Children - Competitive Tests / Exams

1. IAIS (International Assessment for Indian Schools)

AKA (also known as) Macmillan or University of South of Wales, Australia Test

http://iais.emacmillan.com/

Subjects English, Computer Science, Math, Science

Classes 3-12

2. Asset testing

ASSESSMENT OF SCHOLASTIC SKILLS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL TESTING (ASSET)

http://www.ei-india.com/about-asset/how-do-i-prepare-for-asset/

Core Subjects: English, Maths and Science

Optional Subjects: Social Studies and Hindi

Based on the Indian curriculum (CBSE, ICSE and state boards)

Detailed Skill-wise feedback with customized letter for every student

Conducted in the school during school hours

Schools choose to take the test in summer (July-August) or winter (December)

Similar to IAIS. But supposed to be slightly easier.

3. Olympiads

http://www.silverzone.org/

Class Grade : From 1-12

Around October of every year

Subjects: Science, English, Mathematics, Computers.

Relatively easy compared to IAIS.

4. NTSE exam (National Talent Science Exam by Unified Council)

http://www.unifiedcouncil.com/what_is_nstse.aspx

Class Grades : 2-12

Around Jan 31, 2010 ( depends on school)

Subjects:  In the 2nd and 3rd grade, they are on science and mathematics. Later more specialized subjects like chemistry, biology, physics, General Knowledge are offered.

Traditionally, supposed to be good  foundation for other tests offered after school: Exams like IIT-JEE, AIEEE, AFMC, AIIMS, GRE, GMAT, CAT etc.

5. STAR Test in California   ( In U.S, not in India)

http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/

Class Grade:  2-12

Only Indian students can participate in online practice.

6. MCAS in Masschsetts

        http://www.doe.mass.edu/

  [ Same as in 5^th case]

7. ETS - Educational Testing Service

http://www.ets.org/

8. SAT

     http://sat.learnhub.com/

9. Mathex

    http://www.mathex.org/

10. Jr. Scientist Exam

      http://www.balvaidnyanik.com/

11. C.V Raman Exam

      http://www.competitive-exams.com/cv-raman-exam/

12. Homi Bhaba Exam

      http://www.homibhabhaexam.com/

13. IPM Mathematcis exam (scholarship is provided)

      http://www.ipmindia.in/examinations.htm

14. IGSC Scholarship Exam

     http://www.igscscholarship.org/

15. Biggest Debate & Verbal competation  

http://www.verbattle.com/Process.html


16. NMMS

NMMS (National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship Exam)

National Means-Cum-Merit Scholarship is meant for the students of VIII class to support them financially. To know about the application procedure and eligibility criteria for NMMS 2012-2013 please read the following article.

CERT, Gurgaon conduct National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Scheme every year for the students presently studying in class VIII in Govt./Govt. Aided and Local Body Schools. NMMS 2012-2013 will be conducted at 21 centers all over Haryana.

Eligibility criteria: To apply for NMMS 2012-2011 candidate must have secured in class VII 55% marks for General Category and 50% for the Reserved Category in the session 2011-12.

The parental annual income of the applicant from all sources should not exceed Rs. 1,50,000/- for all categories of students during 2011-12.

How to apply: To apply for NMMS 2012-2013 application form can be purchased from 21 centres all over Haryana. Please visit Centers for National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme 2012-2013

Duly filled Application forms are to be collected and deposited at Directorate of Education,Science Branch,Behind Lady Shri Ram College, Lajpat Nagar-IV, New Delhi 110024 by the Head of concerned school and admit cards will be collected accordingly on any working day (Monday to Friday) at 10.30 A.M. to 3.30 P.M.

Application from can also be obtained from the NCERT website, will be accepted with the enclosure of format/performa-A issued by the Science Branch.

Last date to apply for NMMS 2012-2013 is 14.09.2012 (tentative)

SCERT Gurgaon contact Details

State council of Educational Research and Training

Gurgaon-122001, Haryana

Ph: 0124 – 2320628

For more information please visit SCERT Haryana website http://scertharyana.in