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Science Promotion Orient Test (SPOT) by VSSF
Mode
Online
Eligibility
Class 3–12
Fee
₹400
Duration
60 mins (Both SPOT Prelims and SPOT 100)
About This Opportunity
The Science Promotion Orient Test (SPOT) is an annual national-level science assessment examination organized by the Vikram Sarabhai Science Foundation (VSSF), Kochi. Approved by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, SPOT aims to evaluate students' conceptual knowledge and understanding of science across various disciplines.
The examination is conducted in two online phases: SPOT Prelims (Level 1) and SPOT100 (Level 2/Final). These phases are designed to shortlist and support 'SMART & BRIGHT' students. Participants gain intellectual and academic benefits through an interactive Science portal, SPOTLink, which provides resources and engagement opportunities for several months.
Engaging with SPOT helps students develop critical thinking skills, including the ability to ask questions, collect information, organize and test ideas, problem-solve, and apply learned concepts. It also serves as a powerful platform for building confidence, enhancing communication skills, and fostering an understanding of a world increasingly shaped by Science & Technology. VSSF also recognizes the contributions of science teachers through the SPOT Science Educator Award.
The program offers unique opportunities like exclusive access to online science talk shows by renowned scientists, educational tours to premier scientific centers like TIFR Mumbai, IISc Bangalore, and ISRO, and internships in Space Science at reputed research centers for top qualifiers. Scholarships are also awarded to high-ranking SPOT100 students.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 3–12
- Age Range
- 8 - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Open to students in Classes 3 to 12 (ages 8-18) from KV, CBSE, state, and CISCE boards across India. Requires submission of full name, class, and the previous year's Science assessment percentage. Individual and school registrations are accepted. There will be three categories: Basic (classes 3 to 5), Juniors (classes 6 to 8), and Seniors (classes 9 to 12).
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Benefits
- Exclusive entry to 5 Online Science Talk shows conducted by renowned Scientists / Researchers through the SPOTLink portal for For SOPT prelims winners.
- Certificate of Merit to all Qualified students (SPOT prelims).
- One educational tour to renowned scientific centres (TIFR Mumbai, IISc Bangalore, ISRO) for SPOT 100 finalist.
- OR Internship in Space Science at a reputed research Centre for all SPOT100’s.
- Scholarships as follows shall be provided as per ranking, • Top 10 ranked SPOT 100’s – Full Scholarship. • Part Scholarships - to balance students (60%, 50%, 40% Scholarship value depending on ranking), details which shall be communicated through the VSSF website & Schools).
- SPOT mentorship for all final winners for 1 month.
- Scholarship to 8 top girls of SPOT 100 and 2 girls from Jammu and Kashmir.
- SPOT GENII Excellence certificate for all SPOT 100's.
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Difficulty: Mixed Levels
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