KOUSHAL 2024 Science Talent Test Registration
Memo.No.30/61/2022-A&I-CSE Dated: 22/10/2024
KOUSHAL 2024-2025 conduct State Level Science Competition in November, 2024 for students studying Classes 8th to 10th in Government Managed Schools Certain Instructions
Bharatiya Vijnana Mandali, is conducting KOUSHAL a Science talent test covering all Government/ Zilla Parishad Schools in Andhra Pradesh. KOUSHAL-2018 received huge response from students from every corner of the Andhra Pradesh. Keeping in view of the interest & scientific tempo of students we are planning to take this science movement this year also.
KOUSHAL a State Level Science Competition started in 2018 for Students of Government managed schools in Andhra Pradesh in association with APCOST, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Koushal is a unique platform for Government school students to explore, learn and compete in the field of science. This is a flagship competitive program organized by Bharatiya Vijnana Mandali which delivers challenging experience and ignites the rural young minds of Andhra Pradesh. Further, Koushal also encourages the children to solve problems with team spirit and makes them to discover the Indian contribution to the world in the field of science and technology. Koushal mainly helps to boost confidence and enable the rural students of Andhra Pradesh to realize their optimum potential.
School Education KOUSHAL 2024 Permission to conduct State Level Science Competition in November, 2024 for students studying Classes 8th to 10th in Government Managed Schools Certain Instructions – Issued
Ref:
1. Letter No. Nil Dt: 17-10-2024 of the National Secretary, Vijnana Bharati, Bharatiya Vijnana Mandali, Patamatalanka along with letter No.R-56/SCAP/BVM/2024-2025 Dated:29.08.2024.
2. Letter No. Nil Dt: 17-10-2024 of the National Secretary, Vijnana Bharati, Bharatiya Vijnana Mandali, Patamatalanka along with Schedule, Brochure..
All the District Educational Officers in the State is invited to the references cited, wherein the National Secretary, Bahratiya Vijnana Mandali informed that their organization is committed upon stimulating and strengthening the young minds of rural Andhra Pradesh through a State Level Science competition in the name of KOUSHAL, with association of Science City. The students studying Classes 8th to 10th in Government managed schools are eligible to apply. The examination will be conducted in 3 phases i.e. School level, District Level and State Level during November, December, 2024. Thus, requested to accord permission and extend cooperation for conduct of aforementioned programme and also requested to kindly sanction OD facility to the teachers involved in this. activity.
Therefore, all the District Educational Officers in the State are requested to issue instructions to all filed functionaries and Headmasters. of High Schools to conduct extensive awareness campaigns on KOUSHAL 2024 – State Level Science Competition for the students studying Class 8th to 10th in Government Schools and Aided Schools. Ensure that all eligible students are aware of the registration dates (22-10-2024 to 15-11-2024) and procedure of the examination, for benefiting the students.
All the District Educational Officers in the State are further requested to provide O.D facility to the identified teachers (as per the list enclosed) on involvement in conducting Koushal 2024 on the following days:
- OD facility for State, Academic, District Coordinators to take up outreach and registration activity on any 3 days during 1st November to 15th November 2024
- OD facility on 13th December 2024 to conduct an sensitization program to participate in the State level competition for the shortlisted (Rank) students of the District in their headquarters.
- OD facility to All District, State Coordinators & Academic Team Members to attend State level Competition on 29th & 30th December 2024 (29th Sunday).
The test is organized free of cost for the students studying in Government and Aided Schools and no financial aspects are involved in the conduct of the merit tests. The organizers shall not use the information. pertaining to the students and the test for any profit motive or other activities without the explicit approval of the department.
A copy of the notification is enclosed for ready reference.
Encls: As above.
Objectivies Koushal
- To create a platform to explore rural talent and to encourage the best scientific minds.
- To inculcate scientific tempo and to encourage them to take up research careers in science.
- To instil sportive and competitive spirit among children.
- To enlighten students on Indian Contribution in the field of Science and Technology.
- To enlighten students on flagship programs of State and Central Governments on Water Conservation, Environmental Protection, Swachh Bharat & Organic farming.
Guidelines for QUIZ Competition:
Structure of the Competition
Level 1: Preliminary Exam (online)
- An online written test using digital devices will be conducted for students of classes 8th, 9th & 10th.
- Preliminary Examination at school level is ONLINE using digital devices under supervision of School Coordinators.
- Subjects: Mathematics, Science, Social Studies (Geography) from their respective class (AP State Syllabus of this Academic Year) Bharat Darshan & Indian Contributions to science.
- The exam paper consists of 45 Questions and the exam duration will be 60 minutes.
- Top three from each class from each school will get e-Certificate.
- The topper of each class will be selected as Quiz Team Member.
- The quiz team consists of three students (from all classes). Their aggregate mark will be considered as School Team mark.
Level 2: District Level Competition
- Top 36 Teams in a District will be called for District Competition.
- Quiz will be conducted in two rounds (Preliminary & Final).
- Cash Awards to Quiz Team at District Level: 1st : 6000/- 2nd : 4500/- 3rd : 3000/-
- Top two teams in District will be allowed to participate in State Level Quiz.
Level 3: State Level Competition
- Top Two teams selected in District level from each District shall be allowed for the State Level Koushal Competition.
- Preliminary Round of Quiz will be conducted for all teams.
- Final Quiz will be conducted for the top six teams selected from preliminary Round.
- Top Three Teams will be given Cash Awards.
- Cash Awards for Quiz Team: 1st: 15000 2nd: 12000 3rd: 9000.
- There are three consolation awards: 6000 each
- The rules will be announced at the venue. It will be conducted using a projector.
- The decision of the organizing team, quiz-master will be final and will not be subjected to any change.
- Quiz Competition will be conducted in two rounds: Preliminary Round and Final Round.
Guidelines for Poster Competition
- All the participants are hereby instructed to follow the rules and regulations as mentioned below Participants need to make sure that they are abide by all the rules and regulations.
- Students will be called for uploading poster on above themes.
- Around 36 Posters will be selected for presentation at District Level.
- Cash awards will be given to Top six Posters.
- Cash awards: 1st : 3000/- 2nd : 2000/- 3rd : 1000/- and three Consolation awards: 1000/- each.
- Top two Posters in District will be allowed to participate in State Level Competition.
- Top two posters at Level 1 (District Level) will be allowed to participate in State Level Poster Competition.
- At State level, cash awards will be given to Top six Posters.
- Cash Awards to Winner: 1st : 5000/- 2nd : 3000/- 3rd : 2000/-
- Students will be called for uploading poster on above themes.
- Around 36 Posters will be selected for presentation at District Level.
- Cash awards will be given to Top six Posters.
- Cash awards: 1st : 3000/- 2nd : 2000/- 3rd : 1000/- and three Consolation awards: 1000/- each.
- Top two Posters in District will be allowed to participate in State Level Competition.
- Top two posters at Level 1 (District Level) will be allowed to participate in State Level Poster Competition.
- At State level, cash awards will be given to Top six Posters.
- Cash Awards to Winner: 1st : 5000/- 2nd : 3000/- 3rd : 2000/-
KOUSHAL 2024
- Online Registration Last Date: 15-11-2024 (Google form Registration with specification of Quiz/Poster/Reel)
- School Level Examination (Online): 20,21,22 November 2024
- District Level Examination (online): 06 December 2024 (7th Reserve Day)
- State Level Competition (physical): 30th Dec 2024
Selection Procedure for District level:
Quiz Posters and Reel: Top 40 Students from each class., (8th,9th and 10th)
(120 Students in all for the district level Examination)
Selection procedure for State Level
- Quiz: First & Second Prize Winners from each class i.e., 8,9,10 make the District Team
- Posters (General & ICS ): First & Second Prize winners (2 in each Category)
- Reel: First & Second Prize winners
Cash Awards @ District Level
Competition | First | Second | Total |
Quiz- 8th , 9, 10th | 1500 X 3 | 1000 x 3 | 7500 |
Poster 1 –8th Class | 1500 | 1000 | 2500 |
Poster 2 – 9th Class | 1500 | 1000 | 2500 |
Reels – 10th Class | 1500 | 1000 | 2500 |
District Total | 15000 | ||
Total Number of Students 12 per Dist. X 26 | 312 |
Cash Awards @ State Level
Competition | First | Second | Third | Total |
Quiz- Team | 15000 | 12000 | 9000 | 36000 |
Poster 1 –8th Class | 5000 | 3000 | 2000 | 10000 |
Poster 2 – 9th Class | 5000 | 3000 | 2000 | 10000 |
Reels – 10th Class | 5000 | 3000 | 2000 | 10000 |
Consolation Prizes 4,5,6 Team in Quiz 6000 X 3 | 18000 | |||
Consolation Prizes 4,5,6 in Poster , Reels 1500 X 3 X 3 | 13500 |
Organising Team:
- State Level Organising Team With 18 Senior teachers will take care of conducting Kosuhal 2024 at all levels from school level to State level.
- In Each district co Ordinator and Joint co Ordinator will be nominated for taking care of registrations, conducting school and district level examinations.
Online Examination
- Online examination in two levels (school and district) using digital devices will be conducted through Code Tantra Online Examination Platform.
Syllabus for the KOUSHAL 2024 Competition:
General Instructions
KOUSHAL competition is based on the State Board syllabus and 80% of the questions will be from Physical Science, Biological Science and Mathematics Textbooks of 8th,9th & 10th Standards. Remaining 20% of the questions will be on Indian Contributions to Science.