Syllabus (Class XI)
For PCB Students
Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Physics 5 chapters
- 1.Unit & Measurement
- 2.Motion in a Straight Line
- 3.Motion in a Plane
- 4.Laws of Motion & Friction
- 5.Work, Energy & Power
Chemistry 4 chapters
- 1.Some Basic Concept of Chemistry
- 2.Structure of Atom
- 3.Classification of Element & Periodicity in Properties
- 4.Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure
Biology 6 chapters
- 1.The Living World
- 2.Biological Classification
- 3.Cell : The Unit of Life
- 4.Animal Kingdom
- 5.Cell Cycle & Cell Division
- 6.Biomolecule
For PCM Students
Physics, Chemistry and Maths
Physics 5 chapters
- 1.Units & Measurement
- 2.Motion in Straight Line
- 3.Motion in Plane
- 4.Laws of Motion & Friction
- 5.Work, Energy & Power
Chemistry 5 chapters
- 1.Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
- 2.Structure of Atom
- 3.Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties
- 4.Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure
- 5.IUPAC
Maths 4 chapters
- 1.Quadratic Equations
- 2.Sequences & Progressions
- 3.Trigonometry (Ratio, Identities & Equations)
- 4.Sets & Relations
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.
For PCB Students
Tier 1
For all registered PCB students
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| Physics | 10 |
| Chemistry | 10 |
| Botany | 10 |
| Zoology | 10 |
| Total | 40 |
Marking scheme
- +4 correct
- −1 incorrect
- 0 unattempted
Tier 2
Only for PCB students who qualify Tier 1
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| Physics | 7 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| Botany | 7 |
| Zoology | 7 |
| Total | 28 |
Marking scheme
- +4 correct
- −1 incorrect
- 0 unattempted
For PCM Students
Tier 1
For all registered PCM students
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| Physics | 8 |
| Chemistry | 9 |
| Maths | 8 |
| Total | 25 |
Marking scheme
- +4 correct
- −1 incorrect
- 0 unattempted
Tier 2
Only for PCM students who qualify Tier 1
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| Physics | 6 |
| Chemistry | 6 |
| Maths | 6 |
| Total | 18 |
Marking scheme
- +4 correct
- −1 incorrect
- 0 unattempted
Prizes & Scholarships — Class XI
For PCB Students
1st Rank
1 student
₹11,000
Cash prize to the topper.
2nd Rank
1 student
₹5,100
Cash prize to the runner-up.
Next 10 positions
10 students
₹2,500 each
Awarded to the next 10 positions after the 2nd rank.
Total₹25,000
For PCM Students
1st Rank
1 student
₹11,000
Cash prize to the topper.
2nd Rank
1 student
₹5,100
Cash prize to the runner-up.
Next 10 positions
10 students
₹2,500 each
Awarded to the next 10 positions after the 2nd rank.
Total₹25,000
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