THE LEXICON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, WAGHOLI

DR HOMI BHABHA BALVIDNYANIK COMPETITION

Ref: TLISW/Cir/CE/2023-24/05 Date: 12th July, 2023

Dear Parents,
Greetings from The Lexicon International School, Wagholi!
Registrations begin for the Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Competition 2023-24!

Registration Details:
1. This programme is open to the students of Classes VI & IX only.
2. The last date to register is Thursday, 20th July, 2023.
3. The Registration Fee is Rs.320/-
The Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Competition has been conducted by the Greater Bombay Science
Teachers' Association since 1981. This unique four stage competition aims at arousing curiosity,
problem solving attitude along with development of precision in observational and motor skills in
young scientists. Through the competition GBSTA, also aims at sensitizing students towards their
immediate environment and dare to take rational initiatives whenever needed. The competition lays
the foundation for a firm base for future examinations such as IIT-JEE and NEET.

Expected Timelines

Sr. no Description Details

1. Offline Theory competition Third week of October 2023

2. Result of theory competition Last week of November 2023

Class IX: Sunday 7th January 2024

3. Offline Practical competition
Class VI: Sunday 21st January 2024

4. Result of practical competition First week of February 2024

Submission of action research project

5. Monday 11th March 2024
report through mail

6. Offline General Interview Sunday 17th March 2024

Offline Action Research Project

7. Sunday 17th March 2024
Interview

8. Prize Distribution Ceremony Sunday 7th April 2024

Please note, students would need to clear a phase in order to proceed to the next round. On completion of
the 3rd phase (i.e. Submission of Action Research Project Report) the students will receive Gold, Silver or
Bronze Medals.

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Syllabus:

Less emphasis will be given for knowledge based questions and more emphasis for understanding, reasoning,
correlation, application etc. Majority of the questions will be from Maharashtra state board science text
books and Content related to the above from ICSE, IB and CBSE science textbooks. The questions related to
general knowledge in science and science around day to day life.

For 6th std.- Textbooks of 4th ,5th and 6th std. of Maharashtra State Board and Content related to the
above from ICSE, IB and CBSE books
a) Approximately 10 % questions on 4th std. syllabus,
b) Approximately 20 % questions on 5th std. syllabus,
c) Approximately 60 % questions on 6th std. syllabus,
d) Approximately 10 % questions on General Knowledge in Science.

For 9th std. - Textbooks of VII, VIII and IX std of Maharashtra State Board and Content related to the above
from ICSE, IB and CBSE books.
a) Approximately 10 % questions on 7th std. syllabus
b) Approximately 20 % questions on 8th std. syllabus,
c) Approximately 60 % questions on 9th std. syllabus,
d) Approximately 10 % questions on General Knowledge in Science

Stages of Competition:
• Theory competition
• Practical competition
• General interview
• Evaluation and interview on action research project

Structure of the Competition:

Max Duration of Selection

Phase No. Description of the phase
Marks exams Procedure

Phase I Written test : 100 90-min. Selection for

100 multiple choice questions based on phase II - Merit
science & General Knowledge in wise Top 7.5%
science as per standard students per region
per Marathi
medium, English
medium
(Maharashtra SSC
Board, English
Medium (All other
Boards) will be
selected for phase
II. They will get
Merit Certificate.
Remaining passed
students will get
Passing certificate.

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 Phase II Practical Test: Selection for
phase III and
For VI std.: 30 30 min. phase IV - 30% of
There will be 5 experiments of 6 marks (6 min per the marks obtained
each based on general science. experiment) in phase I + marks
For IX std. : 10 10 min obtained in phase
a) Physics: 1 experiment II will be
considered.
b) Chemistry: 1 experiment 10 10 min Merit wise Top 10 %
students will be
c) Biology: 10 questions based on 10 10 10 min selected for phase
specimens III and IV

Phase III General interview 30 5 to 7 min. Selection for

Medal :
Phase IV Evaluation of action research project 30 5 to 7 min. Considering 30%
and interview on action research marks of Phase I, +
work. Marks score of
(Phase II + Phase
III + Phase IV)
Merit wise Top 10%
candidates will get
Gold Medal,
certificate and
scholarship of Rs.
3000/-.
Next 60%
candidates will get
Silver Medal,
certificate and
scholarship of Rs.
2000/-
Remaining all
candidates will get
Bronze Medal,
certificate and
scholarship of Rs.
1000/-

If you would like your child to participate in the Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Competition 2023-24, you
would need to fill in the Consent Form and submit Rs.320/- for the same. The consent forms for registration
are available with your child’s Class Teacher. Kindly ask your child to collect the same from him / her. The
last date for registration is Thursday, 20th July, 2023.

Please fill in the Google Form so that we can maintain a record of your intent to have your child participate.
Google form link: https://forms.gle/kEnY3DQ1rkxHqvRT6

We look forward to maximum participation from our budding scientists!

Warm regards,
Team Lexicon
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