National Students' Science Seminar by NCSM
by National Council of Science Museums (NCSM)
₹48,000 Scholarship
National Students' Science Seminar by NCSM is a competition by National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) for students in Class 8–10, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Class 8–10
Fee
Free
Duration
The national event is typically a one-day seminar.
Format
Individual
Time needed
Requires significant preparation in research, writing, and public speaking, starting from the school level.
About This Opportunity
The National Science Seminar is a flagship annual event organized by the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It provides a competitive platform for school students to delve into current science and technology issues, encouraging them to think critically and present their perspectives to the scientific community.
Open to students from classes 8 to 10 across India, the seminar features a multi-tiered selection process starting from the school level and progressing through block, district, and state levels. The winner from each state and union territory ultimately competes at the national event, gaining invaluable experience in research, public speaking, and scientific deliberation.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 8–10
- Age Range
- - years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Students must be enrolled in a recognized school in India.
Prerequisites
- Must be selected as the winner from their respective State/Union Territory level seminar.
Open to students in grades 8, 9, and 10 from recognized schools across India. Participants are selected through a multi-level process, starting at the school level. Only one winner from each State and Union Territory is eligible to compete at the national level.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
The seminar topic changes annually, focusing on a current and relevant theme in science and technology. The 2025 theme is “The Quantum age is here: Potentials and Challenges”.
Rewards & Recognition
Award
₹48,000
The national winner receives a scholarship of ₹48,000. Nine runners-up receive ₹24,000 each, and other national participants receive ₹12,000 each.
Prizes
Trophy & Awards
The national winner and runners-up are awarded prestigious trophies for their achievement.
Certificate
NCSM Certificate
All participants at the national level receive a certificate from the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India.
Recognized by
Recognition
National-level recognition
Skills your child builds
Rounds & format
The competition is held in a four-tier format: School Level, Block/District Level, State Level, and culminating in the National Level Seminar.
How entries are judged
Participants are evaluated based on scientific content (40 marks), fluency in speech (25 marks), written aptitude test (10 marks), handling of the question-answer session (10 marks), and novelty in the use of visuals (15 marks), for a total of 100 marks.
Selection process
Winners from each level of the competition (School, Block/District, State) advance to the subsequent level. Only one winner from each State and Union Territory is eligible to participate in the National level seminar.
How to apply
- 1Students are first selected at the school level to participate in block or district-level seminars.
- 2Winners from the district level advance to the state-level competition.
- 3One winner from each state and union territory is then selected to participate in the National Science Seminar.
Fees & financial support
Fee details
There is no participation fee for the Students' Science Seminar at any level.
Financial support
The national winner receives a scholarship of ₹48,000. Nine runners-up receive ₹24,000 each, and the remaining 22 national participants receive a scholarship of ₹12,000 each.
Frequently asked questions
Is National Students' Science Seminar by NCSM free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in National Students' Science Seminar by NCSM?
Students in Class 8–10. children aged -.
What will my child gain from National Students' Science Seminar by NCSM?
Opportunity to represent your state/UT at a national platform.. Develop crucial skills in public speaking and scientific communication.. Gain national-level recognition for academic and presentation skills.. Receive a certificate of participation from the National Council of Science Museums.. Enhance research and analytical thinking abilities.. Receive a scholarship of up to ₹48,000.. Win a prestigious national-level trophy..
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