Indian School Talent Search Exam (ISTSE)

ISTSE is a single paper exam comprising of Mathematics, Science, English, and Mental & Logical Ability and open to classes 1 to 10. ISTSE is an international level talent search examination for the students of Indian schools. ISTSE assess the overall intellectual potential of students and covers the syllabus of CBSE, ICSE and State Boards.

ISTSE Exam Benefits

• Practical applications of theoretical concepts
• Enhances logical and reasoning capabilities 
• The competition tends to make participants into very sharp-minded and ‘clever’ problem solvers.
• It gives a chance to students to sharpen their skills by tackling a number of problems at a level they are not likely to encounter in their classrooms.

Awards for Online Exam (For Direct Students)

Recognition

• Each participating student will get a certificate. 
• The student who scores:
  • 95% or above will get a Scholar Certificate along with a Gold Medal
  • 90% to 94.99% will get an Outstanding Performance Certificate along with a Silver Medal
  • 80% to 89.99% will get a Distinguished Performance Certificate along with a Bronze Medal
  • 60% to 79.99% will get a Participation Certificate
  • below 60% will get a digital Participation Certificate

Scholarships

• The top 3 students from each class will be awarded
• International Rank 1 – Scholarship of ₹1500/month for 12 months + Topper Shield
• International Rank 2 – Scholarship of ₹1000/month for 12 months + First Runner up Shield
• International Rank 3 – Scholarship of ₹500/month for 12 months + Second Runner up Shield

For top 10 marks holders, there will be thirty minutes video interview of 100 to decide the top 10 ranks.

Note

• A minimum of 60% marks in the ISTSE-Online examination is required to get a scholarship. If none of the students s cores 60% marks, then the scholarship will not be awarded to any student.
• In case of any confusion, the decision of the Academic Council will be final & binding.
• The student is not eligible to receive the scholarship for the same class again. For example, if a student is getting a scholarship for Class 4 (through Winter Online Exam) the student will not be eligible for the Class 4 Summer online exam scholarship. Student can appear in the next exam to evaluate their preparation, but they are not eligible for the top 10 Interviews or Scholarships.

Ranking Criteria

If two or more students score the same number of marks, following criteria will determine the rank (weightage will be given from top to bottom):

• Rule 1 – The student who will get more marks in the Scholars’ Section will get a higher rank.
• Rule 2 – The student who will get more marks in Maths will get a higher rank.
• Rule 3 – The student who will get more marks in Science will get a higher rank.
• Rule 4 – Students who will get more marks in Mental & Logical Ability will get a higher rank.
• Rule 5 – Students who will get more marks in English will get a higher rank.
• Rule 6 – Time taken by a student in completing the exam paper. Higher rank will be secure by student who has taken lesser time.
• Rule 7 – If two students get the same marks, the younger student will be given preference.

For top 10 marks holders, there will be thirty minutes video interview of 100 to decide the top 10 ranks.

Awards for Paper based/Online Exam (Through School)

Certificates

• Each participating student will get a certificate. 
• The student who scores
  • 95% or above will get a Scholar Certificate along with a Gold Medal
  • 90% to 94.99% will get an Outstanding Performance Certificate along with a Silver Medal
  • 80% to 89.99% will get a Distinguished Performance Certificate along with a Bronze Medal
  • below 75% will get a Participation Certificate

Ranking Criteria

If two or more students score the same number of marks, following criteria will determine the rank (weightage will be given from top to bottom):

• Rule 1 – The student who will get more marks in the Scholars’ Section will get a higher rank.
• Rule 2 – The student who will get more marks in Maths will get a higher rank.
• Rule 3 – The student who will get more marks in Science will get a higher rank.
• Rule 4 – The student who will get more marks in Mental & Logical Ability will get a higher rank.
• Rule 5 – The student who will get more marks in English will get a higher rank.
• Rule 6 – If two students get the same marks, the younger student will be given preference.

If two or more students score the same marks under the above criteria then same rank will be awarded.

Recognition & Medals

• • Class Level Awards and Recognition (School-wise)
    • Rule 1 : If in a school, in a particular class, the number of students participating is 50 or more
      • The First Topper from that particular class will receive a Cash Prize of Rs 1500 plus Gold Medal.
      • The Second Topper from that particular class will receive a Cash Prize of Rs 1000 plus Silver Medal.
      • The Third Topper from that particular class will receive a Cash Prize of Rs 500 plus Bronze Medal.
    • Rule 2: If in a school, in a particular class, the number of students participating is between 25 and 49
      • The First Topper from that particular class will receive a Cash Prize of Rs 1500 plus Gold Medal.
      • The Second Topper from that particular class will receive a Silver Medal.
      • The Third Topper from that particular class will receive a Bronze Medal.
    • Rule 3: If in a school, in a particular class, the number of students participating is between 15 and 24
      • The First Topper from that particular class will receive a Gold Medal.
      • The Second Topper from that particular class will receive a Silver Medal.
      • The Third Topper from that particular class will receive a Bronze Medal.
    • Rule 4: If in a school, in a particular class, the number of students participating is between 5 and 14 – The First Topper from that particular class will receive a Gold Medal (Second and Third Topper will not receive any medal.)

School Level Awards and Scholarship

• Rule 1: If in a school, the total number of students participating, including all the classes, is 500 or more
  • First School Topper (combining all the classes) will receive a scholarship of Rs 1500 for 12 months plus School Topper Shield
  • Second School Topper (combining all the classes) will receive a scholarship of Rs 1000 for 12 months plus First Runner Up Shield
  • Third School Topper (combining all the classes) will receive a scholarship of Rs 500 for 12 months plus Second Runner Up Shield
• Rule 2: If in a school, the total number of students participating, including all the classes, is between 325 & 499
  • First School Topper (combining all the classes) will receive a scholarship of Rs 1500 for 12 months plus School Topper Shield – (Second and Third Topper will not receive any Scholarship.)

Selection of School Topper

• Rule 1 – The Student should get a minimum 60% marks in the ISTSE examination.
• Rule 2 – The Student must be a Class Topper for the current ISTSE Exam.
• Rule 3 – The Student must get the highest percentile in the current ISTSE exam among all the class toppers.
• Rule 4 – The Student must get the highest percentile in the Scholars’ Section of the current ISTSE exam among all the class toppers.
• Rule 5 – The Student must get the highest percentile in the Mathematics Section of the current ISTSE exam among all the class toppers.
• Rule 6 – The Student must get the highest percentile in the Science Section of the current ISTSE exam among all the class toppers.
• Rule 7 – The Student must get the highest percentile in the Mental & Logical Ability Section of the current ISTSE exam among all the class toppers.
• Rule 8 – The Student must get the highest percentile in the English Section of the current ISTSE exam among all the class toppers.

If there is a tie based on the above criteria, the School recommendation (based on academic records) will be considered.

International Scholarship

International Topper of each class will receive a scholarship of Rs 1800 per month for 12 months plus International Topper Shield.

Note

Each winner will be eligible for one award only and will receive the higher level award only. For top 10 marks holders, there will be thirty minutes video interview of 100 to decide the top 10 ranks.

Exam Details ( For direct / individual students )

The ISTSE online test challenges students to apply their learning and thinking by answering thought-provoking questions.

• It’s an Online Exam open to class 1 to 10 students. Students need to register online at istse.org.
• ISTSE is committed to the fair conduction of the examination and implemented anti-cheating tools to prevent any malpractice during the exam. Exam system is equipped with an advanced AI-based anti-cheating module, software tools and manual monitoring to support fair conduction of the examination.
• Students need to appear in the exam from their home through laptop/desktop/tablet/smartphone with a webcam and require internet connection. Click here for System Compatibility Check.
• 16% of marks are set aside for fair participation in the exam. The “Fair Play / Practice” scores will be calculated through AI-enabled tool and manual monitoring.
• For top 10 marks holders, there will be thirty minutes video interview of 100 to decide the top 10 ranks.
• The exam will comprise of single question papers containing questions from Mental & Logical Ability, Mathematics, Science and English.
• Duration of exam will be 60 minutes, 
• No of questions: 
  • Class 1 to 4: 35 questions 
  • Class 1 to 4: 50 questions
• Question papers will be divided into multiple section 
  • Mental & Logical Ability (9%), 
  • Mathematics (24%), 
  • Science (24%), 
  • English (12%)
  • Scholars Section (15%). 
  • In addition, 16% of marks are reserved for Fair Play / Practice. 
• There will not be a negative marking for wrong answer.
• Exam Fees is INR 399/- and if there is delay in submission, then Fees is INR 449/-
• Three online mock test papers for practice will be provided to each registered student. Mock tests can be attempted through a smartphone, tabs or computer. But final exam can be taken through a desktop/laptop/tablet with a web camera and internet connection.

Click here to Register for Online Olympiad Exam (ISTSE)

Exam Details ( Paper-based/online – Through school)

The ISTSE test challenges students to apply their learning and thinking by answering thought-provoking questions.

• It’s a Paper-based/online Exam open to classes 1 to 10 students who are studying in participating school
• Paper-based ISTSE exam is conducted through school at school premises during school hours. If the school is conducting an online exam, then test link will be shared on the exam date & time, and the students can appear in the exam online from their home.
• There will be Medals, Cash Prizes and Scholarship for each Participating School.
• Student who wants to participate in the paper-based/online ISTSE exam, they should  contact their school teacher to get the examination form.
• The exam will comprise of single question papers of 84 marks containing questions from Mental & Logical Ability, Mathematics, Science and English.
• Duration of exam will be 60 minutes, 
• No of questions: 
  • Class 1 to 4: 35 questions 
  • Class 1 to 4: 50 questions
• Question papers will be divided into multiple section 
  • Mental & Logical Ability (Class 1-4: 12% / Class 5-10: 9%), 
  • Mathematics (24%), 
  • Science (24%), 
  • English (Class 1-4: 20% / Class 6-10: 18%) 
  • Scholars Section (Class 1-4: 20% / Class 6-10: 25%).
• There will not be a negative marking for wrong answer.
• For top 10 marks holders, there will be thirty minutes video interview of 100 to decide the top 10 ranks.
• Exam Fees is INR 200/- 
• Class Toppers of each School will get Medals and Cash Prizes which will be based on the number of participating students.
• School Toppers of each School. Will get the scholarship which will be based on the number of participating students.

Click here to register your school for the ISTSE exam.

For more details, Please visit the link https://www.istse.org or contact Indian Online School at +91-7993461226