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Competitive exams in India help building self-confidence and improving skills. They also boost the ability to think independently and reason logically. Various competitive exams (or call them talent search exams) are meant to test student’s academic competence in different subjects. Some of these exams also help students know their strength areas, while some are general in nature (not specific to a subject). Below is the list of some competitive exams at school level according to the subjects:

General - NTSE,IAIS,ASSET

Science - KVYP,NSEJS,NLSTSE,SLSTSE,IOS,NSO,SSTE

Maths - RMO,IMO,IOM,ZIO,IIO

English - IOEL,IEO

Computer - NCO,UCO,ZIO,IIO

Other - NSEA,Geogenius,NBTO,KO

GENERAL

1. NTSE (National talent search examination)

Brief

National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is an exam under NTS scheme to award scholarship to students studying at the Class X level. Scholarships are awarded up to Ph.D. in Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Commerce, Vocational Studies and Fine arts. And up to second degree level for professional courses in medicines, engineering, technology, management and law. NTSE is a two-tier examination conducted in two stages. NTS stage-I is conducted by States and Union Territories whereas NCERT conducts stage-II examination.

NTSE consists of Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) having multiple choice questions. Every year about 1000 scholarships are awarded.

Eligibility Criteria

All students studying in Class X in any recognized school is eligible to appear in Stage-I NTS exam. Additionally, State/UT can impose any eligibility criteria to appear in Stage-I. For stage-II, there is a quota for each State and Union Territory computed based on Student enrollment at secondary level. Students with Indian Nationality studying abroad need to secure 60% marks in previous examination to apply for NTS exam. Such students, if selected, need to appear for Stage-II NTSE directly.

Exam Pattern

There are 3 papers in both stages –

• 1. Mental Ability Test (MAT),

• 2. Language Test and

• 3. Scholastic Ability Test (SAT).

Questions are in the form of multiple choices with negative marking deducting 1/3 marks. The tests are available in Asamiya, Bangla, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Malyalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. However, language test is available in two languages – English & Hindi.

TestNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksTime

Mental Ability Test (MAT)505045 minutes

Language Test505045 minutes

Scholastic Ability Test (SAT)10010090 minutes

Application Procedure

• Candidates need to apply for NTSE Stage-I as per the advertisement or circular issued by the respective State/UT Government.

• Applications and form fees need to be submitted to Liaison officer of State/UT as and when mentioned in the advertisement.

• NCERT will send the examination details and roll numbers directly to the selected candidates through speed post. No separate application or fee is required NTSE Stage-II.

• Students with Indian Nationality studying abroad need to apply through the Head of the Institution where they are presently studying. These applications need to be sent to Head Educational Survey Division, NCERT, Delhi – 16 with the attested copy of Class IX.

2. IAIS (International assesments for Indian schools)

Exam Format

• The Assessments consist of a range of multiple-choice and free-response questions.

• For the multiple-choice questions, students will have to choose the correct answer from the four possible options.

• For the free response questions, students will have to write the answers in the boxes provided.

• Each question is worth one mark.

• The total score is the number of correct answers.

• No marks are deducted for wrong answers.

• Papers are ordered from the easiest items to the most difficult items.

• The items towards the end of the paper are designed to provide an opportunity for the most able students to demonstrate a high level of skill.

• The questions are carefully graded to cater to a wide range of student abilities using contexts that stimulate students' interest and engage their attention. Students at all levels of competency stand to benefit from participation in the diagnostic assessments

• Eligibility: Candidates cannot opt two different standard tests on the same year (neither lower nor higher). Participation will only be possible from schools and not individually. English, Science and Mathematics can be attended by children belonging to class 3 – 12. Computer Skills can be attended by children belonging to class 3 – 10. No unfair means and modes (such as calculator, counters, etc.) must be brought in the exam. For this exam, candidates need to fill up a form which candidates can get from their (participating) school. After getting the admit card, candidates can participate in the Macmillan IAIS Examinations.

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3.ASSET(Assessment of Scholastic Skills through Educational Testing)

ASSET Talent Search (ATS) is a talent identification programme that identifies, acknowledges and supports talented students at a young age and connects them with opportunities to enhance their potential. The ASSET Talent Search Test is an advanced test that challenges students to apply their learning and thinking by answering stimulating questions, which are not usually asked in standard tests.

• Benefits

In addition to understanding the depths of one's talent, ASSET Talent Search serves as a platform where academically gifted students can come into their own and hone their inherent potential. The realization and validation of being academically talented goes a long way in moulding such students into accomplished individuals.

• Eligibility

ASSET Talent Search is an invite only talent identification programme created specifically for students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance. To be eligible to participate, students must be top performers in grade-level tests.

• Students must belong to grades V-VIII (As on 27th November, 2016).

• REGISTRATION

• follow the link

• http://www.assettalentsearch.com/index.php SCIENCE 1. KVYP(Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana) The Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) is an on-going National Program of Fellowship in Basic Sciences, initiated and funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, to attract exceptionally highly motivated students for pursuing basic science courses and research career in science.The objective of the program is to identify students with talent and aptitude for research; help them realize their academic potential; encourage them to take up research careers in Science, and ensure the growth of the best scientific minds for research and development in the country.The advertisement for the KVPY Fellowship appears in all the national dailies normally on the Technology Day (May 11) and the Second Sunday of July every year.Selection of the students is made from those studying in XI standard to 1st year of any undergraduate Program in Basic Sciences namely B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S. in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology having aptitude for scientific research. Special groups / Committees are set up at IISc to screen the applications and conduct an aptitude test at various centres in the country. Based on the performance in the aptitude test, short-listed students are called for an interview which is the final stage of the selection procedure. For receiving a fellowship, both aptitude test and interview marks are considered.Generous fellowships are provided up to the pre-Ph.D. level to the selected KVPY Fellows. ELIGIBILITY The KVPY Fellowships are given to Indian Nationals only to Study in India (Students intending to pursue/pursing under graduate program under Distance Education scheme/correspondence course of any university are not eligible to apply).Students enrolled in an undergraduate course in Basic Sciences, that is, B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S. in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Ecology, Molecular Biology, Botany, Zoology, Physiology, Biotechnology, Neurosciences, Bioinformatics, Marine Biology, Geology, Human Biology, Genetics, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Physics, Geophysics, Materials Science or Environmental Science.Stream SA: Students enrolled in XI Standard (Science Subjects) during the academic year 2016-17 and having secured a minimum of 80% (70% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects in the X Standard Board examination. The fellowship of the students selected under this stream will be activated only if they join an undergraduate course in Basic Sciences (B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S.) in the academic year 2018-19 after having secured a minimum of 60% (50%for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in Science subjects in the XII standard/(+2) Board Examination. During the interim period of one year they will be invited for Regional /National (Vijyoshi) Science Camp and their travel and other related expenses will be met by KVPY.Stream SX: Students enrolled in XII Standard/ (+2) (Science subjects) during the academic year 2016–17 and aspiring to join undergraduate program in Basic Sciences namely Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics & Biology leading to B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S. for the session 2017–18 provided they have secured a minimum of 80% (70% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the X Standard Board Examination and a minimum of 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the XII standard Board Examination.Students in their 2nd year of study in Cambridge International Examination Board and aspiring to join an UG program (viz. B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S.)in Basic Sciences namely Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology in the Academic year 2017-18 are eligible to apply provided they have secured a minimum of 80% (70% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the X Standard Board Examination. They must secure 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the XII standard Board Examination before taking up the fellowship, if awarded.Stream SB: Students enrolled in the 1st year of undergraduate program in Basic Sciences namely Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics & Biology leading to B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S. during the academic year 2016–17 and having secured a minimum of 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics) in the XII Standard Board Examination. In the 1st year final examination of B.Sc./B.S./B.Math./B.Stat./Int. M.Sc./M.S. they must secure 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks before taking up the fellowship, if awarded.Empowerment initiative in the KVPY Fellowship Program:A certain number of additional fellowships exclusively for the students belonging to SC/ST community under the various streams as stated above will be operated. A certain number of fellowships under various streams as stated above will be operated exclusively for students under the category of Persons With Disability (Physically and Visually Challenged). APPLICATIONS Application for KVPY-2016 must be done online only.There are three steps to complete your application successfully; Step 1. Registration. Step 2. Filling personal and academic details, choosing test centre and uploading photo, signature and other certificates as applicable. Step 3. Payment of application fees. Please note that you must pay the fees only at the KVPY application portal. This can be done either by using a credit card/ATM-Debit card/Net Banking or by downloading a Challan from the application portal. No other means of payment will be accepted. Once payment is successful and application submitted no refund will be done. The application fee for KVPY-2016 are as follows: For General Category/OBC: Rs. 1000 For SC/ST/PWD: Rs. 500It is strongly recommended that candidates read the instructions carefully before attempting to fill the online form. 2. NSEJS(National Standard Examination in Junior Science) Stage I: National Standard Examination in Junior Science (NSEJS) NSEJS is the stepping stage for selection of aspiring and talented students in the Junior science Olympiad Programme. This exam is conducted by the Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) at many centres all over the country. The student can move forward to other stages only after clearing this stage. Eligibility (NSEJS) Only Indian citizens born on or after January 1, 1998 and are students studying in Class X or lower as of November 30, 2012, can apply and appear for NSEJS 2012 − 2013. The student has to himself re-assure his eligibility. At any stage if the student is found to be not eligible for the exam, he/she may be disqualified from the program. Syllabus The syllabus for NSEJS is almost similar as the curriculum of secondary level Class X of CBSE. The different basic subjects of science (physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics) will have roughly equal emphasis. However, only basic guideline for the course is mentioned. No detailed syllabus is given for NSEJS. Question Paper NSEJS emphasizes comprehension of the subject, not rote memory. Its format will be as follows: The medium of test will be English and will be comprising of 80 objective type questions, each with only one of the four options correct. Qualifying for the Second Stage The basic objective of conducting this test is not focusing on merit but to involve as many students from the country to participate in the exam and try to show and expose their talent. Hence the selection to the stage II examinations i.e.. Indian National Olympiad Examinations (INOs) is based on the following scheme Eligibility Clause: To be eligible to get to the next level, i.e.. The second stage, it is necessary that a stdudent scores atleast a Minimum Admissible Score (MAS) which is 40% of the maximum score in that subject. Proportional Representation Clause: The maximum number of students that can get to Stage II (INO) in each subject is around 300. These many students are not selected only on the merit basis but also on proportionate basis. This proportion is decided on the base of the number of candidates who appeared for NSE in the previous year from that centre in each State or Union Territory (UT). In case there is a tie at the last position, then all the students competing for the last position will be eligible to move to stage II. However its necessary that the selected students fulfill the eligibility clause laid out above. The total number to be selected from centers in each State for each subject will be displayed on the IAPT and HBCSE websites. Minimum Representation Clause: Notwithstanding the proportional representation clause the number of students selected for INO from each State and UT must be at least one, provided that the eligibility clause is satisfied. Merit Clause: As stated above, approximately 300 students are to be selected for second stage. If this does not happen according to MAS, then after selection as per merit, the shortfall from 300 students 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. There will be no other criterion or provision for selection to the Indian National Olympiad Examinations (INOs). All students who qualify to appear for INJSO get a certificate of merit from IAPT. 3. NLSTSE(National Level Science Talent Search Examination) Information NSTSE (National Level Science Talent Search Examination) is a diagnostic test which helps students improve. Unlike regular tests which tries only to find out how much a child knows (or has memorized), NSTSE measures how well a student has understood concepts in Science and Mathematics, and gives detailed feedback on the same which helps students improve.Students from India, Tanzania, UAE, KSA, Yeman, Oman, Iran, Qatar, Kuwait, Indonesia and Nepal participate in Unified Council's flagship offering National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE).Eligibility Eligibility Criteria for NSTSE 2016Students of classes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI (PCM), XI (PCB), XII (PCM), XII (PCB) are eligible to participate in this examination. There is no exam for 11, 12 PCMB group. Class -1 Student are requested to apply through respective schools only. Selection Process for NSTSE 2016The Selection would be based on the written examination. The exam would test the Science and Mathematics ability of the students. The Exam would be conducted on 04th December 2015. NSTSE result 2015 would be available on the NSTSE website. 4. SLSTSE(State Level Science Talent Search Examination) Unified Council-State Level Science Talent Search Examination 2011

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• Unified Council-State Level Science Talent Search ExaminationWebsite:http://www.unifiedcouncil.com/Unified Council-State Level Science Talent Search Examination 2011 Life of success emerges out from healthy and sound competitions. Competition is the only way for the students to shake lethargy , It is only a way of life to get introduced for manly worthiness. Standard height of healthy education competition is the tonic for the promising and talented future.Unified Council conducts the State Level Science Talent Search Examination on the similar lines of NSTSE. At present the State Level Science Talent Examination is being conducted in the state of Andhra Pradesh only. Eligibility: Students studying Classes IV,V,VI,VII,VIII,IX,X Question Paper will be English Only. Exam FeeRs. 50/- (Rupees Fifty only) Students desirous of referring of Model Question Paper should add Rs.10.If you require Student?s Performance Report, Please Add Rs.10.How to Apply Please send a single consolidated Demand Draft for the exam fee of all the students appearing for the SLSTSE-2011 from your school.We require a minimum of 50 students to allot self test centre. The Teacher In-charge of the examination has to conduct the same according to schedule.D.D. should be drawn in favour of UNIFIED COUNCIL payable at Hyderabad. MATHS 1. RMO (Regional mathematics olympaid) Stage-I: RMO is the first step in selecting the Indian Team for IMO. Eligibility: It is meant primarily for students of Class IX--XII. As special cases, exceptionally talented students from Class VIII may be allowed to appear at the discretion of the Regional Coordinator. Day of Examination: First Sunday of December. Time duration: 3 hours containing 6-7 subjective problems. Stage-II: INMO (Indian National Mathematics Olympiad) Eligibility: Only students selected on the basis of RMO(Regional Mathematics Olympiad) from different regions are eligible to appear for INMO (Indian National Mathematics Olympiad) Day of Examination: First Sunday of February. Time duration: 4 hours. Stage-III: IMOTC (International Mathematics Olympiad Training Cam Eligibility: The top 30-35 performers in INMO receive a certificate of merit. They are invited to a month long training camp (junior batch) conducted in May-June. In addition, INMO awardees of the previous year that have satisfactorily gone through postal tuition throughout the year are invited again for a second round of training (senior batch).Stage-IV: IMO (International Mathematics Olympiad): Eligibility: The team selected at the end of the camp, a "leader" and a "deputy leader," represent India at the IMO in a different member country of IMO(International Mathematics Olympiad) each year.Month of Examination: July.IMO consists of two written tests held on two days with a gap of at least one day. Time duration: Each test is of 4.5 hours duration. 2.IMO(International maths olympiad) The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is the World Championship Mathematics Competition for High School students and is held annually in a different country. The first IMO was held in 1959 in Romania, with 7 countries participating. It has gradually expanded to over 100 countries from 5 continents. The IMO Advisory Board ensures that the competition takes place each year and that each host country observes the regulations and traditions of the IMO. The IMO Foundation is a charity which supports the IMO. The IMO Foundation website is the public face of the IMO. This is a particularly valuable resource for people who are not necessarily mathematical specialists, but who want to understand the International Mathematical Olympiad. Registration / Application Form Students have to register for the exam only from their school itself. IMO does not accept individual participation of the candidate from any other mode.All the information is sent to the schools all over the country / Asian countries along with prospectus, registration forms, posters and other details before the first round and then as the date and venue of the second level is decided, the information is sent to the relevant schools again.The students come to know about the necessary details from their school teachers or through the Foundation's official website www.sofworld.org IMO SyllabusIMO

• Syllabus:- Class 1 Numerals, Number Name and Number Sense (2 digit numbers), Addition, Subtraction, Length, Weight, Time, Money, Geometrical Skills, Patterns, Odd One Out, Series Completion, Problems Based on Figures. Class 2 Numerals and Number Name, Number Sense (3 digit numbers), Money, Measurement of Length (conversions), Weight, Time and Temperature, Calendar, Point, Line and Plane Figures, Problems Based on Figures, Patterns, Series Completion, Find Odd Numeral Out, Geometr Class 3 Numerals and Number Name, Number Sense (4 digit numbers), Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Money, Length (conversions), Weight, Capacity, Time, Point, Problems Based on Figures, Odd One Out, Patterns, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures, Straight Lines and Curved Lines, Geometrical Shapes. Class 4 Numerals and Number Name (5 digit numbers), Place Value, Roman Numerals, Addition and Subtraction, Geometry : Square, Rectangle, Circle, Closed, Open Figure, Multiplication and Division, Factors and Multiples, Fractions, Measurement, Pictorial Representation of Data, Money, Time, Weight and Capacity, Series and Pattern Formation of Numbers and Figures, Conversions, Comparison, Perimeter of Various Shapes, Direction Sense, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures, Number Ranking, Alphabetical Test, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Reasoning, Symmetry. Class 5 Number sense, Numeral and Number Name (7 and 8 digit numbers), Roman Numbers, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Factors and Multiples, LCM, HCF, Rules of Divisibility, Whole, Prime and Composite Numbers, Fractions, Decimals, Geometrical Shapes & Angles, Circles, Symmetry, Measurement of Length, Mass, Capacity, Perimeter and Area of Rectangle, Square, Measurement of Volume, Temperature, Time and Various Operations on Time, Relationship Between Seconds, Minutes and Hours, Money, Representation of Data in Pictorial Form, Patterns, Formation of Numbers and Figures, Direction Sense, Number Ranking and Alphabetical Test, Series, Odd One Out. Class 6 Knowing our Numbers, Whole Numbers, Playing with Numbers, Basic Geometrical Ideas, Understanding Elementary Shapes, Integers, Fractions, Decimals, Data Handling, Mensuration, Algebra, Ratio and Proportion, Symmetry, Practical Geometry.Problems Based on Figures, Odd One Out, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Reasoning, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures, Patterns, Direction Sense, Number Ranking and Alphabetical Test. Class 7 Integers, Fractions and Decimals, Exponents and Powers, Algebraic Expressions, Simple Linear Equations, Lines and Angles, Concept of Percentage, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest, Probability, Properties of Triangle, Symmetry, Congruence of Triangles, Rational Numbers, Perimeter and Area, Data Handling, Arithmetical Ability, Visualising Solid Shapes.Problems Based on Figures, Odd One Out, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Reasoning, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures, Patterns, Direction Sense, Number Ranking and Alphabetical Test. Class 8 Section – I (Logical Reasoning) : Mathematical Operations, Series Completion, Direction Sense Test, Analytical Reasoning, Problems on Cubes and Dice, Number Ranking & Time Sequence Test and General Reasoning Based on Prescribed Syllabus. Section – II (Mathematical Reasoning): Rational Numbers, Squares and Square Roots, Cubes and Cube Roots, Exponents and Powers, Comparing Quantities, Algebraic Expressions and Identities, Linear Equations in One Variable, Understanding Quadrilaterals, Constructions, Mensuration, Visualising Solid Shapes, Data Handling, Direct and Inverse Variations, Factorisation, Introduction to Graphs, Playing with Numbers. Section – III (Everyday Mathematics): The Syllabus of this section will be based on the syllabus of Mathematical Reasoning. Class 9 Section – I (Logical Reasoning) : Mathematical Operations, Series Completion, Arithmetical Reasoning, Problems on Cubes and Dice, Number Ranking & Time Sequence Test, Inserting Missing Character and General Reasoning Based on Prescribed Syllabus. Section – II (Mathematical Reasoning): Number Systems, Polynomials, Coordinate Geometry, Linear Equations in Two Variables, Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry, Lines and Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles, Circles, Constructions, Heron’s Formula, Surface Areas and Volumes, Statistics, Probability. Section – III (Everyday Mathematics): The Syllabus of this section will be based on the syllabus of Mathematical Reasoning. Class 10 Section – I (Logical Reasoning): Direction Sense Test, Mathematical Operations, Number Ranking & Time Sequence Test, Coding-Decoding, Distance, Speed, Time and General Reasoning Based on Prescribed Syllabus. Section – II (Mathematical Reasoning): Real Numbers, Polynomials, Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progressions, Triangles, Coordinate Geometry, Introduction to Trigonometry, Some Applications of Trigonometry, Circles, Constructions, Areas Related to Circles, Surface Areas and Volumes, Statistics, Probability. Section – III (Everyday Mathematics): The Syllabus of this section will be based on the syllabus of Mathematical Reasoning. Class 11 Sets, Relations and Functions, Mathematical Induction, Logarithms, Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations, Linear Inequations, Sequences and Series, Trigonometry, Straight Lines, Conic Sections, Trigonometry, Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Statistics, Mathematical Logic, Limits and Derivatives Probability, Introduction to 3-D Geometry and Dice Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Class 12 Relations and Function, Trignomentry, Matrices and Determinants, Continuity and Differentiability, Application of Derivatives, Integrab, Application of Integrab, Differentilal Equation, Vector Algebra, Three Dimensional Geometry, Linear Programming, Probability.Paper PatternFor class 1 to 4:- The participant has to answer 35 questions in 60 minutes. There will be a separate question paper for each class. Question paper will have three sections: Section I – Logical and Analytical Reasoning (10 questions) Section II – Mathematical Reasoning (15 questions) Section III – Everyday Mathematics (10 questions) For class 5 to 12:- The participant has to answer 50 questions in 60 minutes. Section I - Logical and Analytical Reasoning (20 questions) Section II - Mathematical reasoning (20 questions) Section III - Everyday mathematics (10 questions) IMO Preparation Practice question from huge question bank. Identify your weak areas through detailed reports and strengthen the weak areas. Take more mock tests to improve your results and become exam ready.Books/ Material for NSO preparation:-• MTG NSO class wise Workbooks (For Class 1 to 10)• SOF Olympiad Trainer’ Mobile Apps• OSDS (Olympiad Skill Development System)• Previous Years Papers• Olympiad’s Book of Reasoning (for preparation for the reasoning section of NSO)• E-Quiz 3.IMO(International olympiad in mathematics) IOM is conducted every year to test competence and proficiency in the field of Maths. Held annually at the national and international level, it is organized by the Mathematic Olympiad Foundation. Students from grade II to XII can appear for this exam. Medium of examination: English Exam date: November or December 5.NIMO(National Interactive Math’s Olympiad) This is a national level exam conducted by the Eduheal Foundation. CBSE/ICSE/ State Boards and NIMO students studying in class 1 to12 are eligible to appear for it. NIMO promises to make math more fun by introducing activities like interactive Olympiad, workshops and seminars. Exam date: August & December ENGLISH 1. IOEL(International olympiad english language) It is a national and international level exam to test the competence and proficiency in English.Based on CBSE, ICSE & State Boards curriculum Eligibility: Class 1 to 12 Conducting Body: Computer Literary Foundation 2. IEO(International english olympiad) It is an international level exam for enhancement of creative thinking in English.Based on CBSE, ICSE and IB Boards Eligibility: Class 2 to 12 Conducting Body: Science Olympiad Foundation COMPUTER 1. NCO(National cyber olympiad) It is an international level competition focussing on mental ability, logical and analytical reasoning in computers and IT. NCO is a newly started and hugely popular examination conducted by SOF on a national level. Students of Class-2 to Class-12 in recognized schools are eligible to apply. Medium of examination: English Exam date: September 2. UCO(Unified cyber olympiad) It helps students improve their mental ability, logical reasoning, and computer skills. The subject or exam content is more generic in nature and is suitable for CBSE, ICSE, IB boards. It is conducted by Unified Council, Hyderabad. And students from class 3 to class 10 can appear for this exam. Medium of examination: English Exam date: September 3. ZIO(Zonal information olympiad) To identify students with outstanding skills in algorithms and computing, this nationwide computing Olympiad is organized and the finalists represents India in International Olympiad for Informatics.Mainly based on CBSE curriculum. Eligibility: Class 8 to 12 Conducting Body: Indian Association for Research in Computing Science 4.IIO(International information olympiad) Organized annually at National and International level. Based on CBSE, ICSE & State Boards curriculum Focused on Computer Science Eligibility: Class 1 to 12 Conducting Body: Computer Literary Foundation OTHER 1.NSE (NATIONAL STANDARD EXAMINATION) IN PHYSICS (P), CHEMISTRY (C), BIOLOGY (B) AND ASTRONOMY (A): It is a very prestigious exam organized every year in the field of Physics (NSEP), chemistry (NSEC), biology (NSEB) and astronomy (NSEA).Based on CBSE curriculum mainlyEligibility: Class 11 – 12Subjects: Physics, chemistry, biology and astronomy respectively Conducting Body: Jointly conducted by Indian Association of Physics Teachers and Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education 2. GEOGENIUS Geo-Genius was established by leading academicians with the aim of popularizing the understanding of Geography among the school children. Conducted at the national level, students of grade 2 to 10th can appear for this exam. The Olympiad is conducted every year in two phases. In Phase I, children participate in their respective schools throughout the country. In Phase II, participants with high scores, based on the cut-off, are invited to the National Finals in April. Medium of examination: English Exam date: December & April 3. NBO(National Biotechnology Olympiad) This is a national level test, which is conducted by the Eduheal Foundation. CBSE/ICSE/ State Boards and NIOS students studying in class 1 to 12 are eligible to appear. The aim of this Olympiad is to create awareness about Biotechnology and test the students’ aptitude for taking up a career in this field. Exam date: September 4.KO(Knowledge Olympiad) This exam is conducted by the Knowledge Society of India. It encompasses two exams: Mathematical Olympiad Foundation (MOF), and National Knowledge Olympiad (NKO). Students from Class I – XII can appear in this exam. Exam date: December