Syllabus (Class VII)
Science
Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Physics 2 chapters
- 1.Electricity: Circuits and their Components
- 2.Heat Transfer in Nature
Chemistry 2 chapters
- 1.Exploring Substances: Acidic, Basic, and Neutral
- 2.The World of Metals and Non-metals
Biology 2 chapters
- 1.Adolescence: A Stage of Growth and Change
- 2.Life Processes in Animals
Maths
6 chapters
- 1.Large Numbers Around Us
- 2.Arithmetic Expressions
- 3.A Peek Beyond the Point
- 4.Expressions using Letter-Numbers
- 5.Parallel and Intersecting Lines
- 6.Working with Fractions
Exam pattern
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
For all registered students
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| Physics | 7 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| Biology | 7 |
| Maths | 9 |
| Total | 30 |
Marking scheme
- +4 correct
- −1 incorrect
- 0 unattempted
Tier 2
Only for students who qualify Tier 1
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| Physics | 5 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Biology | 5 |
| Maths | 10 |
| Total | 25 |
Marking scheme
- +4 correct
- −1 incorrect
- 0 unattempted
Prizes & Scholarships — Class VII
1st Rank
1 student
₹11,000
Cash prize to the topper.
2nd Rank
1 student
₹5,100
Cash prize to the runner-up.
Next 11 positions
11 students
₹2,500 each
Awarded to the next 11 positions after the 2nd rank.
Total₹27,500
Scholarships
GDSO 2026 awards ₹5,04,500 in cash across 133 prizes in all classes, alongside ₹2 Crore in scholarships. See the complete breakdown for eligibility and coverage.
Prizes & scholarships