by the school and conducted by the Board are eligible to apply, if they satisfy
eligibility criteria. If the candidates have obtained a letter grade in the qualified
examination, they are requested to convert it into an appropriate % and fill-up the
application form. {The students under the mentorship list will not be eligible for any
fellowship. Their fellowship will be activated when these students enroll in an
undergraduate course in Basic Sciences (B.Sc./B.S./Int.M.Sc./M.S.) after their XII
Standard/(+2).}
Stream SX: Applicable for the Students enrolled in XII Standard/ (+2) (Science
subjects).
Stream SB: Applicable for the Students enrolled in the 1st year of B. Sc./
B.S./Int. M.Sc./M.S.
Selection Procedure
Aptitude Test: After scrutiny of application forms and based on the performance in the
Board Examination(s), all the eligible candidates from Streams SA, SX and SB have to
appear for a written aptitude test (conducted both in Hindi and English). The test will be
conducted at different centers across the country on 4th November 2012. The details of
the venue of the aptitude tests and their seat number will be put on the KVPY website in
first week of October 2012.
Interview: Candidates will be called for the interview based on the performance in the
aptitude test, which is the final stage of the selection procedure.
Admit Card:
1.
Students who have applied online may download the admit card for the aptitude
test from the website from the second week of October 2012.
2.
Students, who have applied with a hard copy, admit card will be sent by speed
post.
Exam Pattern:
1.
The question paper in SA Stream will be both multiple choice objective and
descriptive types.
2.
In the objective type, 4 choices for the correct answer will be provided and the
choice for the correct answer has to be made.
3.
In the descriptive type solution to a problem, formula for a sum, etc., has to be
worked out and written.
4.
Each Stream has its own application form. Students who wish to apply for more
than one Stream should submit separate applications.
Applicants may apply either by Hard copy or Online.
Hard copy of the application form can be obtained from KVPY on request by
remitting a processing fee*** of Rs. 200/- at any core banking branches of STATE
BANK OF INDIA, payable at all branches in India into the credit of Kishore Vaigyanik
Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) A/c. No. 10270577392 and sending the Pay-In-Slip along
with the request, clearly indicating the stream (i.e. SA, SB, SP) on the envelope.In
the descriptive type solution to a problem, formula for a sum, etc., has to be worked
out and written.
For more information, Please visit www.kvpy.org.in
What is INMO ?
The Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO) is a high school mathematics
competition held annually in India since 1989. It is the second tier in the Indian team
selection procedure for the International Mathematical Olympiad and is conducted by
the HomiBhaba Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) under the aegis of the National
Board of Higher Mathematics
The qualifying Indian National Mathematics Olympiad gets a chance to go to a training
camp at the HomiBhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) which is offered under
the aegis of the National Board of Higher Mathematics (NBHM).
In order to appear the INMO test, candidates first need to write the Regional
Mathematical Olympiad of their respective state or region, usually held on the first
Sunday of December of the previous year.
Around thirty students are selected from each region, to write the INMO, which is
usually held on the first Sunday of February. Among these 500 or more students, a total
of around thirty qualify the INMO and are sent to the month-long training camp at
HBSCE to prepare for international Olympiad math.
At the end of the training camp, six students are selected to sit for the International
Math Olympiad (IMO)
They are automatically eligible to get a seat in the B.Sc. (Hons) Mathematics
course in the Chennai Mathematical Institute
They can also appear directly for the interview for B. Stat or B. Math courses at
the prestigious Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)
The candidates choosing mathematics further for their studies can apply for an
NBHM scholarship of Rs 2,500 per month. Moreover, if they have special interest in
Mathematics but are not pursuing it as a subject, they are offered an annual cash
award of Rs 9,000
INMO qualifiers are also eligible for the Kishore VaigyanikProtsahanYojana (KVPY)
fellowship, if they pursue further study in science in India. This fellowship is worth Rs.
4000 per month
There are also cash rewards for those who win gold, silver or bronze at IMO of Rs
5,000, Rs 4,000, and Rs 3,000 respectively
Class
Section
No. of Questions
Total Marks
1 to 4
Logical Reasoning
10
10
Mathematical Reasoning
10
10
Everyday Mathematics
10
10
Achievers Section
10
Grand Total
35
40
5 to 12
Logical Reasoning
15
15
Mathematical Reasoning
20
20
Everyday Mathematics
10
10
Achievers Section
15
Grand Total
50
60
SOF Level 2
Class
Section
No. of Questions
Total Marks
3 to 4
Mathematics
30
30
Achievers Section
10
Grand Total
35
Mathematics
45
45
Achievers Section
15
5 to 12
40
Grand Total
50
60