Olympiads are competitive exams aimed at assessing the academic position of a student as compared to the other students pertaining to the same educational level. They also serve as a talent hunting tool. These examinations are conducted by various bodies in and outside India. Students can partake in Olympiads held at state, national and international level. In India Olympiads are organized by both government and private organization. Some notable ones are-
Pre Regional Mathematical Olympiad (PRMO) is the first of the six stages of Mathematical Olympiad with the sixth stage being the pristine International Mathematical Olympiad. It is conducted by the Mathematics Teacher’s Association (MTA). A student needs to qualify PRMO to appear for RMO and subsequently the other stages.
After qualifying PRMO, a student will be eligible to compete in Regional Mathematical Olympiad which is conducted every year by Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) across 19 regions in the country. Each region has the freedom to prepare its own question paper. From each region 30 deserving students are selected as per the merit to appear for the India National Mathematical Olympiad.
Students who qualify the RMO compete at national level in the Indian Mathematical Olympiad. This examination holds a very reputed position and was first conducted in the year 1989. Besides being a prestigious national level examination, it also serves as a gateway for student to experience international exposure and competition.
National Talent Search Examination is a well-known and revered examination all across the country. It is annually conducted by the National Council of Education Research and Training. The competition is a tough nut to crack, but it gives a lifelong edge to the students who are talented enough to do so. It has two stages. Stage 1 is a state level exam focusing on Mental Ability Test, Social studies and basic knowledge of 9 th and 10 th Math’s Science and Stage 2 is a national level exam. NTSE is a platform for students who can work hard and emerge as all-rounders with the main focus in rewarding students with scholarships which aid them in higher studies.
Stage 1 NTSE contains two papers
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Paper 2-
National Standard Examination in Junior Science (NSEJS) is the first of the five stages that leads to International Junior Science Olympiad in various subjects. It is a pan India examination conducted by Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT).
National Standard Examination in Astronomy (NSEA), National Standard Examination in Biology (NSEB) and National Standard Examination in Chemistry (NSEC) just like NSECJ are the stepping stones for students who want to appear for International Olympiads in the respective subjects.
NSO stands for National Science Olympiad. Students from class 1 to 12 can appear in this. Conducted by Science Olympiad Foundation, it is quite popular among students. Students appearing for NSO are awarded ranks at four levels- international, state, city and school which help them get a true picture of their status among their peers.
National Level Science Talent Search Examination is an Olympiad conducted by Unified Council. It is conducted online and students from class 1 to 12 can appear for this examination. The test focuses on assessing the fundamental knowledge of a student.
Unified International Mathematics Olympiad is a competitive test that allows students to assess their own strengths and weakness in the subject of Mathematics. It is conducted in the month of January. Students from class 1 to 10 can appear for the examination.
A strong building can only be formed when the foundation is stable, for students one way to have a firm foundation is to repeatedly appear in competitive exams and analyze their skills in comparison with their peers. A few reasons why appearing for Olympiads can help a student ---
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