Times Scholars Programme
The Times Scholars programme is an endeavor to encourage school students of classes X to XII to develop a reading habit that helps them Develop a holistic understanding of our society, the environment, and an informed worldview, enabling them to become good citizens and write a better future for themselves.
Award details:
- For Class XII: The best performing 100 students to be awarded a Dell laptop each. Selected students from Class XII will also be eligible for admission in the undergraduate courses at Bennett University with a scholarship applicable for 1 year. The students will need to fulfill the eligibility criteria of the University.
- For Class X and XI: The best performing 100 students to be awarded a Dell laptop each.
Eligibilities:
- Students of classes X to XII can apply for this programme in two different levels, which are defined below. These levels constitute two categories in which participants will be evaluated.
- Level 1 – Students from Classes X and XI
- Level 2 – Students of Classes XII
- The programme is free for all candidates. There is no registration fee.
Important dates
Start Date | End Date | Programme Milestone |
---|---|---|
September 2019 | October 2019 | Registration for the programme |
October 2019 | December 2019 | Reading Phase: Daily articles to appear in TOI |
November 2019 | November 2019 | 6 Practice Tests |
November 2019 | November 2019 | |
November 2019 | November 2019 | |
November 2019 | December 2019 | |
December 2019 | December 2019 | |
December 2019 | December 2019 | |
November 2019 | November 2019 | 2 PowerPoint Presentations online |
December 2019 | December 2019 | |
December 2019 | December 2019 | Final Examination |
December 2020 | December 2020 | First Shortlist of candidates |
January 2020 | January 2020 | Interview of shortlisted candidates |
February 2020 | February 2020 | Announcement of results |
March 2020 | April 2020 | Felicitation of winners and prize giving |
How to apply
Applicants can apply online mode only
Pattern of the competition
- Reading Phase
- Practice Tests and Presentations
- Final Examination: During December 21-23, 2019, there would be an online test followed by an interview to assess the students’ understanding & perspective. The test will comprise 11 stories, each with 6 questions, to be answered in 60 minutes.
- First Shortlist and Interviews: The First Shortlist of the programme will be decided basis the cumulative score that is participation marks in the practice tests and presentations + marks achieved in the final examination. The best performers, in terms of the cumulative score, will need to appear for an interview in person.
Contact Details
Contact : 022-68504282
Email : [email protected]
Website : https://timesscholars.com/