Karnataka State Board Class 8

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is a government body that regulates and governs Karnataka’s educational system. It organises the Karnataka Board Class 1 through 12 exams as well as SSLC and other exams. It is identical to the ICSE, CBSE, and other educational bodies.

The Karnataka Examination Board is in charge of a number of things, including prescribing syllabus, awarding school recognition, developing courses of study and Karnataka state board textbooks, and providing guidance, support, and leadership to all of the institutes under its authority. Here you will find all of the information you need for the Karnataka Board Class 8 exam.

Exam Summary

Class 8 is a key moment in a student’s life. At this time, you will only explore a career in the field in which you are most interested. As a result, it’s even more critical to focus on your studies and plan your journey accordingly.

The Karnataka Schools Education Examination Board (KSEAB) conducts the 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th class examinations through Formative Assessment (FA) and Summative Assessment (SA). Formative and Summative assessments are two ways to evaluate a student’s learning. The formative assessment will consist of students’ performance in classes, self-learning, activities and worksheet submissions, etc. A summative assessment is a one-time activity. The assessment takes place not during the learning process but at the end. The purpose of formative assessment is to monitor and evaluate the learner’s progress, while the summative assessment is to evaluate the learner’s achievements. Before the Class 8 annual exam, each and every school in Karnataka state board conducts FA1, FA2, FA3, FA4 and SA1, SA2.

Karnataka Board Class 8 Highlights 2021-2022

Features	Details
Full Exam Name	Karnataka Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination
Short Exam Name	Karnataka SSLC Board
Conducting Body	Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board
Frequency of Conduct	Annual
Exam Level	Middle
Mode of Exam	Offline
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Karnataka SSLC official website	Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board

Official Website Link

https://sslc.karnataka.gov.in/english

Selection Process

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) conducts 8th standard examinations (Semester-1 and Semester-2) every year. This exam will be held for 50 marks and the schools conduct Formative Assessment (FA) and Summative Assessment (SA) before the final exams. The Karnataka State Board students will have four formative assessments (internal exercise) and two summative exams for the current academic year (2021-22).

Exam pattern details - Scoring pattern (+/- Marking)

CCE pattern followed for Class 8 is as shown below:

No.	Name of CCE Activity	Code of the CCE Activity	Activities	Marks
1	Formative Assessment – 1	FA1	Activity 1 + Activity 2 + Written Test	15+15+20=50 Marks
2	Formative Assessment -2	FA2	Activity 1 + Activity 2 + Written Test	15+15+20=50 Marks
3	Summative Assessment -1	SA1	Written Exam	80 Marks
4	Formative Assessment – 3	FA3	Activity 1 + Activity 2 + Written Test	15+15+20=50 Marks
5	Formative Assessment – 4	FA4	Activity 1 + Activity 2 + Written Test	15+15+20=50 Marks
6	Summative Assessment – 2	SA2	Written Exam	80 Marks

Class 8 Karnataka State Board: Grading System

In schools, students’ performance is recognised using a grading system. The grading system used by the Karnataka State Board for Class 8 is shown below:

Marks Range	Grade
91 to 100	A1
81 to 90	A2
71 to 80	B1
61 to 70	B2
51 to 60	C1
41 to 50	C2
33 to 40	D
32 and below	E (Essential Repeat)

Exam Syllabus

Karnataka Class 8 Mathematics Syllabus

The chapters included in the syllabus for Karnataka Class 8 Maths are tabulated below:

Syllabus for Karnataka Class 8 Mathematics
Chapters	Name of the chapters
Chapter 1	Rational Numbers
Chapter 2	Linear Equation in One Variable
Chapter 3	Understanding Quadrilaterals
Chapter 4	Practical Geometry
Chapter 5	Data Handling
Chapter 6	Square and Square Roots
Chapter 7	Cube and Cube Roots
Chapter 8	Comparing Quantities
Chapter 9	Algebraic Expressions and Identities
Chapter 10	Visualising Solid Shapes
Chapter 11	Mensuration
Chapter 12	Exponents and Powers
Chapter 13	Direct and Indirect Proportions
Chapter 14	Factorisation
Chapter 15	Introduction to Graphs
Chapter 16	Playing with Numbers

Syllabus for Karnataka Class 8 Science

The chapters included in the Karnataka syllabus for Class 8 Science are tabulated below:

Syllabus for Karnataka Class 8 Science
Chapters	Name of the chapters
Chapter 1	Crop Production and Management
Chapter 2	Microorganisms: Friend or Foe
Chapter 3	Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
Chapter 4	Materials: Metals and Non-Metals
Chapter 5	Coal and Petroleum
Chapter 6	Combustion and Flame
Chapter 7	Conservation of Plants and Animals
Chapter 8	Cell – Structure and Functions
Chapter 9	Reproduction in Animals
Chapter 10	Reaching the Age of Adolescence
Chapter 11	Force and Pressure
Chapter 12	Friction
Chapter 13	Sound
Chapter 14	Chemical Effects of Electric Current
Chapter 15	Some Natural Phenomena
Chapter 16	Lights
Chapter 17	Stars and The Solar System
Chapter 18	Pollution of Air and Water

Syllabus for Karnataka Class 8 Social Science

The chapters included in the syllabus for Karnataka Class 8 History are tabulated below:

Syllabus for Karnataka Class 8 History
Chapters	Name of the chapters
Chapter 1	How, When and Where
Chapter 2	From Trade to Territory
Chapter 3	Ruling the Countryside
Chapter 4	Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of the Golden Age
Chapter 5	When People Rebel
Chapter 6	Colonialism and the City
Chapter 7	Weavers, Iron Smelters and Factory Owners
Chapter 8	Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation
Chapter 9	Women, Caste and Reform
Chapter 10	The Changing World of Visual Arts
Chapter 11	The Making of the National Movement 1870s-1945
Chapter 12	India after Independence

The chapters included in the syllabus for Karnataka Class 8 Geography are tabulated below:

Syllabus for Karnataka Class 8 Geography
Chapters	Name of the chapters
Chapter 1	Resources
Chapter 2	Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources
Chapter 3	Mineral and Power Resources
Chapter 4	Agriculture
Chapter 5	Industries
Chapter 6	Human Resources

The chapters included in the syllabus for Karnataka Class 8 Civics/Political Science are tabulated below:

Syllabus for Karnataka Class 8 Civics/Political Science
Chapters	Name of the chapters
Unit One: The Indian Constitution and Secularism
Chapter 1	The Indian Constitution
Chapter 2	Understanding Secularism
Unit Two: Parliament and the Making of Laws
Chapter 3	Why do we need a Parliament?
Chapter 4	Understanding Laws
Unit Three: The Judiciary
Chapter 5	Judiciary
Chapter 6	Understanding Our Criminal Justice System
Unit Four: Social Justice and the Marginalised
Chapter 7	Understanding Marginalism
Chapter 8	Confronting Marginalism
Unit Five: Economic Presence of the Government
Chapter 9	Public Facilities
Chapter 10	Law and Social Justice

Syllabus for Karnataka Class 8 English

English for Class 8 Karnataka Board is divided into two parts:

• a. English Literature, and
• b. English Grammar & Composition

The Karnataka Class 8 English Literature section is based on a main textbook in English and a supplementary reader in English. Let us see what all is included in each of the two books.

Syllabus For Karnataka Class 8 English (Honeydew – Textbook in English for Class VIII) are tabulated below:

Syllabus for Karnataka Class 8 English (Honeydew)
Chapters	Name of the Chapters
Chapter 1	The Best Christmas Present in the World
Poem	The Ant and the Cricket
Chapter 2	The Tsunami
Poem	Geography Lesson
Chapter 3	Glimpses of the Past
Poem	Macavity: The Mystery Cat
Chapter 4	Bepin Choudhury’s Lapse of Memory
Poem	The Last Bargain
Chapter 5	The Summit Within
Poem	The School Boy
Chapter 6	This is Jody’s Fawn
Poem	The Duck and the Kangaroos
Chapter 7	A Visit to Cambridge
Poem	When I set out for Lyonnesse
Chapter 8	A Short Monsoon Diary
Poem	On the Grasshopper and Cricket
Chapter 9	The Great Stone Face – I
Chapter 10	The Great Stone Face – II

Syllabus For Karnataka Class 8 English (It So Happened – Supplementary Reader in English for Class VIII)

Syllabus for Karnataka Class 8 English (It So Happened)
Chapters	Name of the chapters
Chapter 1	How the Camel got his Hump
Chapter 2	Children at work
Chapter 3	The Selfish Giant
Chapter 4	The Treasure within
Chapter 5	Princess September
Chapter 6	The Fight
Chapter 7	The Open Window
Chapter 8	Jalebis
Chapter 9	The Comet – I
Chapter 10	The Comet – II

Syllabus For Karnataka Class 8 English Grammar & Composition

This section is also subdivided into two parts – English Grammar and English Composition (Writing). The detailed syllabus of these two sections for Karnataka Class 8 is as follows:

English Grammar Syllabus For Karnataka Class 8:

The Class 8 English grammar syllabus 2021 has the following topics:

Unit	Name of the unit
a	Order of Words and Clauses
b	Direct and Indirect Speech
c	Active and Passive Voice
d	Tenses
e	Noun
f	Pronoun
g	Verb
h	Adverb
i	Prepositions
j	Conjunction
k	Phrases and Idioms
l	Vocabulary
m	Comprehension Reading

Syllabus For Karnataka Class 8 English Composition (Writing)

This section tests your writing skills in English. The English Composition syllabus has the following topics:

Unit	Name of the unit
a	Notice
b	Story
c	Formal and Informal Letters
d	Diary Entry
e	Essay

Syllabus For Karnataka Class 8 Hindi

The syllabus for Karnataka Class 8 Hindi can be broadly categorised into two parts:

1. Hindi Literature, and
2. Hindi Grammar and Composition

The syllabus for Karnataka Class 8 Hindi Literature is based on the following three books:

1. Durva – Bhag 3 (Dwitiya Bhasha)
2. Text Book in Hindi Vasant – Bhag 3
3. Bharat Ki Khoj (Supplementary)

Syllabus For Karnataka Class 8 Hindi Literature: Vasant

Chapters	Name of the chapters
1	ध्वनि (कविता)
2	लाख की चूड़िया (कहानी)
3	बस की यात्रा
4	दीवानों की हस्ती (कविता)
5	चिट्ठियों की अनूठी दुनिया (निबंध)
6	भगवान के डाकिए (कविता)
7	क्या निराश हुआ जाए (निबंध)
8	यह सब से कठिन समय नहीं (कविता)
9	कबीर की साखियाँ
10	कामचोर (कहानी)
11	जब सिनेमा ने बोलना सीखा
12	सुदामा चरित (कविता)
13	जहाँ पहिया है
14	अकबरी लोटा (कहानी)
15	सूर के पद (कविता)
16	पानी की कहानी (निबंध)
17	बाज और साँप (कहानी)
18	टोपी (कहानी)

Syllabus For Karnataka Class 8 Hindi Literature: Durva

Chapters	Name of the chapters
1	गुड़िया
2	दो गोरैया
3	चिट्ठियों में यूरोप
4	ओस
5	नाटक में नाटक
6	सागर यात्रा
7	उठ किसान ओ
8	सस्ते का चक्कर
9	एक खिलाडी की कुछ यादें
10	बस की सैर
11	हिंदी ने जिनकी जिंदगी बदल दी
12	आषाढ़ का पहला दिन
13	अन्याय के खिलाफ
14	बच्चो के प्रिय श्री केशव शंकर पिल्लई
15	फर्श पर
16	बड़ी अम्मा की बात
17	वह सुबह कभी तो आएगी
18	आओ पत्रिका निकालें
19	आहवान

Syllabus For Karnataka Class 8 Hindi Literature: Bharat Ki Khoj

Chapters	Name of the chapters
1	अहमदनगर का किला
2	तलाश
3	सिंधु घाटी सभ्यता
4	युगों का दौर
5	नयी समस्याएँ
6	अंतिम दौर -एक
7	अंतिम दौर-दो
8	तनाव
9	दो पृष्ठभूमियाँ – भारतीय और अंग्रेज़ी

Syllabus For Karnataka Class 8 Hindi Grammar & Composition

Chapters	Name of the chapters
1	पुनरुक्ति शब्द
2	वाक्यनिर्माण
3	संज्ञा
4	विशेषण
5	कारक
6	अनेकार्थीशब्द
7	विभक्ति
8	प्रत्यय
9	शब्द परिवार
10	संधि
11	समास
12	द्वंद्व
13	उपसर्ग
14	अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द
15	मुहावरे
16	समानार्थी

The syllabus for Karnataka Class 8 Hindi composition includes:

1. Essay (निबंध)
2. Letter Writing (पत्र लेखन)

Preparation Tips

Here are a few smart strategies to help you maximise your scores:

1. Work on your speed

Students frequently fail to attempt questions they know the answers to due to lack of time, and as a result, they score lower marks. Therefore, increasing your speed is important. To do so, practice a lot of questions from a variety of topics. It’s also essential to be thorough with the derivations, as any confusion might lead to a waste of time and effort. Keep track of the amount of time you spend on each section’s questions. For questions carrying less marks, it should take no more than 3-5 minutes. This way, you’ll have more time to dedicate to the 6-markers, which are generally lengthy and difficult problems.

2. Focus on accuracy

The importance of accuracy cannot be overstated. Be extremely cautious while calculating. If you’re going to use a formula, be sure you’re doing it correctly. Remember that even a sign change, such as from (+) to (-), or vice versa, might result in a loss of marks. As a result, focus on minimising your concentration failures. It’s also good to know the chapter-by-chapter marking method since it will help you prepare better. Pay special attention to topics that have more weightage in terms of marks.

3. Stick to textbooks for basic questions

Around 90% of questions in board exams are either taken directly from NCERT textbooks or from their replicas. Hence, for basic concepts—and for getting an idea of the type of questions—stick to NCERT and the prescribed CBSE books. Practice every question in the textbooks, including the solved examples. However, for comprehensive preparation, a good reference book is a must.

4. Solve previous years’ papers and sample papers

Practicing timed, solved problems is a great way to get a feel for the exam’s style and format. Solve the sample papers and model papers within the time limit for better practice. Practicing sample papers in the same time duration as allotted in the actual exam paper will help you increase your speed and accuracy. Use KSEAB solutions for class 8 for reference.

5. Neatly write down the steps

Because writing down the steps gives you marks, you should do so when solving problems. Even if you don’t know the entire answer to a question, attempt to write down certain steps.

Exam Taking Strategy

Here are some important exam taking strategies that will help students to score better:

• Arrive a few minutes early for the exam so you can relax and avoid feeling hurried.
• Take a look at the full question paper before you begin. On the question paper, take a look at how many multiple-choice, short answer and essay questions are there. Let’s assume you have a 60-minute examination with 20 multiple-choice questions, 10 short answers (fill in the blanks), and one essay (needing two examples). 
• How much time do you think each part will take? You should set aside at least five minutes to compose an essay outline, 30 seconds for multiple-choice questions, and one minute for filling in the blanks. That leaves 25 minutes for the essay, which is generally the most important.
• Begin by going over the question paper and answering all the questions that you are familiar with. Put a checkmark next to a multiple-choice question that you are unsure about and move on. 
• The goal is to answer as many questions as possible in a given period to get the most scores. The more questions you answer, the more self-assured you will become. 
• Go from question to question, not backwards; if there is time remaining, you can answer those you are unsure about after completing the rest.

Detailed Study plan

1. Start studying as soon as possible: Because you are dealing with many subjects simultaneously, you must begin your exam preparations as soon as possible, such as a week before the exam.
2. Always make an effort to create a learning environment around you: The environment you create before your final exams plays an important role in exam preparation. As a Class 8 student, it is recommended that you study in a comfortable, peaceful, and distraction-free atmosphere.
3. If possible, study in portions: Concentrating for a long span of time impacts your study programme; thus, include small intervals while studying for a long time. Never let anything stand in the way of you enjoying your favourite activities.
4. Try to study when your concentration is at its peak: If you are a morning person, prepare your concepts or subjects you think are difficult before noon, and if you are a night person, keep up with the suitable timeline for better preparation.
5. Rewrite your own notes: If you have notes, consider rewriting them for better test preparation, and if you have any unnecessary information that does not support the key concepts, attempt to avoid it.
6. Try to make the most of every possibility: When studying for your examinations, try to take small breaks. Use the free time to memorise what you studied. Always remember to utilise most of your free time.
7. Solve KSEAB solutions for class 8: Exercise solutions will help you immensely during your revisions and preparation. Moreover, try to complete at least two rounds of revision and 23 mock tests before your final exam.

Student Counselling

The eighth grade is the start of a professional foundation. It’s only natural for students in Class 8 to seek career advice. The tendency is to look for ways to improve performance in areas like Mathematics and Science. Why is it that beyond grade 5, learning Mathematics is always a challenge? Why do students find it so difficult to concentrate and focus? Some parents are concerned that various coaching classes are not achieving the desired level of outcome. Part of the same problem is deciding whether he/she should pursue career A or B. Students now have a variety of employment possibilities as a result of their extensive exposure. The question that keeps running in their minds is, “Which one of these is it?” Contradictions such as a dislike of Mathematics but a preference for Biological Science and a desire to become a Chartered Accountant or a Banker is common. Geography is one of my favourite subjects, but I’m not sure what I’d do with it as a career.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How to read Karnataka Board Class 8 textbook solutions more effectively?
A. Solve all the exercises and questions provided at the end of each chapter to get the most out of your Karnataka Board Class 8 solutions. You will have a better understanding of the topics by answering these questions. Furthermore, it will assist you in improving your test preparation and achieving higher marks.

Q2. Do I need to make notes for Karnataka Board Class 8 solutions?
A. When you need to review important topics before an exam, taking notes may be extremely helpful. So, while reading a certain topic or chapter from the Karnataka Board Class 8 answers, make a mental note of all the essential concepts, definitions, and equations for rapid review during the exam.

Q3. Is it necessary to refer to Karnataka Board Class 8 solutions for all subjects to score good marks in the exam?
A. Each chapter’s solved answers have been presented in a simple and easy-to-understand manner in the Karnataka Board Class 8 solutions. You can have a thorough understanding of the topics by reading and memorising these answers. Furthermore, these solutions will assist you in becoming familiar with the various sorts of questions that may be given in the Class 8 final exam. So, if you want to do well in the exam, it’s a good idea to look at the Class 8 Karnataka Board solutions.

Q4. Are Karnataka Board solutions for Class 8 sufficient to score good marks in the final exam?
A. The quality of your preparation during and before the exam determines how well you do in the exam. Class 8 solutions from the Karnataka Board will help you improve your basics and allow you to face challenging problems in the test with ease. So, with the aid of Karnataka Board Class 8 solutions, one can undoubtedly study properly for the test and achieve high results.

Dos and Donts

Q1. How to read Karnataka Board Class 8 textbook solutions more effectively?
A. Solve all the exercises and questions provided at the end of each chapter to get the most out of your Karnataka Board Class 8 solutions. You will have a better understanding of the topics by answering these questions. Furthermore, it will assist you in improving your test preparation and achieving higher marks.

Q2. Do I need to make notes for Karnataka Board Class 8 solutions?
A. When you need to review important topics before an exam, taking notes may be extremely helpful. So, while reading a certain topic or chapter from the Karnataka Board Class 8 answers, make a mental note of all the essential concepts, definitions, and equations for rapid review during the exam.

Q3. Is it necessary to refer to Karnataka Board Class 8 solutions for all subjects to score good marks in the exam?
A. Each chapter’s solved answers have been presented in a simple and easy-to-understand manner in the Karnataka Board Class 8 solutions. You can have a thorough understanding of the topics by reading and memorising these answers. Furthermore, these solutions will assist you in becoming familiar with the various sorts of questions that may be given in the Class 8 final exam. So, if you want to do well in the exam, it’s a good idea to look at the Class 8 Karnataka Board solutions.

Q4. Are Karnataka Board solutions for Class 8 sufficient to score good marks in the final exam?
A. The quality of your preparation during and before the exam determines how well you do in the exam. Class 8 solutions from the Karnataka Board will help you improve your basics and allow you to face challenging problems in the test with ease. So, with the aid of Karnataka Board Class 8 solutions, one can undoubtedly study properly for the test and achieve high results.

List of Schools/Colleges

Here is the list of schools/pre-university colleges (PUC) affiliated with the Karnataka board:

1. ABBS Pre-University College, Cholanayakanahalli

2. AI-Ameen Primary and High School, Bangalore

3. ASC Independent Pre-University College, Rajajinagar

4. Aacharya Pre-University College, Harsha Mahal Road

5. Abhyudaya Pre-University Science College, Vidyanagari

6. Academy Of Learning Pre-University College, Chikkabanavara

7. Acharya Pre University College, Soladevanahalli

8. Adarsh Pre-University Science College, Vidya Nagar

9. Adhyayan School, Shakthi Nagar

10. Aditya National Public School, Yelahanka

11. Advitya Pre-University College, Hoskote

12. Agragami Composite Pre-University College, Jakkur Layout

13. Aishwarya Independent Pre-University College, Guddehosur

Parent Counselling

As the saying goes, ‘Home is the first school, and parents are the first teachers’. We discuss the characteristics of the various streams: Science, Commerce, and Humanities, and the skills necessary to pursue them. We continue to influence by discussing the essential elements of the needed abilities and the curriculum for the three streams. As a result, parents must be acutely aware of the pressures their children may be under and do everything possible to assist them in getting through without placing them under excessive stress.

List of Future Exam

In today's competitive world, exams are one way to bring out students' knowledge, interests, capacity, and potential. Students must pass a school-wide test to move to the next class. On the basis of Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE), students are promoted from grade 8 to grade 9. There are a number of national and international competitive tests held each year in addition to this school-level exam. These examinations increase students' confidence and passion for their studies.

Some of the competitive exams that grade 8, 9 and 10 students can appear are:

1. National Talent Search Examination or NTSE

It is one of the most well-known national competitive examinations for school students and a scholarship programme. The actual objective of NTSE is to find those who have exceptional intellectual potential and academic ability. A full-year cash scholarship is offered to students who pass this two-tiered test.

Subjects: Science, Mathematics, Social Science, Mental Ability and General Awareness

Conducting Body: National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

2. National Level Science Talent Search Exam or NLSTSE

This diagnostic exam identifies talented children from grades 2 through 12. What distinguishes these tests from others? They present intriguing questions that necessitate critical thinking rather than rote memorisation, as is the case with traditional methods. NSTSE provides a detailed skill-by-skill evaluation, emphasising students' strengths and weaknesses.

Subjects: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Questions

Conducting Body: Unified Council

3. Indian National Olympiad (INO)

Olympiads are a five-stage process that the Indian government funds financially. The first step of the Indian National Olympiad is the NSE (National Standard Examination), which is held for each topic and is entirely controlled and administered by the Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT). The next four stages, on the other hand, are under the control of HBCSE.

The five stages are:

Stage I: National Standard Examination (NSE)

Stage II: Indian National Olympiad

Stage III: Orientation cum Selection Camp (OCSC)

Stage IV: Pre-departure Training Camp (PDT)

Stage V: Participation in International Olympiad

Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy and Junior Science

Conducting Body: Jointly conducted by Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) & Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE)

4. Science Olympiad Foundation

This non-profit organisation, created by well-known academics, scientists, and journalists, organises a competitive test for students from grades I through XII. The foundation conducts several examinations in areas such as Computer Technology (National Cyber Olympiad), Maths (International Maths Olympiad), Science (National Science Olympiad), and English (National English Olympiad) (International English Olympiad).

Subjects: Science, Mathematics, Computer Education, English, Sports and Professional Courses

Conducting Body: Science Olympiad Foundation

5. GeoGenius

Isn't it odd that many students struggle to locate India on a global map? As a result, GeoGenius has embarked on a mission to stimulate student interest in geography while also increasing public awareness of the topic. Students from classes II through XII are eligible to take these examinations. However, the Geography Olympiad does not qualify you to compete in the International Geography Olympiad, which is organised separately.

6. Kishore Vigyan Protsahan Yojana or KVPY

For students in grades XI and XII, the Department of Science and Technology administers a nationwide competitive test in Basic Sciences. The selected applicants will be eligible for admission to the five-year integrated MS programme at the Indian Institute for Science Education and Research. The program's objective is to identify students with a natural aptitude for research.

Conducted Body (funded by): Department of Science and Technology of the Government of India

7. Silverzone Olympiads

The Silverzone Foundation is a non-profit organisation committed to increasing academic awareness among Indian and international schoolchildren. It is offered in a variety of disciplines for students from grades I through XII and ensures that they excel not just professionally but also socially. These assessments also encourage problem-solving and creative thinking.

Subject: Computer, Mathematics, Science and English Language

Conducted by: Silverzone Foundation.

8. National Interactive Maths Olympiad or NIMO

This national-level test is for grades V through XII students, and intends to remove students' arithmetic fears. It evaluates their cognitive and numerical ability. NIMO adds interactive activities like interactive Olympiads, workshops, and lectures to make math more engaging.

Subjects: Math

Conducting Body: Eduheal Foundation

9. National Biotechnology Olympiad or NBO

Students from classes 1 to 12 can access the test for all subjects, which consists of 50 questions for 50 marks. In addition to its annual e-newspapers, schools have hailed it as Biotechnology Activity Books & Workbooks. Its goal is to encourage young people to learn more about biotechnological issues and to increase awareness among them.

Subjects: Biotechnology

Conducting Body: Eduheal Foundation

10. ASSET (Assessment of Scholastic Skills Through Educational Testing)

It's a skill-based assessment exam that was developed scientifically to eliminate the concept of rote learning. It measures how well students have mastered the underlying school content and is designed for students in grades III through X. These exams are based on the CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, and major state boards' curriculums.

Subjects: English, Mathematics and Science (Social Studies and Hindi – Optional)

Conducting Body: Educational Initiatives Pvt. Ltd.

Learning from Real World

Students can participate in a range of activities while learning by learning from the real world. They can apply what they’ve learnt in class to various circumstances both inside and outside the classroom. Students better understand the curriculum and find studying more pleasurable when they have hands-on involvement with things and subject matter. We must provide our children with ongoing, authentic learning opportunities such as exercises, experiments, field excursions, group or community-based activities, and so forth.

Future Skills

Coding

Coding is a computer programming language that is used to develop software, websites, and apps. If it weren’t for it, we wouldn’t have had Facebook, cellphones, the browser we use to read our favourite blogs, or even the websites themselves. Code is in charge of everything.

For tech-savvy individuals willing to put in the time and effort to learn, coding isn’t tough. In the simplest coding languages, there are just a few hundred words and rules to remember. Once you’ve mastered the fundamental languages, learning alternative coding approaches is quite simple. Several programming languages use similar techniques to develop and debug computer programmes.

Let’s have a look at some of the most prevalent programming languages that beginners should be aware of.

• HTML – The industry standard for producing web pages that show electronic data is HTML (Hypertext Markup Language). Tim Berners-Lee invented HTML in 1990 to format online information, pictures, and videos. HTML tells the internet browser how to display web pages to have the best experience possible.
• Java – Java was created by Sun Microsystems in 1995 as an object-oriented programming language. Java commands are used to build single-machine or full-server programmes, as well as tiny online applets. Java is a widely-used programming language for mobile apps and video games, especially on Android devices.
• Python – Python was created in 1991 by Guido van Rossum as a server-side web and software development language. Python has an easy-to-understand, English-like syntax for writing back-end operations in high-performance programmes, user interfaces, and operating systems. Many systems, like Google and NASA’s Integrated Planning System, employ Python.
• CSS – CSS (cascading style sheets) is a programming language used to define a website’s style. CSS, which was invented by Håkon Wium Lie in 1994, tells internet browsers how to display a website’s layout, background colour, font size, cursor shape, and other elements. Good CSS code must be written and maintained for websites to have aesthetic appeal.
• C Language – Bell Labs invented C as a low-level coding language in 1972 to construct the UNIX operating system. With only 32 keywords, C is the simplest programming language for scripting embedded devices, network drivers, and is also used in artificial intelligence. The C programming language may be used in a number of ways to connect with computer hardware.
• C++ – C++ is an object-oriented programming language based on C that allows you to do higher-level computer tasks. Bjarne Stroustrup invented C++ in 1983 as a programming language that organises and stores data in bundles, allowing for more complex programmes. C++ is utilised to speed up processing in Adobe, Microsoft Office, Amazon, and Mozilla applications.
• PHP – Rasmus Lerdorf invented PHP, or hypertext processor, in 1994 as a web development computer language. By mixing server programming with HTML, PHP is commonly used to produce dynamic website content. WordPress, an open-source online platform that runs 20% of all websites and blogs, makes heavy use of PHP.
• SQL – The structured query language, or SQL, is a domain-specific coding language that allows to stream data into a database. In 1974, IBM researchers proposed SQL as a concise vocabulary for hosting online back-end databases. The majority of businesses rely on SQL to load, retrieve, and analyse data stored on their servers.

Here are a few high-demand jobs that look for individuals who can code.

• Database Administrator – Database administrators utilise coding to create secure data storage files and backups. Database administrators often use SQL with C or C++ to fine-tune database systems for allowed access. By 2028, the number of database administrators will have increased by 9%, reaching 127,400 new jobs. Database administrators have an annual average salary of $89,050.
• Web Developer – Web developers are coding professionals who construct websites with information, graphics, audio, and video. Web developers frequently use HTML, CSS, and Java to construct high-performing websites with a lot of traffic. The number of web developers will have grown by 13% to 181,400 by 2028. Web developers earn an average of $82,370 a year.
• Information Security Analyst – Information security analysts understand how to create digital software that encrypts and protects data files. Information security researchers commonly use C++, Python, and JavaScript to create tools that stop hackers in their tracks. The demand for an extra 35,500 information security roles will rise by 32%. Information security analysts earn an average of $99,730 per year.
• Application Developer – The coders that design the software which runs on computers, tablets, phones, smart TVs, and wearable devices are known as application developers. Developers use coding languages ranging from Ruby to Scala to supply app stores with downloadable apps. The number of application developers recruited is expected to rise by 26% to 241,500. Application developers earn an average of $108,080 a year.
• Health Informatics Specialist – Health informatics experts create database systems for collecting, storing, and accessing patient records. Health informatics experts use basic coding languages to develop usable, secure EHR software for electronic recordkeeping. By 2028, requirement of health informatics specialist is anticipated to grow at a faster-than-average pace of 11%. Health informatics specialists earn an average of $88,625.
• Instructional Designer – In today’s digital age, instructional designers must be able to code in order to build an engaging curriculum for students in grades K-16. Instructional designers use C, PHP, Java, and other computer languages to create interactive course teaching materials. The number of instructional designers will grow by 6%, increasing the total number of job openings to 193,000. Instructional designers earn an average of $69,180 per year.
• Digital Marketing Manager – Digital marketing managers who know how to code can improve their ad campaigns and generate income for their companies. Digital marketing managers use the internet to connect with potential customers by increasing traffic to well-designed websites. There are 20,900 new job openings for digital marketing managers, representing an 8% rise. Digital marketing managers make an average of $149,200 a year.

DIY (Do It Yourself)

DIY (do-it-yourself) is a project-based, activity-based learning method. Topics such as English and Hindi can be taught through theatre, while Social Science issues can be taught through debate, surveys, and fieldwork. Experiments, field studies, and other methods can all be used to study Science. Some Mathematics concepts, such as profit and loss, area measurement, and so on should be taught to students through activities. The Embibe app provides DIY activities for every grade, subject, and chapter to make learning more fun and meaningful.

Students should master the following DIY skills:

1. Solar eclipse model
2. Working windmill project
3. Solar lantern project
4. Vacuum cleaner project

IoT (Internet of Things)

In summary, the Internet of Things is the concept of connecting any device to the Internet and other connected devices. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a vast network of networked objects and people that collect and share information about how they are used and the environment around them.

• Everything from smart microwaves that cook your food for the exact amount of time you specify to self-driving cars with complex sensors that detect objects in their path to wearable fitness devices that track your heart rate and the number of steps you walk each day and use that data to recommend exercise plans tailored for you is included in this category.
• Even connected footballs can record how far and how fast they’re thrown in an app for future practice.
• People may use the Internet of Things to live and work smarter and have more control over their lives. The Internet of Things is critical to businesses, in addition to providing smart gadgets to automate households. Businesses can get a real-time picture of how their systems are working thanks to the Internet of Things, which gives data on anything from machine performance to supply chain and logistical operations.
• Businesses may use the Internet of Things to automate processes and save money on labour costs. Waste is reduced, and service delivery is improved by lowering production and delivery costs and boosting transparency in customer interactions.

As a result, the Internet of Things has become one of the most important technologies in everyday life, and its popularity will only grow as more businesses recognise the need for connected devices to preserve their competitiveness.