Symbiosis Summer School 2024 for School Students

Registrations are now open for the Symbiosis Summer School 2024

The Symbiosis Summer School (SSS) offers 10th, 11th & 12th standard students an opportunity to cut through the confusion associated with choices regarding their ‘after 12th’ educational programmes. This programme gives participants a college experience and introduces them to the academic programmes, disciplines, and culture of Symbiosis International University.


PROGRAMME DATE
13 - 25 MAY 2024

Students will be enlightened in courses given below -
Management
Law
Engineering
Medicine
Journalism & Mass Communication
Film & Animation
Liberal Arts
Architecture & Design
Pharmacy
Chartered Accountancy
Armed Forces
Computer Applications / IT
Gaming & App Development
Hospitality
Program Highlights
Career Counselling / Guidance: Workshops and individual sessions will help students learn about academic options, career prospects, aptitudes and abilities, and personal career priorities.

The Symbiosis Summer School will be conducted at a smart new campus of over 2500 sq. meters in the heart of the city. The facility has 21 spacious AV classrooms, a 100-seat AC Auditorium, 3 Digital Labs, a well-equipped Library, 2 AC audio-visual Conference Rooms, a brand new cafeteria, an ATM, a Photocopy Booth and a Primary Health Centre.




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INTERNATIONAL ABACUS OLYMPIAD 2024

The International Abacus Olympiad 2024 is a math competition for children with the primary purpose of promoting mathematical excellence, enhancing problem-solving skills, fostering creativity, boosting self-confidence, encouraging a love for learning, inspiring future mathematicians, and building lifelong skills. This event provides a unique platform for children to explore and excel in mental math, empowering them with valuable life skills and a passion for mathematics.



Showcase your mental math skills, engage in interactive workshops, and connect with like-minded peers, all while experiencing the thrill of competition and the joy of learning.

This is your chance to discover the magic of the abacus, explore the beauty of mathematical art, and ignite your passion for problem-solving. Join us at the Abacus Olympiad 2024 and become part of a community of young math stars who are shaping the future of mathematics.

Exam Dates
- 11th May, 2024
- 18th May, 2024
Exam will be available for 24-hours on chosen date (11th or 18th May).
Students can start anytime between those 24hrs,
but once started exam will end in its prescribed time limit of 30 minutes.
Mode of Examination
Online   Duration 30 minutes

Registration Deadlines:
- 1st May for 11th May Exam

- 10th May for 18th May Exam

Participation Fee
INR 500/ student

Category A: Below 8 years old (5–7 years)
Category B : Below 11 years old (8–10 years)
Category C : Below 14 years old (11-13 years)




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Amrita Summer Tech Camp Season-02

The summer tech camp is a 3-day program to help school students in grades 7-12 improve their tech skills which is a must need for their future. We will offer various activities such as workshops, contest, prize distribution and all led by experienced faculty in association with Amrita Center for cyber security, amfoss, bi0s

Locations - Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Amritapuri, Bengaluru, Coimbatore campus.,
Month : April 2024
Dates : 
             Coimbatore - April 18,19 & 20.
             Bengaluru - April 25, 26 & 27.

 Amritapuri event highlights - Click here         

Timing : 9:00 AM  - 4:00 PM (3-day program)
Cost for the camp - 2999 INR (without Accommodation)
                                    3750 INR (with food & Accommodation) 
Cost includes
3-day Event Access.
Banquet Lunch.
Tea and Snacks.






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World Environment Day 2024 - National Level Nukkad Natak Competition

Entries are invited for World Environment Day 2024: National Level Nukkad Natak Competition by National Museum of Natural History, Delhi. 



Theme
Land restoration, desertification and and drought resilience.

Medium
English/Hindi.

Interested students can submit their entries via this email: nukkadnatak2024[at]gmail[dot]com.

Last date: 10 May 2024





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Earth Day 2024 - Online Slogan Writing Competition

National Museum of Natural History is organising an Online Slogan Writing Competition in connection with Earth Day 2024.

Theme: Planet Vs Plastic

Eligibility
Students of Class VI to VIII

Last Date: 15 April 2024




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Mindler Scholarship & Talent Hunt

Over INR 25 Cr worth of scholarships from leading universities around the world

The Mindler Scholarship and Talent Hunt has been specially designed to identify and reward the students across various career domains and give them a launchpad to achieve their dreams. Through the Hunt, students will be assessed on their unique talents and traits, given a platform to connect & engage with universities around the world, and earn the chance to win scholarships worth over INR 25 crores.


Key Benefits

Earn scholarships based on your talent from leading
Get comprehensive career profiling using Mindler Scholarship
Discover best-fit career paths and get in-depth insights on your unique talents and strengths
Explore courses and connect with universities in sync with your best-fit careers

Eligibility Criteria
The Mindler Scholarship and Talent Hunt is open to students in Class 12th and seeking admission to colleges in 2024.







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National Academic Championship by Zee MindWars

Students are invited to participate in the exciting global contest Mind Wars National Academic Championship 2024.



Subjects : History, Geography, Science, General Knowledge, Mathematics & Logical Reasoning

Eligibility: Classes 6, 7 & 8 (Junior) |  Classes 9 & 10 (Middle) | Classes 11 & 12 (Senior)
Subjects : History, Geography, Science, General Knowledge, Math & Logical Reasoning
Grand Prize: Fully paid up trip to South East Asia with one accompanying parent/teacher
Other prizes :
Cash prizes 
Trophies to the Top 3 participants in each category  & their schools
Certificate of participation to all participants
Certificate of Merit to City finalists, School level winners, and Runners-up 

Participation fee - ₹ 500 per student
* The fee excludes the cost of travel for Inter school round & only includes the cost of preparatory material and covers all stages of the contest.

Last date for registration: 10 April 2024


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Goi Peace Foundation International Essay Contest for Young People


This annual essay contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of the world's youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from the young minds and to think about how each of us can make a difference in the world.
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ALLEN Digital Scholarship Admission Test (ADSAT)

With the ALLEN Digital Scholarship Admission Test (ADSAT), you can earn attractive scholarships (from 5% to 90%) on ALLEN Online Programs for NEET, JEE & Classes 8-10. Students currently in classes 7-11 are eligible for ADSAT. Register for free. Batches start April onwards, so grab your seat now!


Register for Free - Only one registration per user this year
Eligibility: Students in current class 7-11, moving to 8-12

ADSAT test will commence on 10th March 2024, and will be held every week on Sundays thereafter. Students can take the test anytime between 9am-1pm for Class 7th to 9th, and between 2pm-6pm for Class 10th and 11th.
The exam duration will be 2 hrs. It consists of multiple choice questions as per topic-wise syllabus available on the website.

Students can access the test on the day of the test via a link that will be shared on SMS and email, as well as on the website. Student can take the test anytime within their test window (9am-1pm for Class 7th to 9th, 2pm-6pm for Class 10th and 11th). It is advised to log in latest by 1 hr before the end of your slot time to avoid any access issues (ie by 5pm at the latest for Class 10th and 11th). To participate in the test, students require a mobile, tablet, or computer with a reliable internet connection and a functional camera. The login details will be as follows: Username: Registered Phone number for ADSAT Password: DOB

The scholarship results will be published within a day of the exam. SMS communication will also be sent on registered mobile number. Students should download this app - https://onelink.to/allenapp to see their scholarship results. (Note: Only scholarship discount is displayed on the app. Test results, marks, ranks will not be published for ADSAT)



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Scholastic Writers Academy: A tailored writing programme for budding authors

This is an online writing programme where budding authors are given an opportunity to hone their writing skills and become published authors under an international brand.
Writers with a flair and passion of writing are:
•Selected through an online selection testing
•Mentored in a 10-day online programme
•Published



Eligibility
Anyone with a knack for storytelling and a passion for the written word
Grade:
5th 6th 7th 8th
9th 10th 11th 12th

Registration: FREE


Requirement for participating in the Scholastic Writers Academy Programme:
• A working computer (desktop or laptop) with a working camera, microphone and speakers, a steady internet connection with Zoom and Microsoft Word installed on your computer.
• You cannot participate in the programme with either an iPad, a tablet or a mobile phone.
Select your slot for the online test

Date-30-Mar-2024 Time-11:30 AM
Date-03-Apr-2024 Time-05:00 PM
Date-06-Apr-2024 Time-11:30 AM






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Unleash Your Inner Writer - Get Your Short Stories Published by HarperCollins India

 Calling all young writers to ๐Ÿ“š #UnleashYourInnerWriter and share short stories with HarperCollins India. 

10 best entries will get a one-on-one mentorship from the editors at HarperCollins India to help the authors work on the final stories that shall be published on our broadcast channel. What are you waiting for?



Send us your entries at writetous@harpercollins.co.in 

Terms & Conditions:

1. Entries are open to kids from 8 - 16 years of age only.

2. Deadline for submissions: 20th of April.

3. Word Limit is 1000 words.

4. Topic: Choose your favorite topic to talk about.

5. Send us your entries at writetous@harpercollins.co.in with the subject line “Unleash Your Inner Writer”. 

5. Don’t forget to attach a picture of yourself, and tell us your full name, contact number and your/guardians’ IG/FB account in the same email.  

NOTE: Multiple entries are not allowed and only the first email sent will be taken into consideration.

Finalised entries will receive an email on the next steps on 23rd of April. All the best to the budding writer in you.





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Statistical Brilliance Battle: Know Your Stats Quiz

Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery and enlightenment!

Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) in coordination with MyGov, is conducting an online quiz competition ‘to enhance awareness about the Ministry and foster increased audience engagement’

Our goal is to boost awareness about MoSPI while encouraging greater audience participation. Explore and deepen your understanding of the Ministry’s role and contribute to a more engaged community!

All the participants will get an e-certificate.

Quiz is open for the Indian Citizens aged 16 years and above

Start Date : 26 Feb 2024, 1:00 pm

End Date : 15 Apr 2024, 11:59 pm






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Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Quiz 2.0

Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) was launched on 15th August 2020 by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment in the 272 most vulnerable districts to substance use in the country. Through NMBA, the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment intends to create awareness on a mass level on substance use through the participation of its major stakeholders like youth, adolescents, women, educational institutions and the community at large.


Since its launch, lively discussions have started taking place on substance use in public spheres like educational institutions, community areas and virtual spaces like social media which have prompted those who need help to seek counselling, treatment & rehabilitation services. This has helped people become more aware of substance use and the shedding of stigma related to drug abuse. On August 15, 2023, the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan was expanded in all the districts of the country.

MoSJE and MyGov invite citizens to participate in the quiz competition on the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan 2.0 (NMBA). Each participant of the quiz shall be rewarded with an e-certificate.

Entry to the Quiz is open to all Indian citizens

 Start Date : 14 Mar 2024, 12:01 pm

End Date : 30 Jun 2024, 11:59 pm

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#Mumbai Echoes: Storytelling Contest by StoryMirror

 "Mumbai Echoes," a celebration of storytelling through sound! StoryMirror invites all aspiring storytellers to participate in our audio storytelling contest for a chance to showcase their talent on stage in Mumbai.


Guidelines:

1. Submission Period: Submissions are open from March 15th to April 14th, 2024. All entries must be submitted within this timeframe.

2. Theme: There are no restrictions on genre or theme. It should just be engaging and entertaining!

3. Audio Format: Submissions must be in audio format, with a duration of 2 to 3 minutes.

4. Eligibility: The contest is open to English and Hindi storytellers.

5. Performance: Shortlisted participants will perform on stage on 27th April, 2024 in Mumbai. Each performer will be given 2-3 minutes to present their story.

6. Guests: Each performer will be provided two free passes to bring along their own guests to the event.

7. Selection Criteria for Participants: Entries will be judged based on storytelling effectiveness, audio quality, creativity, and adherence to the submission guidelines.

8. Judging Criteria for Winners: Three judges will score and finalize three winners based on their performance.


Results:

1. Announcement of Shortlisted Participants: Shortlisted participants will be notified via email and announced on our platform by April 20th, 2024.

2. Announcement of Winners: Winners will be announced on the day of performance at the venue itself, after being scored by the judges.


Prizes:

Three winners will receive a trophy and a certificate of recognition for their storytelling prowess.

Get ready to immerse listeners in captivating tales and bring your stories to life through the power of sound in the vibrant city of Mumbai!


Terms & Conditions:

1. The contest is open to residents of Mumbai only, as shortlisted speakers will be required to attend the event in person.

2. StoryMirror will NOT provide any traveling expenses for the shortlisted winners. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event venue.

3. Shortlisted winners must be present at the venue on the event day to perform their audio stories. Failure to attend may result in disqualification and forfeiture of any prizes or opportunities associated with the contest.

4. Winners will be announced at the venue itself during the event.






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Summer Programmes 2024 - Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium Bangalore

Bangalore Association for Science Education (BASE) will be conducting several activity-based summer programmes covering a wide age group of student


Tiny-Tots

This is a five-day activity-based science programme for students who have passed classes III, IV and V, that includes simple science demonstrations and model making.

First Batch: April 2 to 6 Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Second Batch: April 2 to 6 Time: 3 pm to 5 pm.
Third Batch: April 16 to 20 Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Fourth Batch: April 16 to 20 Time: 3 pm to 5 pm.
Number of participants: 25 in each batch.

Fee: Rs.750/- per head.


Fun with Science

This is a five-day programme for students who have passed classes VI and VII. Students are taught the basics of science through demonstrations and hands-on activities.

Date: April 23 to 27.
Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Number of participants: 35.
Fee: Rs.750/- per head.

One Day Workshops for students

Three one-day workshops will be conducted for students who have passed classes VII and VIII. These are
activity-based programmes that introduce students to concepts in mathematics and science.

April 14th one-day workshop on Instruments and Measurements.
April 28th one-day workshop on Experiments with Fluids.
May 5th One-day workshop on Recreational Mathematics.
Time: 10:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Number of participants: 40 in each batch.

Fee: Rs.250/- per head per day.

Astro-computing

This five-day computer-based programme introduces students of classes VIII to X to methods adopted by astronomers to locate positions of asteroids, understand rotation of the Sun and other celestial motions using CLEA software.

First Batch: April 2 to 6.
Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Second Batch: April 2 to 6
Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Number of participants: 20 in each batch.

Fee: Rs.750/- per head.

Astronomy through Apps

Astronomy is an observational science, but not restricted to only telescopes any more. You can learn about sun-earth connections, planets, stars and galaxies with apps on your mobile phone. A 3-day workshop has been organised for high school students, where selected Astronomy apps will be introduced with basic science concepts necessary to understand the techniques. Android device is essential to install and run the Apps.

Date: April 18th to 20th.
Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Number of participants: 30.
Fee: Rs.500/- per head.

Summer Course for high school students

This is for students of classes IX and X on the topic “The Science of Sense Organs.”. In this course, we will discuss the fundamental ideas related to nature of sound and how they are used in producing and detecting sound in nature as well as in human-made instruments.

Date: April 16th to 27th.
Time: 10:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Number of participants: 30.
Fee: Rs.1000/- per head.

From Web of Life to Universe

This is a ten-day programme for college students. This is aimed at motivating PUC and B.Sc., students towards research both in Physical and Life Sciences. Lectures for these courses are given by scientists from research institutes. The lectures introduce the students to fundamental ideas and frontier areas of research in various fields. Special lectures by medical practitioners about relevance of physics and biology to medical science also are scheduled.

Date: May 21st– 31st (Tentative dates- subject to the PhD interview dates of different institutions).
Time: 10:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Number of participants: 40 in each batch.
Fee: Rs.1000/- per head.

ZSD Workshop

This is a workshop for high school students which includes activities with Sun projection, estimation of earth’s circumference by Eratosthenes experiment and estimation of speed of the earth’s rotation. This will be conducted April 24.

Date: April 24th.
Time: 10:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Number of participants: 30.
Fee: Rs.250/- per head.

Universe in the classroom

This is a three day programme for students above 13 years and interested general public. The programme introduces some basic astronomy with hands on activities, model demonstration and movies. This will be conducted from April 26-28.

Date: April 26th-28th.
Time: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Number of participants: 40.
Fee: Rs.750/- per head.

Xplore

This is a five day programme for Pre University students aimed to introduce the method of doing science with experiments performed using simple things. A science exploration kit will be provided to the students which contains materials that can be used by the students to perform several experiments. This will be conducted from May 1st-5th.

Date: May 1st-5th.
Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Number of participants: 30.
Fee: Rs.2000/- per head.
Link for registration: Registration starts on 27th March, 2024.

No refreshments are arranged for any of the above programmes.






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Quiz on New Criminal Laws

Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) under Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with MyGov is organizing an online Quiz on the three New Criminal Laws (NCLs) mentioned below, in an effort to publicise and enable a better understanding of these laws among the youth and masses.


The Quiz is based on the following NCLs and the participants are expected to go through each of them before participating in the Quiz.

I. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanita, 2023

II. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

III. Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

 

Salient Features: 

1. Duration of the quiz will be 5 minutes (300 seconds), during which a maximum of 10 questions can be answered.

2. All the participants will get an E-certificate.

3. Prize money will be Rs. 5,000/- for top 20 participants

Quiz is open for all Indian Citizens. 

Start Date : 14 Mar 2024, 1:00 pm

End Date : 31 Mar 2024, 11:45 pm






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8th Annual Writing Competiton 2023 - Wildlife: Nature’s Stars


It's this time of the year again! Our Kids World Travel Guide competition is now open! 




Kids World Travel Guide invites you to join in the 8th annual essay competition - 2023 Theme: 'Wildlife: Nature’s Stars'
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Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award 2024

The Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award 2024 is now open for entries! 11 – 17 year olds can submit at foyleyoungpoets.org for free by 31 July.


The competition is open to anyone aged 11-17. The deadline to enter your poem/s is midnight BST 31 July 2024. Entries must be written in English, but you can include phrases in your mother tongue or another language. 
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27th International Wildlife Photo Competition

AFPAN “L’Or Vert” (Association for the Montier Wildlife and Nature Photo Festival) organizes a free photography and filmed sequences competition for its International Wildlife Photography Festival which taking place from 21st to 24th November 2024 in Montier-en-Der (La Porte du Der, Haute-Marne, Grand Est, France).



TERMS OF ENTRY
Competitors

The competition is open to any individual photographer except the technical committee, staff and members of the board of directors of AFPAN « l’Or Vert » – the association organizing the Festival – and the judges.

A distinct “junior” category is available for participants aged under 16 at the closing date of the competition. Each young participant must obtain the permission of a parent or guardian to enter the competition.

Aim of the competition

The aim of this competition is to show still or filmed images of wild flora, fauna, landscapes, as well as accounts supporting the conservation of habitats, species and biodiversity.

By entering the competition, the participants commit to:

being the sole owner of the work submitted and having the copyrights and permission to use its content
showing their interest in the environment and being mindful of the welfare of wildlife and habitats.
ensuring full compliance with any national or international legislation regarding protected species and habitats where the image was taken.
Much importance will be given to the personal work and ethical standards of the photographers, ensuring they comply with the ethics of the competition.

Entrants must be able to supply the original image (RAW files or files from the same series or film rushes), explain their work truthfully and accurately and make sure IPTC fields (caption, shooting location …) are filled in.

SECTIONS
Categories 1 to 9 will present photos or a video of wilderness – original raw or video rush required.

Are allowed: single-shot images that conform to the original, excluding HDR, focus stacking or overprint. The editing is limited to slight modifications to give a realistic view of the scene photographed and without distorting the spirit of the original shooting with the improvement of brightness, contrast or color, recovery, correction optical defects, reversal of reading direction, cropping, black and white processing, and localized retouching.
  • Wild birds in nature (3 photos maximum)
  • Wild mammals in nature (3 photos maximum)
  • Other wild animals in nature (3 photos maximum)
  • Wild plants (maximum 3 photos)
  • Graphics, form and matter of nature (3 photos maximum)
  • Natural landscapes of the world (3 photos maximum)
  • Still image sequences representing a homogeneous sequence, chronological or harmonious of 3 to 5 images on the previous themes
  • Film sequence showing a short video of nature (see article 6)
  • Man and nature (militant or documentary images, 3 photos maximum)
  • Nature revisited (3 photos maximum)
Will be featured in the “Nature Revisited” category, images using techniques that modify the perception of the original image, such as could not have been achieved in a single shot, software assembly, special technique or effect in the context of aesthetic or creative photographic work that respects the aims and spirit of the competition.

Last Date
Registration and submissions must be received by 30th April 2024 midnight (UTC/GMT) via the website concours.photo-montier.org





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