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CBSE Announces Science Challenge 2026-27 for Classes 8 to 10 Students
- •CBSE is organizing the Science Challenge 2026-27 competition to foster scientific thinking and problem-solving skills among students of classes 8, 9, and 10.
- •There is no application fee to participate in this competition.
- •The first-phase exam will be conducted at the school level, with registration closing on October 30, 2026.
- •The second-phase computer-based exam is tentatively scheduled between November 30 and December 4, 2026.
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Students studying in classes 8, 9, and 10 in schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education are eligible to participate in the competition. There is no application fee required to register for this event.
Registration for the first phase must be completed by October 30, 2026, and the 60-minute exam will take place between November 2 and November 13, 2026, at the respective schools. The test consists of multiple-choice questions designed to evaluate scientific thinking and analytical skills.
Each school nominates six students based on first-round performance for the second computer-based inter-school phase, which takes place between November 30 and December 4, 2026. Every participant in this round receives an online certificate, and top-performing students are granted special recognition by CBSE.
