| Levels | Marks | Exam Pattern | Syllabus | Selection Criteria | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1: Y-SAT (YouCon-Scientific Aptitude Test) | 100 | 100 MCQs: 30 questions each on Physics, Chemistry, Biology; 10 questions on Experimental Mathematics and General Knowledge (Notes for this 10 marks will be provided on the YOUCON’s website). Assesses practical application of scientific concepts, rather than purely theoretical knowledge | Std 5 | 5,4 | Merit-wise selected candidates will be displayed on the website |
| Std 6 | 6,5,4 | ||||
| Std 7 | 7,6,5 | ||||
| Std 8 | 8,7,6 | ||||
| Std 9 | 9,8,7 | ||||
| Level 2: Practical Exam | 100 | 6 Experiments; 10 one minute spotting | Same as Above | Merit-wise selected candidates will be displayed on the website | |
| Level 3: Project Round | 100 | Project report online submission | Topics will be given on the YOUCON’s website. | Merit-wise selected candidates list will be displayed on the website | |
| Level 4: Educon | 100 | It includes paper presentation, poster presentation and an open research competition. | Based on research project | All participants apart from winners will get certificates and medals. | |
| *There is a free lecture series which will give content of all the above syllabus. Candidates can join HBRS Centre whatsapp group and HBRS Centre YouTube channel for all the updates. | |||||
➢ Focus: The Y-SAT will emphasize the practical application of scientific principles.
➢ Question Type: Questions will be designed to assess h
Example: The capillary tube: To determine which tube has a higher liquid rise (h2 vs h1), a student must understand the underlying principle that capillary rise is inversely proportional to the diameter of the tube. The narrower tube will exhibit a higher rise.
Example: A toxic gas is released in the atmosphere. Which group of living organisms faces the minimum threat? Students must consider how different organisms interact with their environment, and how they obtain oxygen.
Practical exam for will be conducted for shortlisted participants only. This exam will be on 5th December 2025.
Format: A hands-on, practical-based examination combined with identification tasks.
➢ Components:
i. Six Basic Science Practicals: Students will perform these experiments, focusing on accuracy, precision,
procedure, observation, and recording.
ii. Ten Spotting Experiments: This typically involves identifying items (like biological specimens, chemical setups,
physics apparatus, diagrams, etc.) placed at different stations and answering specific questions related to them. This tests recognition and knowledge associated with practical work.
iii. Assessment Focus: Evaluation will prioritize practical skills (accuracy, precision, procedure) and understanding
demonstrated during the hands-on practicals, as well as identification skills and related knowledge in the spotting
section.
iv. Weightage: Practical skills and understanding demonstrated across both components (hands-on and spotting) will
carry significant weight in the marking scheme.
Results will be declared till 15th December 2025.
Projects will be given to students after practical exam which has to be submitted on 30th December 2025. And Results will be declared till 1st January 2026.
Topic Selection: Each year, a list of suggested project topics will be provided. Students will choose a topic from this
list to work on.
Project Work & Reporting: Students will conduct research or work on their chosen topic and compile their findings
into a project report.
Submission: Participants need to prepare both:
• A printed copy of their project report.
• An online submission of the project report (likely a digital version like a PDF). The original plan mentioned
submission in both printed and online formats.
Evaluation: The submitted projects will be evaluated based on the online submissions.
Selection: This phase acts as a qualifier. Candidates whose projects meet the required standard during the online
evaluation will be selected to proceed to Phase 4 (Educon).
Publication Opportunity: A notable aspect is that some of the high-quality research work submitted as projects may
be selected for publication in science journals, offering significant recognition to the students.
Educon – 10th Janury 2026
Session 1: Evaluation, Presentations, and Exhibition
1. Initial Evaluation: Participants who qualified from Phase 3 (Project evaluation) undergo further evaluation in various
sections (the specifics of these sections aren’t detailed but likely involve assessing their project understanding or
presentation skills).
2. Paper Presentation: Based on the initial evaluation, the top 20% of participants are selected to give paper presentations
on their work.
3. Poster Presentation: The next 10% of participants (presumably those ranking just below the paper presenters) are
selected to present their work in a poster format.
4. Open Science Exhibition: Running concurrently or as part of this session, there will be an exhibition showcasing the
“best science projects.”
a) Open Registration: This component has open registration, suggesting others might be able to participate or showcase
their projects here, potentially beyond those selected strictly through Phases 1-3 (though this could be clarified).
b)Separate Prizes: This exhibition will have its own set of prizes, distinct from the paper and poster awards.
Session 2: Prize Distribution
➢ Awards (Determined/Judged in Session 1):
Out of Paper and Poster Presentation CASH PRIZE + AWARDS will be given.
Open Science Exhibition: Contestants will receive separate, distinct prizes.
Hall ticket for registered participants will be issued on 19th October 2025.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| REGISTRATION OPENS | 20/08/2025 |
| REGISTRATION CLOSES | 22/09/2025 |
| HALLTICKETS ISSUE | 20/10/2025 |
| Y-SAT EXAM (OFFLINE) | 02/11/2025 |
| Y-SAT RESULT | 16/11/2025 |
| PRACTICAL EXAM | 07/12/2025 |
| PRACTICAL RESULT | 10/12/2025 |
| PROJECT SUBMISSION | 31/12/2025 |
| PROJECT RESULT | 05/01/2026 |
| EDUCON | 11/01/2025 |
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