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NTSE and Olympiads β both are major competitive exams for Class 7β10 students in India.
π§ 1. NTSE / NTSC β National Talent Search Examination
πΉ What It Is:
π Eligibility:
| Stage | Conducted By | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | State/UT level | Conducted by SCERT (State Board) |
| Stage 2 | National level | Conducted by NCERT (for those who qualify Stage 1) |
| Paper | Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | MAT β Mental Ability Test | 100 | 100 |
| Paper 2 | SAT β Scholastic Aptitude Test | 100 | 100 |
| Total | β | 200 Questions | 200 Marks |
π NTSE Syllabus (Up to Class 10 Level)
NTSE does not have a fixed syllabus but covers concepts from:
π 2. Olympiad Exams (SOF & Others)
Olympiads test conceptual understanding and application skills beyond school curriculum β excellent for Class 7β10 students who aim for NTSE, IIT-JEE, NEET, or global exposure.
π Major Olympiad Exams in India
| Olympiad | Conducted By | Subjects | Classes Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOF Olympiads | Science Olympiad Foundation | IMO (Math), NSO (Science), NCO (Cyber), IEO (English), IGKO (GK) | 1β12 |
| NSTSE | Unified Council | Science + Math | 2β12 |
| SilverZone Olympiads | SilverZone Foundation | Math, Science, English, GK, Computer | 1β12 |
| HBCSE Olympiads | Homi Bhabha Centre (Govt.) | Science & Maths (Higher Level) | 8β12 |
| ASSET / Crest / Unicus Olympiads | Private organizations | Subject-wise | 1β12 |
π§© SOF Olympiad Exam Pattern (Example: IMO, NSO)
| Section | No. of Qs | Marks | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning | 10 | 10 | Patterns, Series, Coding |
| Subject Section | 35 | 35 | NCERT-based Questions |
| Achievers Section | 5 | 15 | Higher-order thinking |
| Total | 50 | 60 Marks | β |
π Duration: 1 hour
π§Ύ Mode: Offline (through school) or Online (home-based)
π§ Olympiad Syllabus
π Olympiad Benefits
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