BITS Aarohan
by Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani
Trip to BITS Pilani
BITS Aarohan is a competition by Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani for students in Class 9–12, open to students across India.
Mode
Hybrid
Eligibility
Class 9–12
Fee
₹175
Duration
Multi-stage event, with Round 1 online and Round 2 offline at the BITS Pilani campus.
Format
Individual
Time needed
Requires time for the online exam (approx. 2-3 hours) and, for national winners, travel and participation in the multi-day final round at BITS Pilani.
About This Opportunity
BITS Aarohan is a prestigious national-level Olympiad organized by the students of BITS Pilani. The competition is designed to inspire scientific curiosity and critical thinking among young minds by moving beyond rote learning and challenging students with a unique, theme-based paper that focuses on real-world scientific application.
The competition is open to students in grades 9 through 12 from any recognized school board in India. Winners of the first round are invited to the BITS Pilani campus for the final round during the APOGEE technical fest, offering a unique opportunity to interact with peers, professors, and witness a vibrant environment of innovation.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 9–12
- Age Range
- - years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Open to students from classes 9 to 12 studying in a school affiliated with any recognized board. Students in grades 11 and 12 must be from the Science stream with Mathematics.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of school-level science (Physics, Chemistry) and Mathematics.
- Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills.
Open to students in grades 9-12 from any school board across India. For grades 11 and 12, the Science stream with Mathematics is required. The exam is based on the application of school curriculum concepts, so no special prerequisites are needed.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
The examination paper is based on a unifying scientific theme and tests the application of concepts from the standard school curriculum for grades 9-12.
Rewards & Recognition
Prizes
Trip & Goodies
National winners are invited for an all-expenses-paid trip to the BITS Pilani campus to participate in the final round during the APOGEE technical fest. Regional winners receive various goodies and prizes.
Certificate
Certificate from BITS Pilani
All participants receive a certificate of participation with an All India Rank (AIR). City and school toppers are awarded certificates of merit.
Career pathways
Winners attending Round 2 at BITS Pilani get to interact with distinguished personalities, professors, and peers. They can also attend exclusive workshops and seminars on career building and soft skills.
Recognition
National-level recognition
Skills your child builds
Exam format
- Total marks
- 100
- Duration
- 120 minutes
- Format
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) based on a provided scientific passage.
- Language
- English
Rounds & format
Round 1 is an online, multiple-choice question (MCQ) based exam with a unifying scientific theme. Round 2 is conducted offline at the BITS Pilani campus during the APOGEE fest and includes a variety of exclusive events like murder mysteries, escape rooms, and parliamentary mafia to test practical skills.
How entries are judged
Performance in the MCQ-based test for Round 1. For Round 2, scores from various skill-testing events are aggregated to determine the final winners.
Selection process
Students are shortlisted for Round 2 based on their performance and ranking in the Round 1 online examination. National winners are selected based on cumulative scores from Round 2 events.
How to apply
- 1Students can register individually through the official Aarohan website.
- 2Schools can also register their students in bulk by contacting the organizers.
Fees & financial support
Fee details
The registration fee is Rs 175 per student, which needs to be paid online through the official website during registration.
Refund policy
The registration fee is non-refundable.
Frequently asked questions
Is BITS Aarohan free?
₹175 registration
Who can participate in BITS Aarohan?
Students in Class 9–12. children aged -.
What will my child gain from BITS Aarohan?
National winners get an all-expenses-paid trip to BITS Pilani for Round 2.. Receive an All India Rank (AIR) to benchmark performance nationally.. City and school toppers are awarded certificates of merit.. Gain exposure to a national-level competitive exam.. Opportunity to attend workshops and seminars on career building and soft skills.. Interact with distinguished personalities and professors during the APOGEE fest..
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