Vidyasagar Science Olympiad 2024: Registration Start for 1st Layer Exam

Vidyasagar Science Olympiad 2024 is presented by the government of West Bengal State in order to provide a competitive exam for the students. This is basically like a talent hunt program that is created in order to recognize students who have the skills and knowledge to get good marks in a competitive exam. The students will be provided with the opportunity to cultivate their talents and to understand the skills that are required in order to successfully pass competitive exams available in India. India has a lot of competitive exams in order to help students to get admission to various institutes and colleges. The students will be able to compete in this exam and it will help them to develop knowledge that will make them familiar with the future careers that they can consider. Check out the information about the Vidyasagar Science Olympiad in the article provided below.

Introduction of Vidyasagar Science Olympiad 2024

The Vidyasagar Science Olympiad is a program that is provided for the class 9th student so that they can get important information about the science field. the program is presented by the West Bengal government in collaboration with the Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search, Kolkata. The students will be able to work on their rational thinking at a very young age if they are participating in this Olympiad. The Olympiad will also provide opportunities for financial assistance to the students and there is also a cash reward that is waiting for these students when they complete the three-tier exam that is conducted in this program. The students are supposed to give three exams in the Vidyasagar Science Olympiad as presented by the authority. The students will be able to continue their careers in Research and Technology through the development of this program.

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Purpose of Vidyasagar Science Olympiad

Vidyasagar Science Olympiad 2024 is available for different subjects including mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and computer science. The students will be able to give the Olympiad and then they will be able to recognize their strengths after they have completed the Olympiad. The students will be able to focus on their talent and they will be able to focus on the topics that will be coming in the Olympiad. The skills and knowledge of the students will be developed through the development of this Olympiad and the students will be able to solve complex problems. Sometimes there are topics that are very difficult to understand so giving the Olympiad will help the students to understand those topics because the problems will come from their books only.

Background of Vidyasagar Science Olympiad

There are a lot of competitive exams that are conducted in India and one of the competitive exams is known as the Vidyasagar Science Olympiad which will be conducted this year also for the help of the students. The students can apply for the different types of olympiads by visiting the official website of the Olympiad. The first ever Olympiad which was conducted by the organization was known as the International Mathematics Olympiad; the foundation was established in the year 1959 in order to help the students to get information about competitive exams that are conducted in the country. The students are eligible to apply for the Olympiad according to the subject of their choice. There are many different Olympiad competitions held around the world, including the International Physics Olympiad, the International Chemistry Olympiad, the International Biology Olympiad, and the International Olympiad in Informatics.

Eligibility Criteria 

The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to successfully apply for these scholarships:

• Layer 1
  • Students of the following categories of the school may participate:
  • All government schools under the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education.
  • All Non – Government recognized Aided and Sponsored Schools
  • All D. A. getting schools under the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education.
  • Eligibility criteria for students: Top 5 students of class IX of a school (nominated by H.M/A.H.M/T.I.C of a school based on the performance in the Annual Examination of class VIII
• Layer 2
  • The top 10% of students (provided they have scored at least 30% of the total marks in the Layer 1 examination) of each Unit are eligible for the second level.
• Layer 3
  • The top 20% of students (provided they have scored 40% of total marks in the Layer 2 examination) from each district are eligible for the third layer.

Exam Pattern

The applicant can check out the major information about the exam pattern applicable for the test from the pointers given here:

First Layer

• Eligibility criteria: Only the top 5 students of class IX from each school can participate.
• Nomination process: Students are nominated by the Headmaster/Assistant Headmaster/Teacher-In-Charge of the school based on their performance in the Annual Examination of class VIII.
• Subjects: The Olympiad covers Physical Science, Life Science, and Mathematical Science.
• Question type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) will be used, with a negative marking of ½ mark for each wrong answer.
• Syllabus: The syllabus for the exam will cover science and mathematics up to the class VIII syllabus of the West Bengal Board.
• Total marks: The exam carries 100 marks (Physical Science 40, Life Science 30, and Mathematical Science 30) for 50 MCQs. Each question carries 2 marks.
• Language: The questions will be available in both Bengali and English.
• Tentative date and time: The first layer of the Vidyasagar Science Olympiad is scheduled for 23rd June 2024 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
• Examination centers: There will be one examination center in each of the Units, which may change depending on the number of students from each unit.

Second Layer

• Eligibility criteria: Only the top 10% of students from each Unit who have scored at least 30% of the total marks in the Layer 1 examination are eligible for Layer 2.
• Subjects: The Olympiad covers Physical Science, Life Science, and Mathematical Science.
• Question type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) will be used, with a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer.
• Total marks: The exam carries 100 marks (Physical Science 40, Life Science 30, and Mathematical Science 30) for 50 MCQs. Each question carries 2 marks.
• Language: The questions will be available in both Bengali and English.
• Tentative date and time: The date and time of the Layer 2 exam will be announced later.
• Examination centers: There may be one examination center in each district of West Bengal.
• Examination pattern: The top 20% of students from each district who have scored at least 40% of the total marks in the Layer 2 examination will qualify for the third layer of the examination.

Third Layer

• The examination will have short answer type questions with no negative marking.
• The eligibility criteria for this level is to be in the top 20% of students (provided they have scored at least 40% of total marks in the Layer 2 examination) from each district qualifying for the second level.
• The subjects for the examination are Physical Science, Life Science, and Mathematical Science.
• The full marks for the examination are 60 (Physical Science 20, Life Science 20, and Mathematical Science 20).
• The language of the question paper is Bengali and English.
• The date, time, and examination centers will be announced later.

Syllabus 

The candidates can check out the major information about the syllabus that will be applicable for this scholarship test here:

• For class IX: Up to class VIII science and mathematics syllabus of West Bengal Board.

Benefits of Vidyasagar Science Olympiad

The following benefits will be provided to the people who will be getting good marks in this scholarship test: 

• Layer 1
  • The top 3 candidates (provided they have scored at least 40% of the total marks in the Layer 1 examination) of each Unit will be awarded a book grant of Rs. 1000/-.
  • The top 10% of students (provided they have scored at least 30% of the total marks in the Layer 1 examination) of each Unit will qualify for the second level and these students will be acknowledged by participation certificate 
• Layer 2
  • Top 10 candidates (provided they have scored 40% of total marks in the Layer 2 examination) of each District will be awarded a book grant of Rs. 2000/-.
  • The top 20% of students (provided they have scored 40% of total marks in the Layer 2 examination) from each district will qualify for the third level.
• Layer 3
  • Finally, the top hundred (100) students from all over West Bengal will be selected as scholarship awardees. They will be awarded a scholarship of Rs. 1000/- per month during Class IX and X an annual book grant of Rs. 2500/- for two years and a certificate.
  • Each of the selected students (100) will get the opportunity to participate in science workshops and there will be training sessions for individual subject-wise National Olympiad Examination.

Important Dates 

• Layer 3 Examination of Vidyasagar Science Olympiad, 2024  will be held on 22nd September, 2024.

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Vidyasagar Science Olympiad Apply Online 2024

First Step

• To register yourself at the Vidyasagar Olympiad website you will first have to visit the link given here

• You have to now click on the option called click here for registration link and a new page will open on your screen. 

• Read the instructions and then you have to click on the option called apply online

• Only Headmasters (H.M.), Assistant Headmasters (A.H.M.), or Teacher-In-Charge (T.I.C.) of a school can apply for their students.
• Fill in the school’s UDISE code in the specified box and click on the Submit button.
• The school’s name, Block/Municipality/Borough of a Municipal Corporation, and District will automatically appear in the respective places if the UDISE code is correctly provided.
• Fill in the boxes for the school’s address, pin code, name, mobile number, and email id of H.M./A.H.M./T.I.C. of the school.

Second Step

• Upload the scanned copy of the recommendation letter from H.M./A.H.M./T.I.C. of the school in the School’s Letter Head containing the top 5 (maximum) students’ names, guardians’ names, and their percentage (%) of marks in the final examination of Class VIII, and the signature of the individual student in a single PDF file. (Please download the prescribed format of the Recommendation Letter).
• Double-check to ensure all boxes are filled properly.
• Click on the “Please Proceed for Students’ Registration” hyperlink.
• A new page will appear showing the message – “Your School Record is successfully updated”. Then, click on the “Please click here to proceed for registration of students” hyperlink. The student registration page will be opened.
• H.M./A.H.M./T.I.C. of the school is responsible for the student’s registration.
• The school code, school’s name, block/municipal corporation, and district will automatically appear in the respective places.
• Fill in the 1st student’s name, guardian’s name, gender, and student code/ID number as per Banglar Siksha Portal.
• Fill in the contact number and email id of the student (if any).
• Fill in the percentage (%) of marks (in aggregate) of the student obtained in the final examination of Class VIII.
• Upload the scanned copy of the recent passport-size photograph of the student in JPEG format in the specified place for that particular student.
• Upload the scanned copy of the full signature of the student in JPEG format in the specified place for that particular student.

Third Step

• Fill in the CAPTCHA CODE properly, which appears in the adjacent box.
• Click on the REGISTER button.
• A message “STUDENT RECORD SUCCESSFULLY UPDATED” will be shown, and then it will automatically go back to the page for registration of the next student. At the bottom of the page, the list of the already registered students for the same school will be displayed in a table.
• After submission of the information of the 5th candidate, a message “Already 5 (five) students (maximum number) have registered their name from (respective school’s name)” will be displayed, and registration of further students cannot be made.

Preparation Tips

Here are some preparation tips for the Vidyasagar Science Olympiad:

• The students must make sure that they are downloading the syllabus from the official website and then starting their preparation for the Olympiad.
• The students are requested to study regularly instead of studying one day before the Olympiad because then only they will be able to understand each and every topic.
• The students must understand each and every topic that will be coming in the Olympiad. You do not have to memorize everything but make sure that you understand each and everything.
• The applicant can focus on taking mock tests and the previous year’s question papers can also be downloaded from the official website to get good knowledge about the Olympiad.
• The applicants can talk to their teachers in order to get proper information about the topics that will be coming in the exam and they can also take the help of the individuals who have previously given the Olympiad.
• The applicant must work on their sleep schedule and they must also stay motivated throughout the Olympiad in order to not lose focus. Make sure to work on your mental and physical well-being in order to get good marks.

Conclusion

• The Vidyasagar Science Olympiad is presented by the School Education Department and Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search, Kolkata. This program is only available for class 9th students and they can participate in this program to work on their Science and Technology skills. Make sure to fill out the application form before the last date to be eligible.

Contact Details

• Email: vso@jbnsts.ac.in
• Helpline numbers:
  • 033 2442 8270 / 033 2442 8267 / 033 4062 5174

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