GDSO 2025

Class VI — Syllabus, Pattern & Prizes

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Syllabus

What to study (Class VI)

Basic Mathematics

  • Whole Numbers
  • Playing With Numbers
  • Understanding Elementary Shapes
  • Fractions
  • Decimals
  • Perimeter and Area

Science

Physics

  • Fun with Magnets
  • Motion and Measurement of Distances

Chemistry

  • Changes Around Us
  • Methods of Separation

Biology

  • Getting to know plants
  • Components of food
Exam Pattern

Two-Tier format with negative marking

Tier-1 is the preliminary level test for all applicants, while Tier-2 is the advanced level test for students who qualify Tier-1.

Tier 1 — Preliminary Level

  • Number of Questions: 45
  • Duration: 60 Minutes
  • Type of Questions: Single-correct objective questions
Marking Scheme:
• Correct Answer +4 Marks
• Incorrect Answer −1 Marks

Tier 2 — Advanced Level

(Only for students who qualify Tier 1)

  • Number of Questions: 30
  • Duration: 60 Minutes
  • Type of Questions: Higher Order Thinking MCQs
Marking Scheme:
• Correct Answer +4 Marks
• Incorrect Answer −1 Marks
Recognition

Prizes & Scholarships — Class VI

Total Prize Pool For Class VI : ₹ 1 Lakh
1st Rank 1 student
₹ 25,000
Cash prize to the topper
2nd Rank 1 student
₹ 10,000
Cash prize to the runner-up
Next 13 Students Ranks 3rd – 15th
₹ 5,000 each
Total 13 students after 2nd rank
Total:₹65,000
Scholarships
GDSO 2025 offers ₹2 Crore in scholarships across classes. See the complete scholarship breakdown for eligibility and coverage.
View ₹2 Cr Scholarships
Note: All Tier-1 participants will receive a certificate of participation after the exam.