Foundation

NSTSE is a diagnostic test identifies talented students from classes II to XII and helps them improve their overall learning ability and educational performance. They include interesting questions that require thinking, not simply recalling as per the traditional techniques and breaks the trend of rote-learning. NSTSE provides a detailed skill-wise feedback, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of students so that immediate action can be taken to correct the aberration and pave a path for improvement.

Subjects: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Questions

The medium of examination: English

Conducting Body: Unified Council

Financially supported by the Government of India, this programme aims at promoting excellence in science and mathematics among students at the school level. Olympiads involve a five-stage procedure. The first stage for each subject is organized by the Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) in collaboration with teacher associations in other subjects. All the remaining stages are organized by Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education

Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy and Junior Science

The medium of examination: English

Conducting Body: Jointly conducted by Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) & Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE)

This non-profit organization based in New Delhi was established to promote science, mathematics, introductory computer education and English language skills amongst school children in India. The foundation conducts separate exams for subjects like Computer (National Cyber Olympiad), Maths (International Maths Olympiad), Science (National Science Olympiad) and English (International English Olympiad).

Subjects: Science, mathematics, computer education, English, sports and professional courses

The medium of examination:English

Conducting Body: Science Olympiad Foundation

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, GeoGenius 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.

Subjects: Science, Mathematics, Social Science, Mental Ability and General Awareness

The medium of examination: English

Conducting Body: NGeoGenius

It is a national level competitive exam for students of classes XI and XII which is conducted with an aim to encourage students to take up research as a career in the field of Science, Engineering and Medicine. The selected students become eligible for admission to the five-year integrated MS program at the Indian Institute for Science Education and Research.

Subjects: Focused on Science mainly

The medium of examination: English and Hindi

Conducting Body: Department of Science and Technology of the Government of India

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.

Subjects: Computer, Mathematics, Science and English Language

The medium of examination: English

Conducting Body: Silverzone Foundation.

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

The medium of examination: English

Conducting Body: Eduheal Foundation

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 a career in Biotechnology in future. The test comprises of 50 questions for 50 marks.

Subjects: Math

The medium of examination: English

Conducting Body: Eduheal foundation

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)

The medium of examination: English

Conducting Body: Educational Initiatives Pvt. Ltd.