ISTSE - Direct Registration for Scholarship Olympiad 2024-25

Indian School Talent Search Exam(Scholarship Olympiad)

International level talent search scholarship olympiad examination for Indian Schools. Examination is designed to assess the overall intellectual potential of the students from class 1 to 10.

  ISTSE Online Scholarship Olympiad - Summer 2025 (Open for Direct Participation): You can participate in this test from the comfort of your home. You need a laptop or desktop or tablet with webcam and live internet connection. Click HERE to verify if your system meets the requirements for taking the ISTSE Scholarship Olympiad exam online.

  ISTSE Paper-based Scholar Olympiad - 2024-25 (Only through School): The offline examination will be conducted through school. Please talk to your school about the examination form.

Olympiad Exam Dates:
   ISTSE Online Scholarship Olympiad - Summer 2025 (For Direct Candidates):

  • For Class 1-3: May 18th 2025
  • For Class 4-6: May 17th 2025
  • For Class 7-10: May 11th 2025
   Paper-based Scholarship Olympiad Exam (Only through School):
  • Exam Date: 4th Feb 2025
  • Registration Last Date: 15th Dec 2024

Click HERE for Individual / Direct Registration System Compatibility Test Detailed Instructions

About ISTSE Scholarship Olympiad

Looking for an international scholarship opportunity to test your academic skills? Consider participating in the Indian School Talent Search Exam (ISTSE) Scholarship Olympiads!

ISTSE is a unique online scholarship olympiad exam designed for Indian students in grades 1-10. It assesses your overall intellectual potential across various subjects: Mental Ability, Mathematics, Science and English.

Benefits of Participating in ISTSE Scholarship Olympiad:

  • Scholarship Potential: Top scorers can qualify for scholarships.
  • Skill Assessment: Identify your strengths and weaknesses in different subjects.
  • Academic Challenge: Push your boundaries with thought-provoking questions.
  • Recognition: Earn medals and certificates for outstanding performance.

ISTSE Scholarship Olympiad is a valuable opportunity to showcase your academic talent and potentially earn scholarships. Register today and embark on your journey to excellence!

 

ISTSE Scholarship Olympiad Exam Format:

  • Single Paper Exam: Covers all four subjects(Mental and Logical Ability, Maths, Science and English)
  • Multiple Choice Questions: Test your conceptual understanding.
  • Online or Paper-Based: Choose the format that suits you (availability depends on participation method).
  • Video Interview (Top 10 Scorer): A 30-minute video interview worth 100 points will be held for the top 10 scorers to determine the top 10 ranks.

How to Participate in ISTSE Scholarship Olympiad:

  •  Individual/Direct Candidates (Online)::
    • Open to all students in grades 1-10.
    • Register online for the ISTSE exam. Click HERE to register.
    • Take the exam from the comfort of your home using a webcam-enabled device and internet connection.
  •  School-Based Participation (Paper-Based):: Register through your school. Request an ISTSE exam form from your teacher.

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How It Works?
(For Direct / Individual Students)

It's an online scholarship olympiad exam open to all the students of classes 1 to 10. You can participate in the ISTSE test from the comfort of your home. A laptop/desktop/tablet/smartphone with a webcam and a live internet connection will be your requirement for the test.

1. Individual / Direct Registration

Any student studying in class 1 - 10 and interested in knowing their potential.

2. Prepare

Prepare for the exam based on described Syllabus.

3. Mock Test

Each student will be provided with three mock tests. Attempt to do provided mock tests and assess your preparation. Mock tests will not be availble on and after the exam date.

4. Final Test

Participate from the comfort of your home. It would help if you had a laptop/desktop/tablet/smartphone with a webcam and live internet connection.
Exam Date:
Class 1 to 3: May 18th 2025
Class 4 to 6: May 17th 2025
Class 7 to 10: May 11th 2025

5. Result

Thirty minutes video interview of 100 marks will be conducted for top 10 marks holders to decide the top 10 ranks.

How It Works?
(Through School - Paper-based Exam)

1. Fill examination from

Students who want to participate through school can ask their teacher about the ISTSE Scholarship Olympiad exam and registration form.

2. Prepare

Go through the syllabus and marking scheme. Prepare for the exam based on described Syllabus

3. Final Test

Appear in the paper-based exam conducted inside school campus during school hours or appear in online exam on communicated date & time from your home.
Exam Date: 4th Feb 2025
Registration Last Date: 15th Dec 2024

4. Result

30 minutes video interview of 100 marks will be conducted for top 10 marks holders to decide the top 10

Participation Benefits

ISTSE Scholarship Olympiad provides a platform where students can judge their intellectual potential at the national and international levels. The ISTSE Scholarship Olympiad exam is based on the syllabus of CBSE, ICSE and State Boards. Thus, preparing for this exam will be a pre-practice for them for their school exams.

Participation in Indian School Talent Search Exam(ISTSE) Scholarship Olympiad will help students in many ways:

  • Self-Realisation

    Identify their academic strengths and weaknesses. Monitor and compare their year on year achievement with other students.

    Students will be able to measure the limits of their capabilities. They will understand the challenging academic work they should undertake to realise their true potential.

  • Early Exposure to Learning and Competition

    Participants tend to become very sharp-minded and "smart problem solvers" as a result of the competition.

    It allows students to hone their skills by requiring them to solve various problems at a level that they are unlikely to meet in their classroom.

Separate awards for Direct/Individual and Via School exams

Awards for Online Exam (For Direct Students) Awards for Paper-based/Online (Through School)

Recognition and Awards

ISTSE - Online Scholarship Olympiad Exam (For Direct Students)

  • For Class 1-3: May 18th 2025
  • For Class 4-6: May 17th 2025
  • For Class 7-10: May 11th 2025

Recognition & Medals

Recognition is the best form of appreciation. Each participating student will get a certificate. The student who scores

95% or above will get a Scholar Certificate along with a Gold Medal

90% to 94.99% will get an Outstanding Performance Certificate along with a Silver Medal

80% to 89.99% will get a Distinguished Performance Certificate along with a Bronze Medal

60% to 79.99% will get a Participation Certificate

below 60% will get a digital Participation Certificate

Scholarship

The top 3 students from each class will be awarded

International Rank 1 - Scholarship of ₹1500/month for 12 months + Topper Shield

International Rank 2 - Scholarship of ₹1000/month for 12 months + First Runner Up Shield

International Rank 3 - Scholarship of ₹500/month for 12 months + Second Runner Up Shield

Thirty minutes video interview of 100 marks will be conducted for top 10 marks holders to decide the top 10 ranks.

Note:
A minimum of 60% marks in the ISTSE-Online Schoalrship Olympiad examination is required to get a scholarship. If none of the students s cores 60% marks, then the scholarship will not be awarded to any student.
In case of any confusion, the decision of the Academic Council will be final & binding.

The student is not eligible to receive the scholarship for the same class again. For example, if a student is getting a scholarship for class 4(through Winter Online Exam), she/he will not be eligible for the Class 4 Summer online exam scholarship.
Note: Appearing in the next exam is a student's choice. They can appear in the exam to evaluate their preparation, but they are not eligible for the top 10 Interviews or Scholarships.

Ranking Criteria

In case two or more students score the same number of marks, ranks will be determined based on the following criteria (weightage will be given from top to bottom):

Rule 1 - The student who will get more marks in the Scholars' Section will get a higher rank.

Rule 2 - The student who will get more marks in Maths will get a higher rank.

Rule 3 - The student who will get more marks in Science will get a higher rank.

Rule 4 - Students who will get more marks in Mental & Logical Ability will get a higher rank.

Rule 5 - Students who will get more marks in English will get a higher rank.

Rule 6 - Time taken by a student in completing the exam paper. The student who has taken lesser time will get a higher rank.

Rule 7 - If two students get the same marks, the younger student will be given preference.

Thirty minutes video interview of 100 marks will be conducted for top 10 marks holders to decide the top 10 ranks.

Register HERE for Online Exam  Compatibility Check

Exam Dates:
  Online Exam (For direct students):

  • For Class 1-3: May 18th 2025
  • For Class 4-6: May 17th 2025
  • For Class 7-10: May 11th 2025
  Paper-based (Only through School): 4th Feb 2025

Recognition and Awards

ISTSE Scholarship Olympiad - Paper-based (Through School)

Exam Date: 4th Feb 2025

Certificates

Each participating student will get a certificate. The student who scores

95% or above will get a Scholar Certificate along with a Gold Medal

90% to 94.99% will get an Outstanding Performance Certificate along with a Silver Medal

80% to 89.99% will get a Distinguished Performance Certificate along with a Bronze Medal

below 75% will get a Participation Certificate

Ranking Criteria

In case two or more students score the same marks, then ranks will be determined based on the following criteria (weightage will be given from top to bottom):

Rule 1 - The student who will get more marks in the Scholars' Section will get a higher rank.

Rule 2 - The student who will get more marks in Maths will get a higher rank.

Rule 3 - The student who will get more marks in Science will get a higher rank.

Rule 4 - The student who will get more marks in Mental & Logical Ability will get a higher rank.

Rule 5 - The student who will get more marks in English will get a higher rank.

Rule 6 - If two students get the same marks, the younger student will be given preference.

If two or more students score the same marks under the above criteria, they will be awarded the same rank.

Recognition & Medals

Class Level Awards and Recognition (School-wise)

Rule 1
: If in a school, in a particular class, the number of students participating is 50 or more

The First Topper from that particular class will get a Cash Prize of ₹1500 + Gold Medal.

The Second Topper from that particular class will get a Cash Prize of ₹1000 + Silver Medal.

The Third Topper from that particular class will get a Cash Prize of ₹500 + Bronze Medal.

Rule 2
: If in a school, in a particular class, the number of students participating is between 25 and 49

The First Topper from that particular class will get a Cash Prize of ₹1500 + Gold Medal.

The Second Topper from that particular class will get Silver Medal (No Cash Prize).

The Third Topper from that particular class will get Bronze Medal (No Cash Prize).

Rule 3
: If in a school, in a particular class, the number of students participating is between 15 and 24

The First Topper from that particular class will get a Gold Medal (No Cash Prize)

The Second Topper from that particular class will get a Silver Medal (No Cash Prize)

The Third Topper from that particular class will get a Bronze Medal (No Cash Prize)

Rule 4
: If in a school, in a particular class, the number of students participating is between 5 and 14

The First Topper from that particular class will get a Gold Medal (No Cash Prize)

(No Medals will be given to the Second and Third Topper.)

School Level Awards and Scholarship

Rule 1
: If in a school, the total number of students participating, including all the classes, is 500 or more

First School Topper (combining all the classes) will get a scholarship of ₹1500 for 12 months + School Topper Shield

Second School Topper (combining all the classes) will get a scholarship of ₹1000 for 12 months + First Runner Up Shield

Third School Topper (combining all the classes) will get a scholarship of ₹500 for 12 months + Second Runner Up Shield

Rule 2
: If in a school, the total number of students participating, including all the classes, is between 325 & 499

First School Topper (combining all the classes) will get a scholarship of ₹1500 for 12 months + School Topper Shield

(No Scholarship will be given to the Second and Third Topper.)

Selection of School Topper

Rule 1 - The Student should get a minimum 60% marks in the ISTSE examination.

Rule 2 - The Student must be a Class Topper for the current ISTSE Exam.

Rule 3 - The Student must get the highest percentile in the current ISTSE exam among all the class toppers.

Rule 4 - The Student must get the highest percentile in the Scholars' Section of the current ISTSE exam among all the class toppers.

Rule 5 - The Student must get the highest percentile in the Mathematics Section of the current ISTSE exam among all the class toppers.

Rule 6 - The Student must get the highest percentile in the Science Section of the current ISTSE exam among all the class toppers.

Rule 7 - The Student must get the highest percentile in the Mental & Logical Ability Section of the current ISTSE exam among all the class toppers.

Rule 8 - The Student must get the highest percentile in the English Section of the current ISTSE exam among all the class toppers.

In case of a tie based on the above criteria, the School recommendation (based on academic records) will be required.

International Scholarship

International Topper of each class will get a scholarship of ₹1800 per month for 12 months + International Topper Shield.

Note: Each winner will be entitled to one award only. The winner will be entitled to the higher level award only. Thirty minutes video interview of 100 marks will be conducted for top 10 marks holders to decide the top 10 ranks.

Please click the link below to register your school for the ISTSE Scholarship Olympiad exam if you are a school representative.

Register Your School for ISTSE Exam

Exam Dates:
  Online Exam (For direct students):

  • For Class 1-3: May 18th 2025
  • For Class 4-6: May 17th 2025
  • For Class 7-10: May 11th 2025
  Paper-based Exam (Only through School): 4th Feb 2025

Indian School Talent Search Exam (ISTSE) Scholarship Olympiad

It is single question paper exam comprising of Mental & Logical Ability, Mathematics, Science and English.

Mental & Logical Ability
9%
Mathematics
24%
Science
24%
English
12%
Scholars Section
15%
Fair Play or Interview (for topper based on above module)
16%

Exam Details ( For direct / individual students )

The ISTSE online olympiad is an advanced test that challenges students to apply their learning and thinking by answering thought-provoking questions, which are not usually asked in standard tests.

It's an Online Exam open to all class 1 to 10 students. Students have to register themselves online at istse.org.

ISTSE olympiad is committed to the fair conduction of the examination. We are the first and only online talent exams for school kids with anti-cheating tools to prevent any malpractice during the exam. Our exam system is equipped with an advanced AI-based anti-cheating module, advanced software tools and manual monitoring to support fair conduction of the examination.

Students have to appear in the exam from their home Students should have access to a laptop/desktop/tablet/smartphone with a webcam and live internet connection to appear in this exam. Click HERE for System Compatibility Check.

16% of marks are reserved for fair participation in the exam. The "Fair Play / Practice" scores will be calculated with an AI-enabled tool and manual monitoring of the participants during the exam.

Thirty minutes video interview of 100 marks will be conducted for top 10 marks holders to decide the top 10 ranks.

Indian School Talent Search Exam (ISTSE) online schoalrship olympiad exam is a single question papers exam that will contain questions from Mental & Logical Ability, Mathematics, Science and English.

Exam Duration: 60 minutes, No of questions: 35 questions for students from class 1 to 4, 50 questions for students from class 5 to 10

Syllabus: Question papers will be comprised of questions from Mental & Logical Ability (9%), Mathematics (24%), Science (24%), English (12%) and Scholars Section (15%). Additionally, 16% of marks are reserved for Fair Play / Practice. For the detailed syllabus click HERE

Negative Marking: There is a negative marking for each wrong answer.

Online Exam Dates:

  • For Class 1-3: May 18th 2025
  • For Class 4-6: May 17th 2025
  • For Class 7-10: May 11th 2025

Exam Fees: INR 399/-, With Late Fees INR 449/-

Last Date of Registration: Limited seats available

Each registered student will get three online mock tests papers for practice. Mock tests can be tried using a smartphone, tabs or computer. But for the final exam, you will need a desktop/laptop/tablet with a web camera and live internet connection.
Note: Mock tests will not be availble on and after the exam date.

Click below to Register for ISTSE Online Scholarship Olympiad

Individual Registration Form   System Compatibility Check

Exam Details ( Paper-based/online - Through school )

The ISTSE olympiad is an advanced test that challenges students to apply their learning and thinking by answering challenging questions, which are not usually asked in standard tests.

It's a Paper-based/online Exam open to all classes 1 to 10 students studying in participating school

Paper-based ISTSE olympiad exam is conducted through school. Students have to fill the form in the school, and the exam will be conducted inside-school campus during school hours. If the school is conducting an online exam, then The test link will be available on the communicated date & time, and the students can appear in the exam online from the comfort of their home.

Medals, Cash Prizes and Scholarship for each Participating School: Student has better opportunity to earn Medals, Cash Prizes and Scholarships.

If you are a student and want to participate in the paper-based ISTSE scholarship olympiad exam, please contact your school teacher. They will be able to provide you examination form.

Paper-based: Indian School Talent Search Exam (ISTSE) Olympiad is a single paper exam of eighty-four (84) marks. Question papers will contain questions from Mental & Logical Ability, Mathematics, Science and English.

Exam Duration: 60 minutes, No of questions: 35 questions for students from class 1 to 4, 50 questions for students from class 5 to 10

Syllabus: Question papers will be comprising of questions from Mental & Logical Ability (Class 1-4: 12% / Class 5-10: 9%), Mathematics (24%), Science (24%), English (Class 1-4: 20% / Class 6-10: 18%) and Scholars Section (Class 1-4: 20% / Class 6-10: 25%). For detailed syllabus click click HERE

Negative Marking: There is a negative marking for each wrong answer.

Thirty minutes video interview of 100 marks will be conducted for top 10 marks holders to decide the top 10 ranks.

Exam Fees: INR 200/-

Paper-based Exam Dates: 4th Feb 2025.

Medals and Cash Prizes to Class Toppers of each School. Based on the number of participating students. For details, please check the Awards and Ranking Criteria.

Scholarships to School Toppers of each School. Based on the number of participating students. For details, please check the Awards and Ranking Criteria.

Please click the link below to register your school for the ISTSE Scholarship Olympiad exam if you are a school representative.

Register Your School for ISTSE Olympiad Exam