Kamalanagar, 29 July, 2024: A total number of 50 candidates, including 19 girls and 31 boys, appeared in the first CADC Science Talent Search Examination, 2024, held today at Kamalanagar Public School. The exam was conducted by the District School Education Board (DSEB), and is open to students of class VII & VIII from Schools affiliated to the board. Each school had the opportunity to select 5 (five) students to compete in the examination.

The examination tested the students on areas such as Science (40 marks), Mathematics (40 marks) and Critical Thinking (20 marks). All the top 10 performers will be awarded with a certificate of merit and cash prizes. The top three ranked candidates will receive cash prizes of Rs. 20,000, Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 10,000 respectively while rest of the candidates will each receive cash prize of Rs.3,500. However, candidates must score at least 60% and above to be eligible for the prizes.

The CADC Science Talent Search Exam has been initiated to identify and nurture talented students in the Science subject and to instill in them the spirit of healthy competition. The date for result declaration is expected to be announced within a week.