About the Exam

Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Competition is Conducted by The Mumbai Science Teachers’ Association.
Purpose of the exam is to encourage students to take interest in science, to inculcate
scientific attitude & search science talent in students.
Students studying only in 6th and 9th Std. of English and Marathi Medium of all
boards are eligible to appear for the exam.
Syllabus:
6th Std. – Textbooks of IV, V and VI std. of SSC syllabus and Content related to the
above from ICSE and CBSE books.
9th Std. – Textbooks of VII ,VIII and IX std. of SSC syllabus and Content related to
the above from ICSE and CBSE books for 9th std.
Official Website: http://msta.in/

Structure of the Exam

Selection Procedure

Phase II – Top 7.5% students of Phase I is selected for phase II. They get Merit
Certificate. Remaining passed students get Passing certificate.
Phase III – 30% of the marks obtained in phase I and marks obtained in phase II is considered for Phase III. Top 10 % students is selected for phase III.
Considering 30% marks of Phase I + Marks of Phase II & Phase III
a. Top 10% candidates will get Gold Medal, certificate and scholarship of Rs. 2000/-.
b. Next 60% candidates will get Silver Medal, certificate and scholarship of Rs. 1500/-
c. Remaining all candidates will get Bronze Medal, certificate and scholarship of Rs.
1000/-