The competition gives shape to 3 phases namely:
- Phase I including written tests
- Phase 2 including Practicals
- Phase 3 including Interview Competition & Action Research Project
Homi–Bhabha
Conducted by MSTA or Mumbai Science Teacher’s Association, Dr Homi Bhabha Young Scientist Competition assists students for developing scientific propensities. With good comprehension of scientific concepts, students will be able to cope with difficult level entrance examinations with ease. Successful students are awarded with certificates, medals & scholarships.
Eligibility criteria
Students who are currently in standard VI can sit for this examination & those who belong to boards namely
- SSC
- ICSE
- CBSE
Course Syllabus
Textbooks of Standard 4, 5 and 6 of SSC, CBSE & ICSE syllabus are what students need to study meticulously for passing this examination.
Majority questions will be selected from textbooks of SSC board
Students must prepare themselves for answering questions related to correlation & reasoning of scientific concepts.
Exam Pattern
Phase 1: On paper Test
The two areas on which this test will take place
- General Science
- General Knowledge in Science.
The paper will include 100 MCQ questions with one mark for each question. There will be no negative marking
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Marks Distribution
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Total Marks: 100
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Duration
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Medium
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Type of questions
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General science
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90 marks
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90 min
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Marathi, English
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MCQ questions with four alternatives
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General Knowledge in Science
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10 marks
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Phase 2: Practicals
30 Marks Practical questions will be included where students will need to conduct experimentations of general science
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Distribution
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Marks
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Duration
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5 experiments on General Science
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6 marks each
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5 Minutes for each experimentent
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Total
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30 marks
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30 Min
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Phase 3 selection is done on the basis of 30% marks that the students obtain in Phase 1 & Phase 2. 10% of the best students get through in Phase 3
Phase 3: Interview & Action Research Project
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Interview Details
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Marks
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Duration
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a) General interview
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30
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5 to 10 min
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b) Assessment of action research report
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30
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5 to 10 min 10 min.
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Final selection rests on
30% marks obtained in Phase I along with Phase II marks & Phase III
- Top 10% contenders receive Scholarship, Gold Medal & certificate of Rs. 1000/-
- Silver Medal, scholarship & certificate of Rs. 500/- is handed over to preceding 605 students
- Remaining candidates are honored with Certificate, Bronze Medal & scholarship of Rs. 300/-