Exams and Assessments for Students in India (2026)
Exams a school student in India sits outside school: scholarship qualifying exams, national talent search tests, and graded assessments in music, art and language. WiWit lists 14 verified exams in India from 13 organizations. They include options spanning Grade 1 to 12, 3 available online, 3 free to enter.
An exam here is one a child takes outside school, usually to qualify for a scholarship, enter a talent search, or earn a graded certificate. The listings cover national and state scholarship examinations, aptitude and talent search tests, and graded assessments from recognized boards in music, art and language. Each listing shows the eligible grades, the mode, the fee and the dates, so you can see what a result actually leads to before your child starts preparing.
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Exams and Assessments for Students in India (2026) at a glance
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| Opportunity | Organizer | Eligibility | Mode | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JMMC Ramanujan Memorial Talent Search (RMTS) | JMMC Research Foundation (JMMCRF) | Grade 1 to 12 | Online | ₹500 for Level 1, ₹650 for Level 2 for those who qualify |
| Saral Sanskrit Examinations by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan | Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan | Playgroup, Pre-Nursery, Nursery, LKG, UKG & Grade 1 to 12 | In-Person | ₹47.20 to ₹94.40 by level, including 18% GST |
| Sir Isaac Newton Exam (SIN) | University of Waterloo | Grade 11 to 12 | Online | C$4 per student |
| Indian National Physics Olympiad (INPhO) | Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) | Grade 11 to 12 | In-Person | Free |
| ABGMVM Pariksha: Hindustani Classical Vocal and Instrumental Music Examinations | Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal (ABGMVM) | Open to all ages | In-Person | Paid |
| Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO) | Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO) | Grade 9 to 12 | In-Person | Free |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) | College Board | Grade 9 to 12 | In-Person | $97 |
| Pracheen Kala Kendra: Hindustani Classical Vocal Examinations | Pracheen Kala Kendra | Ages 6 to 18 | In-Person | Paid |
| PhysicsBowl | American Association of Physics Teachers | Grade 9 to 12 | In-Person | Paid |
| Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) for Admission To Class 6 | Ministry of Education, Government of India | Grade 5 | In-Person | Free |
| 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 |
| 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 |
JMMC Ramanujan Memorial Talent Search (RMTS)
by JMMC Research Foundation (JMMCRF)
National online MCQ mathematics examination for Class 1 to 12 and graduation level with two progressive levels and certificates.
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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:
Sir Isaac Newton Exam (SIN)
by University of Waterloo
A test of high school physics from the University of Waterloo's Department of Physics & Astronomy. Students write it online at school, registered by a teacher.
Indian National Physics Olympiad (INPhO)
by Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE)
Stage 2 of the Indian Physics Olympiad: a 3-hour theory exam by HBCSE-TIFR for top NSEP qualifiers competing for a spot in the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) team.
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
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:
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:
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Frequently asked questions
How many exams are listed on WiWit?
WiWit currently lists 14 verified exams in India from 13 organizations. Each one is checked against the organizer's official source before it appears, and the list is kept up to date.
Which grades can take part in exams?
The exams listed here span students from Grade 1 to Grade 12. The comparison table shows the eligible grades for each listing, so you can scan for your child's grade.
Can my child take part in exams online?
Exams are available in multiple modes: 3 run online, 11 are in person. The mode is shown on every listing, so children anywhere in India can find suitable options.
Are there free exams?
Yes, 3 of the 14 exams listed are free to enter. The fee for every listing is shown on its card, so you can compare cost at a glance.
What does my child get from these exams?
It depends on the exam. Some qualify a child for a scholarship, some feed into a national talent search, and some award a graded certificate that counts later. The listing says what the result leads to.
Where does my child register for these exams?
On the organizer's own site. WiWit is free and helps you find and compare exams; the registration itself always happens on the organizer's site, never on WiWit.
Are the exams on WiWit verified?
Yes. Every exam is checked against the organizer's official source before it is published, and the listing is reviewed again as its dates move.
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