Syllabus (Class VIII)
Science
Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Physics 2 chapters
- 1.Light: Mirrors and Lenses
- 2.Exploring Forces
Chemistry 2 chapters
- 1.Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
- 2.The Amazing World of Solutes, Solvents, and Solutions
Biology 2 chapters
- 1.Health: The Ultimate Treasure
- 2.The Invisible Living World: Beyond Our Naked Eye
Maths
6 chapters
- 1.A Square and A Cube
- 2.Power Play
- 3.Quadrilaterals
- 4.We Distribute, Yet Things Multiply
- 5.Proportional Reasoning-1
- 6.Fractions in Disguise
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 VIII
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