The document lists and provides brief descriptions of various competitive exams in India, including the NTSE (National Talent Search Examination), NSTSE (National Science Talent Search Examination), various science and math Olympiads conducted by different organizations, ASSET (Assessment of scholastic skills through Educational Testing), CPYLS (CSIR Program for Youth on leadership), and the IAIS (International Assessment for Indian Schools). Eligibility and conducting agencies are mentioned for each exam.

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List of all
competitive
exams

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NTSE (National Talent Search Examination)
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NSTSE (National Science Talent Search Examination)
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Olympiad 1
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IMO (RMOTC, RMO, INMO, INMOTC, IMO) [Levels of International Math
Olympiad]
NSEO (For subjects other than Mathematics)
Olympiad 2
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NCO, NSO, IMO, IEO (Conducted by Science Olympiad Foundation)
NIMO (National Interactive Math Olympiad)
KO (Knowledge Olympiad)
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ASSET (Assessment of scholastic skills through Educational Testing)
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CPYLS (CSIR Program for Youth on leadership)
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IAIS (International Assessment for Indian Schools)

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NTSE: National Talent Search
Examination
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About: Scholarship program to identify and nurture talents
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Conducting Agency: Directorate of Education
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Eligibility: Class X
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Time: September - October
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Selection Criteria:
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Level 1 State Level
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Level 2 National Level

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NSTSE: National Science Talent
Search Examination
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About:
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Subjects include P, C, M, B & General Questions.
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100 Marks, 100 Questions, 90 Minutes
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www.unifiedcouncil.com
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Conducting Agency: Unified Council
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Exam Time: November - December
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Eligibility: Class II – XII

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Olympiads 1: IMO (International
Math Olympiad)
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About:
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Most prestigious of the Math Olympiads
For more details log on to:
www.olympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in/subjects/mathematics/stages
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Conducting Agency: The 6 member Indian Team for the IMO is
selected through a three-step procedure, organized by Homi
Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE).
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Selection:
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Step 1: RMO training camps (RMOTC)
Step 2: Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO)
Step 3: Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO)
Step 4: IMO Training Camp (IMOTC)
Step 5: The International Maths Olympiad (IMO)

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Olympiads 1: Other Subjects
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About:
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Physics, Chemistry, Biology and others
For more details log on to: www.hbcse.tifr.res.in
Selection:
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Step 1: National Standard Exam (NSEO)
 NSEP, NSEC, NSEB, NSEA, NSEJS
 25,000 Participants
Step 2: Indian National Olympiad (INO)
 INPhO, INChO, INBO, INAO, INJSO
 200/25,000 are called
Step 3: Orientation Cum Selection Camp (OCSC)
 25/200 are called.
Step 4: Pre-Departure training camp (PDT)
 5/25 are selected for International Olympiad
Step 5: International Olympiad (IMO)
 IPhO, IChO, IBO, IJSO

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Olympiads 2: SOF (Science
Olympiad Foundation)
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About:
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NCO (National Cyber Olympiad): September - October
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NSO (National Science Olympiad): November - January
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IMO (International Math Olympiad): December - February
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IEO (International English Olympiad): January - February
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For more details (Syllabus, model papers & structure of exam) log
on to: www.sofworld.org
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Conducting Agency: Science Olympiad Foundation
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Eligibility: Class I – XII

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Olympiads 2: NIMO (National
Interactive Math Olympiad)
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About:
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Mathematics & Mental Ability
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50 Questions, 50 Marks, 60 Minutes
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Eligibility: Class V – XII
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Conducting Agency: Eduheal Foundation
www.eduhealfoundation.org

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Olympiads 2: KO (Knowledge
Olympiad)
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About: 2 Exams
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MOF (Mathematic Olympiad)
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NKO (National Knowledge Olympiad)
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Eligibility: Class I – XII
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Conducting Agency: Knowledge Society of India
www.knowledgeolympiad.com

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ASSET (Assessment of scholastic
skills through Educational Testing)
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About: 2 Exams
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English, Math & Science
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Based on CBSE & ICSE curriculum
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Eligibility: Class I – XII
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Conducting Agency: Education Initiative
www.ei-india.com/asset
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Timing: Schools choose to take the test in Summer (July – Aug)
or Winters (December)

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CPYLS (CSIR Program for Youth on
leadership)
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Eligibility: Class X – XII, Top 50 ranks in CBSE, State Boards &
ICSE are eligible
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Conducting Agency: CSIR (Council of Scientific & Industrial
Research Human Resource Development)

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IAIS (International Assessment for
Indian Schools)
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About:
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Also known as Macmillan or University of South of Wales, Australian
Test
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English, Computer Science, Math, Science
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http://iais.emacmillan.com for more details
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One of the toughest tests in the spectrum
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Eligibility: Class III – XII
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Conducting Agency: CSIR (Council of Scientific & Industrial
Research Human Resource Development)
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Timing: August - September

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