Q1. What are the stages of the CV Raman junior scientist Exam?
The CV Raman junior scientist Exam consists of four stages/levels:
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1)Theory Exam (MCQ Based)
- Format: 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Duration: 90 minutes
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2)Practical Exam
- Hands-on experiments related to Science and Environment
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3)Action Research Project & Exhibition (2 stages)
- Students must complete a small research project and display at exhibhition.
- They present and discuss their project in an exhibhition.
Q2. What is the exam format for each level for the CV Raman junior scientist Exam?
The CV Raman junior scientist Exam consists of four stages/levels:
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Theory Exam (MCQ Based)
- Format: 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Syllabus: Based on the science curriculum of the respective standard
- Top 20 % of students qualify for the next round.
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Practical Exam
- For 6th Standard: Hands-on experiments related to Science and Environment
- For 7th Standard: Experiments based on Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
- Top 10% of students from this round move to the next level.
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Action Research Project Exhibhition
- Students must complete a small research project exhibhition and submit a report.
- They present and discuss their project in an oral interview.
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Final Interview (General Viva)
- This stage assesses scientific knowledge, reasoning skills, and application of concepts.
- Conducted in front of a panel of experts.
Final Selection:
Based on performance across all four stages. Top students receive medals, certificates, and scholarships.
Q3: What are the time limit for each level of CV Raman junior scientist Exam?
Ans:
The CV Raman junior scientist Exam has different time limits for each stage:
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1)Theory Exam (MCQ Round)
- Time Limit: 90 minutes
- Format: 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
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2)Practical Exam
- Time Limit: 30 minutes per student
- Format: Hands-on science experiments (different for 6th and 7th standard students)
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3)Action Research Project & Exhibhition
- Project display in exhibhition: Students work on their project at exhibhition and submit a report
- Exhibhition Project explanation time: 5-10 minutes per student
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4)Final Interview (General Viva)
- Time Limit: 5-15 minutes per student
- Format: Face-to-face oral interview with experts
Q4: What is the Cut-off Marks for Each Level of CV Raman Junior Scientist Exam?
Ans:
The cut off for each stage of CV Raman junior scientist Exam is as follows
- Theory Exam (MCQ) – 100 questions, 90 minutes; top 20% qualify to Practical.
- Practical Exam – Hands-on experiments; top 10% advance Action research project.
- Action Research Project & Exhibition Explanation – Students submit and present a research project.
- Final Interview (Viva) – Assesses scientific knowledge and reasoning.
Final Selection: Based on overall performance; all students reaching action research project stage receive eith Gold, Slver or Bronze medal based on the marks scored in all the 3 stages.