Rules & Regulations 2026

Stream 1: Quiz Competition                

The quiz competition aims to promote academic excellence, build confidence, promote teamwork and collaboration, reinforce learning, and foster healthy competition among students. This competition aims to assess students' knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts while encouraging active engagement with their coursework. 

Eligibility:        One team of two students from Grades XI–XII may represent each institution.

Competition Format: The competition consists of five rounds:

Round 1 – Visual Round

• Each team will be asked three questions, one from each subject (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology).

• Team leader will answer the question after consultation.

• The team must give their final answer within 10 seconds after the question is read aloud by the quizmaster. If no answer is given within the time limit, the question will be marked as unanswered.

• Each correct answer will be awarded 10 marks. (There will be no negative marking)

Round 2 – First Raise, First Answer

• In this round 3 videos will be played.

• From each video 2 questions will be asked.

• The team who presses the buzzer first will answer the question.

• 10 marks will be awarded for the correct answer, and 10 marks will be deducted for the wrong answer.

Round 3 – Smart Choice Round

• The round will consist of three image-based multiple-choice questions covering contemporary scientific topics, including Global Warming, Biodiversity, Space Missions, Moon Exploration, Nuclear Technology, Carbon Recycling & E-Fuels, and Pollution Control & PFAS Destruction.

• Each question will include one image and four answer options.

• Each team may use one lifeline during the round.

• When a team uses the lifeline, two incorrect options will be eliminated, leaving two possible answers from which the team must select the correct one.

• Each team may use the lifeline only once during the round.

• There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers.

Based on the cumulative scores obtained in the first three rounds, the top two teams from each pool will qualify for Rounds 4 and 5.

Round 4 – Connect Round

• Each team will be asked three logical reasoning and decoding questions, one each from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

• For each question, teams may request up to two hints within a maximum time limit of 30 seconds.

• Teams must analyze the given clues, identify the connection, and provide the correct answer.

• No negative marking will apply in this round.

• Scoring

o   Correct answer without any hint 10 Marks

o   Correct answer after Hint 1 06 Marks

o   Correct answer after Hint 2 03 Marks

Round 5 – Rapid Fire

• Each team will be asked the maximum possible number of questions within 45 seconds.

• The Team Leader will provide the final answer after consultation with the teammate.

• Each team may pass up to two questions if they are unsure of the answer.

• Negative marking will apply in this round.

• Scoring

o   Correct Answer: +10 marks

o   Incorrect Answer: –10 marks

o   Passed Question: 0 marks

Syllabus

Questions will primarily be based on:

• KP Textbook Board syllabus (Grades X–XI)

• Practical syllabus

• Contemporary scientific developments

Stream 3: Scratch Animation Competition

The purpose of the stream is to encourage students to demonstrate creativity, storytelling, and animation skills by designing original digital animations while developing problem-solving, computational thinking, and effective visual communication. 

Theme:                           No Plastic Pollution
Tagline:                          Say No to Plastic, Save Our Planet.

Eligibility:                       Team of two students from Grades VI–X.

Competition Duration:  90 Minutes

Platform:                        Scratch 3.0

Rules

• Projects must be created entirely during the competition.

• Internet access will not be available.

• Participants may bring images, icons, backgrounds, and sound effects on a USB drive.

• Pre-developed Scratch projects or templates are not permitted.

• Each project must include:

  • Minimum 6 sprites

  • Minimum 4 backdrops

  • At least one interactive feature

  • A clear environmental message

Evaluation

Projects will be judged on Creativity, Relevance to Theme, Scratch Programming Skills, Animation & Visual Design, Practical Solutions, and Presentation

Important Notes

• The decision of the judges and organizing committee shall be final.

• Any participant violating the rules may be disqualified.

• The organizing committee reserves the right to amend the schedule or rules if necessary.

• By participating, teams agree to abide by all competition rules and decisions.