Q1: What is the name of the Exam?

Ans: Dr. Homi Bhabha Bavaidynanik Exam.

Q2: Who conducts Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Exam?

Ans: The Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidyanik Exam is conducted by the Mumbai Science Teachers' Association (MSTA). This exam is designed for students in 6th and 9th grade to encourage scientific thinking and practical application of science concepts.

Q3: What is the website link for Dr. Homi Bhabha exam?

Ans: https://msta.in

Q4: Students from which standard can appear for Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Exam?

Ans: Students from standard 6th, and 9th can appear for Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik exam.

Q5: Dr. Homi Bhabha Exam is based on which subjects?

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The Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidyanik Exam is based on the subjects Science and General Knowledge in Science. It covers topics from the school syllabus, including:

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Environmental Science
• General Science Application & Awareness

Q6: What are the dates and timing for Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Exam?

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The Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Competition for the academic year 2025-2026 is anticipated to follow a schedule similar to previous years. While exact dates for 2025-2026 have not yet been officially announced, based on the 2024-2025 schedule, the tentative timeline is as follows:

• Written Competition (MCQ Round): Third week of November 2025
• Practical Competition (Tentative):
  • For 6th Standard: First week of January 2026
  • For 9th Standard: Third week of January 2026
• Submission of Action Research Project Report: Early March 2026

Q7: Give me the contacts of coordinators for Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik exam?

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Click here to download the List of Coordinators or Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Exam

Q8: Will the Homi Bhabha Exam be held in school or online?

Ans: The Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Competition is conducted offline in schools across Maharashtra. For students outside Maharashtra, the exam is held offline in a designated city if there are sufficient participants. If the required number of students is not met, the exam is conducted online.

Q9: From which year has Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik exam been conducted?

Ans: he Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Competition was first conducted in the year 1981 by the Mumbai Science Teachers' Association (MSTA). It was introduced to encourage scientific thinking and practical application of science among school students.

Q10: How many number of students appear for Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik exam?

Ans: Roughly 75,0000 students.

Q1. What are the stages of the Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Exam?

The Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Competition consists of four stages/levels:

1. Theory Exam (MCQ Based)
   • Format: 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
   • Duration: 90 minutes
2. Practical Exam
   • Hands-on experiments related to Science and Environment
3. Action Research Project & Interview (2 stages)
   • Students must complete a small research project and submit a report.
   • They present and discuss their project in an oral interview.

Q2. What is the exam format for each level for the Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Exam?

The Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Exam consists of four stages/levels:

1. Theory Exam (MCQ Based)
   • Format: 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
   • Duration: 90 minutes
   • Syllabus: Based on the science curriculum of the respective standard
   • Top 7.5% of students qualify for the next round.
2. Practical Exam
   • For 6th Standard: Hands-on experiments related to Science and Environment
   • For 9th Standard: Experiments based on Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
   • Top 10% of students from this round move to the next level.
3. Action Research Project & Interview
   • Students must complete a small research project and submit a report.
   • They present and discuss their project in an oral interview.
4. Final Interview (General Viva)
   • This stage assesses scientific knowledge, reasoning skills, and application of concepts.
   • Conducted in front of a panel of experts.

Final Selection:
Based on performance across all four stages. Top students receive medals, certificates, and scholarships.

Q3: What are the time limit for each level of Homi Bhabha Exam?

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The Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Competition has different time limits for each stage:

1. Theory Exam (MCQ Round)
   • Time Limit: 90 minutes
   • Format: 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
2. Practical Exam
   • Time Limit: 30 minutes per student
   • Format: Hands-on science experiments (different for 6th and 9th standard students)
3. Action Research Project & Submission
   • Project Duration: Around 1 month (Students work on their project at home and submit a report)
   • Interview Time: 5-10 minutes per student
4. Final Interview (General Viva)
   • Time Limit: 5-10 minutes per student
   • Format: Face-to-face oral interview with experts

Q4: What is the Cut-off Marks for Each Level of Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Exam?

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The cut off for each stage of Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Exam is as follows

1. Theory Exam (MCQ) – 100 questions, 90 minutes; top 7.5% qualify to Practical.
2. Practical Exam – Hands-on experiments; top 10% advance Action research project.
3. Action Research Project & Interview – Students submit and present a research project.
4. Final Interview (Viva) – Assesses scientific knowledge and reasoning.

Final Selection: Based on overall performance; all students reaching action research project stage receive eith Gold, Slver or Bronze medal based on the marks scored in all the 3 stages.

Q5: Whether Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik exam is held Online or in School?

Ans: The Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Competition is conducted offline in schools across Maharashtra. For students outside Maharashtra, the exam is held offline in a designated city if there are sufficient participants. If the required number of students is not met, the exam is conducted online.

Q6: Are there any negative marks for Written Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Exam?

Ans: There is no negative marks.

Q1: What are the exam registration start and end date for Dr. Homi Bhabha Exam?

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Registration dates for Dr. Homi Bhabha exam(Tentative)

• For Schools: 1st July to 31st July 2025
• For Individual Students: 1st August to 16th August 2025
• Late Registration: 1st August to 10th August 2025 (with a late fee of Rs. 25 per student)

Q2: When are the Dr. Homi Bhaba exam scheduled for each level?

Ans:

• Written Competition (MCQ Round): Third week of November 2025
• Result of MCQ Round: Third week of December 2025
• Practical Competition (Tentative):
  • For 6th Standard: First week of January 2026
  • For 9th Standard: Third week of January 2026
• Result of Practical Round: Second week of February 2026
• Submission of Action Research Project Report: Early March 2026
• Action Research Project Interview and General Interview: Mid-March 2026
• Prize Distribution Ceremony: Early April 2026

Q3: When are the results declared for Dr. Homi Bhabha Exam?

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Dates are tentative

• Result of Written MCQ Round: Third week of December 2025
• Result of Practical Round: Second week of February 2026
• Prize Distribution Ceremony: Early April 2026

Q4: Are there late registration fees for Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Exam?

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There is a registration after the last date. Last year the last date for late registration was 10th August with extra Rs. 50.

Q5: When are the hall tickets issued for Homi Bhabha Exam?

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The hall tickets are issued one week prior to exam date.

Q6: Can I have the summary of all important dates for Homi Bhabha Exam?

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Registration:

• For Schools: 1st July to 31st July 2025
• For Individual Students: 1st August to 16th August 2025
• Late Registration: 1st August to 10th August 2025 (with a late fee of Rs. 25 per student)

Theory Competition (MCQ Round): Third week of November 2025

Result of MCQ Round: Third week of December 2025

Practical Competition (Tentative):

• For 6th Standard: First week of January 2026
• For 9th Standard: Third week of January 2026

Result of Practical Round: Second week of February 2026

Submission of Action Research Project Report: Early March 2026

Action Research Project Interview and General Interview: Mid-March 2026

Prize Distribution Ceremony: Early April 2026

Q1: What are the start and end date for registration for Dr. Homi Bhabha Exam?

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Registration dates for Dr. Homi Bhabha Exam:

• For Schools: 1st July to 31st July 2025
• For Individual Students: 1st August to 16th August 2025
• Late Registration: 1st August to 10th August 2025

Q2: What are the options to register for Dr. Homi Bhabha Exam?

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Students can register for the Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Competition in two ways:

• School Registration – Schools register multiple students in bulk.
• Individual Registration – If the school doesn’t register, students can apply online via MSTA’s website.

Q3: How can school register students for Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidynanik Exam?

Ans: Complete registration process is available in following link.
Dr. Homi Bhabha Exam Registration

Q4: How can students register online or as individual if school is not participating for Dr. Homi Bhabha exam?

Ans: Following are the steps for individual regisration for Homi Bhabha Exam

• Visit msta.in and click "Apply Online./Individual Registration"
• Register using a mobile number and OTP verification.
• Fill Student Details and upload a passport-size photo & school bonafide certificate (max 2MB).
• Optional: Order an official competition book (₹250 + ₹50 courier).
• Make Payment via Razorpay and complete registration.
• Confirmation: Receive SMS & email; login to view/edit details (until August 10(tentative)).

Q5: What is the registration fee for Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidyanik exam?

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The registration fees for the Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Competition are as follows:

• School Registration: ₹320 per student.
• Individual Registration: ₹500 per student.

Q6: What are the payment methods for Dr. Homi Bhabha exam

Ans: Payment is online through msta.in website.

Q7: Can interational students apply?

Ans: Not at this moment.

Q2: What is the topics/syllabus of Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik exam for the written exam?

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Syllabus for Homi Bhabha Exam

Less emphasis will be given for knowledge based questions and more emphasis for understanding, reasoning, correlation, application etc. Majority of the questions will be from Maharashtra state board science text books and Content related to the above from ICSE,IB and CBSE science textbooks. The questions related to general knowledge in science and science around day to day life.

For 6th std.- Textbooks of 4th ,5th and 6th std. of Maharashtra State Board and Content related to the above from ICSE, IB and CBSE books

• a) Approximately 10% questions on 4th std. syllabus,
• b) Approximately 20% questions on 5th std. syllabus,
• c) Approximately 60% questions on 6th std. syllabus,
• d) Approximately 10% questions on General knowledge in science.

Q3: Are there any Online test series for the preparation of Dr. Homi Bhabha Exam?

Ans: Students can refer to www.homibhabhacompetition.com. They provide online test series ith 80 questions papers along with 5000 questions, answers and solutions. They also give your child's strong and weak areas. For last 15 years they have guided more than 15,000 students and helped them get Gold, Silver and brone medals.

Q4: Where do I get the for mock and previous years papers Dr. Homi Bhabha Exam?

Ans: Students can refer to www.homibhabhacompetition.com for mocks and previous year papers.They provide online test series ith 80 questions papers along with 5000 questions, answers and solutions. It includes last 15 years questions papers along with answers and solutions.They also give your child's strong and weak areas. For last 15 years they have guided more than 15,000 students and helped them get Gold, Silver and brone medals.

Q5: What are the best preparation tips for Dr. Homi Bhabha Exam?

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Dr. Homi Bhabha Exam Preparation Tips

• Understand the Pattern: Focus on MCQs, practicals, and project rounds.
• Strengthen Concepts: Study NCERT/State Board textbooks thoroughly.
• Practice MCQs: Solve past papers and take mock tests regularly.
• Prepare for Practicals & Projects: Conduct hands-on experiments and choose a strong research topic.
• Revise & Manage Time: Follow a structured study timetable and review key topics.
• Use Extra Resources: Refer to guidebooks, videos, and online materials.
• Improve Communication Skills: Practice explaining concepts clearly for the viva.
• Stay Consistent & Motivated: Keep learning and maintain a healthy routine.

Q1: Are there any scholarship amount paid or certificate given to student/school for Dr. Homi Bhabha Exam?

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Medals & Certificates:

• Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals for top-ranking students.
• Certificates of merit for all students who qualify each round.

Scholarship & Cash Prizes:

• Top students receive scholarships or cash awards (amount varies each year).

Q2: How will Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidynanik Exam help in preparation for J2EE/NEET?

Ans:

• Builds Strong Concepts – Covers Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, similar to JEE/NEET.
• MCQ-Based Format – Improves time management and accuracy.
• Practical & Experiment Learning – Strengthens application-based knowledge.
• Enhances Analytical Thinking – Research & interview rounds develop problem-solving skills.
• Early Competitive Exposure – Prepares students for national-level exams with confidence.

Q3: How does participating in Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik exam help in future college admissions or scholarships?

Ans: While this exam doesn’t directly secure admission, its preparation builds a strong foundation. This gives students a competitive edge, helping them achieve higher scores. Higher scores enhance their chances of admission to prestigious universities or schools. Ultimately, it sets them apart from other applicants.

Q4: What are the benefits of giving Dr. Homi Bhabha Exam?

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Q1: Are there special provisions for differently-abled children or those with learning disabilities?

Ans: Not much details are mentioned in website. You could check with the coordinators.

Q2: Are there language options for the Dr. Homi Bhabha exam (regional languages, English, or Marathi) ?

Ans: Exams can be given in English and marathi language only.

Q3: What happens if my child misses the exam due to unforeseen circumstances?

Ans: You cannot appear again. Incase you forsee any such events speak with coordinators in advance.

Q4: What should my child carry to the exam center Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Exam?

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Q5: How much time should my child devote to preparation daily without affecting school studies?

Ans: Daily one hour should be OK.