For School Students (National)
NTSE
National Talent Search Exam
Eligibility: Students studying in Class 10.
Objective: To identify and recognize students with high intellect and academic talent.
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KVPY
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana
Eligibility: Students of Class 11 to 1st year of undergraduate program in Basic Sciences.
Objective: To encourage students to take up research careers in the areas of basic sciences, engineering, and medicine.
NSTSE
National Level Science Talent Search Exam
Eligibility: Students of Classes 2 to 12.
Objective: To test students’ understanding of scientific concepts and their application.
Olympiads
Olympiads
Eligibility: Various, generally starting from Class 1 onwards.
Objective: To promote excellence in various subjects through competitive exams.
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VSP
Vidyadhan Scholarship Program
Eligibility: Students who have passed Class 10 and have a family income of less than Rs. 2 lakhs per annum.
Objective: To support meritorious students from economically challenged families.
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JNVST
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test
Eligibility: Primarily aimed at rural students of Class 6, though there are provisions for later grades.
Objective: To select students for admission into Navodaya schools, providing quality education.
Pre & Post MS
Pre-Matric Scholarships and Post-Matric Scholarships
Eligibility: Students from minority communities, SC/ST/OBC categories, and those with disabilities, across various school levels.
Objective: To provide financial support to students from disadvantaged groups to complete their education.
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SHE
Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) under INSPIRE Programme
Eligibility: Students within the age group of 17-22 years, who have passed Class 12 and are pursuing courses in Natural and Basic Sciences at the B.Sc., B.S., and Int. M.Sc./M.S. level.
Objective: To attract talented youth to undertake higher education in science-intensive programs.
PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
Eligibility: Exceptional students under 18 years of age, in various fields including innovation, scholastics, sports, art & culture, social service, and bravery.
Objective: To recognize and honor outstanding achievements of children.
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Doodle for Google Contest
Doodle for Google Contest
Eligibility: Students from Class 1 to 10.
Objective: To encourage creativity and innovation by designing a Google doodle based on a given theme.
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For School Students (International)
IO
International Olympiads
Eligibility: Varies by subject, generally targeting high school students.
Objective: To promote excellence in sciences and mathematics at an international level.
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GSF
Google Science Fair
Eligibility: Age of 13 through 18 from around the world.
Objective: To encourage students to solve real-world problems with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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BJC
Breakthrough Junior Challenge
Eligibility: Ages 13 to 18.
Objective: To explain a big scientific idea in Physics, Life Sciences, Mathematics, or the Science of the COVID-19 pandemic with a short video.
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ISEF
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
Eligibility: High school students.
Objective: To recognize student researchers in various scientific fields.
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MIC
Microsoft Imagine Cup
Eligibility: Ages 16 and above.
Objective: To innovate and create technology projects that solve some of the world’s biggest challenges.
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WRO
World Robot Olympiad
Eligibility: Up to 19 years of age.
Objective: To bring together young people all over the world to develop their creativity and problem-solving skills through challenging and educational robotics competitions.
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QCEC
The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition
Eligibility: All Commonwealth citizens and residents aged 18 and under.
Objective: To promote literacy, expression, and creativity among young people by celebrating excellence and imagination.
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ICPP
International Children’s Peace Prize
Eligibility: Anyone up to 18 years of age.
Objective: To highlight the efforts of young people actively promoting children’s rights.
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DEIA
Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
Eligibility: Ages 14 to 24.
Objective: To engage youth in a series of self-improvement exercises based on community service, skills development, physical recreation, and adventurous journey.
IMC
International Mathematics Competition
Eligibility: Upper primary to high school students.
Objective: To stimulate a love for mathematics and problem-solving.
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