Syllabus (Class X)
Science
Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Physics 2 chapters
- 1.Light – Reflection and Refraction
- 2.Electricity
Chemistry 2 chapters
- 1.Chemical Reactions and Equations
- 2.Acids, Bases and Salts
Biology 2 chapters
- 1.Life processes
- 2.Control and Coordination
Maths
7 chapters
- 1.Pair of Linear Equations in two variables
- 2.Polynomials
- 3.Real Numbers
- 4.Quadratic Equations
- 5.Arithmetic Progressions
- 6.Coordinate Geometry
- 7.Introduction to Trigonometry
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 X
1st Rank
1 student
₹21,000
Cash prize to the topper.
2nd Rank
1 student
₹11,000
Cash prize to the runner-up.
3rd Rank
1 student
₹5,100
Cash prize to the second runner-up.
Next 17 positions
17 students
₹5,000 each
Awarded to the next 17 positions after the 3rd rank.
Total₹85,000
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