PhysicsBowl
by American Association of Physics Teachers
International physics recognition
PhysicsBowl is an exam by American Association of Physics Teachers for students in Grade 9 to 12, open to students across India.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Grade 9 to 12
Fee
Registration fee applies
Duration
45 minutes
Format
Individual
Time needed
Single 45-minute exam during the official testing window
About this opportunity
PhysicsBowl is a 40-question multiple-choice physics exam administered annually by the American Association of Physics Teachers. Students complete the exam in 45 minutes under the supervision of their school physics teacher.
The competition is open to high school students worldwide and is divided into two divisions: Division 1 for students in their first year of physics study, and Division 2 for students in their second year of physics or studying AP Physics or equivalent advanced physics.
Schools register and participate through their physics teacher; the exam is taken at the student's own school during a designated two-week window. Top-scoring students, schools, and regions receive recognition certificates and awards.
Indian schools regularly participate in PhysicsBowl as part of their international physics enrichment.
Eligibility
- Grade level
- Grade 9 to 12
- Age range
- 14 to 19 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Currently enrolled high school student studying physics; Division 1 for first-year physics students, Division 2 for second-year or AP/advanced physics students.
Prerequisites
- Currently studying physics at school
- School physics teacher willing to register and proctor the exam
Open to high school students worldwide who are currently studying physics. Participation is through schools whose physics teacher registers as the contest manager.
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Academic details
Difficulty: Advanced
What's covered
Aligned with first-year high school physics (Division 1) and second-year/AP-level physics (Division 2).
Rewards and recognition
Certificate
AAPT certificate
Recognition certificates from AAPT are issued to top-scoring students, schools, and regions in each division.
Recognition
Global physics ranking
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Two divisions matched to year of physics study
- Administered at the student's own school by their physics teacher
- Single-day 40-question, 45-minute format
- International leaderboard with school, regional, and global rankings
Exam format
- Total marks
- 40
- Duration
- 45 minutes
- Format
- multiple-choice
- Language
- English
Selection process
Top scorers in each division are ranked at school, regional, and international levels based on raw score.
How to apply
- 1School physics teacher registers the school on aapt.org as a PhysicsBowl contest manager
- 2Teacher orders the required number of student exam packets before the registration deadline
- 3School proctors the exam in-person during the official two-week testing window
- 4Teacher returns answer sheets to AAPT for scoring
Fees & financial support
Fee details
AAPT charges a per-student fee paid by the registering school; exact amount is set by AAPT each year and confirmed at registration.
Frequently asked questions
Is PhysicsBowl free?
No, a registration fee applies. Check the organizer's official page for the current amount.
Who can participate in PhysicsBowl?
Students in Grade 9 to 12. Children aged 14 to 19.
What will my child gain from PhysicsBowl?
International recognition from AAPT for top performers. Benchmark performance against high school physics students worldwide. Strengthens physics fundamentals through a rigorous timed exam.
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