HBBVS

HBBVS - incepted in 1981 - encourages students to take an interest in Science.

It also aims at inculcating a scientific attitude in students and uncovers a talent for science among the best.

Today, students all over from Maharashtra can take part in this exam.

This exam is conducted in three stages and contains the following:

1. Written test
2. Practical test
3. Interview and evaluation of action research project

Here is a list of other science olympiads.

For the Class 6 exam

The syllabus is based on the SSC curricula for class 5 and 6. It is also related to content for ICSE and CBSE books of class 6.

The syllabus is based SSC curricula for Class 7, Class 8 and Class 9. It is also related to content for ICSE and CBSE books of Class 9.

Here is a snippet to help you understand the kind of questions you should expect.

Phase 1 - Written Test
Particulars	Details
Subjects	Class 5 and 6 syllabus (Class 6 students) Class 7, 8 and 9 syllabus (Class 9 students)
Type of Questions	Objective (MCQs)
Mode of Examination	Written Test
Exam Duration	1.5 hours
Number of Questions	100 questions
Languages	English, Hindi and Marathi
Marking Scheme	1 mark awarded for each correct answer
Negative Marking	No negative marking
Phase 2 - Practical Competition
Particulars	Details
Subjects	Class 5 and 6 syllabus (Class 6 students) Class 7, 8 and 9 syllabus (Class 9 students)
Type of Questions	Objective (MCQs)
Mode of Examination	Practicals
Exam Duration	30 minutes
Number of Experiments	5
Marking Scheme	6 marks for each correct experiment
Negative Marking	No negative marking

Stage 1 - Written Test
Questions	Total Marks	Time Duration
100 multiple choice questions	100	90 minutes
Stage 2 - Practical Competition
Experiments	Total Marks	Time Duration
6	30	30 minutes
Stage 3 - Interview
-	30	5 to 10 minutes
Stage 4 - Evaluation of Action Research Project
-	30	5 to 10 minutes

Stage 1 - Written Test
Questions	Total Marks	Time Duration
100 multiple choice questions	100	90 minutes
Stage 2 - Practical Competition
Experiments	Total Marks	Time Duration
1 in Physics	10	10 minutes
1 in Chemistry	10	10 minutes
1 in Biology	10	10 minutes
Stage 3 - Interview
-	30	5 to 10 minutes
Stage 4 - Evaluation of Action Research Project
-	30	5 to 10 minutes

You need to be a student in class 6 or 9 to participate in this exam.

1. Keep Rs. 10 per student aside as the processing fee
2. Deposit the remaining amount - Rs. 180 per student - through any SBI branch
3. This amount will be deposited in favour of:
   The Greater Bombay Science Teacher’s Association,
   State Bank of India,
   Current AC. No. 36494310194,
   Malad (W) IFSC : SBIN0000552
4. Get the transaction ID or J-No. from SBI Bank and note it on the paying slip

Registration
Online entry forms released (without late fee)	1st to 16th July, 2017	12:01 AM
Online entry forms released (with late fee)	17th to 25th July, 2017	12:01 AM
Stage 1 - Written Test
Written test	16th September, 2017	3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Written test result declared	2nd week of November, 2017	-
Stage 2 - Practical Competition
Practical competition - Class 6	10th December, 2017	-
Practical competition - Class 9	17th December, 2017	-
Practical competition result declared	2nd week of January, 2018	-
Stage 3 - Interview
Interview for Class 6 and 9	19th January, 2018	-
18th February, 2018	4th March, 2018	-

Practicals
Standard	Mumbai	Thane/Raigad	Rest of Maharashtra
Class 6 - English	61	61	62
Class 6 - Marathi	54	63	63
Class 9 - English	52	52	52
Class 9 - Marathi	41	41	49
Vivas
Standard	Mumbai	Thane/Raigad	Rest of Maharashtra
Class 6 - English	40.1	40.7	41.9
Class 6 - Marathi	33.4	35.3	40.1
Class 9 - English	36	36.7	32.9
Class 9 - Marathi	25.3	26	27.1

Here’s the selection process for class 6 and 9 students:

• You get a Passing Certificate if you score more than 35 marks
• If you’re in the top 7.5% of the candidate pool, you get a Certificate of Merit and advance to the practical competition

• If you’re in the top 10% of the candidate pool, you qualify for the interview
• You also need a minimum of 30% in Phase 1 and 2

At the end of all four stages, you will be given an award based on your performance. To be eligible for the awards listed below, you need a minimum score of 30% in all 4 stages.

• If you’re in the top 10%, you get a gold medal, a certificate and a scholarship of Rs. 1500
• If you’re in the next 60%, you get a silver medal, a certificate and a scholarship of Rs. 1000
• If you fall in the last category, you get a bronze medal, a certificate and a scholarship of Rs. 500

Here are some details about the selection process.

• Most of the questions will be based on the SSC syllabus
• Questions regarding general knowledge will be based on ‘latest news’ and ‘Science in our day-to-day life’
• Experimental questions are given priority over other questions

Here are some of the books you should refer while preparing for HBBVS:

• Textbooks for Class 5 and 6 - SSC Board
• Textbooks for Class 6 - CBSE Board
• Textbooks for Class 6 - ICSE Board
• Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Competition - Menaka Prakash Pune

• Textbooks for Class 7, 8 and 9 - SSC Board
• Textbooks for Class 7 - CBSE Board
• Textbooks for Class 7 - ICSE Board
• Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Competition - Menaka Prakash Pune

Here’s how you can effectively manage time.

You can also collaborate with friends to better prepare for exams.