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Talent Search Exams

Various Government as well as Private organizations regularly conduct State / National level exams that are intended to recognize talented children. Some of the talent search tests also reward such talented children through scholarships. Irrespective of the scholarships that can be won, a good performance in these tests can be a very valuable addition to the overall credentials of your child later in his/her career. In fact the very process of appearing for these tests can be a very enriching experience to your child. Given below is a list of some of the important and well known State level / National level Talent Search Exams. Name of the Exam National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NLSTSE) State Level Science Talent Search Examination (SLSTSE) - AP State Level Science Talent Search Examination (SLSTSE) - TN National Science Olympiad National Cyber Olympiad Science Talent Search Examination (STSE) for students of AP Assesment of Scholastic Skills through Educational Testing (ASSET) SIR C V.RAMAN YOUNG GENIUS AWARDS NATIONAL LEVEL SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH EXAMINATION Nationwide Biotechnology Olympiad (NBTO) Maths Olympiad ( NIMO ) Knowldege Olympiad Certificate of Brilliance Exam Conducted by NCERT Unified Council Unified Council Unified Council Science Olympiad Foundation Science Olympiad Foundation Dr AS Rao Awards Council (ASRAC) Educational Initiatives Pvt. Ltd.

VISHWABHARATHY FOUNDATION

Eduheal Foundation Eduheal Foundation Knowledge Society of India International Childrens Equity Fund

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Geo Map Quiz State Level Science Talent Examination Geo Map Society (GEMS) Mother Foundation

National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)

Exam Conducted by : NCERT National Council of Educational Research and Training Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi 110016 011-26560620 011-26864811 proncert@yahoo.co.in www.ncert.nic.in Stage I : November Stage II : May Part I Mental Ability Test (MAT),Part-II Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) which contains items from science, socialsciences and mathematics of Class IX and X standard at both the stages.At second stage, face-to-face interview is also held for stipulated number ofcandidates who qualify the written examination. VIII -

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The written examination for Class VIII will be in two stages: Stage I examination at the State/UT level will comprise of two parts, namely 1.Mental Ability Test (MAT) 2.Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) covering social sciences, sciences and mathematics. Part/Section MAT (Mental Ability test) Areas Tested Reasoning No.of Questions Total Marks Total time alloted for the section 90 minutes

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Mathematics (20 questions) Science (35 questions from Physics,Chemistry and Biology) Social Sciences (35 Questions from Social Sciences) The last 10 questions are mixed from different subjects.

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Each state will nominate students (as per the state quota) to appear for stage II at National level

Stage II examination at the National level will comprise of 1. Mental Ability Test (MAT),

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Reasoning Mathematics (20 questions) Science (35 questions from Physics,Chemistry and Biology) Social Sciences (35 Questions from from Social Sciences) The last 10 questions are mixed from different subjects.

100 40% for General category (numbered 1 to 100 90 minutes and 32% for SC/ST/PC 100)

SAT (Scholastic Ability test)

100 40% for General category (numbered 101 100 90 minutes and 32% for SC/ST/PC to 200)

3..There is no negative marking 4.Each right answer is awarded one mark 5.Once the students finish the MAT, the SAT is administered after a short break of about 5 minutes.

National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NLSTSE)

Exam Conducted by : Unified Council

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Address : Unified Council, 16-11-16/1/N, Farhath Hospital Lane, Saleem Nagar, HYD - 500 036 040 - 65346095, 24545862, 24557708, Fax : 040-24542215 E-mail: talent@unifiedcouncil.com Website: www.unifiedcouncil.com January Rs.100 + Rs. 15 (if performance report is required) Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Questions IV to X 100 100 90 minutes

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State Level Science Talent Search Examination (SLSTSE) - AP

Exam Conducted by Unified Council Unified Council, 16-11-16/1/N, Farhath Hospital Lane, Saleem Nagar, HYD - 500 036 040 - 65346095, 24545862, 24557708, Fax : 040-24542215 E-mail: talent@unifiedcouncil.com Website: www.unifiedcouncil.com

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(20) , Biology (20) , General Questions (10) For Classes No. Of Questions Marks Duration IV to X 100 100 90 minutes

State Level Science Talent Search Examination (SLSTSE) - TN

Exam Conducted by Address : : Unified Council Unified Council, 16-11-16/1/N, Farhath Hospital Lane, Saleem Nagar, HYD - 500 036 040 - 65346095, 24545862, 24557708, Fax : 040-24542215 E-mail: talent@unifiedcouncil.com Website: www.unifiedcouncil.com February
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Maths (25) , Physics (25) , Chemistry (20) , Biology (20) , General Questions (10) IV to X 100 100 90 minutes

National Science Olympiad

Exam Conducted by : Science Olympiad Foundation

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Website Tentative Date of Exam Fees Subject For Classes No. Of Questions Marks Duration : : : : : : : : www.sofworld.org, email: info@sofworld.org August (1st Exam) December (final exam) Science, Mental Ability and General Intelligence section. III to X 50 50 60 minutes

National Cyber Olympiad

Exam Conducted by Address Contact No Website Fees : : : : : Science Olympiad Foundation Science Olympiad Foundation, 406, Taj Apartments, Ring Road, Adj Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi-110 029 011 - 26191601, 26194317 www.sofworld.org, email: info@sofworld.org Section I - Mental Ability (15 questions) Section II - Logical and Analytical Reasoning (15 questions) Section III - Computer and Information Technology (20 questions) III to X 50 50 60 minutes

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Science Talent Search Examination (STSE) for students of AP

Exam Conducted by Address Contact No Website Tentative Date of Exam Fees : : : : : : Dr AS Rao Awards Council (ASRAC) Dr. A S Rao Awards Council Bala Vikasa Kendra, Dr.A.S.Rao Nagar, Hyderabad 500 062. 040 27143828 E-mail: "drasrac06@yahoo.co.in Last Sunday of December. -

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Subject For Classes Duration Exam Conducted by : : : : Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Questions VIII to XI Educational Initiatives Pvt. Ltd. Educational Initiatives Pvt. Ltd. 613-615 JB Towers, Opp. Doordarshan Tower Drive-in Road Ahmedabad 380054 Branch Office: Educational Initiatives Pvt. Ltd. Flat 106, Nirmal Towers, Nr. Saibaba Temple, Dwarakapuri Colony, Panjagutta, Hyderabad 500082 Tel: (91) 79 32906224, 32916224, 32986224, 040 - 32419534 ei-india.com Per subject Rs.110 Maths, Science, Hindi, Social Scince, English III to X -

Assesment of Scholastic Skills through Educational Testing (ASSET)

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SIR C V.RAMAN YOUNG GENIUS AWARDS NATIONAL LEVEL SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH EXAMINATION
Exam Conducted by : VISHWABHARATHY FOUNDATION VISHWA BHARATHY FOUNDATION 201 & 202, # 16-11-508/1 Lane Behind Trinethra Super Market, Dilsukh nagar, Hyderabad - 500060 Andhra Pradesh, India Ph: 040-24045121 vishwabharathy.org January-February. Mathematics -40, science - 40, General English - 20. IV to X 100 100

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Duration : 90 minutes,

Nationwide Biotechnology Olympiad (NBTO)

Exam Conducted by : Eduheal Foundation EduHeal Foundation, 103,Taj Apartments, Ground floor, Ring road, Near VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi-110029 09350232518, 09810400229 Telefax: 011-26161014 www.eduhealfoundation.org E-mail: info@eduhealfoundation.org Mental ability (15), General Science (30), Biotechnology (5) V to XII 50 50 60 minutes

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Exam Conducted by : Eduheal Foundation EduHeal Foundation, 103,Taj Apartments, Ground floor, Ring road, Near VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi-110029 09350232518, 09810400229 Telefax: 011-26161014 www.eduhealfoundation.org Email: info@eduhealfoundation.org Mathematics (10) Mental ability (15) V to XII 50 50 60 minutes

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Knowldege Olympiad
Exam Conducted by Address Contact No Website Tentative Date of Exam Subject For Classes : : : : : : : Knowledge Society of India Knowledge Society of India, J.K. Complex, Lad Bazar, Hyderabad -500002 040 24510620 9290201021 Email : Knowldege_society@yahoo.com October/November General Knowledge, I.Q. I to XII

Certificate of Brilliance
Exam Conducted by Address Contact No Website Tentative Date : : : : : International Childrens Equity Fund International Children's Equity Fund, C 207, Naraina Industrial Area, Phase - 1, New Delhi - 110 028 Telefax: 011-41410368 August

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of Exam

Geo Map Quiz

Exam Conducted by Address Contact No Website Tentative Date of Exam Fees Subject For Classes Duration : : : : : : : : : Geo Map Society (GEMS) Geo Map Society (GEMS), 6-3-680, 204, Regency House, Somajiguda, Hyderabad 500 082 040-66667776, Telefax: 040-66667333 www.gisiindia.in email:info@gisindia.in October (preliminary as well as final) Juniors(VI and VII) Rs.25 per student ; Seniors (VIII,IX,X) Rs.30 per student Geography VI to X 1 hr : Preliminary 3 hr : Final

State Level Science Talent Examination

Exam Conducted by Address Contact No Website Tentative Date of Exam Fees Subject : : : : : : : Mother Foundation Mother Foundation, 1 -1/2, Dwaraka Puram, Behind Bus Depot, Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad 500 060 040 9392433817, 9392353976, 9391117100 January Rs.50 Maths(40), General Science (40), General English(40), General Knowledge (10)

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International Science Olympiads

International science olympiads are intended for (senior) pupils at secondary schools all over the world. IMO The International Mathematical Olympiad (since 1959; not held in 1980) A delegation consists of two leaders and six students. IPhO The International Physics Olympiad (since 1967; not held in 1973, 1978, 1980) A delegation consists of two leaders and five students. IChO The International Chemistry Olympiad (since 1968; not held in 1971) A delegation consists of two leaders and four students. IBO The International Biology Olympiad (since 1990) A delegation consists of two leaders and four students. IOI The International Olympiad in Informatics (since 1989) A delegation consists of two leaders and four students. Of related interest: IAO The International Astronomy Olympiad (since 1996) IGEO The International Geography Olympiad (every other year since 1996) is organised by the International Geographical Union (IGU) Olympiad Task Force. ILO The International Linguistic Olympiad (since 2003) IPO International Philosophy Olympiad (since 1993) Netherlands The Netherlands has national olympiads in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Informatics, Astronomy, Linguistics, and Geography.

About NSO Exam

The National Science Olympiad is organized every year to motivate students to strive for better and deeper understanding of scientific facts and data and to enhance their reasoning, analytical and

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problem solving skills All school students from class 1st onwards are invited to participate in this unique contest that tests their understanding, level of knowledge, applications and power of reasoning. Benefits from NSO: Every participant of Level I is awarded a Certificate of Participation. Students get a chance to be assessed at International level and are awarded performancebased Rankings. Students gain confidence to contest at national / international level in a world where from admission to elite courses to selection for choice jobs is becoming more and more competitive. The spirit of competition and sense of recognition inspire students to excel in the chosen field of study and set higher goals. Top three students of the final round from each class and each state are awarded attractive prize. The 6036 winners (class-wise) are also endowed with cash prizes/I-Pads. All participants selected for Level II are awarded Certificates of Merit indicating their performance in the Level II. The comprehensive SQ (Science Quotient) report highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the participant. A comprehensive SSQ (School Science Quotient) report highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the school vis--vis national / international performance to enable the schools to improve the quality and level of science education at their end. Next exam date :

22nd & 29th Nov 2012

NSO Syllabus
Class 1 The actual test paper has 35 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 2 sections: 10 questions in section I and 25 in section II. Syllabus

Section I (Mental Ability): Numerals, Number Name and Number Sense (2 digit numbers), Addition, Subtraction, Length, Weight, Time, Money, Geometrical Skills, Patterns, Odd One Out, Series Completion, Problems Based on Figures. Section II (Science) : Plants, Animals, Human Beings and Their Needs, Good Habits and Safety Rules, Air and Water, Weather and the Sky. 25 in section II. Class 2 Syllabus The actual test paper has 35 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 2 sections: 10 questions in section I and

Section I (Mental Ability): Numerals, Number Name and Number Sense (3 digit numbers), Addition, Subtraction, time, calendar, measurement of Weight, Length and Temperature, geometrical Shapes, money, Problems Based on Figures, Series Completion, Patterns, Find Odd Numeral Out. Section II (Science) : Plants, Animals, Human Body, Family, Food, Clothes, House and House Makers, Occasions and Festivals, Occupation, Good Habits and Safety Rules, Transport and Communication, Earth and Universe. Class 3 The actual test paper has 35 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 2 sections: 10 questions in section I and 25 in section II. Syllabus

Section I (Mental Ability): Numerals, Number Names and Number Sense (4 digit numbers), Addition, Subtraction, fractional Numbers, multiplication, division, time, straight and Curved Lines, calendar, measurement of Weight and

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Capacity, geometrical Shapes, money, Patterns, Problems Based on Figures, Find Odd Numeral Out, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Mirror Image, Embedded Figures. Section II (Science) : Plants, Animals, Human Body, Water, Food, House and Occupation, Transport and Communication, Matter and Materials, Earth and Universe. Class 4 The actual test paper has 35 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 2 sections: 10 questions in section I and 25 in section II. Syllabus

Section I (Mental Ability) : Number and Numeration (5 digit numbers), Place-value, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Comparison, Geometrical Shapes, Symmetry, Measurement of Length, Weight and Capacity, Time, Money, Fractional Numbers, Pictorial Representation of Data, Roman Numerals, Multiples and Factors, Perimeter of Various Shapes, Problems Based on Figures, Find Odd Numeral Out, Series Completion, CodingDecoding, Direction Sense, Mathematical Reasoning, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures, Patterns, Conversions, Number Ranking, Alphabetical Test. Section II (Science): Plants, Animals, Human Body, Water, Matter and Materials, Transport, General Activities, Earth and Universe. 35 in section II. Class 5 Syllabus The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 2 sections: 15 questions in section I and

Section I (Mental Ability) : Number Sense, Regional and Roman Numerals, Numbers up to Lakhs, Multiples and Factors, Fractional Numbers, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Decimals, Geometrical Shapes and Angles, Symmetry, Measurement of Length, Time, Money, Weight, Perimeter and Area of Square, Rectangle and Circle, Pictorial Representation of Data, HCF and LCM, Problems Based on Figures, Find Odd Numeral Out, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Reasoning, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures, Direction Sense, Patterns, Number Ranking, Alphabetical Test. Section II (Science) : Animals, Plants and Food, Human Body and Health, Water, Matter, Natural Resources and Calamities, Earth and Universe, General Science. Class 6 The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 2 sections: 15 questions in section I and 35 in section II. Syllabus

Section I (Mental Ability) : Roman Numerals, Number Sense, HCF and LCM, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Fractional Numbers, Decimal Fractions, Geometrical Shapes, Angles, Arithmetical Ability, Measurements, Area and Perimeter of Rectangle, Square, Circle, Triangle, Volume, Pictorial Representation of Data, Integers, Factors and Multiples, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Problems Based on Figures, Find Odd Numeral Out, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Reasoning, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures, Patterns, Direction Sense, Number Ranking, Alphabetical Test. Section II (Science) : Motion and Measurement of Distances, Light, Shadows and Reflections, Electricity & Circuits, Fun with Magnets, Air & Water, Sorting and Separation of Materials into Groups, Changes Around Us, Living Organisms & Their Surroundings, Food, Health & Hygiene, Fibres to Fabrics. Class 7

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The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 2 sections: 15 questions in section I and 35 in section II. Syllabus

Section I (Mental Ability) : Integers, Fractions and Decimals, Data Handling, Simple Equations, Lines and Angles, The Triangle and its Properties, Congruence of Triangles, Comparing Quantities, Rational Numbers, Practical Geometry, Perimeter, Area and Volume, Algebraic Expressions, Exponents and Powers, Symmetry, Visualising Solid Shapes, Logical Reasoning, Conversions, Simple Probability. Section II (Science) : Heat, Motion and Time, Electric Current and its Effect, Winds, Storms and Cyclones, Light, Acids, Bases and Salts, Physical and Chemical Changes, Weather, Climate and Adaptations of Animals, Fibres to Fabrics, Nutrition in Plants and Animals, Respiration in Organisms, Transportation in Plants and Animals, Reproduction in Plants, Natural Resources and Their Conservation. Class 8 The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 2 sections: 15 questions in section I and 35 in section II. Syllabus

Section I (Mental Ability) : Rational Numbers, Operation on Rational Numbers, Decimal Representation of Rational Numbers, Exponents and Powers, Direct and Inverse Variations, Comparing Quantities, Algebraic Expression, Factorization of Algebraic Expressions, Linear Equation in One Variable, More About Triangles, Congruent Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles, Mensuration, Statistics, Arithmetic Ability, Squares and Square Roots, Cubes and Cube Roots, Problem Based on Figures, Find Odd Numeral Out, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures. Section II (Science) : Crop Production and Management, Microorganisms, Synthetic Fibres and Plastics, Metals and Non-metals, Coal and Petroleum, Combustion and Flame, Conservation of Plants and Animals, Cell, Reproduction in Animals, Force and Pressure, Friction, Sound, Chemical Effects of Electric Current, Some Natural Phenomena, Light, Stars and Solar System, Pollution of Air and Water. Class 9 The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 2 sections: 15 questions in section I and 35 in section II. Syllabus Section I (Mental Ability) : Number Systems, Polynomials, Coordinate Geometry, Linear Equations in Two Variables, Introduction to Euclids Geometry, Lines and Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles, Circles, Constructions, Herons Formula, Surface Areas and Volumes, Statistics, Probability, Logical (Verbal and Nonverbal) and Analytical Reasoning. Section II (Science) : Motion, Force and Laws of Motion, Gravitation, Work and Energy, Sound, Matter in Our Surroundings, Is Matter Around Us Pure, Atoms and Molecules, Structure of Atom, Cell - The Fundamental Unit of Life, Tissues, Diversity in Living Organisms, Why Do We Fall Ill, Natural Resources, Improvement in Food Resources. Class 10 The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 2 sections: 15 questions in section I and 35 in section II. Syllabus

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Section I (Mental Ability) : Real Numbers, Polynomials, Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progressions, Triangles, Coordinate Geometry, Introduction to Trigonometry, Some Applications of Trigonometry, Circles, Constructions, Areas Related to Circles, Surface Areas and Volumes, Statistics, Probability, Direction Sense Test, Mathematical operations, Number Ranking & Time Sequence Test, Coding-Decoding, Distance, Speed, Time and General Reasoning Based on Prescribed Syllabus. Section II (Science) : Chemical Reactions and Equations, Acids, Bases and Salts, Metals and Non-metals, Carbon and its Compounds, Periodic Classification of Elements, Life Processes, Reproduction in Organisms, Heredity and Evolution, Light-Reflection and Refraction, Human Eye and Colourful World, Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Electric Current, Sources of Energy, Our Environment and its Management. Class 11 The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 2 sections: 20 questions in section I and 30 in section II. Syllabus

Section I (Mathematics) : Sets, Relations and Functions, Mathematical Induction, Logarithms, Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations, Linear Inequations, Differentiation, Sequences and Series (A.P. & G.P. Misc.), Trigonometry, Cartesian System of Rectangular Coordinates, Straight Lines and Family of Straight Lines, Circles, Conic Section, Trigonometry, Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Statistics, Mathematical Logic, Limits, Probability, Introduction to 3-D Geometry, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. or Section I (Biology) : Diversity in the Living World, Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals, Cell : Structure and Functions, Plant Physiology, Human Physiology. Section II (Physics & Chemistry) : Physics: Units & Measurements, Mechanics, Properties of Matter, Heat & Thermodynamics, Oscillations, Waves. Chemistry:Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Structure of Atom, Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, States of Matter, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Redox Reactions, Hydrogen, The s-Block Elements, The p-Block Elements (Groups 13 and 14), Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques, Hydrocarbons, Environmental Chemistry. Class 12 The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 2 sections: 20 questions in section I and 30 in section II. Syllabus

Section I (Mathematics) : Sets, Relations and Functions, Mathematical Induction, Logarithms, Complex Numbers, Linear Inequations, Quadratic Equations, Sequences and Series, Trigonometry, Cartesian System of Rectangular Coordinates, Straight Lines and Family of Straight Lines, Circles, Conic Section, Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Exponential and Logarithmic Series, Mathematical Logic, Statistics & Probability, Three Dimensional Geometry, Vectors, Stocks, Shares and Debentures, Average and Partition Values, Index Numbers, Matrices and Determinants, Limits, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Verbal and Nonverbal Reasoning. or Section I (Biology) : Reproduction, Genetics and Evolution, Biology in Human Welfare, Biotechnology, Ecology.

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Section II (Physics & Chemistry) : Physics: Electricity and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction, AC, E.M. Waves, Optics, Modern Physics, Solids & Semiconductor Devices, Communication Systems. Chemistry:Solid State, Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry, General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements, p-Block Elements (Group 15 to 18), d- & f- Block Elements, Coordination Compounds, Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids, Amines, Biomolecules, Polymers, Chemistry in Everyday Life.

NCO
Next exam date : 20th & 27th Sep 2012

About NCO Exam :The first of its kind in the country, the National Cyber Olympiad is now a global search competition that aims at identifying and nurturing cyber talent amongst the youngsters. It is as much about inspiring the younger generation to enhance their knowledge and comprehension of issues related to computers and IT as about testing their aptitude in these streams. It is an international level competition focusing on Mental Ability, Logical & Analytical Reasoning in computers and IT... in general. The National Cyber Olympiad is in two levels: Level 1 : The first level of the test is organized in the respective schools of the participants during the school hours. (i) The level 1 competition is a written objective-type test of 60 minutes duration comprising 35 objective-type (Multiple Choice) questions for class 2 to class 4 and 50 objective-type (Multiple Choice) questions for class 5 to class 12. (ii) The question paper consists of : (A) Mental Ability, (B) Logical and Analytical Reasoning, (C) Computer and Information Technology (iii) There are separate question papers for each class. (iv) The medium of the test is English. (v) CBSE, ICSE/ISC and State Board syllabus is followed for setting the test papers.

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(vi) The exam is conducted during school hours. Level 2 : The qualifiers to second round would include the following: Top 5% students who appear for the 1st level exam from each class State wise top 10 performing students from each class. Topper of each class where at least 10 students have appeared for the exam

Clarifications : Any clarification regarding rules, format/pattern of the paper, etc., may be sought from SOFs office through Phone, fax or e-mail at info@sofworld.org Telefax:0124-4951200, 09312680857 Registered Office: B-8 / 406, Taj Apts., Ring Road, New Delhi-110029 Admin Office: Plot No 99, Sector 44, Gurgaon - 122003 Benefits from NCO Promotes awareness about computers and computer education. Develops confidence among students to take an early lead in a computer-oriented world. Supplements the learning of subjects of state boards and national boards including CBSE, ICSE and NIOS. Enables students to understand the latest technologies in a fast changing world of computers. Makes the school/institution aware of the concept of SMART school of Ministry of Human Resource Development, where the emphasis is not only on imparting IT education but also on development and use of computer skills which are indispensable in the present millennium. A comprehensive CQ (Computer Quotient) report highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the participant. A comprehensive SCQ (School Computer Quotient) report highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the participant school vis--vis national / international performance to enable the schools to improve the quality and level of IT education at their end.

NCO Syllabus
Class 2

The actual test paper has 35 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections: 5 questions in section I, 10 in section II and 20 in section III. Syllabus Section I (Mental Ability): Numerals and Number Names, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication as Repeated Addition, Temperature, Time, Calendar, Measurement of Length and Weight, Geometrical Shapes, Money. Section II (Logical and Analytical Reasoning) : Problems Based on Figures, Find Odd Numeral Out, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning.

Section III (Computers and IT) : Introduction to Computers (General Information), Parts of Computer, Uses of Computer, Learning to use Keyboard and Mouse, Introduction to MS-Paint. Class 3 The actual test paper has 35 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections: 5 questions in section I, 10 in section II and 20 in section III. Syllabus

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Section I (Mental Ability): Numerals and Number Names, Addition, Subtraction, Fractional Numbers, Multiplication as Repeated Addition, Division as Repeated Subtraction, Time, Temperature, Straight and Curved Lines, Calendar, Measurement of Length, Weight and Capacity, Geometrical Shapes, Money. Section II (Logical and Analytical Reasoning) : Problems Based on Figures, Find Odd Numeral Out, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures. Section III (Computers and IT) : About Computers (General Information), Parts of Computer, Uses of Computer, Start & Shut down of a Computer, Input and Output Devices, Introduction to Internet, MS-Paint, Introduction to MS-Word. Class 4 The actual test paper has 35 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections: 5 questions in section I, 10 in section II and 20 in section III. Syllabus Section I (Mental Ability) : Number and Numeration, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Geometrical Shapes, Measurement of Time, Measurement of Length, Mass, Perimeter and Capacity, Money, Fractional Numbers, Pictorial Representation of Data, Roman Numerals, Numbers upto one Lakh, Multiples and Factors. Section II (Logical and Analytical Reasoning) : Problems Based on Figures, Find Odd Numeral out, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Reasoning, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures. Section III (Computers and IT) : About Computers (General Information), Parts of Computer, Input and Output Devices, Hardware, Software, MS-Word, Using MS-Windows, Introduction to Internet, Computer Networks, Uses of Internet, MS-Paint. Class 5 The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections: 15 questions in section I, 15 in section II and 20 in section III. Syllabus Section I (Mental Ability) : Regional and Roman Numerals, Numbers up to one Lakh, Multiples and Factors, Fractional Numbers, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Estimation, Geometrical Shapes, Measurement, Time, Money, Perimeter, Area, Angle, Pictorial Representation of Data, Prime and Composite Numbers, HCF and LCM. Section II (Logical and Analytical Reasoning) : Problems Based on Figures, Find Odd Numeral Out, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures. Section III (Computers and IT) : Input and Output Devices, Hardware, Software, Storage Devices, Memory Primary & Secondary Memory, MS-Paint, MS-Word, Introduction to MS-Power Point, Introduction to Multimedia, Internet, Computer Networks, MS-Windows. Class 6 The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections: 15 questions in section I, 15 in section II and 20 in section III. Syllabus Section I (Mental Ability) : Roman Numerals, Numbers and Numeration, Prime and Composite Numbers, HCF and LCM, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Fractional Numbers, Decimal Fractions, Basic Geometrical Shapes, Angles, Triangles, Circles, Measurement of Length, Mass and Capacity, Time, Money, Profit and Loss, Temperature, Area and Perimeter, Volume, Pictorial Representation of Data, Integers, Factors and Multiples, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage.

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Section II (Logical and Analytical Reasoning) : Problems Based on Figures, Find Odd Numeral Out, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures. Section III (Computers and IT) :History and Generation of Computers, Types of Computers, MS-Windows, MS-Word, MS-Power Point, Internet & E-mail, Introduction to QBasic, Hardware, Software, Input & Output Devices, Memory & Storage Devices. Class 7 The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections: 15 questions in section I, 15 in section II and 20 in section III. Syllabus Section I (Mental Ability) : Natural Numbers and Whole Numbers, Integers, Factors and Multiples, Ratios, Proportion and Unitary Method, Percentage and Its Applications, Algebraic Expressions, Linear Equations in One Variable, Basic Geometrical Concepts, Line Segments, Angles, Triangles, Pairs of Lines and Transversal, Construction, Perimeter and Area, Rational Numbers, Decimal Representation of Rational Numbers, Exponents.

Section II (Logical and Analytical Reasoning) : Problems Based on Figures, Find Odd Numeral Out, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures, Direction Sense Test, Cubes and Dice. Section III (Computers and IT) : Fundamentals of Computer, Evolution of Computers, Hardware, Software, Input & Output Devices, Memory & Storage Devices,Using Windows, MS-Word, MS-Power Point, MS-Excel, Programming in QBasic, Internet & Viruses. Class 8 The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections: 15 questions in section I, 15 in section II and 20 in section III. Syllabus Section I (Mental Ability) : Rational Numbers, Operation on Rational Numbers, Decimal Representation of Rational Numbers, Exponents, Direct and Inverse Variations, Percentage and Its Application, Algebraic Expression, Factorization of Algebraic Expressions, Linear Equation in One Variable, More About Triangles, Congruent Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles, Area of Rectangular Paths, Surface Area and Volumes, Statistics, Squares and Square Roots, Cubes and Cube Roots. Section II (Logical and Analytical Reasoning) : Problem Based on Figures, Find Odd Numeral Out, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures. Section III (Computers and IT) : Internet & Viruses, HTML, Flash, MS-Access, Networking, MS-Word, MS-Power Point, MS-Excel, Hardware, Software, Input & Output Devices, Memory & Storage Devices. Class 9 The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections: 15 questions in section I, 15 in section II and 20 in section III. Syllabus Section I (Mental Ability) : Number Systems, Polynomials, Coordinate Geometry, Linear Equations in Two Variables, Introduction to Euclids Geometry, Lines and Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles, Circles, Constructions, Herons Formula, Surface Areas and Volumes, Statistics, Probability.

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Section II (Logical and Analytical Reasoning) : Problems Based on Figures, Find Odd Numeral Out, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures, Direction Sense Test, Cubes and Dice. Section III (Computers and IT) : Algorithms and Flowcharts in Programming, Visual Basic, Animations, HTML, Internet and Viruses, MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Power Point, Hardware, Software, Input & Output Devices, Memory & Storage Devices, Flash, Networking. Class 10 The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections: 15 questions in section I, 15 in section II and 20 in section III. Syllabus Section I (Mental Ability) : Real Numbers, Polynomials, Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progressions, Triangles, Coordinate Geometry, Introduction to Trigonometry, Some Applications of Trigonometry, Circles, Constructions, Areas Related to Circles, Surface Areas and Volumes, Statistics, Probability. Section II (Logical and Analytical Reasoning) : Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning. Section III (Computers and IT) :Basics of IT, Operating System, Word Processing Tool, Networking, Multimedia, MSPower Point, HTML, Internet, MS-Excel, Hardware, Software, Input & Output Devices, Memory & Storage Devices. Class 11 The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections: 15 questions in section I, 15 in section II and 20 in section III. Syllabus Section I (Mental Ability) : Sets, Relations and Functions, Mathematical Induction, Logarithms, Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations, Linear Inequations, Differentiation, Sequences and Series (A.P. & G.P. Misc.), Trigonometry, Cartesian System of Rectangular Coordinates, Straight Lines and Family of Straight Lines, Circles, Conic Section, Trigonometry, Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Statistics, Mathematical Logic, Limits, Probability, Introduction to 3-D Geometry. Section II (Logical and Analytical Reasoning) : Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning. Section III (Computers and IT) : History, Generation and Types of Computers, Working with OS, Input, Output & Memory Devices, Data Representation, Basics of IT, Internet Services and Protocols, Introduction to XML, Networking, Viruses and Antiviruses, Introduction to C++ till Data Structures. Class 12 The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections: 15 questions in section I, 15 in section II and 20 in section III. Syllabus Section I (Mental Ability) : Sets, Relations and Functions, Mathematical Induction, Logarithms, Complex Numbers, Linear Inequations, Quadratic Equations, Sequences and Series, Trigonometry, Cartesian System of Rectangular Coordinates, Straight Lines and Family of Straight Lines, Circles, Conic Section, Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Exponential and Logarithmic Series, Mathematical Logic, Statistics & Probability, Three Dimensional Geometry, Vectors, Stocks, Shares

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and Debentures, Average and Partition Values, Index Numbers, Matrices and Determinants, Limits, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus. Section II (Logical and Analytical Reasoning) : Verbal and nonverbal reasoning. Section III (Computers and IT) : Programming in C++, Database Concepts, SQL, Boolean Algebra, Networking & Topologies, Network Security Concepts, Cyber ethics, Viruses and Antiviruses, Open Source Terminologies.

Registration of Students : The event is open to the students of classes 2 to 12 and registrations are received from the schools in the prescribed pro-forma. Registration sheets for the school / students and the information booklet are posted to the schools all over India. Roll Numbers : The school's coordinating teacher will generate the students' Roll Numbers as per the guidelines given. A copy of these roll numbers along with the students' registration and school registration sheet should be sent to the Foundation's office before the due date of submission of forms. Foundation will register the applicant school and the students and dispatch question papers and guidelines for conducting the examination. Principals / teachers may please note that any school can be registered as a centre for NCO. No fee is required from the institution to become a registered examination Centre. Minimum of 50 students need to be registered from each school for feasibility reasons. Students should be registered through the schools only. Individual registration by the student is not encouraged. Fees : A nominal participation fee is charged from each student. Part of it is retained by the school for its expenses as exam centre. Details about the fee / mode of payment etc. are given in the School Registration Forms sent to schools.

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IMO
Next exam date : 13th & 20th Dec 2012

During 2012-13 the first Round of IMO exam will be held on 13th December, 2012 and 20th December, 2012 at participating schools.

The registration forms have been dispatched to schools. Incase of non receipt of registration forms. Please write to us at info@sofworld.org Dates of second round of IMO will be announced separate. About IMO Exam :The IMO (International Mathematics Olympiad) is a means to identify and encourage the mathematical creativity of children in schools across India and abroad. Benefits from IMO: Every participant of Level I is awarded a Certificate of Participation. Students get a chance to be assessed at International level and are awarded performancebased Rankings.

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Students gain confidence to contest at national / international level in a world where from admission to elite courses to selection for choice jobs is becoming more and more competitive. The spirit of competition and sense of recognition inspire students to excel in the chosen field of study and set higher goals. Top three students of the final round from each class and each state are awarded attractive prize. The 6036 winners (class-wise) are also endowed with cash prizes/I-Pads. All participants selected for Level II are awarded Certificates of Merit indicating their performance in the Level II. The comprehensive MQ (MATH Quotient) report highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the participant. A comprehensive SMQ (School MATH Quotient) report highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the school vis--vis national / international performance to enable the schools to improve the quality and level of science education at their end. IMO Syllabus Class 1 The actual test paper has 35 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections: 10 questions in section I, 15 in section II and 10 in section III. Section I :Logical Reasoning, Section II : Mathematical Reasoning & Section III : Everyday Mathematics Syllabus Numerals, Number Name and Number Sense (2 digit numbers), Addition, Subtraction, Length, Weight, Time, Money, Geometrical Skills, Patterns, Odd One Out, Series Completion, Problems Based on Figures.

Class 2 The actual test paper has 35 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections: 10 questions in section I, 15 in section II and 10 in section III. Section I :Logical Reasoning, Section II : Mathematical Reasoning & Section III : Everyday Mathematics Syllabus Numerals and Number Name, Number Sense (3 digit numbers), Money, Measurement of Length (conversions), Weight, Time and Temperature, Calendar, Point, Line and Plane Figures, Problems Based on Figures, Patterns, Series Completion, Find Odd Numeral Out, Geometrical Shapes.

Class 3 The actual test paper has 35 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections: 10 questions in section I, 15 in section II and 10 in section III. Section I :Logical Reasoning, Section II : Mathematical Reasoning & Section III : Everyday Mathematics Syllabus Numerals and Number Name, Number Sense (4 digit numbers), Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Money, Length (conversions), Weight, Capacity, Time, Point, Problems Based on Figures, Find Odd

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Numeral Out, Patterns, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures, Straight Lines and Curved Lines, Geometrical Shapes.

Class 4 The actual test paper has 35 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections: 10 questions in section I, 15 in section II and 10 in section III. Section I :Logical Reasoning, Section II : Mathematical Reasoning & Section III : Everyday Mathematics Syllabus Numerals and Number Name (5 digit numbers), Place Value, Roman Numerals, Addition and Subtraction, Geometry : Square, Rectangle, Circle, Closed, Open Figure, Multiplication and Division, Factors and Multiples, Fractions, Measurement, Pictorial Representation of Data, Money, Time, Weight and Capacity, Series and Pattern Formation of Numbers and Figures, Conversions, Comparison, Perimeter of Various Shapes, Direction Sense, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures, Number Ranking, Alphabetical Test, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Reasoning, Symmetry.

Class 5 The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections: 20 questions in section I, 20 in section II and 10 in section III. Section I :Logical Reasoning, Section II : Mathematical Reasoning & Section III : Everyday Mathematics Syllabus Number sense, Numeral and Number Name (7 and 8 digit numbers), Roman Numbers, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Factors and Multiples, LCM, HCF, Rules of Divisibility, Whole, Prime and Composite Numbers, Fractions, Decimals, Geometrical Shapes & Angles, Circles, Symmetry, Measurement of Length, Mass, Capacity, Perimeter and Area of Rectangle, Square, Measurement of Volume, Temperature, Time and Various Operations on Time, Relationship Between Seconds, Minutes and Hours, Money, Representation of Data in Pictorial Form, Patterns, Formation of Numbers and Figures, Direction Sense, Number Ranking and Alphabetical Test, Series, Odd One Out.

Class 6 The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections: 20 questions in section I, 20 in section II and 10 in section III. Section I :Logical Reasoning, Section II : Mathematical Reasoning & Section III : Everyday Mathematics Syllabus

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Roman Numerals, Number Sense, HCF and LCM, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Fractional Numbers, Decimal Fractions, Geometrical Shapes, Angles, Arithmetical Ability, Area and Perimeter of Rectangle, Square, Circle, Triangle, Volume, Pictorial Representation of Data, Integers, Factors and Multiples, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Measurements. Problems Based on Figures, Find Odd Numeral Out, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Reasoning, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures, Patterns, Direction Sense, Number Ranking and Alphabetical Test.

Class 7 The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections: 20 questions in section I, 20 in section II and 10 in section III. Section I :Logical Reasoning, Section II : Mathematical Reasoning & Section III : Everyday Mathematics Syllabus Integers, Properties of Integers, Fractions, Multiplication and Division of Fractions, Representation of Rational Numbers on Number Line, Operations of Rational Numbers, Multiplication and Division of Decimals, Conversion of Units, Powers and Exponents, Algebraic Expressions, Simple Linear Equations, Concept of Percentage, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest, Understanding Shapes, Properties of Triangle, Symmetry, Congruence of Triangles, Perimeter, Area, Volume, Circles, Data Handling, Arithmetical Ability. Problems Based on Figures, Find Odd Numeral Out, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Reasoning, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures, Patterns, Direction Sense, Number Ranking and Alphabetical Test.

Class 8 The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections: 20 questions in section I, 20 in section II and 10 in section III. Section I :Logical Reasoning, Section II : Mathematical Reasoning & Section III : Everyday Mathematics

Syllabus Section I (Logical Reasoning) : Mathematical Operations, Series Completion, Direction Sense Test, Analytical Reasoning, Problems on Cubes and Dice, Number Ranking & Time Sequence Test and General Reasoning Based on Prescribed Syllabus. Section II (Mathematical Reasoning): Squares and Square Roots, Cubes and Cube Roots, Exponents and Radicals, Comparing Quantities, Algebraic Identities, Polynomials, Equations in One Variable, Parallel Lines, Special Types of Quadrilaterals and Their Constructions, Mensuration, Arithmetic Ability, Data Handling.

Section III (Everyday Mathematics) : The Syllabus of this section will be based on the syllabus of Mathematical Reasoning.

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Class 9 The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections: 20 questions in section I, 20 in section II and 10 in section III. Section I :Logical Reasoning, Section II : Mathematical Reasoning & Section III : Everyday Mathematics

Syllabus Section I (Logical Reasoning) : Mathematical Operations, Series Completion, Arithmetical Reasoning, Problems on Cubes and Dice, Number Ranking & Time Sequence Test, Inserting Missing Character and General Reasoning Based on Prescribed Syllabus. Section II (Mathematical Reasoning): Number Systems, Polynomials, Coordinate Geometry, Linear Equations in Two Variables, Introduction to Euclids Geometry, Lines and Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles, Circles, Constructions, Herons Formula, Surface Areas and Volumes, Statistics, Probability. Section III (Everyday Mathematics) : The Syllabus of this section will be based on the syllabus of Mathematical Reasoning. Class 10 The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections: 20 questions in section I, 20 in section II and 10 in section III. Section I :Logical Reasoning, Section II : Mathematical Reasoning & Section III : Everyday Mathematics

Syllabus Section I (Logical Reasoning) : Direction Sense Test, Mathematical Operations, Number Ranking & Time Sequence Test, Coding-Decoding, Distance, Speed, Time and General Reasoning Based on Prescribed Syllabus. Section II (Mathematical Reasoning): Real Numbers, Polynomials, Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progressions, Triangles, Coordinate Geometry, Introduction to Trigonometry, Some Applications of Trigonometry, Circles, Constructions, Areas Related to Circles, Surface Areas and Volumes, Statistics, Probability. Section III (Everyday Mathematics) : The Syllabus of this section will be based on the syllabus of Mathematical Reasoning. Class 11 The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections, 20 questions in section I, 20 in section II and 10 in section III. Section I :Logical Reasoning, Section II : Mathematical Reasoning & Section III : Everyday Mathematics Syllabus Sets, Relations and Functions, Mathematical Induction, Logarithms, Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations, Linear Inequations, Differentiation, Sequences and Series (A.P. & G.P. Misc.), Trigonometry, Cartesian System of Rectangular Coordinates, Straight Lines and Family of Straight Lines, Circles, Conic Section, Trigonometry, Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Statistics, Mathematical Logic, Limits, Probability, Introduction to 3-D Geometry, Problems Based on Figures, Find Odd Numeral Out, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures, Direction Sense Test, Cubes and Dice.

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Class 12 The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections, 20 questions in section I, 20 in section II and 10 in section III. Section I :Logical Reasoning, Section II : Mathematical Reasoning & Section III : Everyday Mathematics Syllabus Sets, Relations and Functions, Mathematical Induction, Logarithms, Complex Numbers, Linear Inequations, Quadratic Equations, Sequences and Series, Trigonometry, Cartesian System of Rectangular Coordinates, Straight Lines and Family of Straight Lines, Circles, Conic Section, Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Exponential and Logarithmic Series, Mathematical Logic, Statistics & Probability, Three Dimensional Geometry, Vectors, Stocks, Shares and Debentures, Average and Partition Values, Index Numbers, Matrices and Determinants, Limits, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

IEO
Next exam date : 24th & 31st Jan 2013

For the academic year 2012-13 the IEO exam will be held on 24th January, 2013 & 31st January, 2013 at participating schools. The registration forms have been dispatched to schools. In case of non receipt of registration forms, please write to info@sofworld.org IEO is a single level exam. About IEO Exam :The International English Olympiad (IEO) is a one-of-a-kind examination, and first in the history of English language testing in India. IEO Syllabus Class 1 The actual test paper consists of 35 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections:

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Section-I: Word and Structure Knowledge Section-II: Reading Section-III:Spoken and Written Expression Syllabus Jumbled Words, Words and Their Meanings, Words and Their Opposites, Identify the Word From the Picture, Making a Word, Feminine and Masculine, One and Many, Word Pairs, Odd One Out, Animals and Their Babies, Nouns, Verbs, Articles Class 2 The actual test paper consists of 35 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections. Syllabus Section-I: Word and Structure Knowledge Nouns, Articles, Pronouns, Simple tenses, Prepositions, etc. Collocations, Spellings, Words related to animals, Clothes, Body parts, Basic emotions, Food, Animals, Animal sounds, etc. Section-II: Reading : Search for and retrieve information from various text types like stories, short dialogues, etc., Acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in short texts like messages, invitations, etc. Section-III: Spoken and Written Expression : Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like thanking, greeting, asking for permission, introducing (oneself), etc. Class 3 The actual test paper consists of 35 questions. Time Allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections. Syllabus Section-I: Word and Structure Knowledge : Adverbs, Prepositions, Pronouns (possessive, demonstrative, etc.), Simple tenses, Irregular verbs, Modals (of ability and permission, etc.), Basic questions, etc. Collocations, Spellings, Words related to animals, Household things, Clothes, Basic emotions, Food, Animals and Pets, etc. Section-II: Reading : Search for and retrieve information from various text types like stories, Anecdotes, etc. Understand information through pictures, Time-table format, etc., Acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in short texts like messages, Invitations, etc. Section-III: Spoken and Written Expression : Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like apology, greeting, introduction, request, etc. Class 4 The actual test paper consists of 35 questions. Time Allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections. Syllabus Section-I: Word and Structure Knowledge : Adverbs, Prepositions, Pronouns (possessive, demonstrative, etc.), Simple tenses, Irregular verbs, Modals (of ability and permission, etc.), Basic questions, etc., Collocations, Spellings, Words related to animals, Household things, Clothes, Basic emotions, Food, Animals and pets, etc.

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Section-II: Reading : Search for and retrieve information from various text types like stories, Anecdotes, etc., Understand information through pictures, Time-table format, etc., Acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in short texts like messages, Invitations, etc. Section-III: Spoken and Written Expression : Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like apology, greeting, introduction, request, etc. Class 5 The actual test paper consists of 50 questions. Time Allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections. Syllabus Section-I : Word and Structure Knowledge : Prepositions, Tenses, Irregular verbs, Pronouns, Modals quantifiers, etc. , Spellings, Collocations, Phrasal verbs, Idioms, Homonyms and homophones, Words related to feelings, Travel, Food, Health, appearance, Character, etc.

Section-II : Reading: Search for and retrieve information from various text types like news headlines, Messages, Letters, etc., Understand information given in News reports, Time tables, Messages, etc., Acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in short texts like messages, menu card dialogues, etc. Section-III : Spoken and Written Expression: Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like requests, Refusals apologies, etc. and the use of conjunctions. Class 6 The actual test paper consists of 50 questions. Time Allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections. Syllabus Section-I : Word and Structure Knowledge : Prepositions, Continuous tenses, Adjectives and Adverbs, Agreement, etc., Spellings, Collocations, Phrasal verbs, Idioms, and Words related to everyday problems, Relationships, Health and Medicine, Travel, etc. Section-II: Reading : Search for and retrieve information from various text types like News headlines, Brochures, Formal letters, etc. ., Understand information given in News reports, Brochures, Itenary, etc., Acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in Short narratives, Timetables, News stories, etc. Section-III: Spoken and Written Expression: Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like agreement and disagreement, Requests, Refusals apologies, etc. and also distinguish differences in the use of conjunctions. Class 7 The actual test paper consists of 50 questions. Time Allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections. Syllabus

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Section-I : Word and Structure Knowledge : Perfect tenses, Prepositions, Modals, Adjectives, and Adverbs, Conjunctions, Direct indirect speech, Word order, Phrasal verbs, etc. Spellings, Collocations, Phrasal verbs, Idioms, and Words related to Travel, Locations, Activities, Homonyms and Homophones, etc. Section-II: Reading : Search for and retrieve information from various text types like News stories, Brochures and advertisements. Understand information given in news reports, Brochures, Itinerary, etc., Acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in short narratives, Advertisements, Biographies, etc. Section-III: Spoken and Written Expression: Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like requesting and refusing, Apologies and stating of preferences and expression of intent, etc. Class 8 The actual test paper consists of 50 questions. Time Allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections. Syllabus Section-I: Word and Structure Knowledge : Prepositional phrases, Participle phrases, Tenses, Question tags, Conditionals, Reported speech. Spellings, Collocations, Phrasal verbs, Idioms, Homonyms and homophones, Words related to leisure, Household items/issues, Social causes, Outdoor locations and activities, etc. Section-II: Reading : Search for and retrieve information from various text types like News reports, Blurb, Dictionaries, etc., Understand information presented in instruction manual format, Message format and others. Acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in longer texts like editorials, Essays, etc. Section-III: Spoken and Written Expression : Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like requesting, Giving information, Expressing surprise, etc. Class 9 The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections. Syllabus Section-I: Word and Structure Knowledge : Concord, Question forms, Tenses, Conditionals, Modals, Reported speech. Collocations, Phrasal verbs, Idioms, Homonyms and homophones, Words related to social cause, Travel, Workplace, etc. Section-II: Reading : Search for and retrieve information from various text types like flyers, Classifieds, Dictionaries, etc., Understand information presented in instruction manual format, Message format and others. Acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in longer texts like editorials, Essays, etc. Section-III: Spoken and Written Expression: Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like Giving advice, Stating preferences, Discussing probability, Making an offer, etc. Class 10 The actual test paper consists of 50 questions. Time allowed : 60 minutes. There are 3 sections. Syllabus Section-I: Word and Structure Knowledge : Concord, Question forms, Tenses, Conditionals, Modals, Collocations, Phrasal verbs, Idioms, Homonyms and homophones, Words related to weather, Countries, Language and people, Global problems, etc.

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