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BNTO West Bengal Medha Olympiad (WBMO)

West Bengal Medha Olympiad (WBMO)

A National Online Olympiad under BNTO – BHARAT NEXTGENS TECH OLYMPIAD

Why Participate in WBMO?

The Olympiad has been carefully designed to go beyond rote learning and reward genuine understanding. Students are encouraged to think critically, analyze situations, and apply scientific principles with confidence.

Key Highlights

Based on the latest WBBSE curriculum

Built around the latest WBBSE curriculum, the BNTO Olympiads provide students with a balanced assessment of conceptual knowledge, analytical thinking, and practical application, helping them excel both inside and outside the classroom.

Concept-based and application-oriented questions

Concept-based and application-oriented questions designed to strengthen analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and real-world understanding of academic concepts.

 
 

Separate question papers for each class

Each BNTO Olympiad features dedicated question papers tailored to individual class levels. This approach ensures that students are evaluated on concepts and skills appropriate to their academic stage, creating a balanced and meaningful competitive experience.

Available in both Online and Offline modes

To make quality academic competitions accessible to a wider audience, BNTO conducts examinations in both online and offline formats. Students can participate comfortably through their preferred mode while experiencing the same standards of assessment and evaluation.

Open to students of Classes 3 to 10

BNTO Olympiads are open to students from Classes 3 to 10, providing young learners with an opportunity to showcase their academic abilities, strengthen their subject knowledge, and compete with peers from across the country in a healthy and motivating environment.

Medals and Special Recognition for top performers

Top performers in BNTO Olympiads are honored with medals and special recognition for their exceptional accomplishments. These awards serve as a testament to students’ hard work, talent, and commitment to academic excellence.

Detailed Performance Analysis Report

BNTO provides a detailed Performance Analysis Report that goes beyond scores and rankings. The report offers a clear assessment of a student’s conceptual understanding, problem-solving abilities, and subject-wise performance, enabling focused preparation for future academic challenges.

State, District, and School Rankings

BNTO’s ranking system highlights student performance through State, District, and School Rankings. By showcasing achievements across multiple levels, students gain valuable recognition for their hard work while schools can celebrate the success of their learners.

Digital and Printed Certificates

All eligible participants receive professionally designed certificates recognizing their participation and achievements in BNTO Olympiads. Certificates are available in both digital and printed formats, providing students with a lasting record of their academic accomplishments.

Examination Mode

Online Examination

Students can appear for the examination from home or school using a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone with internet connectivity.The online platform is designed to provide a smooth and user-friendly examination experience.

Offline Examination

The examination will be conducted in a physical format using OMR sheets. Students are required to appear for the exam in person at their respective schools or designated test centers under the supervision of appointed invigilators.

Eligibility Levels

The examination syllabus for each class is prepared according to the corresponding West Bengal Board curriculum.

EXPLORER LEVEL

Classes 1 - 4

INNOVATOR LEVEL

Classes 5 - 6

CHALLENGER LEVEL

Classes 7 - 8

ACHIEVER LEVEL

Classes 9 - 10

Examination Pattern

The Bengal Science Olympiad focuses on conceptual understanding and scientific aptitude

Areas Covered

Awards and Recognition

Outstanding performers will receive recognition at various levels.

Student Awards

School Awards

Performance Report

Every participant receives a comprehensive performance report highlighting:

Areas Covered

Eligibility :

Students of Classes 1 to 10 from all recognized schools are eligible to participate.

Class-wise Syllabus

Class 1 Syllabus

Mental Ability

Mathematics

Environmental Studies (EVS)

HOTS

Class 2 Syllabus

Mental Ability

1. Analogy

● Picture Analogy
● Number Analogy
● Object Analogy
2. Classification
● Odd One Out
● Grouping Similar Objects
● Classification by Shape, Colour, Size and Use
3. Patterns and Series
● Picture Series
● Number Series
● Shape Patterns
● Missing Figures
4. Ranking and Ordering
● Before, After and Between
● Smallest to Largest
● Largest to Smallest
5. Spatial Ability
● Left and Right
● Up and Down
● Near and Far
● Position of Objects
6. Logical Thinking
● Simple Puzzle-Based Questions
● Finding Relationships
● Matching Activities
7. Mirror and Visual Recognition
● Identifying Similar Figures
● Figure Completion
● Shadow Recognition (Basic)

Mathematics

1. Numbers and Numeration
● Numbers up to 1000
● Number Names
● Expanded Form
● Place Value
● Face Value
● Comparing Numbers
● Ascending and Descending Order
2. Addition
● Addition of 2-Digit Numbers
● Addition of 3-Digit Numbers
● Addition with Carrying
● Word Problems
3. Subtraction
● Subtraction of 2-Digit Numbers
● Subtraction of 3-Digit Numbers
● Borrowing Method
● Word Problems
4. Multiplication (Introduction)
● Repeated Addition
● Multiplication Facts
● Multiplication Tables (2 to 10)
● Simple Multiplication Problems
5. Division (Introduction)
● Equal Sharing
● Grouping
● Basic Division Facts

Mathematics

6. Measurement
● Length
● Weight
● Capacity
● Comparison of Measurements
7. Time
● Reading Clock (Hour and Half-Hour)
● Days of the Week
● Months of the Year
● Calendar Concepts
8. Money
● Indian Currency Notes and Coins
● Simple Transactions
● Addition and Subtraction of Money
9. Geometry
● Plane Shapes
● Circle
● Square
● Rectangle
● Triangle
● Solid Shapes
● Cube
● Cuboid
● Sphere
● Cylinder
10. Data Handling
● Reading Simple Pictographs
● Counting Information from Charts

Environmental Studies (EVS)

1. My Family
● Family Members
● Family Relationships
● Caring and Sharing
2. My School
● School Facilities
● School Rules
● Roles of Teachers and Staff
3. Food and Health
● Healthy Food
● Junk Food
● Balanced Diet (Basic)
● Personal Hygiene
4. Clothes We Wear
● Seasonal Clothes
● Types of Fabrics
● Care of Clothes
5. Houses Around Us
● Types of Houses
● Materials Used in Houses
● Keeping Homes Clean
6. Plants Around Us
● Parts of a Plant
● Uses of Plants
● Caring for Plants

7. Animals Around Us
● Domestic Animals
● Wild Animals
● Birds
● Water Animals
● Food Habits of Animals

Environmental Studies (EVS)

8. Air and Water
● Importance of Air
● Importance of Water
● Sources of Water
● Saving Water
9. Transport and Communication
● Means of Transport
● Road Safety
● Communication Methods
10. Our Environment
● Keeping Surroundings Clean
● Waste Management (Basic)
● Importance of Trees
11. Festivals and National Symbols
● Major Indian Festivals
● National Flag
● National Animal
● National Bird
● National Anthem
12. Community Helpers
● Doctor
● Teacher
● Police Officer
● Farmer
● Postman
● Firefighter

HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills)

1. Application-Based Mathematics
● Multi-step Number Problems
● Real-Life Mathematical Situations
2. EVS Reasoning
● Observation-Based Questions
● Cause-and-Effect Situations
3. Logical Thinking
● Problem Solving
● Pattern-Based Reasoning
4. Integrated Questions
Questions combining Mathematics, EVS and Reasoning

Class 3 Syllabus

Mental Ability

Unit 1: Analogy and Classification

  • Picture Analogy
  • Number Analogy
  • Odd One Out
  • Grouping Similar Objects

Unit 2: Series and Patterns

  • Number Series
  • Alphabet Series
  • Picture Series
  • Missing Term

Unit 3: Direction and Position

  • Left–Right
  • Up–Down
  • Position of Objects
  • Simple Direction Sense

Unit 4: Ranking and Ordering

  • Before–After
  • Greater–Smaller
  • Position-Based Questions

Unit 5: Visual Reasoning

  • Figure Completion
  • Mirror Images (Basic)
  • Pattern Recognition

Mathematics

Unit 1: Numbers

  • Numbers up to 10,000
  • Place Value
  • Face Value
  • Expanded Form
  • Comparison of Numbers

Unit 2: Basic Operations

  • Addition
  • Subtraction
  • Multiplication
  • Division
  • Word Problems

Unit 3: Fractions

  • Half, One-third, One-fourth
  • Simple Comparison of Fractions

Unit 4: Measurement

  • Length
  • Weight
  • Capacity
  • Simple Unit Conversion

Unit 5: Time and Money

  • Reading Time
  • Calendar
  • Money Transactions

Unit 6: Geometry and Data

  • Basic 2D Shapes
  • Basic 3D Shapes
  • Perimeter (Introduction)
  • Reading Pictographs

Science & EVS

Unit 1: Living World

● Living and Non-Living Things
● Plants and Their Uses
● Animals and Their Habitats
Unit 2: Human Body and Health

● Sense Organs
● Healthy Habits
● Balanced Food (Basic)
Unit 3: Air and Water

● Importance of Air
● Importance of Water
● Water Conservation
Unit 4: Environment

● Clean Surroundings
● Trees and Environment
● Pollution (Basic Awareness)
Unit 5: Matter and Energy

● Solids, Liquids and Gases
● Push and Pull
● Unit 6: Earth and Space
● Earth
● Sun
● Moon
● Day and Night

HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills)

Class 4 Syllabus

Mental Ability

Unit 1: Analogy and Classification
● Picture Analogy
● Number Analogy
● Alphabet Analogy
● Odd One Out
● Group Classification
Unit 2: Series and Patterns
● Number Series
● Alphabet Series
● Figure Series
● Missing Term
Unit 3: Coding and Logical Thinking
● Simple Coding-Decoding
● Symbol-Based Coding
● Logical Relationships
Unit 4: Direction and Ranking
● Direction Sense
● Position and Order
● Ranking Test
● Comparison-Based Questions
Unit 5: Visual Reasoning
● Figure Completion
● Mirror Images
● Embedded Figures (Basic)
● Pattern Recognition

Mathematics

Unit 1: Numbers and Numeration

  • Numbers up to 1,00,000
  • Place Value and Face Value
  • Expanded Form
  • Comparing and Ordering Numbers
  • Roman Numerals (I–C)

Unit 2: Basic Operations

  • Addition
  • Subtraction
  • Multiplication
  • Division
  • Multi-Step Word Problems

Unit 3: Factors and Multiples

  • Factors
  • Multiples
  • Even and Odd Numbers

Unit 4: Fractions and Decimals

  • Proper and Improper Fractions
  • Equivalent Fractions
  • Comparison of Fractions
  • Decimals (Introduction)

Unit 5: Measurement

  • Length
  • Weight
  • Capacity
  • Time
  • Unit Conversion

Unit 6: Geometry and Data Handling

  • Lines and Angles (Basic)
  • 2D and 3D Shapes
  • Symmetry (Basic)
  • Perimeter
  • Pictographs and Bar Graphs

Science & EVS

Unit 1: Plants and Animals

  • Parts of Plants and Their Functions
  • Types of Plants
  • Animal Habitats
  • Food Habits of Animals

Unit 2: Human Body and Health

  • Digestive System (Basic)
  • Teeth and Their Care
  • Balanced Diet
  • Personal Hygiene

Unit 3: Matter Around Us

  • Solids, Liquids and Gases
  • Properties of Materials
  • Changes in Materials (Basic)

Unit 4: Force and Energy

  • Push and Pull
  • Forms of Energy
  • Uses of Energy

Unit 5: Air, Water and Environment

  • Air Pollution (Basic)
  • Water Pollution (Basic)
  • Water Conservation
  • Environmental Protection

Unit 6: Earth and Space

  • Earth
  • Sun
  • Moon
  • Stars
  • Rotation and Revolution (Basic Concept)

HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills)

● Questions may be based on:
● Mathematical Applications
● Multi-Step Calculations
● Logical Number Problems
● Scientific Applications
● Observation-Based Questions
● Everyday Science Situations
● Logical Applications
● Pattern Analysis
● Critical Thinking
● Integrated Problems
● Questions Combining Mathematics, Science and Reasoning

Class 5 Syllabus

Mental Ability

Unit 1: Analogy and Classification
● Number Analogy
● Alphabet Analogy
● Figure Analogy
● Odd One Out
● Classification of Objects and Numbers
Unit 2: Series and Patterns
● Number Series
● Alphabet Series
● Figure Series
● Missing Term
Unit 3: Coding and Decoding
● Letter Coding
● Number Coding
● Symbol Coding
● Pattern-Based Coding
Unit 4: Direction and Ranking
● Direction Sense
● Position and Order
● Ranking Test
● Comparison-Based Questions
Unit 5: Logical and Visual Reasoning
● Figure Completion
● Mirror Images
● Embedded Figures
● Logical Puzzles (Basic)
● Pattern Recognition

Mathematics

Unit 1: Large Numbers
● Numbers up to Crores
● Place Value and Face Value
● Expanded Form
● Comparison and Ordering
Unit 2: Operations on Numbers
● Addition
● Subtraction
● Multiplication
● Division
● Multi-Step Word Problems
Unit 3: Factors and Multiples
● Factors
● Multiples
● Prime and Composite Numbers
● LCM and HCF (Basic Concepts)
Unit 4: Fractions and Decimals
● Types of Fractions
● Equivalent Fractions
● Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
● Decimal Numbers
Unit 5: Percentage and Average (Introduction)
● Percentage as Part of a Whole
● Simple Average Problems
Unit 6: Measurement, Geometry and Data Handling
● Perimeter
● Area (Basic)
● Lines and Angles
● Triangles and Quadrilaterals
● Bar Graphs and Pictographs

Science

Unit 1: Living World
● Classification of Plants
● Adaptations in Plants
● Classification of Animals
● Adaptations in Animals
Unit 2: Human Body and Health
● Human Organ Systems (Basic)
● Balanced Diet
● Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
● Personal Hygiene
Unit 3: Matter and Materials
● Solids, Liquids and Gases
● Properties of Materials
● Physical Changes and Chemical Changes (Basic)
Unit 4: Force, Work and Energy
● Force
● Work
● Forms of Energy
● Energy Conservation (Basic)
Unit 5: Air, Water and Environment
● Air and Water Pollution
● Water Conservation
● Natural Resources
● Environmental Protection
Unit 6: Earth and Space
● Earth and Its Movements
● Moon and Its Phases
● Solar System (Introduction)
● Weather and Climate

HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills)

● Questions may be based on:
● Mathematical Applications
● Multi-Step Problem Solving
● Data Interpretation
● Real-Life Mathematics
● Scientific Applications
● Observation and Analysis
● Everyday Science Situations
● Cause-and-Effect Questions
● Logical Applications
● Critical Thinking
● Analytical Reasoning
● Pattern-Based Problem Solving
● Integrated HOTS
● Questions Combining Mathematics, Science and Reasoning

Class 6 Syllabus

Mental Ability

Unit 1: Analogy and Classification
● Number Analogy
● Alphabet Analogy
● Figure Analogy
● Odd One Out
Unit 2: Series
● Number Series
● Alphabet Series
● Figure Series
● Missing Terms
Unit 3: Coding and Patterns
● Simple Coding-Decoding
● Pattern Recognition
Unit 4: Direction and Ranking
● Direction Sense
● Position and Ranking
● Order Arrangement
Unit 5: Logical Reasoning
● Figure Completion
● Logical Puzzles
● Visual Reasoning

Mathematics

Unit 1: Number System
● Natural Numbers
● Whole Numbers
● Integers
● Number Line
● Factors and Multiples
● Prime and Composite Numbers
Unit 2: Fractions and Decimals
● Types of Fractions
● Simplification
● Comparison of Fractions
● Decimal Numbers
● Operations on Decimals
Unit 3: Ratio and Unitary Method
● Ratio
● Comparison by Ratio
● Unitary Method
● Everyday Applications
Unit 4: Algebra (Introduction)
● Variables
● Simple Algebraic Expressions
● Simple Equations
● Patterns
Unit 5: Geometry
● Point, Line and Line Segment
● Angles
● Triangles
● Circles
● Symmetry
Unit 6: Mensuration and Data Handling
● Perimeter
● Area of Rectangle and Square
● Bar Graphs
● Interpretation of Data

Science

Unit 1: Food and Nutrition
● Components of Food
● Balanced Diet
● Deficiency Diseases
● Healthy Food Habits
Unit 2: Living Organisms
● Characteristics of Living Organisms
● Habitat and Adaptation
● Diversity of Plants and Animals
Unit 3: Human Body and Health
● Human Body Systems (Basic)
● Health and Hygiene
● Diseases and Prevention
Unit 4: Matter and Materials
● Separation of Substances
● States of Matter
● Physical and Chemical Changes (Basic)
● Properties of Materials
Unit 5: Force, Motion and Energy
● Motion
● Force
● Types of Force
● Sources of Energy
Unit 6: Light, Electricity and Environment
● Light and Shadow
● Reflection of Light
● Simple Electric Circuit
● Environmental Conservation
● Natural Resources

HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills)

● Mathematical Reasoning
● Scientific Reasoning
● Data Interpretation
● Everyday Life Applications
● Mixed Concept Questions

Class 7 Syllabus

Mental Ability

Unit 1: Analogy and Classification
● Number Analogy
● Alphabet Analogy
● Figure Analogy
● Classification
● Odd One Out
Unit 2: Series and Coding
● Number Series
● Alphabet Series
● Mixed Series
● Coding-Decoding
● Missing Terms
Unit 3: Direction and Ranking
● Direction Sense
● Distance and Position
● Ranking Test
● Order Arrangement
Unit 4: Logical Reasoning
● Statement-Based Reasoning
● Logical Sequences
● Puzzle-Based Questions
● Relationship Problems
Unit 5: Non-Verbal Reasoning
● Mirror Images
● Figure Completion
● Embedded Figures
● Pattern Recognition

Mathematics

Unit 1: Rational Numbers
● Rational Numbers
● Comparison of Rational Numbers
● Operations on Rational Numbers
● Representation on Number Line
Unit 2: Integers and Arithmetic Operations
● Properties of Integers
● Operations on Integers
● Word Problems
Unit 3: Fractions, Decimals and Percentage
● Operations on Fractions
● Decimal Numbers
● Percentage
● Percentage Applications

Mathematics

Unit 4: Ratio, Proportion and Unitary Method
● Ratio
● Proportion
● Unitary Method
● Everyday Applications
Unit 5: Algebra
● Algebraic Expressions
● Simple Linear Equations
● Application of Equations
● Patterns in Algebra
Unit 6: Geometry and Mensuration
● Lines and Angles
● Triangles
● Circles
● Perimeter and Area
● Simple Mensuration Problems
Unit 7: Data Handling
● Bar Graphs
● Data Interpretation
● Mean (Average)
● Simple Statistic

Science

Unit 1: Nutrition and Health
● Nutrition in Plants
● Nutrition in Animals
● Balanced Diet
● Health and Hygiene
Unit 2: Living World
● Transportation in Plants and Animals
● Respiration
● Reproduction in Plants
● Adaptation in Living Organisms
Unit 3: Matter and Materials
● Physical and Chemical Changes
● Acids and Bases (Basic)
● Properties of Materials

Science

Unit 4: Heat and Energy
● Heat
● Temperature
● Transfer of Heat
● Sources of Energy
Unit 5: Motion, Force and Machines
● Motion
● Force and Pressure
● Simple Machines
● Work in Everyday Life
Unit 6: Environment
● Forests and Ecosystem
● Natural Resources
● Environmental Conservation
● Waste Management
Unit 7: Light and Electricity
● Light
● Reflection of Light
● Electric Current (Basic)
● Electric Safety

HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills)

● Questions may be based on:
● Mathematical Applications
● Multi-Step Numerical Problems
● Logical Calculations
● Data Interpretation
● Scientific Applications
● Observation and Analysis
● Cause-and-Effect Questions
● Everyday Science Problems
● Logical Applications
● Critical Thinking
● Analytical Reasoning
● Problem Solving
● Integrated HOTS
● Questions Combining Mathematics, Science and Mental Ability


(No separate syllabus. Questions will be drawn from the prescribed topics.)

Class 8 Syllabus

Mental Ability

Unit 1: Analogy and Classification
● Number Analogy
● Alphabet Analogy
● Figure Analogy
● Classification
● Odd One Out
Unit 2: Series and Coding-Decoding
● Number Series
● Alphabet Series
● Mixed Series
● Coding-Decoding
● Missing Terms
Unit 3: Direction and Ranking
● Direction Sense
● Distance and Displacement (Logical Problems)
● Ranking Test
● Order Arrangement
Unit 4: Logical Reasoning
● Statement-Based Reasoning
● Logical Sequences
● Puzzle-Based Questions
● Relationship Problems
Unit 5: Non-Verbal Reasoning
● Mirror Images
● Figure Completion
● Embedded Figures
● Pattern Recognition

Mathematics

Unit 1: Rational Numbers and Exponents
● Rational Numbers
● Operations on Rational Numbers
● Laws of Exponents
● Scientific Notation (Basic)
Unit 2: Algebra
● Algebraic Expressions
● Identities (Basic)
● Linear Equations in One Variable
● Applications of Equations
Unit 3: Percentage, Profit & Loss and Simple Interest
● Percentage
● Profit and Loss
● Discount
● Simple Interest
Unit 4: Ratio, Proportion and Direct Variation
● Ratio and Proportion
● Unitary Method
● Direct and Inverse Variation
Unit 5: Geometry and Mensuration
● Polygons
● Quadrilaterals
● Construction (Basic Concepts)
● Perimeter and Area
● Volume of Cube and Cuboid
Unit 6: Data Handling
● Bar Graphs
● Pie Charts
● Data Interpretation
● Mean, Median and Mode (Basic)

Science

Unit 1: Crop Production and Microorganisms
● Agricultural Practices
● Microorganisms
● Useful and Harmful Microbes
Unit 2: Living Systems
● Cell Structure and Functions
● Reproduction in Animals
● Adolescence and Health
Unit 3: Matter and Materials
● Metals and Non-Metals
● Coal and Petroleum
● Combustion and Flame
Unit 4: Force, Pressure and Friction
● Force
● Pressure
● Friction
● Everyday Applications
Unit 5: Light, Sound and Electricity
● Light
● Reflection
● Sound
● Electric Current and Circuits
Unit 6: Environment and Natural Resources
● Conservation of Resources
● Pollution
● Biodiversity
● Sustainable Living

HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills)

● Questions may be based on:
● Mathematical Applications
● Multi-Step Numerical Problems
● Real-Life Mathematics
● Data Analysis
● Scientific Applications
● Experimental Situations
● Observation and Inference
● Cause-and-Effect Analysis
● Logical Applications
● Critical Thinking
● Analytical Reasoning
● Problem Solving
● Integrated HOTS
● Questions Combining Mathematics, Science and Mental Ability


(No separate syllabus. Questions will be based on the prescribed topics.)

Class 9 Syllabus

Mental Ability

Unit 1: Analogy and Classification
● Number Analogy
● Alphabet Analogy
● Figure Analogy
● Classification
● Odd One Out
Unit 2: Series and Coding-Decoding
● Number Series
● Alphabet Series
● Mixed Series
● Coding-Decoding
● Missing Terms
Unit 3: Logical Reasoning
● Statement and Conclusion
● Logical Sequence
● Cause and Effect
● Assertion-Based Reasoning (Basic)
Unit 4: Direction, Ranking and Arrangement
● Direction Sense
● Ranking Test
● Seating Arrangement (Basic)
● Order and Position
Unit 5: Non-Verbal Reasoning
● Mirror Images
● Paper Folding
● Figure Completion
● Pattern Recognition

Mathematics

Unit 1: Number System
● Real Numbers
● Rational and Irrational Numbers
● Laws of Exponents
● Surds (Basic Concepts)
Unit 2: Algebra
● Algebraic Identities
● Factorisation
● Linear Equations in Two Variables
Polynomials (Basic)
Unit 3: Coordinate Geometry
● Cartesian Plane
● Plotting of Points
● Coordinate-Based Problems
Unit 4: Geometry
● Lines and Angles
● Triangles
● Congruency of Triangles
● Quadrilaterals

Unit 5: Mensuration
● Area of Plane Figures
● Surface Area and Volume (Basic)
● Practical Applications
Unit 6: Statistics and Probability
● Collection of Data
● Representation of Data
● Mean, Median and Mode
● Elementary Probability

Science

Unit 1: Matter and Chemical Processes
● Matter in Our Surroundings
● Physical and Chemical Changes
● Structure of Matter (Basic)
● Separation Techniques
Unit 2: Atomic Structure and Elements
● Atoms and Molecules
● Atomic Concepts
● Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
Unit 3: Life Science
● Cell Structure and Function
● Tissues (Plant and Animal)
● Diversity in Living Organisms
● Health and Diseases
Unit 4: Motion, Force and Energy
Motion
● Laws of Motion (Basic)
● Force and Pressure
● Work and Energy
Unit 5: Sound and Natural Phenomena
Sound
● Wave Concept (Basic)
● Natural Resources
● Environmental Issues
Unit 6: Environment and Sustainable Development
● Ecosystem
● Biodiversity
● Pollution
● Conservation of Resource

HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills)

● Mathematical Applications
● Multi-Concept Problems
● Data Analysis
● Real-Life Applications
● Scientific Applications
● Experimental Situations
● Observation and Interpretation
● Scientific Reasoning
● Logical Applications
● Critical Thinking
● Analytical Reasoning
● Problem Solving
● Integrated HOTS
● Questions Combining Mathematics, Science and Mental Ability

(No separate syllabus. Questions will be framed from the prescribed syllabus.)

Class 10 Syllabus

Mental Ability

Unit 1: Analogy and Classification
● Number Analogy
● Alphabet Analogy
● Figure Analogy
● Classification
● Odd One Out
Unit 2: Series and Coding-Decoding
● Number Series
● Alphabet Series
● Mixed Series
● Coding-Decoding
● Missing Terms
Unit 3: Logical Reasoning
● Statement and Conclusion
● Cause and Effect
● Assertion-Based Reasoning
● Logical Sequences
Unit 4: Direction, Ranking and Arrangement
● Direction Sense
● Ranking Test
● Seating Arrangement (Basic)
● Order and Position
Unit 5: Non-Verbal Reasoning
● Mirror Images
● Paper Folding
● Figure Completion
● Pattern Recognition

Mathematics

Unit 1: Real Numbers and Algebra
● Real Numbers
● Laws of Exponents
● Polynomials
● Factorisation
● Linear Equations in Two Variables
Unit 2: Coordinate Geometry
● Cartesian Coordinate System
● Distance Concept (Basic)
● Plotting and Interpretation of Points
Unit 3: Geometry
● Triangles
● Similarity of Triangles
● Circles
● Tangent Concepts (Basic)
Unit 4: Mensuration
● Surface Area and Volume
● Area of Plane Figures
● Practical Mensuration Problems
Unit 5: Trigonometry
● Trigonometric Ratios
● Values of Standard Angles
● Simple Applications of Trigonometry
Unit 6: Statistics and Probability
● Mean
● Median
● Mode
● Graphical Representation of Data
● Elementary Probability

Science

Unit 1: Chemical Reactions and Matter
Chemical Reactions
● Acids, Bases and Salts
● Metals and Non-Metals
● Everyday Applications of Chemistry
Unit 2: Life Processes
● Nutrition
● Respiration
● Transportation
● Excretion
Unit 3: Control and Coordination
● Nervous System
● Hormonal Control
● Human Health Awareness
Unit 4: Heredity and Environment
● Basic Genetics
● Heredity
● Evolution (Elementary Concepts)
● Biodiversity
Unit 5: Light, Electricity and Energy
● Reflection of Light
● Refraction of Light
● Human Eye (Basic Concepts)
● Electricity
● Electric Power
Unit 6: Environment and Natural Resources
● Ecosystem
● Environmental Issues
● Resource Conservation
● Sustainable Development

HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills)

● Questions may be based on:
● Mathematical Applications
● Multi-Step Numerical Problems
● Data Interpretation
● Real-Life Mathematical Situations
● Scientific Applications
● Experimental Situations
● Scientific Reasoning
● Observation and Analysis
● Logical Applications
● Critical Thinking
● Analytical Reasoning
● Problem Solving
● Integrated HOTS
● Questions Combining Mathematics, Science and Mental Ability

(No separate syllabus. Questions will be drawn from the prescribed topics.)

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Bharat Nextgens Tech Olympiad FAQ

Bharat Nextgens Tech Olympiad is the current West Bengal-focused academic talent examination conducted under the BNTO umbrella. It is designed for school students in West Bengal.

Yes. Bharat Nextgens Tech Olympiad is the currently active program, while the national online Olympiads under BNTO are planned for next year.

Eligible students from West Bengal may participate according to the class and program criteria mentioned in the official notification.

Yes. Schools may participate by registering students through an authorized school coordinator or representative.

All important updates should be published on the official website and shared through the official communication channels of the program.

Yes. Bharat Nextgens Tech Olympiad is open to eligible students from major school boards, including WBBSE, CBSE, ICSE, and other recognized boards, subject to the class-wise eligibility rules announced in the official notification.

Yes. Bharat Nextgens Tech Olympiad is planned to offer the question paper in both Bengali and English, so that students can participate in the language version most suitable for them, subject to the official exam guidelines for the session. Multi-language support is a recognized practice in Olympiad-style exams and helps improve accessibility for diverse student groups.