IGNOU Science Olympiad

Will IGNOU science Olympiad be conducted in 2012? If yes, who can apply for this competition? What is the procedure of registration for this exam?

Following is Important dates(Tantative) of IGNOU Science Olympiad:

Last date of online registration: Last Week of July, 2012
Announcement of exam centers on Website: 1st Week of August, 2012
Date of Tier-I test: 3rd Week of August, 2012
results date of Tier-I test: 3rd Week of September, 2012
Date of Tier- II test: 2nd Week of November, 2012
results date of Tier- II test: 2nd Week of November, 2012

Reference books for preparation of IGNOU Science Olympiad:

Heat and Thermodynamics by Zemansky and Dittman
Electromagnetism by D.J. Griffiths
An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers by Niven & H. S. Zuckerman
Guidelines for Mathematics Laboratory in Schools, class IX- CBSE Publication (India)
An introduction to the theory of numbers by G. H. Hardy & Wright
Mathematics - Textbook for class X - NCERT Publication (India)
Plane Trigonometry by S. L. Loney
Science - Textbook for class X - NCERT Publication (India)
Mathematics - Textbook for class IX - NCERT Publication (India)
Guidelines for Mathematics Laboratory in Schools, class X - CBSE Publication (India)
Modern Geometry by Durrel M A
Assessment of Practical Skills in Science - Class X - CBSE Publication (India)
Elementary Number Theory by David Burton
200 Solved problems in Physics by W.G. Rees

IGNOU and UNESCO will jointly organize Science Olympiad in the year 2012. Here I am giving you the details of the eligibility to apply for this examination:

Candidate should be enrolled in 11th class
Candidate must be from any of the listed countries:
India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh., Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka
Must have scored at least 60% in 10th class

You can register online for this examination from the official website of IGNOU UNESCO Science Olympiad as soon as the application procedure commences.

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When Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) going to organized Science Olympiad award function in this year? From which sources can I get schedule detail of IGNOU Science Olympiad award function?

sir i m in 12th standard can i apply for this olympiad?

Please provide me IGNOU Science Olympiad

The Indira Gandhi National Open University’s (IGNOU’s) Raman Chair for Science Education, UNESCO, Department of Science and Technology (Govt. of India).

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, India in collaboration with the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Eligibility Criteria:-
You must have appeared and passed in the science branch (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology i.e. MPCB or their equivalent) at their 10th Standard/Class.

First Tier test:
The First Tier test shall be taken by all participants in the respective centers chosen by them.

Second Tier Test:

From among the participants the top (about 30 to 40 meritorious students from all SAARC countries) will take the second Tier test by being invited to Delhi.

Syllabus of science and maths for class-IX and X

Class IX- Science Syllabus

Units:

I. Matter - ITS nature and behaviour
II. Organisation in living world
III. Motion, Force and Work

Unit I: Matter - Nature And Behaviour

Definition of matter; solid, liquid and gas; characteristics - shape, volume, density; change of state-melting (absorption of heat), freezing, evaporation (Cooling by evaporation), condensation, sublimation.


Nature of matter : Elements, compounds and mixtures. Heterogenous and homogenous mixtures, colloids and suspensions.


Particle nature, basic units : atoms and molecules. Law of constant proportions. Atomic and molecular masses.

Mole Concept : Relationship of mole to mass of the particles and numbers. Valency. Chemical formula of common compounds

Structure of atom : Electrons, protons and neutrons; Isotopes and isobars.

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I have heard about the The Indira Gandhi National Open University IGNOU Science Olympiad. Will you tell when this Science Olympiad held also tell what the pattern of Science Olympiad?

The Indira Gandhi National Open University’s (IGNOU’s) Raman Chair for Science Education, UNESCO, Department of Science and Technology (Govt. of India) and Intel together will be organising IGNOU-UNESCO Science Olympiad.

IGNOU Science Olympiad was conducted in nearly 100 centres all over India and about 30 centres in all other SAARC nations in 2016.

Eligibility:

The Eligible Participants should currently (academic year) be enrolled at the 11th Standard/Class level in a higher Secondary School in India or its equivalent in Afghanistan, Bangladesh., Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

must have appeared and passed in the science branch (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology i.e. MPCB or their equivalent) at their 10th Standard/Class (or its equivalent) final Examination and have scored a minimum of 70%.

Test pattern

The test for Science Olympiad will be conducted on 2-Tier basis.

First Tier test:

• The First Tier test shall be taken by all participants in the respective centres chosen by them.

• This First Tier test is an objective test for 3 hrs with equal weight for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology in terms of test time and marks.

• It is made up of multiple choice questions with varying degree of simplicity/ hardness.

• The test will focus on the general but deep understanding of subject materials and comprehension.

• The test items will be thought provoking.

• There will be negative marking for wrong choices.

• Answers are to be marked on OMR sheets for ready reckoning of marks.

Second Tier Test:

• From among the participants the top (about 30 to 40 meritorious students from all SAARC countries) will take the second Tier test by being invited to Delhi.

• It will test the participant’s higher level of understanding and problem solving capability.

• Each question may take 5-10 minutes again with equal weight for M,P,C,B.

• Also there will be a question on broader understanding of science and society, which is restricted to 10-15 minutes.

• The total duration for this test will be 3 hrs

• This test will be held in IGNOU, New Delhi.

4. The test material i.e. syllabus is given in detail as part of this website

5. Medium of Test : The medium of objective and written test will be English.

Address:

New Academic Building
IGNOU
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110068
India
+91-011-29533624, 29571621-1630
+91-011-29571622

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