National Level Painting/Drawing Competition on Information/Cyber Security Awareness

Information Security Education & Awareness (ISEA), Department of Electronics & Information Technology invites entries for National Level Painting/Drawing Competition.

Eligibility: Students from VII to XI Standard across the country (State/CBSE/ICSE/NCRT)
The competition is organised by C-DAC, Hyderabad

Specifications
A3 Size Paper

Medium
Crayons/Water Colours/poster colours/colour pencils/ sketch pen

Last date: 15 January 2014
For details visit the website

Address
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
JNT University Hyderabad Campus
Kukatpally, Hyderabad - 500 085
URL: http://www.cdachyd.in

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Drawing/Painting Workshop for Students at Palakkad

The Palakkad District Library is organising a Drawing/Painting Workshop for the students of Lower Primary, Upper Primary and High School.

Date and Time: 27 -29 December 2013 from 10:00 am
Venue: Palakkad District Public Library, Near District Panchayat Office, Palakkad.

The workshop is organised under the leadership of eminent artists of Palakkad. Well known artists from Kerala will also be participating.

The students should bring the required materials like crayons, pencil, paint etc.

The students who wish to participate in the workshop may register their names to the Palakkad District Public Library on or before 23 December 2013
Contact: 04912500390, 8157937708, 9400564031, 9495356665

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Young Scientist - South India 2014 - Science Talent Hunt for School Students

The Hindu in association with Space Kidz India presents the Young Scientist Contest for School students. 
THEME
The Search for young talents of India in the field of Science and Technology and to create an International platform. The Young Scientist Program is designed to promote science awareness to middle and high school students’, to increase their understanding of science and to attract them into scientific careers through activities emphasizing hands-on research and encourage the participants what interest them to connect and collaborate with others to new discoveries.

CATEGORIES

• SPACE SCIENCES
• AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
• MEDICAL SCIENCES
• ROBOTICS
• ELECTRICALS / ELECTRONICS
• ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

The competition is open to Students studying IX, X, XI, XII studying from Tamilnadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka - irrespective of Board.
Individual Participation and Participation through schools are accepted
Email your registration on or before 15th December 2013 by sending your NAME / CLASS OF STUDY/ NAME OF SCHOOL AND CATEGORY OF PARTICIPATION TO THE EMAIL-ID: “youngscientist@spacekidzindia.com”

GUIDELINES

It is expected from schools to encourage their students to participate in  THE HINDU YOUNG SCIENTIST 2014 to showcase their ideas for a better future to the whole country.

Students are encouraged to work on a project within one of the FIVE categories specified above.

Each school can field in 1- 12 students – TWO INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANTS in each category (i.e - 2 individual projects in each category) and send their entries to Space Kidz India Office.

The students need to shoot a video of their completed project and copy it in a CD/DVD form of 6-8 minutes span along with e-copy of evidence and support documents saved in the same CD/DVD.


TIME FRAME

Last Date to Enrollment: 15th Dec’ 2013

Project Submission Deadline: on or before 15th January 2014


JUDGING CRITERIA

A panel of Professors from reputed Educational Institutions, Scientists will view the DVD’s and score the marks. Results of the TOP 10 projects in each stream will be published in the Space Kidz India / The Hindu, website and their schools will be duly intimated.

FINAL Event

The Winning students /schools will have to bring their working models with all the written material, to the venue on the 14th /15th February 2014 for the final event.

A Q&A session with eminent professors with regards to the model will take place at the venue. In-depth knowledge of the student participant will be scrutinized and 3 students from each stream will be chosen to compete for the “FINAL TITLE”

A common topic will be given to each of the 18 students, a time of 1hr will be given for preparation and then the students will have to speak extempore for 2mins about the same. Any on the spot models assembled /charts designed can be showcased to support the pertaining topic given for a minute, and bonus marks will be awarded for the same.

Finale will be held on 14th & 15th February 2014 at Hindustan University Campus, Chennai.

PRIZES

ONE WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN AND AWARDED THE TITLE “ YOUNG SCIENTIST 2013”, an ALL PAID TRIP TO NASA FOR A SPACE CAMP - 3 DAYS

ONE RUNNER UP WILL BE CHOSEN AND AN ALL PAID TRIP TO A MALAYSIAN SCHOOL FOR 3 DAYS WILL BE AWARDED APART FROM A TROPHY AND CERTIFICATE

THE WINNER, RUNNER UP AND THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOL PRINICIPAL’S WILL BE FELICITATED.

All participants will be awarded certificate of participation

For further information visit http://spacekidzindia.in/

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iKidsworld Talent Show

The iKidsworld Talent show is for the age group of 4 to 13 years.
Shoot a two minute video and upload it.
Airtel Digital TV will select 50 videos in two categories of 4-8 years and 9-13 years on a first come, first basis and showcase them on the iKidsworld interactive service.
Last date 7 December 2013

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43rd UPA Letter Writing Competition 2014

Subject
"Write a letter describing how music can touch lives"

Eligibility: Children up to 15 years of age as on 31.03.2014

Content and Form: Composition must be presented in the form of letter not exceed 800 words length on the given subject

Date and Time: Sunday 5th January 2014 10:00 am to 11:00 am

 Language: English or any language listed in the 8th schedule of the Constitution of India

Last Date for submission of forms:  21.12.2013

Prizes (At National Level)
One First Prize : Rs. 2000/- and certificate
One Second Prize : Rs. 1500/- and certificate
One Third Prize : Rs. 1000/- and certificate
Consolation prizes : Rs. 250/- to the best entry from each Postal Circle and certificate

The best entry at the national level shall qualify as the official Indian Entry for the International Competition

Each and every entry must have the following details on its first page 

1. Candidates passport size photograph
2. Candidate's name
3. Date of birth
4. Male/Female
5. Father's Name
6. Name of the school/Institution
7. Full postal address

For further information contact the Chief Postmasters General/Posters General/Director Postal Services of your circle/region or visit http://indiapost.gov.in

Click here for the notification

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NCFE-National Financial Literacy Assessment Test

It is India’s first of it’s kind national-level test to measure the level of financial literacy among school students.  The Assessment would test students about their basic financial knowledge on topics such as money, budgeting, investment, banking, savings, insurance, retirement planning and financial planning.  Targeted towards school students of Classes VIII to X, this is the first of it’s kind test in India aimed at encouraging students to obtain basic financial skills and also giving a measure of Financial Literacy of students at the national-level.

Schedule

Registration Opens: 1st November 2013 (Register here)

Registration Closes: 29th November 2013

Test Date*: 12th January 2014  (Sunday) - National Youth Day

Result Declaration: 23rd January 2014 - Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's Birth Anniversary

Prizes

Level	For	Number	Certificate Type	Prizes
National	All India Toppers	National Top-5 (1-2-3-4-5) - Total 5 national awards	Certificate of Accomplishment	Medal, Laptop, Felicitation at an event conducted for this.
Regional	North, South, East, West & Central (5 regions)	Regional Top-3 (1-2-3) – Total 15 regional awards (National winners excluded)	Certificate of Accomplishment	Medal, Tablet Computer, Felicitation at an event conducted for this.
National	All India Top-100 after excluding the above 20 national and regional medal winners	All India Top-100 after excluding the above 20 national and regional medal winners	Special Recognition Certificate	Cash reward of Rs.2,000/- per student.
Participants  in the top 50 percentile	These are in the top-half of the total test-takers based on their performance in the test	This number varies based on the number of test-takers. For eg.: If 100,000 take the test, then 50,000 will be placed in this category.	Merit Certificate	-
All the remaining participants	-	-	Certificate of Participation	-

Registration and details

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Malayala Manoram - Yuvakshetra College Career Seminar

Malayala Manorama in association with Yuvakshetra College, Mundoor, Palakkad is oranising a Career Seminar on 9 November 2013.
Time 9.30 am to 1 pm
Venue: Yuvakshetra College, Mundoor, Palakkad

Entry Free!

Selected 200 participants will get Six months subscription to The Week weekly free.
For registration and further details contact 9539865016 (Yuvakhetra)
or 9495173551 (Malayala Manorama) between 9.30 to 5.00 pm

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shOObh Arts Competition-2013

shOObh Arts Competition-2013

Theme - WATER

Water is beautiful & we want people to love water, because when you adore something you tend to take care of it more.

NO PARTICIPATION FEE

CLOSING DATE – 14th November, 2013

Eligibility Criteria:
Participants must be between 5 – 17 years of age.
Participants must be bona fide students of the school they participate through.
The competition is open to all school children.
Participant could also be a foreign national.
Guidelines for Entries:
School can submit the best drawing/painting in categories mentioned below:
Group Classification
A Nursery - Upper KG
B Standard 1st – 3rd
C Standard 4th – 7th
D Standard 8th – 10th
E Standard 11th – 12th
F Over 18 years
Format of the entry: Paper (Any size)
Participants are free to use a drawing medium of their choice (pencil, colors, pastels, crayons, ink, etc.).
Each entry should be original, entirely done individually & should not have been previously submitted to any other competition or exhibited in any other forum.
Drawing may have a caption, but should the caption not exceed 2 lines & must be written in English/ Hindi.
The entries should not be mounted or framed.
The entry form (attached) should be filled up & completed in Hindi/English, or be accompanied by a translation in Hindi/English.
A maximum of two entries per category per school shall be entertained. Any entries beyond the specified limit shall be disqualified.
PASTE THE FORM at the back of the painting sheet, complete the form in your own hand writing along with signature of the Principal/ authorized signatory of the school with school stamp when submitting the painting.
All entrants not complying with the rules will be disqualified. The organizer’s decision shall be final & binding.
The organizers shall not be responsible for any loss/damage of an entry during transit.

Adjudication: The submissions will be judged on the basis of Originality & creativity.
Relevance to the competition theme.
The competition is open to all school children.

IMP: By entering this competition entrants will be deemed to have read these rules & agree to be bound by them. Organizer reserves the right to vary, cancel or modify the competition or it’s T & C in whole or part at any time.

Selection processes: The Jury shall select the Three most outstanding drawings/paintings submitted for each above mentioned group.

Closing Date: Entry should be sent through post by 14th November, 2013 to:

shOObh Arts Competition-2013
Registered post/ Courier/ Speed Post etc.
6-10, CSC, Pocket-E, Mayur Vihar-2, Delhi-110091
Ordinary Post Only
KNHO Post Box no. 9305, Delhi-110051

Prize & Certificate of Merit: Three selected finalists in each category will receive a Medal & Certificate of Merit.

Result: Winners shall be declared by shOObh Board.

Exhibition of Winning Entries: Winning entries shall be displayed at exhibition(s) across India.

Details and Registration form visit http://shoobharts.com/competition2013.html

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‘SAVE WATER – SECURE THE FUTURE’ - Painting Competition for Students

The Painting Competition is being organized under the Information, Education & Communication (IEC) Scheme of Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India and is aimed at creating awareness among school children on the importance of conservation & efficient use of water.

Who can Participate
The competition is open to school students of Classes 6, 7 & 8.
Winners of 1st, 2nd 3rd prizes in State / National Level competitions organized by CGWB during the last 3 years are not eligible to participate in the competition. Though winners of consolation prizes in the above mentioned competitions are eligible to participate, their paintings shall be considered only for 1st, 2nd or 3rd prize in the State/National Level Competitions as the case may be.

Theme
The theme for the school level painting competition (2013-14) is ‘SAVE WATER – SECURE THE FUTURE’

Details visit http://cgwb.gov.in/Painting/index.html

The painting competition will be held in three stages, as described below:

School level competitions shall be organized by the school authorities, ensuring participation of all/maximum number of students in classes 6, 7 & 8. Papers of A4 Size or larger may be used for the painting. There is no restriction on the use of any medium (Crayons, Water Color etc.).
 The three best (or prize-winning) paintings  selected by the school authorities from Kerala Region, along with details of  the number of participants in the competition are to be sent to the Regional Director, Central Ground Water Board, Kerala Region, KEDARAM, Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvanathapuram – 695 004 latest by 20.10.2013.
Details such as name of the student, Class, age, Father’s/Mother’s Name, contact telephone number(s), Name, address and contact details of the school are to be written clearly on the back of the prize-winning entries being sent, together with the signature of the Head Master /Principal and School seal. Paintings received without the signature of the Head Master/Principal and School seal or sent directly by the students/parents will not be accepted. The details may be sent along with the pro-forma enclosed, duly filled.
Participation certificates shall be given to all students participating in the school level competition.

The paintings received from the school level competitions shall be evaluated by an expert committee for selection of the best 50 entries.

The best 50 entries selected from the school level competition will qualify for the State Level Painting Competition, proposed to be held at Thiruvananthapuram on 18.11.2013 (for Kerala Region)

Theme for the State Level Painting Competition will be disclosed at the venue.

The best three entries in the State Level Competitions shall be given cash awards and certificates.

Consolation prizes shall be given to the next 10 best entries and participation certificates to all 50 students participating in the competition.

The best 3 entries selected from the State Level Competition will also qualify for the National Level Painting Competition to be held in New Delhi on 27.12.2013. Attractive prizes will be awarded to the winners of the national contest.

Details of the competition & prizes to be awarded for the State / National level painting competitions shall be published in leading national dailies shortly.

Details visit http://cgwb.gov.in/Painting/index.html

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Bodha-2013 - Inter School Quiz Competition

Matrhubhumi-Nehru Group of Institutions
Bodha-2013 -  Inter School Quiz Competition

Eligility: Higher Secondary School students of Palakkad District. Team of two students from one school.
Date: October 25, 2013

The Quiz will be conducted in three rounds

October 25 _ School Level
November 9 - Zonal Level
November 14 - Grand Finale at Jobys Mall, Palakkad

Prizes
First Prize: Tropy and Rs. 10000 cash award and books worth Rs. 5000 for school library
Second Prize: Tropy and Rs. 7500 cash award and books worth Rs. 2500 for school library
Third Prize: Tropy and Rs. 5000 cash award and books worth Rs. 2500 for school library
Seven Teams will get consolation prize of Rs. 2000, trophy and books worth Rs. 1000 for the school library

The top ten teams at Zonal Level will be qualified for the Grand Finale.

The teams winning at school level will receive Rs. 200 cash award, medal and certificate

Further Information: 9639192328, 9947754586 (Palakkad)
9746782247 (Alathur, Vadakkanchery, Chittoor)
9447924064 (Mannarkad)
9847862613 (Ottappalam, Shornur)
9847083478 (Pattambi)

Source: Mathrubhumi Daily dtd. 01.10.2013

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Yi - Green I Contest

Green I Contest for School Children

Competition Topic: "Green Cities 2030"

Visualise how you want your home/base town, city to look in 2030 and efforts that needs to be taken to make it the most sustainable city in India by 2030.

Award: The winning school shall receive a grant of Rs. 7 50, 000/-

Eligibiltiy: Open to Class IX - XII students

Submission Requirement
Students need to describe their idea in an A4 size document (limited to 15 pages) through sketches, drawings, write-ups, videos, photos etc. of the various measures they would like to incorporate within their city.
A teacher's report (no more than 500 words) detailing the process and team dynamics must be enclosed along with the names of students who participated in this exercise.

Only one entry from one institution

Last date: 05 October 2013

Details: siddhi.kapoor[at]cii.in
0124-4014058
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Inter School Quiz on Gandhi and Indian Freedom Struggle

Kerala Khadi and Village Industries Board is organising an Inter School in connection with Gandhi Jayanthi Celebrations.

Date: October 3, 2013
Time: 09:30 am
Venue: Kerala Khadi and Village Industries Board  Auditorium, Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram

Theme: Gandhiji and Indian Freedom Struggle

Prizes

First: 10001/-
Second: 7501/-
Third: 5001/-

Each school can send two high school students.
Last date for registration: 27 September 2013
Address:
Convenor
Gandhi Jayanti Quiz 2013
Kerala Khadi and Village Industries Board
Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram - 35
Mail: secretary@kkvib.org

Further information and original notification

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Snap, Style & Share - Photo and Design Competition

Student Competitions recently launched a competition together with Autodesk, that challenges students’ imagination and allows them to express their creative design skills. The competition is called Snap, Style & Share.

Take a photo of something that you think demonstrates exceptional design. From spectacular architecture to breathtaking design in nature--show us what inspires you!

Use the high quality and wide variety of cool and creative tools in Autodesk’s Pixlr® Express photo editing app to style and enhance the original design image. The Pixlr® Express app is an easy-to-use online image editor for your phone and the web that is free* to download for Android and iOS. To participate in this competition, just let your imagination loose and make your entry stand out from the crowd.

• Use at least three editing options, from the range provided by the Pixlr Express app.
• Provide a “before” (no effects) and “after” (edited) version of your image.
• Share your entry and gather votes to increase your chance of becoming a finalist.

Nine winners will receive a variety of prizes, including, but not limited to, having their winning entry showcased in the Autodesk Gallery in San Francisco; an artistic review of their entry by Henry Lien (owner/director of Glass Garage Gallery, Los Angeles); and an Autodesk design competitions award plaque.

Who can enter?

Anyone aged 13 to 24 years old who is a resident of one of the countries where the contest is available.

Please read the Official Rules for additional information. If you are under the legal age of majority in your place of residence, you may only participate with your parent or guardian’s consent and supervision.

Deadline: 25 October 2013

Competition Website

Student Competitions.com

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National Talent Search Examination - Kerala State

NTSE and NMMS for Kerala State Students

Exam Date: November 16

Online Application from 6 September 2013 to 28 September 2013

For NMMS Annual Income should be less than 1, 50000/-

Visit SCERT Website for details

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HEAM Parliamentarian 2013: A school level debate competition

HEAM Parliamentarian 2013  
 A school level debate competition to create  the awareness about Hydrogen Energy and Advanced Materials [Exclusively for school students studying in XI (state and CBSE)]

Date: 09/09/2013, Monday

Venue: Govt. Model BHSS, Thycaud, Trivandrum

Organized by:    Indian Association for  Hydrogen Energy and Advanced Materials  and  Govt. Model BHSS, Thiruvananthapuram

Debate Topic:  Relevance of Hydrogen Energy in current scenario

The interested students should sent the filled registration form  to hydrogenmela@gmail.com (Cc to sumasreemangalam@gmail.com) along with a write up regarding recent challenges in hydrogen production/storage/transport/hydrogen fuelled vehicles (not more than 150 words) shall be submitted on or before 01/09/2013. The write-up will be evaluated by an expert committee. The selected students will be intimated on 02/09/2013.

 In this programme the selected teams will get seated round the Hall to debate on the given topics. The participating teams’ awareness about the remedy of future problems by renewable energy sources, style of debating, focusing their individual ideas, countering the feasibility of others’ ideas, their immediate focus as the minister concerned, the need of hydrogen energy, the role of school children in creating more awareness etc. will be covered during their debate. The debate will be finally adjudicated by the juries to select the team of HEAM Parliamentarians 2013. 

The team of HEAM Parliamentarian 2013 will be given a cash award of Rs. 10,000. All the participants will be given a participation certificate.

Programme (09-09- 2013)

Registration: 09.00 – 09.30 a.m.
09.45: Introduction
10.00: Invited Talk – I
10:30 Invited Talk – II
11.00: Tea
11.20: Students Parliament
12.30: Summary
12,45: Issue of certificate and prize distribution

 The team members must be studying in XI (state and CBSE). Other classes will not be allowed to participate.

 No T.A / D.A will be given.

 One Team from one school.

 Each team consists of two students.

 Number of Teams may be restricted by first come first serve basis.

 Print out of the duly filled registration form attested by the Principal must be produced on 09/09/2013.

Registration fee: There is no Registration fee

Contacts:

www.iaheam.org  

Ph. 9400701309 (Mrs. Suma. M.S)

Ph: 9995767819 (Mr. Arun P.S.)

Ph: 8547067230 (Dr. S.M.A. Shibli)

E-mail: hydrogenmela@gmail.com ; smas2002@yahoo.com

The organizing Committee

Convenor: Dr. S.M.A. Shibli

Co convenor: Mr. Shajee M.P. (Principal, Govt. Model B.H.S.S.)

Theme coordinators:: 

Mr. M. Shaneeth (VSSC (ISRO)Trivandrum)

Dr. Bipin Kumar Gupta (NPL, New Delhi)

Mrs. Suma,M.S. (Teacher coordinator,IAHEAM)

Mr. Arun, P.S. (Student coordinator, IAHEAM)

Details and Registration Form

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National Talent Search Examination 2013-14

National Talent Search Scheme started in the year 1963. The purpose of the scheme is to  identify talented students and nurture them. This year NCERT will conduct the National Talent  Search Examination for students studying in Class X.

1. Scholarships: On the basis of the National Talent Search Examination, 1000 scholarships will be awarded. The amount of scholarship will be Rs.500/- per month.

2. Reservation: 15% scholarships will be reserved for students belonging to the SC category, 7.5% scholarships for students belonging to the ST category and 3% for Physically Challenged Group of Students.

3. Selection: There will be two-stage selection process for award of scholarship. For StageI, selection will be done by States/UTs through a written examination. Students, who qualify Stage- I, will be eligible to appear for Stage-II examination, conducted by NCERT.

Dates for submission of application form and conduct of examination, are given below:

Stage	Area	Tentative Dates
Stage-I (State)	Last Date for Submission of Application Form	31st August, 2013*
	Examination in Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Andaman and Nicobar Islands	16th November, 2013
	Examination in All other States and Union Territories	17th November, 2013
Stage-II	(National) Examination in All States and Union Territories	11th May, 2014 (Sunday

Examination: The pattern of written examination will be as follows:

 Stage I examination at the State/UT level will comprise of two parts, namely (a)  Mental Ability Test (MAT) and (b) Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), which also includes Language Comprehensive Test.

 Stage II examination at the National level will comprise of (a) Mental Ability Test (MAT), (b) Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), which also includes Language Comprehensive Test.

State Quotas: Each State/Union Territory has been allotted a quota to recommend a specific number of candidates for the Stage II examination, the details of which will be made available on NCERT website. However, there will be no State/Union Territory Quota for the final award of scholarship after the Stage II examination. 

Application Form: You may contact the State/UT Liaison officer for procuring application form. However, application form can be downloaded from NCERT website <http://www.ncert.nic.in> also.

The completed application form should be signed by the Principal of the school. The candidate as well as the Principal of the school must adhere to the last date for submission of the Application Form. Different states may have different last dates for submission. Please confirm from the liaison officer of your state, the address at which the completed forms are to be submitted. The State wise contact of the liaison officers are given below and are also available in the NCERT website www.ncert.nic.in. All queries related to application form should be directed to the State Liaison Officers (LOs). No application should be sent to NCERT.

 Fees: States and Union Territories may notify the fee required which will be paid for the  Stage-I examination. Therefore, before submitting the application form, you may find out the fees charged for Stage-I Examination and also the mode of payment from the respective State Liaison Officers (LOs). However, NCERT does not charge any fee for Stage-II examination. 

Announcement of Results: Results of the Stage-I examination will be announced by the respective State Governments/ Union Territories. Results of Stage-II examination will be announced by NCERT.

Indian Students Studying Abroad in Class X can appear directly for Stage II NTS Examination under conditions prescribed in the NTS brochure which is available on the NCERT website. Candidates may fill up the Application Form, available on the NCERT website and send to the undersigned along with a photocopy of the mark sheet of previous examination, latest by March 31, 2014.

Application Form

List of Liaison Officers

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CBSE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR SINGLE GIRL CHILDREN - Apply Now!

The objective of CBSE merit scholarship scheme is to provide scholarships to the meritorious Single Girl Students, who are the only child of their parents; and have passed the CBSE Class X Examination with 60% / 6.2 CGPA or more marks/ grades and are continuing their further school education of Class XI and XII. The scheme is aimed to recognize the efforts of the parents in promoting education among girls and to provide encouragement to meritorious students.
As per the approval of the Competent Authority dated 23.07.2012, all children born together are Single Girl Child of their parents.
Allocation of scholarship
The number of scholarships for a particular year shall be variable and shall to awarded to all such "Single Girl Students" who have secured 60% / 6.2 CGPA or more marks / grades in the CBSE Class X Examination in that year.

Eligibility criteria
The scholarship shall be given on the basis of merit list as stated in Para 2 above, from the result of CBSE Class X Examination. The eligibility criteria shall be as under:
i) All Single Girl Students, who have secured  60% / 6.2 CGPA or more marks / grades in CBSE Class X Examination and are studying Class XI & XII in School (affiliated with CBSE) whose tuition fee is not more than Rs. 1,500/- p.m. during the academic year, shall be considered for the purpose. In the next two years, the total enhancement in tuition fee in such school shall not be more than 10% of the tuition fee charged in the year 2011 – 2012.
ii) The scholarship shall be awarded to Indian Nationals only.
iii) The student must continue her school studies in Class XI and XII in school as stated above in para 3(i).
iv) Candidates who have passed CBSE Class X  Examination in 2012 will be considered.
v) A Scholar under the scheme while availing scholarship can enjoy other concession(s) given by the school in which she is studying other organization(s).
Rate of Scholarships and mode of payment
The rate of scholarship shall be Rupees Five Hundred (Rs. 500/-) per month. A Scholarship awarded under the scheme shall be paid for a maximum period of two years. Payment will be made through demand drafts/ pay orders.
Selection Procedure
a) Student should have passed Class X Examination from the CBSE and secured 6.2 CGPA or more.
b) Pursuing Class XI & XII from CBSE affiliated Schools.
c) Student should be ONLY SINGLE GIRL CHILD of their parents.3
d) Original Affidavit duly attested by the First Class Judicial Magistrate/ SDM/ Executive Magistrate, as per prescribed format available on the Board’s website. (Photocopy of Affidavit will not be accepted).
e) Application form should be attested by the School Principal  from where the student is pursuing Class XI after passing Class X from Board’s Examination.
f) Tuition fee should not be more than Rs. 1,500/- per month in Class X and 10% enhancement for Class XI & XII.
For further details, online applications and instructions visit CBSE Website

Online Application and Guidelines 

Last Date for Online application is 15 September 2013
Hard copy should be received by 30 September 2013

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Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan - Scholarships for Higher Studies in Sanskrit

Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University) set up by the Government of India for propagation and promotion of Sanskrit language invites applications in the prescribed form for award of  merit Scholarship to:
i. Regular students pursuing higher course of studies in Sanskrit in recognized educational Institutions at the levels of Shastri / Graduation / Acharya / Post Graduation / Vidyavaridhi / Ph.D.

Notification for Financial assistance for Award of Scholarships to Students of Sanskrit Pathashalas/Mahavidyalayas/High/Higher Secondary Schools/Colleges. 

Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University) set up by the Government of India for propagation and promotion of Sanskrit language invites applications in the prescribed form for award of merit Scholarship to:
i. Regular students studying Sanskrit including Pali and Prakrit in any recognized traditional  Pathshalas/modern institutions / Secondary / Senior Secondary Schools from 9th to 12th standard.

Details of Scholarships

Number of Scholarship: Number of Scholarships to be awarded each year depends on the availability of
funds.
Relaxation: - Minimum percentage of marks for the candidates belonging to the categories mentioned below under eligibility criteria shall be as under: –
 SC / ST - 50 %
 OBC - 55%
 Physically Handicapped - 50%

Application procedure: -  

The application on the prescribed form alongwith attested copies of the mark-sheet of the latest qualifying examination and caste / category certificate in case of SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped issued by the competent authority must be sent to the Registrar, Rashtriya Sanskrit  Sansthan (Deemed University) 56-57, Institutional Area, Janak Puri,  New Delhi- 110 058 within one month from the date of publication of  this advertisement. The application form can also be download from Sansthan’s website www.sanskrit.nic.in

Last Date: - 26.08.2013

Note:- Incomplete applications and applications received after the due date will not be considered.
 All forms are expected within the period of 20th July 2013 to 26th Aug 2013. Before and after submission of application form are not expected. Only School Level student are applied.

For further information see http://www.sanskrit.nic.in/Notification%202013-14.pdf
Application form

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CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME OF SCHOLARSHIP FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS - 2013

Eligibility

All conditions are mandatory and applicable to all categories of applicants 

a. The applicant should be an Indian national

b. The applicant should have passed the Senior School Certificate Examination 2013 conducted by CBSE and 

have secured the total aggregate marks (in first five subjects) equal or above the following minimum marks 

as per the stream opted by the applicant: 

	Science	Commerce	Others
Minimum Total Aggregate Marks for all categories (SC/ST/OBC/UR) to apply for Scholarship (Marks in first five subjects	418	401	338

c. The applicant should be pursuing higher studies and have taken admission in Under Graduation regular 

course (not correspondence or distance mode) from recognized Educational Institutions/University in India.

d. The applicant should not be availing any other scholarship.

e. Total Annual Income of parents of the applicant from all sources should not exceed Rs.4.5 lakhs (Rerevised to Rs. 6 lakhs) per annum.

f. The applicant should not belong to creamy layer as defined by DoP&T from time to time. (Govt. of India, 

Dept. of Per. & Trg., OM No. 36033/S/2004-Estt. (Res.), dated 14-10-2004) (This is applicable to all 

categories of applicants both ‘general’ and ‘reserved’)

How to apply for Scholarship:

A. Go through the guidelines before filling up online application form for scholarship.

C. Incomplete application in any respect will not be considered.

D. After login online hardcopy have to be submitted to the Board on or before the last date i.e.  30.09.2013.

E. Joining report must be signed and stamped by the Head of the Institution from where U G course is being pursued.

F. The Income affidavit should be either in Hindi or English on the prescribed format on a non-judicial stamp paper of Rs.10/- duly sworn in before Notary Public/First class Executive Magistrate/Revenue Officer.

G. Following attachments have to be provided to the Board alongwith the hard copy of online application before 30 September, 2013.

·         Duly signed Online generated Application form.

·         Joining report Attested by Head of Institution.

·         Copy of Mark sheet of Sr. School Certificate Exam – 2013 Write online registration no. on the top of mark sheet.

·         Copy of Caste Certificate, if applicable. Write online registration no. on its top.

·         Income Affidavit on a non-judicial stamp paper of Rs.10/- in original. Write online registration no. on its top.

·         Income Tax Returns/Form-16 of both the Parents (of the year ending Mar 2013) issued by the employer should be attached alongwith the affidavit wherever applicable).

·         One cancelled cheque of personal account (which is used for scholarship) bearing Account number and NEFT/RTGS code.

·         Hard copy of online application must be signed by the applicant.

H. Candidates must mention Online Registration Number of CSSS-2013 on the top of envelope.

I. Students are advised to keep a photocopy of complete application form with them.

Printout of Online application form bearing Registration No. and other documents be sent to

“Assistant Secretary (Scholarship), 7th floor, CBSE, Shiksha Kendra, 2, Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi- 110092” by Speed Post only on or before 30th September’2013.

Prizes and Rewards
For graduation course: Rs. 10000 per year for 3 years
For Master's course: Rs. 20000 per year for 2 years

Last Date of Receipt of Online Application for CSSS-2013 was 15 September, but has been extended up to 25 September 2013

Guidelines and Online Application
Click here to see the list of selected candidates, the award status for different years etc
Guidelines and application for various scholarships and renewal  of scholarship

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Public Entrance Examination Coaching Scheme (PEECS)

Public Entrance Examination Coaching Scheme (PEECS) aims at imparting training to students of Government/Aided Higher Secondary Schools in Kerala, free of cost, to prepare for Entrance Examinations.

This will be by way of telecasting of classes with the help of experts in various subjects based on the syllabi of the Entrance Examinations, providing the facility for the students to interact with experts and clear their doubts, attend practice tests etc.

The classes are to be telecast during the school hours through VICTERS Channel. Students will be able to watch the telecast with their teachers. There will be a repeat telecast in the evening/night.

There will be a website for PEECS where students will have to register to use the facilities. They will take practice tests at this website. They will also get the facility to get answers for the questions in the test, post questions related to the topic to the resource person and get the answers etc. The students will be able to track their performance too. There is also a proposal to set up a Question Bank with the assistance of expert faculty.

The live streaming is also available at http://victers.itschool.gov.in

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Mathrubhumi - Arena Animation Insight 2 2013- Creative Conest

Theme: Water and Life, Water Conservation

Categories: Photo, Video, Animation and Poster

Last Date: August 15

Terms and Conditions

1. Contest will be for a period of two months starting from 12th June to 15th August . 

2. Participation is limited to the candidates between the age of 15 to 25. 

3. All information detailing how to enter this competition forms part of these terms and conditions. It is a condition of entry that all rules are accepted as final and that the competitor agrees to abide by these rules. The decision of the judges is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Submission of an entry will be taken to mean acceptance of these terms and conditions. 

4. Contest categories will be for Best photograph,Best Poster Best video and for Best animated video. There will be separate winners for each category. 

5. Entries should be submitted through mathrubhumi.com contest page or direct to the Aptech office Entries must be labelled with the entrant’s name and image files must be atleast 150dpi and between 1MB and 3MB. For Videos duration is limited to the maximum of 10 minutes . Entrants should include their own name, address and telephone number. We regret that we are unable to accept postal entries. 

6. All entries must be received by the advertised closing time and date. 

7. All images submitted must be the work of the individual submitting them and must not have been published elsewhere or have won a prize in any other photographic competition. It is the responsibility of each entrant to ensure that any images they submit have been taken with the permission of the subject and do not infringe the copyright of any third party or any laws. Entrants must warrant that the photograph they are submitting is their own work and that they own the copyright for it. 

8. Copyright in all images submitted for this competition remains with the respective entrants. However, in consideration of their providing the Competition, each entrant grants a worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual licence to Mathrubhumi to feature any or all of the submitted images in any of their publications, their websites and/or in any promotional material connected to this competition. 

9. Only Three entries per person. Late, illegible, incomplete, defaced or corrupt entries will not be accepted. No responsibility can be accepted for lost entries and proof of transmission will not be accepted as proof of receipt. Entries must not be sent through agencies or third parties 

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19th International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer - Competitions for School Students

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is observed on 16th September in each year to commemorate the date on which Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer was signed in 1987. This International Day offers an opportunity to focus global attention and action on this vital environmental issue.
To create greater awareness among the students to protect the Ozone Layer, different competitions for the school students are arranged each year with active participation of the schools.

 

Date: August 26 & 27, 2013; Reporting Time: 8.30 hrs
Duration of Competition: 9.00 hrs to 17.00 hrs
Venue: The Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre (IHC), Lodhi Road, New Delhi- 110003

Competitions

This year, there will be six different competitions on the theme ‘Protection of the Ozone Layer’ for the school students in the age group of 13 to 17 years. The different categories of the competitions are:
1. Poster Design : Drawing sheet (3 best entries)
2. Painting : Drawing sheet (3 best entries)
3. Slogan Writing : (3 best entries)
4. Model Making : (1 best entry)
5. Quiz on Ozone Science: Written (Max. 3 students–Individual entry)
6. Skit Competition : 15 minutes (not more than 5 students)

Participation of Students

In general, the competitions of Painting, Poster Design, Model Making and Slogan Writing will be arranged by the respective schools and the nominated entries of the schools will be displayed at the venue for evaluation on August 26, 2013. The Written Quiz on Ozone Science will be held on August 27, 2013 and Skit of 15 Minutes will be arranged at the venue on August 26 & 27, 2013.
Only school nominated students will be allowed to participate in the competitions.
Last date of receiving nominations is August 19, 2013 and nomination received after last date will not be entertained.
For active participation, schools are requested to nominate students early in advance and make necessary arrangement for the participation of their students at the venue on August 26 & 27, 2013

Nomination Procedures

Individual competitions for each of the above categories will be arranged  at the school level by the school authorities through a transparent selection process.
Based on the internal competitions, respective school should shortlist/select 3 best entries in each categories of Painting, Poster Design, and Slogan Writing and intimate about nominated entries and
send along with the Paintings, Posters, and Slogans before the last date i.e. August 19, 2013.
* In skit competition only one team from each school will be entertained for participating in the competition
For the Model Making each school may shortlist 1 best entry and the shortlisted model can be represented by max. 2 students. Schools are advised to bring the Model on the date of competition i.e. August 26, 2013.
For the Written Quiz on Ozone Science and Skit of 15 Minutes, school should nominate their participants (maximum 3 students for quizindividual entry and 5 students for Skit Competition*).
School should use the given Format (Nomination Form) for nominating the entries. The nominated entries of Paintings, Posters, and Slogans should have proper label fixed at the back. The label must legible and should contain the following basic information and preferably it should have the official seal of the school:
1. Name of Student :
2. Class:
3. Age:
4. Name of the School:
5. Contact Number of School:
All nominations for Painting, Poster, Slogan, Model Making, Quiz and Skit competition should be sent to the given contact address before August 19, 2013.

Best Entries and Awards

The available entries of Paintings, Posters, Models and Slogans received from schools will be displayed at the venue on August 26, 2013 and a Panel of Judges will evaluate the entries for 1st, 2nd and 3rd position.
The Written Quiz on Ozone Science will be arranged on August 27, 2013 and Skit of 15 Minutes on August 26 & 27, 2013 at the venue and results will be finalized accordingly by the judges. The nominated teams for skit competition will be informed by the Ozone Cell regarding the date for their competition after receiving the nomination form.
Winners of different categories will be intimated within two week of the competition and  Prize/Certificate will be awarded on September 16, 2013 by the Chief Guest of the Function.

Note:  In skit competition only one team from each school will be entertained for participating in the competition 

Registration form and details

For further details please contact:
Project Management Unit
Ozone Cell
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Govt. of India
Core -4B, 2nd Floor
India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road
New Delhi-110003
Phone: 24643325/24642176; Fax: 24642175
e-mail:pmucfc-mef@nic.in
website: http://www.ozonecell.com

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Colgate Dental Cream Scholarship

Colgate Dental Cream Scholarship Offer

All individuals are requested to go through the detailed terms and conditions before participating.

1. All individuals above 18 years of age are eligible to participate in this Colgate Dental Cream Scholarship Offer (“Scholarship Offer”), subject to the terms and conditions set out herein, which will be presumed to have been accepted by him/her.
2. This Scholarship offer is being conducted by Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd (Colgate) from 1^st August 2013 to 30^th Sept, 2013 (Scholarship offer period).
3. Purchase of Colgate Dental Cream pack is not a condition precedent to participate in this Scholarship Offer.
4. Only Indian Nationals holding the valid PAN cards issued under the provisions of the Income-Tax Act, 1961 shall be eligible to participate in the Celebration Offer. NRIs are not eligible to participate in this Offer.
5. This Offer is not valid in the state of Tamilnadu.
6. One can get an opportunity to participate in this Scholarship offer by calling on the Toll Free number 1800 419 7575, which is printed on the pack of ‘Colgate Dental Cream toothpaste’, or communicated on TV commercials and by selecting an Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) option for answering the question.
7. Participants making calls during the Scholarship offer period, as per the term mentioned in clause 5 above will get an opportunity to participate in this Scholarship offer.
8. The Prizes will be given to the actual callers whose details are provided in the IVRS. Upon verification, if the same is found inaccurate then the person shall not be eligible for the prize, even if he/ she have won it.
9. For claiming the prizes, the winners have to submit either of the following documents as the address proof, which is mandatory; i) Driver license or   ii) Passport or iii) Voter identity Card.
   b. The winner shall also be required to furnish a photo copy of his/her PAN CARD.
   
10. Subscribers who have opted for DND (Do Not Disturb) facility with their respective service providers  may not receive the intended Call
11. Details of the Scholarship Offer Prizes are as follows;

    Prizes	Details	Total
    Scholarships	Worth Rs. 1,00,000/-	12
    Scholarships	Worth Rs. 10,000/-	188

12. From the registered entries of the Scholarship Offer, Colgate will randomly select total of 200 entries, who will get a chance to win Scholarships worth Rs 1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh only) & Rs 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only). The selection of winners will be done by random sampling by computer. Colgate does not have any discretion, choice or hand in such process.
13. The Scholarship amount shall be paid by Account payee cheque. Colgate shall not be liable for any loss or damage of the cheque once it has been handed over to the winner. It will be the responsibility of the winners to have the active bank account or post office savings account for realizing the cheque, which will be issued in the name of the person whose details are provided in the IVRS .
14. Being eligible to participate does not guarantee winning a scholarship through the Scholarship Offer.
15. Scholarships cannot be exchanged for cash or gifts or other purposes.
16. Persons registering in this Scholarship Offer authorize Colgate to send voice messages and SMS alerts/messages to their mobile/landline numbers.
17. The name of the persons winning the Scholarship Offer will be published on www.colgate.co.in anytime between  August to 31^st November, 2013.
18. Colgate would not be liable or held responsible for any lack or lapse in any communication on account of failure or delay by any of the Internet, Telecom, SMS and E-mails service provider.  No correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
19. Employees of the Company, its affiliates, Bates sercon, Redfuse, zipdial,  Quasar, and their family members are not eligible to participate in the Scholarship  Offer.
20. Disputes, if any, will be subject to jurisdiction of the courts at Mumbai only.
21. Holding of the Scholarship Offer is subject to force majeure conditions.
22. The Company reserves its right to change, discontinue, extend Scholarship Offer, or modify the terms and conditions thereof without giving any prior notice.
23. The decision of the Company with regard to the Scholarship Offer is final and binding.
24. The information received by Colgate from the IVRS is privileged and confidential. The same shall remain the exclusive property of Colgate.
25. Colgate reserves the right to feature any number of the winners of on television as a part of its media campaign for the scholarship offer. The number and selection is the sole discrimination of Colgate and shall be final and binding.
26. All winners would be sent a form requiring particulars to be filled up. Incorrect or incomplete details shall not be entertainment. The cost of postage would be borne by the company.

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