Question Paper Format

Detailed structure, subject-wise distribution, scoring scheme, syllabus, and rank tie-breaking criteria for Prince Olympiad 2026.

Examination Structure

Duration & Questions

The exam paper consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to be solved in 1 hour 30 minutes (90 Minutes).

Medium of Exam

Exam papers will be available in both English and Hindi medium.

Subject-wise Question Distribution

Class XI-XII Science
(PCM)
60 Qs
Physics15 Qs
Chemistry15 Qs
Mathematics20 Qs
Mental Ability10 Qs
Class XI-XII Science
(PCB)
80 Qs
Physics20 Qs
Chemistry20 Qs
Biology30 Qs
Mental Ability10 Qs
Class XI-XII Humanities
100 Qs
Political Science30 Qs
History30 Qs
Geography30 Qs
English Core10 Qs
Class VIII-X
65 Qs
Mathematics15 Qs
Physics15 Qs
Chemistry15 Qs
Biology10 Qs
Mental Ability10 Qs
Class VI & VII
60 Qs
Mathematics15 Qs
Science15 Qs
English10 Qs
Social Science10 Qs
Mental Ability10 Qs
Class V
60 Qs
Mathematics15 Qs
EVS25 Qs
English10 Qs
Mental Ability10 Qs
Class / Stream Subject Breakdown & Questions Total
Class XI-XII Science (PCM)
Physics15 Qs
Chemistry15 Qs
Mathematics20 Qs
Mental Ability10 Qs
60 Qs
Class XI-XII Science (PCB)
Physics20 Qs
Chemistry20 Qs
Biology30 Qs
Mental Ability10 Qs
80 Qs
Class XI-XII Humanities
Political Science30 Qs
History30 Qs
Geography30 Qs
English Core10 Qs
100 Qs
Class VIII-X
Mathematics15 Qs
Physics15 Qs
Chemistry15 Qs
Biology10 Qs
Mental Ability10 Qs
65 Qs
Class VI & VII
Mathematics15 Qs
Science15 Qs
English10 Qs
Social Science10 Qs
Mental Ability10 Qs
60 Qs
Class V
Mathematics15 Qs
EVS25 Qs
English10 Qs
Mental Ability10 Qs
60 Qs

Scoring Scheme

Correct Answers: Each correct answer will be awarded +4 marks.

Wrong Answers: 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer (Negative Marking).

Unattempted Questions: No marks will be deducted for questions not attempted.

Syllabus & Difficulty Level

  • Content Scope: Exam questions will be selected from the first 40% of the relevant NCERT syllabus for each subject and class.
  • Difficulty Level:
    • Phase 1: Moderate level, suitable for both board and competitive examinations.
    • Phase 2: Moderate to difficult level, aimed at testing deeper conceptual understanding.
  • Syllabus Details: A detailed syllabus is available on the website. No question will be asked outside the prescribed syllabus.

Result Preparation & Ranking Criteria

Class-wise Ranks: Ranks will be prepared strictly from highest to lowest total marks achieved.

Tie-breaking Rules: If two or more students score identical total marks, the higher rank will be determined based on subject scores in the following priority order:

1
Class XI-XII Science (PCM): Physics → Chemistry → Mathematics → Mental Ability
2
Class XI-XII Science (PCB): Physics → Chemistry → Biology → Mental Ability
3
Class XI-XII Humanities: Political Science → History → Geography → English Core
4
Class VIII-X: Mathematics → Physics → Chemistry → Biology → Mental Ability
5
Class VI & VII: Mathematics → Science → English → Social Science → Mental Ability
6
Class V: Mathematics → EVS → English → Mental Ability

Terms & Conditions

  • Modifications: The organizing committee reserves the right to make necessary changes to the syllabus, question format, subject weighting, grading system, prizes, and scholarships at any point during the examination process.