R. D. Birla Scholarship Exam - 2019
Objective
"Objective of R. D. Birla Scholarship Exam is to identify young talent and support them to achieve next level of performance."
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Exam Details for 2019
- Scholarship exam is based on Higher Order Thinking Questions from the fields of Science & Mathematics.
- The scholarship exam will consist of only one exam paper.
- The scholarship exam is divided into two levels :
- Level 1: Exam
- Level 2: In-person interview
- Duration of the Level 1 exam :
- Grade 1 to 4 - 60 minutes
- Grade 5 to 8 - 80 minutes
- On Exam Date : Reporting time at the centre - 10:30 AM.
- It will be conducted in approximately 30 cities across 18 states
- Registration fee is Rs 350 per student (including taxes)
- Students from non participating schools can register themselves and report to the assigned exam center
- PLEASE NOTE : Parents having more than one student registration on same mobile number will get admit card on their registered email ID. Click Here to Download Admit Card
- Any query related to R. D. Birla Scholarship Exam Registration please email us on scholarship@birlaopenminds.com
- Scholarship registration is closed for academic year 2019-20, Please fill contact form for next exam date
- Student/school can select either 19th November 2019 or 30th November for Level 1 Exam.
- Results for Level 1 exam will be declared on 16th January 2020.
- Qualifying students for Level 2 will be intimated about the venue and date of the interview via email or phone.
- Students selected for level 2 will be contending for the scholarship.
- Contenders for level 2 will be selected across grades 1 to 8.
Eligibility Criteria
- Students from grade 1 to 8 of all recognized education boards in India can participate in this exam.
Awards and Scholarships
| Awards | Zone Level | National Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Prize | Rs. 2500 | Rs. 5000 |
| 2nd Prize | Rs. 1500 | Rs. 2500 |
| 3rd Prize | Rs. 1000 | Rs. 1500 |
*Awards are for each grade
** Medals and certificates will be given at the school and city level.
Scholarships
| Scholarship Levels | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|
| Brainiac | Rs. 1,00,000 |
| Super Genius | Rs. 50,000 |
| Genius | Rs. 25,000 |
* Students will be awarded scholarships based on Level 1 and 2 scores.
** Selection will be done based on various parameters set by an independent international assessment agency. The result declared by the agency cannot be challenged anywhere and by anyone.
*** Assessment agency will decide the cutoff marks; below which no student will be considered for awards or scholarships.
**** More than one scholarship can be awarded at the same monetary level. The number of scholarships to be awarded at each level will entirely be under the discretion of the agency.
A Trip to Japan
- One deserving student from grade 8, along with one parent, will get a chance to travel to Japan and explore science and technology at a Japanese University.
- Selection of the student will be done by the agency based on his / her performance at various levels of the exam.
Exam Centers
Salient Features of the R D Birla Assessment Evaluation
- Designed to gauge the fundamental understanding of the students.
- Offers a realistic glimpse into the nature of top competitive exams.
- Academically challenging and rewarding for all types of students.
Salient Features of the R D Birla Assessment Report
- Identifying individual learning gaps for each student.
- Determining skill areas where a student needs improvement or extra support to keep outperforming.
- Personalized active recommendations to help optimize efforts in weak or strong skill sets.
A guide to Revised Bloom's Taxonomy
Levels |
Revised Bloom's Taxonomy |
Interpretation |
1 |
Remembering |
Acquire specific facts, ideas, or vocabulary. |
2 |
Understanding |
Grasp the meaning of material learned. |
3 |
Applying |
Use learnt knowledge |
4 |
Analysing |
Take ideas and knowledge apart |
5 |
Evaluating |
Make judgements or decisions based on logical criteria or conditions |
6 |
Creating |
Looking at things differently or to generate new concepts or ideas. |
Skills and Their Interpretation
|
Skills |
Interpretation |
Comprehension |
Understand a series of statements and facts. |
Problem Solving |
Use the resources/data to arrive at a solution. |
Algorithmic Thinking |
Think about a solution as a series of steps to be followed. |
Analytical Thinking |
Grasp complex concepts, understand and interpret data, and construct logical arguments. Distil a problem to its basic elements. |
Computation |
Use Mathematics or logic to arrive at a solution. |
Memorization |
Retain and recall information. |
Conceptual Proficiency |
Ability to grasp the fundamentals, e.g. understanding of definitions, laws, theorems, etc. |
FAQ
Q. When will I get the admit card?
Ans. You will get the admit card in the first week of November subject to the condition that you have paid the exam fee.
Q. What type of questions will be asked in the exam?
Ans. Higher Order Thinking Questions will be asked in the exam. These questions will be from the field of Science/EVS or Math; current or previous grades. All questions will be application-based.
Q. Where can I get a sample or previous year's papers?
Ans. There is no prescribed book to practice for the exam as the questions will be application-based. The questions will be based on your daily experiences. Hence, sample papers or previous year's papers are unavailable.
Q. Which board's syllabus should help me prepare for the exam?
Ans. No specific board has been followed while designing the exam. The questions are application-based.
Q. Is the exam a paper pen-based or computer-based online test?
Ans. The student can select paper pen-based or computer-based online test based on the city of registration.
The computer-based test is available in the following cities.
- Delhi
- Chennai
- Kolkata
- Bhopal
- Pune
Remaining cities will have only paper pen-based exams.
For the online computer-based test, detailed address of the exam center will be provided along with the admit card...
Q. What is the reporting time?
Ans. All candidates have to report on 30 November at 10:30 AM at the exam center unless there is any change in time printed on their admit card. Candidates coming late will not be given entry to the exam centre.
Q. Is exam fee refundable?
Ans. The exam fee is non-refundable.