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ISTSE Scholarship Olympiad

Paper-based Exam for Classes 1 to 10

A school-based scholarship olympiad conducted in partnership with registered schools. Students participate from their own school premises.

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Conducted in school CBSE / ICSE / State Board Awards for Class & school toppers

Individual student registration is not accepted here. This page is for school representatives.

School principal, coordinator and students participating in ISTSE school olympiad
School Participation Conduct ISTSE Schlarship Olympiad
  • School-level recognition
  • Class-wise awards
  • Coordinator support
Fill the form and download the Forms and brochures.
Exam Mode Paper-based
Registration By school only
Eligible Classes Classes 1 to 10
School Exam Date 3 February 2027
What is ISTSE School Exam?

A paper-based scholarship olympiad conducted through registered schools.

ISTSE School Exam is designed for schools that want to offer a structured, skill-based scholarship olympiad to their students. The exam is conducted inside the school campus during school hours.

Students participate through their school, while the school coordinates registrations, exam arrangements and communication with ISTSE.

School exam paper composition

Mental & Logical Ability9%
Mathematics24%
Science24%
EnglishClass 1–4: 12% / Class 5–10: 9%
Scholars SectionClass 1–4: 20% / Class 5–10: 25%
Who can register?

Open for schools, principals, coordinators and teachers

School Olympiad is meant for schools that want to conduct ISTSE for multiple students in their own premises.

Registered schools

Schools register with ISTSE and coordinate student participation for the paper-based exam.

Classes 1 to 10

Students from Classes 1 to 10 can participate through their school.

Paper-based exam

The exam is conducted in school using paper-based question papers and answer sheets.

Coordinator support

ISTSE support can guide the school representative through forms and next steps.

Why schools participate?

Bring structured academic competition into your school.

ISTSE gives schools an organized way to motivate students, identify strong performers and create recognition opportunities at class, school and international levels.

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Class-wise recognition

Recognize class toppers with medals, certificates and school-wise ranking.

School topper awards

Large participating schools can qualify for school topper scholarships and shields.

Academic exposure

Students experience application-based questions beyond routine classroom tests.

Organized process

Schools receive the registration material and support needed to run the exam smoothly.

Dates

Conduct paper-based ISTSE Exam

School Exam is conducted once a year as a paper-based exam for all participating classes.

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School exam schedule

Exam ModePaper-based, through school
Exam Date3 February 2027
Eligible ClassesClasses 1 to 10
Registration StatusSchool Registration Open

The school registration page can provide final deadlines, forms and school-specific instructions.

How it works

From school registration to awards

A simple process for school representatives and coordinators.

1

Register school

Submit school details through the school registration form.

2

Download forms

Receive or download forms, brochure and participation material.

3

Coordinator support

ISTSE support can contact the school representative to guide next steps.

4

Conduct exam

Students appear for the paper-based exam in school on the scheduled date.

5

Results & awards

Students receive certificates, and eligible toppers receive medals, shields or scholarships.

Pattern & Syllabus

What will be asked in the school exam?

The school exam is a single paper with multiple-choice questions from Mental & Logical Ability, Mathematics, Science, English and Scholars Section.

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ModePaper-based through school
Duration60 minutes
Question TypeMultiple Choice Questions
Negative MarkingYes
Classes 1 to 435 Questions
Classes 5 to 1050 Questions
Important: Students should prepare from their class syllabus and practise application-based questions. The paper challenges concept clarity and reasoning.
Awards & Recognition

Certificates, medals, school awards and scholarships

ISTSE recognizes every participant and gives special recognition to top performers.

Certificates

Every participating student receives a certificate. Higher scoring students receive special recognition.

95% and aboveScholar Certificate + Gold Medal
90% to 94.99%Outstanding Performance Certificate + Silver Medal
80% to 89.99%Distinguished Performance Certificate + Bronze Medal
Below 75%Participation Certificate

International Scholarship

International topper of each class may receive the school-exam scholarship and recognition.

International Topper₹1,800/month for 12 months + International Topper Shield
Note: Each winner is entitled to one award only. The winner will receive the higher-level award if eligible under multiple categories.

Class Level Awards and Recognition

Class topper awards are based on the number of students participating in a particular class within the school.

50 or more studentsTop 3 class toppers receive cash prizes and Gold/Silver/Bronze medals.
25 to 49 studentsFirst topper receives cash prize + Gold Medal. Second and third receive medals.
15 to 24 studentsTop 3 class toppers receive Gold/Silver/Bronze medals.
5 to 14 studentsFirst class topper receives Gold Medal.

School Level Awards and Scholarship

Large participating schools can qualify for school topper scholarships and shields.

500 or more studentsTop 3 school toppers may receive ₹1,500 / ₹1,000 / ₹500 per month for 12 months + shields.
325 to 499 studentsFirst school topper may receive ₹1,500/month for 12 months + School Topper Shield.
School topper selection: Student should score at least 60%, be a class topper, and rank highest by percentile and subject-wise tie-breaker rules.

  1. Student should get minimum 60% marks in the ISTSE examination.
  2. Student must be a class topper for the current ISTSE exam.
  3. Highest percentile in the current ISTSE exam among class toppers is considered.
  4. If tied, higher percentile in Scholars Section is considered.
  5. Then Mathematics, Science, Mental & Logical Ability and English are considered in sequence.
  6. If still tied, the school recommendation based on academic record may be required.
School Resources

Forms, brochures and sample papers

The school registration page will collect details and can trigger downloads of the school registration form and brochures.

School Registration Form

School representatives can submit details and receive the required registration forms.

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Sample Papers

Class-wise sample papers can be placed under the syllabus/downloads area for school coordinators.

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Coordinator Support

After registration, a coordinator can help the school with process, forms and exam instructions.

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School Exam FAQ

Common questions before school registration

A school representative such as principal, coordinator or teacher should register the school for the paper-based school exam.

No. Individual students should use the Online Olympiad registration flow. School Olympiad is meant for school-based participation only.

The paper-based exam is conducted inside the registered school premises during school hours.

Students of Classes 1 to 10 can participate through their registered school.

Classes 1 to 4 have 35 questions. Classes 5 to 10 have 50 questions. The exam duration is 60 minutes.
Ready to conduct ISTSE?

Register your school for ISTSE School Exam

Offer your students a structured scholarship olympiad with certificates, class-wise recognition and school topper awards.

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