CBSE SCHOOLS FILM MAKING COMPETITION 2015 ON ‘THE MARVELS OF NORTH EAST INDIA’

In its attempt to stimulate students’ Creativity, Compassion, Critical Thinking, and cultivate an understanding of lives and experiences in other cultures, CBSE is focusing to promote awareness about culture and traditions of the people of North East India. The Board invites entries from the students of the schools affiliated to it for a Short Film Making Competition.
The short film can be in any of the 22 scheduled languages of India. Each entry must be accompanied by:
 duly filled form in all respects in the enclosed format attached
 appropriate clearances or certification of rights if required
 letter of attestation from the school Principal
 One copy of the film on DVD video in .avi format.
 Films shot on mobiles phones are also acceptable.
 Selected entries will be notified and screened at a suitable platform.

All entries shall be sent in a CD to Shri Sandeep Sethi, Education Officer, 3rd Floor, Room No. 301, Shiksha Sadan, 17, Rouse Avenue, New Delhi- 110002 latest by 20th February, 2015.
Kindly note that ‘No entry will be entertained after the due date’.

For detailed guidelines and entry form, kindly refer to Annexures I and II. In case of any query
in this regard, feel free to contact at 011-23217128 or write mail to:
touchsandeep.sethi@gmail.com

Click here for the circular
Annexure I and II

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CBSE Essay Writing Competition

Our country achieved freedom because several leaders during the pre-independence era made supreme sacrifices. It is time to pay homage to all those leaders who renounced their lives to turn despondency into a ray of new hope. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and Lala Lajpat Rai were two such great sons who tried to reawaken the common people to fight for India’s freedom.

On the occasion of the birthdays of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and Lala Lajpat Rai on 23rd January and 28th January respectively, CBSE proposes Essay Writing Competition to be held in schools between 21st to 28th January 2015. The details of this competition are as follow: 

· Topics will be announced at www.cbseacademic.in on 20th January 2015

· Essay Writing to be organized by schools for classes V-VII between 21st to 28th January 2015

· Essays (500 words) in any of the 22 scheduled languages and English may be written by

interested students

· Only best five entries from each school may be submitted to CBSE on 29th January 2015

from 9.00am to 9.00pm by using i) online links to be made available on 29^th  January 2015 on www.cbseacademic.in or ii) through Mobile Phone (see Annexure I )

· Each entry should be as per the format given in Annexure 1A

· The entries received from schools shall be given a Certificate of Merit

· 36 best entries will be rewarded with a cash prize of Rs 2500/- and a Certificate of Excellence

· Prizes will be finalized after plagiarism check and telephonic interaction, therefore each entry should clearly carry the identification and contact details and valid e-mail IDs.

In case of any query, you may call Dr.Praggya M Singh, Joint Director at 011-23215130 or e-mail at cbseoutreach@gmail.com

CBSE Essay Writing Competition

21st to 28th January 2015

Topics

Essays in 500 words may be written on any one of the following:

1. Things I can do for the development of rural India and our villages are…

2. I would describe equality in terms of…

3. My homage to freedom fighters …

4. My patriotic feelings for my nation…

5. The great price paid by freedom fighters to achieve freedom can be best remembered

by…

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I3TH APR SCOUT PHOTO CONTEST 2015: "IMPACT OF SCOUTING"

 13th APR Scout Photo Contest for the year 2015 will be held in early March. 

The theme for this contest is "Impact of Scouting". Social impact is one of the six strategic priority areas of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. The challenge of this contest is to be able to capture into images the impact of Scouting on individuals and communities.

 There will be six winners: One Gold, Two Silver and Three Bronze Awards will be presented at a major regional event to be announced later by the Asia Pacific Region.

Details contact the Scout Masters of your Vidyalaya.

Circular

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National Voters Day Celebration 2015 - Quiz and Painting Competition for Students

A Painting and Quiz competition for HSE/College Students is scheduled to be held on January 18, 2015 at District Panchayath Hall, Palakkad.
The Heads of Educational Institutions may send the list of willing students to the Collectorate, Palakkad on or before 13/01/2015.
The winners will be given Cash Prizes and certificates to all participants.

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Story-Poem-Essay-Painting Competition (Malayalam - Palakkad)

Punarjani Eco Friendly Organisation is organising a Story-Poem-Essay-Painting Competition for students.

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Science Talent Search for school students - NSITE 2015

Nehru Science Innovation and Technology Expo (NSITE) is a technical mega event organised by Nehru Group of Institutions. NSITE offers a venue to showcase technical expertise of young aspirants in the fields of science and technology which entails events, games and technical competitions structured by various departments like ECE, EEE,Aeronautical, Civil, ME, CSE, IT, Automobile, Mechatronics, MCA, and AME.

In connection with Nsite “Science Talent Search” will be conducted in which High School and Higher Secondary Students can participate and exhibit their Science Projects. 

Registration will be free for all participants.

The winners of the competition will be awarded attractive cash prizes of Rs.25000, Rs.15000 and Rs.10000 for First, Second and Third places respectively.

We would like to honour the Institution providing best participation, on the basis of number of contestants and quality of project exhibited. From among the competing schools, fifteen schools will be ranked on the basis of the above mentioned criteria. The Head of the Institution will be given an opportunity to select the students for award of Nehru Vigyan Scholarship worth Rs. 1 Crore which will entail the student admission in Nehru Colleges and the qualified students will be exempted from tuition fee for their entire B.Tech course.  Three qualified students from the top five schools and one student each from the top ten school will be awarded scholarships. 

All 25 scholarships available will be for 2015 admissions to two Engineering Colleges each at Kerala and Tamil Nadu, under Nehru Group Institutions. Scholarship will be awarded only for one admission to each branch/programme per college under NGI. Principal/ Head Masters of the schools may recommend a student who qualifies the criteria mentioned below:

1. Principal, using his discretion may select one economically backward student who is meritorious and outstanding in his performance.

2. Allotment will be done based on the academic performance of the students with 80% minimum aggregate in plus two.

3. A merit list will be prepared from the recommendations based on their Plus Two marks.  The students should submit first, second and third choice mentioning College and Course.  The allotment to the colleges/courses will be purely based on the Merit list.

4. Students will have to qualify the Kerala Engineering Entrance Examination to get admission in colleges under Nehru Group of Institutions, Kerala.

1. No registration fee

2. Maximum number of students allowable will be five.

3. Students must be Present in college on both days with their exhibits

4. The projects submitted must be original and recent works. The project must be certified by college authorities.

5. Judges will be eminent personalities from Academic / Industrial fields.

6. Decision of panel of judges will be final

7. Participant must carry Id-Cards/ authorization letter from head of the institution.

8. Certificate will be given to all participants.

9. Selection of best three Projects shall be based on innovative ideas and working model of the project.

10. The electrical supply will be provided. Any special requirement should be conveyed to the Convenor in due time and fulfillment will solely depend on Convenor. 

Mr. Sreejith S Nair   :  +919946783047

Mr.  Vidhun V R   : +918089470651

Mr. Chinmayan      : +919048921489 

For details and registration

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Gopalan Memorial District Chess Championship - Palakkad

District Chess Association is organising Gopalan Memorial Chess Tournament on January 10 and 11, 2015 at Kunnathurmedu Ayaappa Seva Sangam Office.

Categories:
Under 11, 14, 17 and 25

Registration : 09:00 am, 10.01.2015

For further information: 9447839168

Source:
Malayala Manorama, 9/1/2015

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RobinAge Bright Sparks Awards

The RobinAge Bright Sparks Awards is a national initiative that builds on RobinAge's position as the Voice of Children to encourage and support creativity in children.

The competition invites students from class 1 to 8 to send in their writing, poetry and artwork. The top three entries of each category and age group - as selected by a judging panel of premiere children's authors and artists - will win accolades, recognition and prizes. What's more, each participating student will get an e-certificate of participation.

Contest Categories:

Artwork

Poetry

Story Writing (up to 500 words)

Age Groups:

Group A: Class 1 and 2

Group B: Class 3 to 5

Group C: Class 6 to 8

Last Date for Entries: February 28, 2015

Winner Announcement: April 16, 2015 (RobinAge's 7th Anniversary issue) 

To ensure children use their imagination, the competition is not restricted to themes or topics. Instead children can choose any subject and express themselves freely. 

Contest Rules:

1. Only entries in English will be considered.
2. Content sent to RobinAge is RobinAge property and can be reproduced at RobinAge's discretion.
3. Children must obtain the permission of their parent/guardian in order to enter the contest.
4. Prizes will be awarded to the top three entries in each contest category for each age group. A total of 27 prizes will be awarded.
5. The decision of the judges will be final. RobinAge will not entertain any questions regarding the judging process.
6. Open to citizens of India only.
7. Last date for entries: February 28, 2015.

Entries can be submitted online or offline.

Send your entries to  RobinAge Bright Sparks Awards, 11 & 12, Shah & Nahar Industrial Estate, Dr E Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai - 400018 along with your name, class, school, residential address, contact number and e-mail address.

Details visit the organiser's website

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CBSE Expression Series on ‘Education for Future Development’ on 24th December 2014

CBSE announces an Expression Series on ‘Education for Future Development’ on 24th December 2014.
Given below are the details of the series:

• Participation is voluntary. Interested students of interested schools affiliated to CBSE may participate.
• Age appropriate topics will be provided on CBSE academic website (www.cbseacademic.in) on23rd December 2014.
• Open for the three categories: i) classes I-V ii) classes VI-VIII iii) classes IX-XII.
•  Entries in the form of essays /poems/ anecdotes in 22 scheduled languages and English may be submitted on 24th December 2014 (from 9.00am to 5.00pm).
•  Modes of submission: i) Links to be made available on 24th December 2014 on www.cbseacademic.in ii) through Mobile Phone (see Annexure I).
• The format required for submission of entries through Mobile Phones is given as Annexure -1A.
• Schools may be closed on the eve of Christmas holiday or for winter vacations, thus willing students may submit their entries from home either using online mode or through Mobile Phone.
• 36 best entries in each category will be rewarded with a cash prize of Rs.2000/-and a Certificate of Merit only after plagiarism check and interaction on the phone.
• All participants with valid email IDs will be given online participation certificates

In case of any query, you may contact Joint Director at 011-23215130 or at 011-23212603/ 23234324/23220154.

Click here for the circular

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CBSE Expression Series son 'Good Governance'

CBSE announced Expression Series son 'Good Governance' on 24-25 December 2014 on the occasion of birthdyas of Manamana Madan Mohan Malaviya and Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

•  Open to all students of all school affiliated to CBSE or any recognised state board in the country
• Topics will be provided on CBSE Academic website on 23 December 2014
• Categories : Class I-V, Class VI-VIII and Class IX-XII
• Entries in the form of essays/one act plays in 22 scheduled languages and English can be submitted on 24th and 25th December 2014 (from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on both days)
• Modes of submission 
• Online 
• Offline (links will be provided on 24th December 2014 on CBSE Academic site and Whatsapp
• 36 best entries in each category will be rewarded with a cash prize of Rs. 2500/- and a certificate of merit
• All participants with valid email id will be given participation certificates

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44th UPU Letter Writing Competition 2015

The Department of Posts will organise the 44th UPU Letter Writing Competition for school going children on 4 January 2015.
Children up to 15 years of age as on 31.03.2015 can participate.

Subject: "Write a letter describing the world you want to grow up in"

Content and form: Composition should be presented in the form of a letter and do not exceed 800 words length on the given subject.
Date and Time: Sunday 4 January 2015 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Languagage: English or any language listed in the 8th schedule of the Constitution of India
Last Date for submission of forms: 22.12.2014

Prizes:
One First Prize : Rs. 5000/- and certificate
One Second Prize : Rs. 3000/- and a certificate
One Third Prize: Rs. 2000/- and a certificate
Consolation Prizes: Rs. 1000/- to the best entry from each Postal Circle and certificates

The best entry at the national level shall qualify as the Official Indian entry for the International level competition.

The Universal Postal Union shall select the award winning entries. The top three entries will be awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal respectively along with certificate and album of UPU official postage stamps from UPU

Each entry must have the following details on its first page in respect of the candidates.
1. Candidates passport size photograph
2. Candidate's name
3. Date of Birth
4. Male/Female
5. Father's/Guardian's Name
6. Name of the School/Institution
7. Full postal address

Further details contact the Chief Postmasters General /Director Postal Services of your circle/Region. 
Visit the website: http://www.indiapost.gov.in

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CBSE Expression Series on 'Subramania Bharati: The Poet Patriot'

CBSE  announced one day Expression Series on ‘Subramania Bharati: the poet and patriot ’on 11th December , 2014. Subramania Bharati was a firm believer in the philosophy that all beings are one and the same, and in unity with God – therefore, they are all equal. Bharati, while fighting for India’s freedom from British rule, simultaneously worked towards eradicating social problems such as religious and caste differences, superstitions, inequality between men and women, ignorance, and poverty.

This Expression series is open to all schools affiliated to CBSE or any recognised state board across the country. Students in three categories , namely i) Classes I-V, ii)Classes VI-VIII and iii)Classes IX-XII can submit their self –composed poems through the following modes :i) Online ii)Offline (links will be provided on 10th December 2014 on cbseacademic.in) iii)Whatsapp (see Annexure I). Topics shall be announced one day in advance.Entries can be submitted on 11th December 2014 from 9.00am to 5.30pm. in English and in 22 scheduled languages. 36 best entries will be rewarded with a cash prize of 2500/-. All participants with valid email ids will be given participation certificates.
In case an entry is found to be plagiarised at any stage, the entry will be disqualified. There will be a telephonic/ face-to-face interaction with the prospective winners to ascertain the originality of the entry submitted. Entries not in prescribed format will be summarily rejected. No correspondence will be entertained on the selection of best entries.
In case of any query, you may contact 011-23212603/23234324/23220154

Process flow for Offline Submission using Mobile Phones
Schools are required to photocopy the response sheet given and distribute among the students interested in participating the series to fill in details.
All participants willing to participate may refer to following instructions:
Participants may submit entries as Poem.
Download the Registration cum Response Sheet and fill in all the fields given in the form. Write your
name and complete school address before you start writing
Ensure that you have filled all the fields given in the form before writing.
Click a photograph of your entry and upload on WhatsApp at 07042745234 or Scan the
image and upload on WhatsApp at 07042745234

Notes:
1. Entries sent through email will not be entertained at all.
2. Entries should not exceed 5MB in any format.
4. The entries should not exceed the word limit as mentioned.
5. The entries/ writings must be original.
6. If at any stage the entries submitted are proven to be plagiarized or are without the registration details,the entry will be disqualified.
7. Plagiarism, if detected at any point of time, will lead to withdrawal of the prize.
8. Students can refer to as many resources as they can avail, however the entries submitted must be in their own language.
9. The decision of panel of experts will be final and no further communication will be entertained on the selected entries.


Click here for the notification & response sheet

CBSE Expression series on ‘Subramania Bharati: The Poet Patriot’
Topics for Poems
Classes I-V ( any one of the following in 250 words)
Subramania Bharati: the poet patriot!
 or
 My country my pride!

Classes VI-VIII ( any one of the following in 500 words)
 I love my land!
 or
And thus spoke Subramania Bharati …

Classes IX-XII ( any one of the following in 1000 words)
Subramania Bharati :the crusader for the underprivileged!
 or
You are my inspiration!
 or
 Beautiful Bharat!

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Bajaj Allianz Junior Talent Hunt!

The Junior Talent Hunt is an online platform for your child to showcase his/her talents. If you think your child has what it takes and his or her talent needs a stage where it can be appreciated and encouraged, then apply now to participate.

Phase 1:

Online Video Uploads under Arts/Science/Social & Sports Categories/Entertainment etc.

Contest Start Date – 21st Nov,2014

Last Date to Send Entries – 15th December, 2014

Phase 2:

Voting starts from – 16th December, 2014 and ends on 21st December, 2014

Phase 3:

Announcement of Winners on - 23rd Dec,2014

Instructions:

Form a team of one parent and one child

Register and participate online at the Facebook page or the microsite. The first round is open for 21 days.

Prepare a 3-5 minute long performance and showcase it at the Bajaj Allianz Junior Talent Hunt 2014

Participation categories could be Arts, Sports, Science, and Social Activity

Click on ‘Submit My Entry’ and fill in your details

Post your image or video in MP4/FLV/WebM via the ‘Upload Video’ option (Max Size: 200MB) or by ‘Pasting the URL of your Youtube Video’.

Once the video is submitted you can view it in the Gallery and can share as well as vote for your favourite entry.

You can submit only one entry of your child. However if you wish to submit entries of different children please use different e-mail IDs.

Only kids of up to 14 years of age can participate in the Junior Talent Hunt.

Winners will be decided based on internal panel of judges and the total number of votes the entry receives.

It’s that simple! Register!

Visit the JTH Website for details

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CBSE Expression Series on ‘Bal Swachhata Mission’ 14th to 19th November 2014

Furthering its efforts to achieve a ‘Clean India’, as part of the Bal Swachhata Mission, CBSE announces the
CBSE Expression Series on ‘Bal Swachhata Mission’ from 14th to 19th November 2014.The
highlights of this series are:
1. Open to all schools affiliated to CBSE and recognised state boards
2. Entries can be submitted in any of the 22 scheduled languages and English for four categories:
classes: i) I-V, ii) VI-VIII, iii) IX-XII, iv) Differently abled
3. There are different themes for each day as per the details given below:
14th November 2014: Clean Schools/Surroundings/Play areas
15th November2014:Clean Food
17th November 2014:Clean Self
18th November 2014 :Clean Drinking Water
19th November 2014 : Clean Toilets
4. Topics based on themes for each day will be announced on http//:cbseacademic.in one day in advance.
5. Time of submission: 9.00am to 5.00pm each day.
6. Modes of submission: online/offline (links will be provided on 13th November 2014 on
cbseacademic.in)/mobile phones(see Annexure I). 13th November, 2014 will be used for practice.
7. Type of entry: Essay/Poem/Poster/ Drawing/Painting.
8. 30 best entries on each day will be rewarded with a cash prize of Rs.2500/-.
9. All participants with valid email ids will be given participation certificates. Hence, all participants must
write their email ids correctly.
10. In case an entry is found to be plagiarised at any stage, the entry will be disqualified. There will be a
telephonic/ face-to-face interaction with the prospective winners to ascertain the originality of the entry
submitted. Entries not in prescribed format will be summarily rejected.
11. No correspondence will be entertained on the selection of best entries.

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Axis Bank Splash Painting Competition for Kids

Event date: 15th Nov 2014 Duration: 1:30 Hrs
For details, please contact your nearest branch.
Hurry! Registrations close on 14th November 2014.

Terms and Conditions
a) The competition is open to kids aged between 7 to 12 years only. The child must be
accompanied by a parent/guardian.
b) Participants are required to bring theifr own painting kits (dry/wet colors, brush, pencil etc.).
Drawing sheet to be provided by Axis Bank.
c) All drawings entries received will remain as the property of Axis Bank and shall not be returned
back. Axis Bank reserves the right to use the drawing entries for any purpose in future.
d) All decisions about this competition is at the sole discretion of Axis Bank & appointed jury
members.
e) Prizes cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash and are nontransferable. Terms &
conditions apply to all the prizes.
f) Axis Bank reserves the right to change any term & condition of the competition/ prizes without
prior notice.
g) Participants/their parents are requested to take care of their belongings. Axis Bank shall not
be liable for any loss or damages in this regard.
h) Children of Axis Bank employees are not eligible to participate in this competition.

Further details click here

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NATIONAL HANDWRITING COMPETITION 2014

ASK India Society is organising a National Handwriting Competition for students.

The assessment of the exam answer papers will be in three rounds.
Round 1 is for School Level. The first 3 best performers in every school, in each Category, will be awarded Handwriting Champ of the School Certificate and Medal. All the students will receive Participation Certificates.
Round 2 is for State Level. Students who qualify in the Round 1 are eligible for Round 2. This round is among the students from the same State. The first 3 best performers in State, in each Category, will be awarded Handwriting Champ of the State Trophy, a Certificate and Gift Hamper worth Rs. 2000/-
Round 3 is for the National Level. All students who qualify in the Round 2 are eligible for Round 3. This round is among the students of different states. The first 3 best performers, in each Category, in India will be awarded Handwriting Champ of the Nation Trophy, a Certificate and Gift Hamper worth of Rs. 5000/-

Competition Pattern

Eligibility
Category A – Students of standard: I, II, III and IV.
Category B – Students of standard: V, VI, VII and VIII.
Category C – Students of standard: IX, X, XI and XII.

Examination Pattern
The medium of examination will be English.
The question paper for Category B and C will be the same. Category A has to write in a four-ruled paper.
The duration of the exam is for 20 minutes.
There will be only one written exam and the same answer sheet will be evaluated for further rounds/levels (if shortlisted in a particular round/level).

Evaluation Criteria
The following points are considered while evaluating the answer papers:
a) Legibility and neatness.
b) Font formation and uniformity in fonts.
c) Joining or connectivity between letters(in cursive handwriting) and Spacing between letters(in print handwriting)
d) Pen strokes and their angle.
e) Legibility in the formation of numbers.
f) Presentability of your script by underlining with colour pens.
g) There will be negative marking for pressure applied on paper.

The minimum number of participants in any given category should be fifteen. For example; If XYZ High School sends an entry with 15 students in category A, 15 in category B and only 2 in category C, then the first three toppers in category A and B will be awarded Medals and Merit Certificates. But category C students will only get the participation certificates.

Date of Exam: Any day as per the convenience of the school management. The Last date to finish the exam is 30th November 2014. The answer sheets should reach ASK Learning Centre, Chennai by 15th December 2014.
Time: Any time as per the convenience of the school management, 20 minutes will be allocated to each category.
Venue: Exam will be conducted in the respective school.
Results: The results will be declared in the first week of January 2015.

Awards: The award distribution function will be held in New Delhi on 23rd January 2015 which is the International Handwriting Day. For the students and the School Management who are unable to attend the Awards Function at New Delhi, their prizes will be dispatched to their respective Schools by Registered Post by February 2015.

Click here to visit the organisers website

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Mypower.in Photography/Short film/Digital Marketing Competitions

Photography

Do you love capturing moments? 
Photography is an art that captures moments and helps us relive them over and over again. Show off your photography skills in this competition. You can take a picture of anything you see as long it does not cross the limits of decency.

You need to submit the pictures taken by you only. If the photograph is found to be the work of someone else, you will be disqualified.

First Prize: Tablet PC 
Second Prize: Gift Vouchers worth INR 2,000 
Third Prize: Gift Vouchers worth INR 1,000 

Short Film Contest

"Logic will get you from A to B, Imagination will take you everywhere."

Let open your imagination and creativity.

MyPower.in invites all the young and aspiring film makers to showcase their work in the form of short movies. If you have done any short movies before or are planning to do it now, send us your entries. On MyPower.in, your work will reach thousands of your peers and you would get their feedback and support.

The entry with the highest number of votes will be the winner. The top three short films will get amazing prizes.

Last date for submission of videos is 11th November. The earlier you submit the better are your chances of getting more votes.

First Prize: Tablet PC 
Second Prize: Gift Vouchers worth INR 2,000 
Third Prize: Gift Vouchers worth INR 1,000 

Digital Marketing Challenge

Social media and digital marketing are the future of marketing. Most brands are now extremely active on the social media and are continuously trying to attract new customers and engage them.

If you think you have the ability to use the social media effectively and help companies succeed, the Digital Marketing Challenge by MySuperBrain.com is the right thing for you.

First Prize: Cash Prize INR 15,000 
Second Prize: Cash Prize INR 10,000 
Third Prize: Cash Prize INR 5,000 

Visit Mypower.in website for details

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Gandhi Jayanti - Nehru Jayanti Quiz for Students of Palakkad

Kudumbamitra Charitable Society is organising a Gandhi Jayanti  - Nehru Jayanti Quiz for Students of Palakkad REvenue District.

Categories: LP, UP, High School and Higher Secondary

In each category, only one student from a school can participate in the competition.

Apply before 31 October 2014 to:
KK Vasu Nair, Retd. Headmaster, "Karthika", Chittur College Post, Palakkad - 678 104
Ph: 9446972881


Source: Mathrubhumi daily dtd. 28.10.2014

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UDAAN by CBSE - Mentoring Girls Students to Compete for Admission to Premier Engineering Colleges

To address the teaching gap between school education and engineering entrance as also to enrich the teaching and learning of Science and Mathematics at School level, the CBSE is launching, a project to provide free online resources to girl students of Class XI and Class XII for preparation of admission test for the premier engineering colleges in the country.

The special focus of project Udaan is to address the low enrolment ratio of girl students in these prestigious institutions and to enable girl students to receive special incentives and support so that they can join these institutions and go on to take leadership roles in the future.

The objective of this project is to enable girl students to soar to higher education from schools, and to eventually take various leadership roles in future.

The project aims at addressing the lower enrolment ratio of girl students in engineering colleges. The aim is also to enrich and enhance teaching and learning of Science and Mathematics at Senior Secondary level by providing free and online resources to everyone, with a focus on special incentives and support to 1000 selected disadvantaged girls per year.

Features
• Program of mentoring for selected 1000 girl students to compete for admission at Premier Engineering Colleges

• 50% seats earmarked for students from SC/ST/ Backward Classes

• Selection of students on merit cum means basis

• Free of cost comprehensive course in an online and offline format

• Tutorials, lectures and study material for preparation for IIT JEE will be provided online and on tablets given to the students

• Comprehensive assessment system to result in accumulation of reward points

• Financial assistance by means of reward points redeemed towards fees in IITs and NITs

• Student helpline to enhance learning


• Periodic counselling to motivate students and parents

Who Can Join
The program is open to Indian citizens only. All girl students studying in classes XI and XII in any Board in India can apply based on following eligibility criteria. The selection of students will be based on merit.

• Girl students currently enrolled in Class XI and XII in PCM stream

• Minimum 70% marks in Class X overall and 80% marks in Science and Mathematics; for Boards which follow CGPA, a minimum CGPA of 8 and a GPA of 9 in Science and Mathematics

• For Class XII students, a minimum of 75% marks in PCM in Class XI in addition to the Class X requirements

• Selection will be based on merit cum means


• Preference will be given to girl students from economically disadvantaged background

How to Apply
You can apply online at our website www.cbse.nic.in or www.cbseacademic.in or submit a copy of the application to anyone of the CBSE City Coordinators in the list of cities given in the brochure.

Complete the form (downloadable) and send in your applications latest by the 27th of October, 2014 at the address mentioned below

Send you applications in an envelope marked - ‘Udaan Programme’ and send it to -

Central Board of Secondary Education
4th Floor, Shiksha Sadan,
17 Rouse Avenue,

New Delhi 110 002

Online Application

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Clinic Plus Scholarship 2014 for Girls Students of Class 5 to 12

Clinic Plus has launched the "Clinic Plus Scholarship 2014" programme as part of its 'M se maa, Maa se mazbooti' campaign. The campaign is based on the thought that every daughter gets her strength from her mother and how a mother plays a huge role in her daughter's development.

Eligibility
Candidate studying in class 5th to 12th having secured either:

Minimum 90% with 1 extra-curricular activity OR
Minimum 80% with 2 extra-curricular activities OR
Minimum 70% with 3 extra-curricular activities OR
Minimum 60% with 4 extra-curricular activities
Scholarship is open only to girls who are Indian citizens.

Scholarship will be awarded solely as per the discretion of the panel of judges depending on the candidate's academic performance.

Participation shall be with the express consent of the parents / guardian of the candidates.
How To Apply Last Date for receiving entries for the Clinic Plus Scholarships is 30th Oct 2014
To download the form click here
[Note: - We request you to read the Scholarship application form carefully and fill in all the details accurately before sending the completed forms to us.]

The downloaded form needs to be duly filled and couriered along with below mentioned documents to:

Clinic Plus Scholarship 2014
Hindustan Unilever Limited, Unilever House, B.D. Sawant Marg, Chakala, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400099

Documents Required for the application
1 attested photocopy of mark sheets and certificates.
2 passport size photographs.
1 attested photocopy of family income proof.
1 attested photocopy of admission proof.
1 attested photocopy of School Fee Slip
1 attested photocopy of Extra Curricular activity proof
1 attested photocopy of Birth Certificate / Ration Card

Key Dates
Application Submission date extended to 30th October, 2014

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