Exams & assessments for students in India
WiWit lists 13 checked exams for children in India. Every listing is verified before it appears.
From scholarship-qualifying exams to national aptitude and subject assessments, we verify each listing so you can compare eligibility, mode and dates without searching everywhere.
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Exams at a glance
| Opportunity | Organizer | Eligibility | Mode | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JMMC Ramanujan Memorial Talent Search (RMTS) | JMMC India | Grade 1 to 12 | Online | ₹396 |
| Certificate of Experimental Skills by Nehru Science Centre Mumbai | Nehru Science Centre Mumbai | Grade 8 to 12 | In-Person | ₹100 |
| National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE) Online | Unified Council | Grade 1 to 10 | Online | ₹354 |
| Pracheen Kala Kendra – Hindustani Classical Vocal Examinations | Pracheen Kala Kendra | Ages 6 to 18 | In-Person | Paid |
| ABGMVM Pariksha — Hindustani Classical Vocal and Instrumental Music Examinations | Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal (ABGMVM) | Ages 0 to 100 | In-Person | ₹0 |
| Sir Isaac Newton Exam (SIN) | University of Waterloo | Grade 9 to 12 | Online | Paid |
| Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO) | Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO) | Grade 9 to 12 | In-Person | Free |
| PhysicsBowl | American Association of Physics Teachers | Grade 9 to 12 | In-Person | Paid |
| National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE) Offline | Unified Council | Grade 1 to 10 | In-Person | ₹150 |
| Trinity College London Acting Examinations | Trinity College London | Ages 5 to 25 | In-Person | Paid |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) | College Board | Grade 9 to 12 | In-Person | $97 |
| Saral Sanskrit Examinations by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan | Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan | Playgroup, Pre-Nursery, Nursery, LKG, UKG & Grade 1 to 12 | In-Person | ₹94.4 |
| Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) for Admission To Class 6 | Ministry of Education, Government of India | Grade 5 | In-Person | Free |
JMMC Ramanujan Memorial Talent Search (RMTS)
by JMMC India
National online MCQ mathematics examination for Class 1 to 12 and graduation level with two progressive levels and certificates.
What your child could gain:
Certificate of Experimental Skills by Nehru Science Centre Mumbai
by Nehru Science Centre Mumbai
Practical science exam by BASE and NSC Mumbai testing hands-on experimental skills at three levels for grades 8-12, with a certificate recognised in higher education admissions.
What your child could gain:
National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE) Online
by Unified Council
A national online competitive exam for students in Classes 1-10, assessing science, mathematics, and general knowledge from home.
What your child could gain:
Pracheen Kala Kendra – Hindustani Classical Vocal Examinations
by Pracheen Kala Kendra
Pracheen Kala Kendra offers graded examinations in Hindustani classical vocal music, from foundational Prarambhik to master-level Churamani, providing nationally recognized qualifications with two examination sessions annually.
What your child could gain:
ABGMVM Pariksha — Hindustani Classical Vocal and Instrumental Music Examinations
by Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal (ABGMVM)
ABGMVM conducts nationally recognized graded exams in Hindustani classical vocal and instrumental music, from Prarambhik to Sangeetacharya, at over 800 centres.
What your child could gain:
Sir Isaac Newton Exam (SIN)
by University of Waterloo
Annual Grade 12 physics contest from University of Waterloo's CEMC. 90-minute exam with 12 multiple-choice and 3 long-answer questions, written in May at participating schools worldwide.
What your child could gain:
Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO)
by Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO)
Prestigious international physics olympiad for Asian secondary students. Indian team selection is through the rigorous HBCSE pipeline (NSEP, INPhO, OCSC).
What your child could gain:
PhysicsBowl
by American Association of Physics Teachers
International high-school physics competition with a 40-question multiple-choice exam in 45 minutes, organised by AAPT and open to schools worldwide including India.
What your child could gain:
National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE) Offline
by Unified Council
The National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE) is an all-India MCQ test by Unified Council for students in Classes 1-10, focusing on conceptual understanding in Science and Mathematics.
What your child could gain:
Trinity College London Acting Examinations
by Trinity College London
Trinity College London's graded Acting exams (Initial to Grade 8) assess speech, movement, and dramatic interpretation, leading to internationally recognised drama qualifications in India.
What your child could gain:
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
by College Board
Earn college credit by demonstrating college-level knowledge in 34 subject areas through affordable, standardized exams accepted by over 2,900 colleges worldwide.
What your child could gain:
Saral Sanskrit Examinations by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
Graded national Sanskrit proficiency examinations across five levels conducted twice a year at over 200 centres in India and abroad.
What your child could gain:
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) for Admission To Class 6
by Ministry of Education, Government of India
The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) is a national entrance exam for free admission to Class 6 in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, focusing on talented rural students.
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Frequently asked questions
- What exams does WiWit list for children in India?
- WiWit lists 13 verified exams for children in India, including subject-proficiency, olympiad-qualifier, and talent-search exams. Each listing shows who is eligible, the key dates, and the fee, so you can find the ones that fit your child.
- Where does my child apply for these exams?
- On the organizer's own website. WiWit is a free directory that helps you discover and compare exams; your child registers or applies on the organizer's site, never on WiWit.
- Are the exams on WiWit verified?
- Yes. Every exam listing is checked against the organizer's official source before it is published.
- How much do these exams cost?
- Each listing shows its fee when the organizer has published one, so you can compare cost before you visit the organizer's site.
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