Indian Olympiads
Indian Olympiads are conducted by the Homi Bhabha Centre For Science Education (HBCSE), Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT), National Centre for Science Museums (NCSM), National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM), and Mathematics Teachers’ Association (MTA)
Homi Bhabha Centre For Science Education (HBCSE):
The HBCSE Olympiads are the stepping stone to participating in the international Olympiads. The Olympiads are conducted in five stages, namely,
- National Standard Examination
- Indian National Olympiad
- Orientation Cum Selection Camp
- Pre Departure Camp
- International Olympiad
The teachers’ association of each subject conducts the first stage of the exam. NSEs are conducted in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Astronomy and Junior Science.
National Talent Search Exam (NTSE):
National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is the organising body for NTSE. It is conducted in two stages:
- Stage 1: State-Level Examination. To participate in NTSE, students must qualify for the state-level examination. The selections for the state-level examinations are based on merit and are decided by the state authority.
- Stage 2: National Level Examination: NCERT conducts this exam. Students in Class 10 are eligible to take part in this exam.