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Announcement : NEXT-GENIUS Vocabulary Olympiad 2016

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NEXT-GENIUS :

REGISTRATION CLOSES January 23, 2016
OLYMPIAD DATE January 26, 2016 (Test Duration 1 Hour | Open 9 AM – 9 PM)

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IIT Bombay Mathematics Olympiad MO 2016 : www.contest.net.in/2779.html

AWARDS :
PARTICIPATION
All-India-Percentile Certificate

SCHOOL TOPPERS (GRADE 9 & 10)
All-India-Percentile Certificate + NEXT-GENIUS Medal + Limited Edition Book 100 Words All Successful People Use (worth Rs. 599/-)

ALL INDIA TOPPER (Grade 9 & 10)
All-India-Percentile Certificate + NEXT-GENIUS Medal + Fully Paid Summer School Abroad

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS :

1. What is NEXT-GENIUS Vocabulary Olympiad all about?
NEXT-GENIUS Vocabulary Olympiad measures your current level of English vocabulary and where it stands compared to other students your age. If you are the kind of person who loves reading, writing, listening and speaking, then you will do well in this test. If you are someone who wishes to improve their English vocabulary, participating and practicing here will help you a great deal. We will NOT assessing your English grammar, comprehension, reading or writing skills, but, only your ability to recognize words.

2. Why should I take this test?
Apart from several indirect benefits, there are 5 distinct reasons why we believe every teenager in India should take NEXT-GENIUS:
Reason 1 – Win awards
Reason 2 – Get featured in the newspapers and become famous
Reason 3 – Learn something meaningful about yourself
Reason 4 – Earn an official certificate with your All India Percentile (AIP)
Reason 5 – Enhance your career, internships & job prospects

3. What will I be tested on?
You will be tested on your knowledge of English vocabulary. NEXT-GENIUS Vocabulary Olympiad is divided into three sections – Universal Vocabulary, Contextual Vocabulary, Synonyms.
** Universal Vocabulary
Each question within this section will present you with a sentence with a blank. You will be given five words, from which you have to choose the most appropriate insertion.
** Contextual Vocabulary
Each question within this section will present you with a long sentence which has two blanks. You will be given five word combinations, from which you have to choose the appropriate insertion based on your understanding of their meanings and relative fit into the sentence.
** Synonyms
You will be presented with five words and must identify the odd one out based on your understanding of their meanings.

4. How many times can I take the test?
NEXT-GENIUS Vocabulary Olympiad is conducted online and you can only take it once a year on a set date. This year it will be on January 26, 2016. You must register online before the closing Last Date (January 23, 2016) in order to participate.

5. How do I collect my award and certificate?
Every participant will receive a physical copy of their official NEXT-GENIUS Vocabulary Olympiad certificate from their school Olympiad co-ordinator within 6 weeks of the test. School toppers will additionally receive a medal and an exclusive book on vocabulary too. All India Toppers will be contacted directly by the NEXT-GENIUS team and handed over the award in person.

6. How can I prepare better for this test?
NEXT-GENIUS Vocabulary Olympiad is assessing your current level of English vocabulary. In order to perform better on our test, we suggest you make the maximum utilization of the following resources:
a) NEXT-GENIUS Vocabulary Olympiad Practice Book. Order here.
b) Practice Section upon log-in. This will unlock as you complete your profile after Oct 25, 2015.
c) ‘Question of the Day’ & ‘Word of the Day’ e-mails from NEXT-GENIUS upon registration.

7. Am I eligible to take NEXT-GENIUSTM this year?
If you are currently studying in Grade 9 or 10, then you are eligible to participate.

8. Can I take the test on my mobile?
No. NEXT-GENIUS Vocabulary Olympiad can only be taken on a laptop, desktop or a tablet. You will also need a webcam when taking the test on January 26, 2016. You must be using the latest version of Google Chrome browser only. To download, click here.

9. Who can see my results?
Only your school Olympiad co-ordinator will have access to your final scores.

10. What if the internet gets disconnected during the online test?
Don’t worry, we know this can happen and have therefore designed NEXT-GENIUS in a manner that such events do not disrupt your performance. Simply log-in where you left and continue solving the test in such cases. This will not affect your score in any manner.

11. What is the scoring pattern of the test?
We are scoring you on 3 distinct parameters – accuracy, consistency and speed. You will score points for every correct answer and lose points for every incorrect answer. Thus, be careful not to guess or you will get negative marks. If you are unsure of a question, simply skip it. You will also gain points for answering quickly. So, try to work as accurately and as fast as possible.

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