Eduheal Foundation 1st NSSO 2017-18 National Space Science Olympiad : eduhealfoundation.org

Organization : Eduheal Foundation
Olympiad Name : 1st NSSO 2017-18 National Space Science Olympiad
Applicable For : CBSE/ICSE/State Boards and NIOS students studying in class 1 to 11
Registration Last Date : 15th Aug 2017 or 30 Days Before Exam
Exam Date : 05th Jan 2018
Website : http://www.eduhealfoundation.org/
Students Registration Form : https://www.contest.net.in/uploads/23136-Studform.pdf
School Registration Form : https://www.contest.net.in/uploads/23136-Schforms.pdf

National Space Science Olympiad :

National Space Science Olympiad (NSSO)– A nationwide initiative to find budding space scientist across Indian schools, is scheduled to be held all over India wherein more than 4000 schools from all across the globe are expected to participate.

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The event is being jointly organized by EHF (EduHeal Foundation) and ISRO to build scientific temperament and 21st century skills in students.The event is likely to give an immense opportunity for the Indian students to participate with international teams, meet the space scientists from around the world and also have a rich learning experience by participating in the event.

It is also likely to build an eco-system of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) based on hands-on learning and to promote creative thinking, problem solving skills through challenging project based learning for young students.

Introducing this year, classes 1 to 11 students from all streams can participate.The registration form, sample paper and other details are available at: www.eduhealfoundation.org/NSSO.aspx

Eligibility :
CBSE/ICSE/State Boards and NIOS students studying in class 1 to 11 are eligible to appear. BIFO (Finance) is for classes 9-12 and NIPO (IIT-PMT) is for classes 6-12. Result, Marking and other details: One mark is alloted for each right answer.

There is no negative marking. In case of a tie, following preference with respect to the marking will be followed: First, subject questions, then General IQ. and finally Interactive questions.

In case the tie-up persists other parameters including teleinterview will be followed. The student roll number will be as given in the attendance sheet. Level 2 and level 3 follow level 1 exam.

Prizes:
Prizes worth 15 lakhs will be awarded to participating students, teachers and principals. The details are given at www.eduhealfoundation.org/awards.aspx

Awards :
Level 1: city/state
Besides NCF, CBSE, ICSE, State and IB Syllabus will be followed.To be conducted in your school. Syllabus guidelines , sample questions for each class are being sent upon registration. Pen paper (OMR) based multiple choice questions.

Student should correctly fill in all columns of OMR . Incorrect or incomplete information may lead to disqualification of the student from being ranked. Sample OMR sheet is available on EHF Website.

Level 2: National
Selected students – Successful school toppers* will participate in an online/ computer based test to be conducted at exam centres all over India in Feburary These tests will have interactive questions. The Syllabus will be same as was in level-1.

Feb. onwards, level 2 toppersl will be selected for International Olympiad training camps (IOTC) which will mentor these toppers for project based competitions conducted by Google Science Fair. EHF is the educational partner for GSF. IOTC will be mentored by top scientists from IIT, Delhi.

1st IOTC was conducted on 26 April, 2013 at National Science Centre, New Delhi. Out of 1000+ entries received from schools across the globe, top 10 students were invited to present their projects to the panel of judges from IIT, Delhi.

CRITERIA FOR LEVEL 2 SELECTION :
1. Minimum 8 students/class should successfully participate in the given olympiad.
2. The above criteria is relaxed in cases where the student has scored 100% marks or is in the top 1 %

Level 2 Exams will be held on 3 Weeks of Feb for students qualifying in level 1. These will be held for students studying in class 1 to 12 . List of qualifying student will be sent to respective schools and also posted on website.There if no fees foe level – 2.

Admit cards : Admit cards will be uploaded on our website before level 2 exam.They will also be emailed on the email ID registered with EHF