Organisation : Centre for Defence Careers
Scholarship Name : Scholarship cum Admission Test 2024 11+12+NDA
Applicable For : Class 10th to 12th appearing students
Last Date : 15th March 2024
Exam Date : 30th /31st March 2024
Website : https://www.centrefordefencecareers.co.in/scholarship-2024/
What is Scholarship cum Admission Test 11+12+NDA?
Scholarship cum Admission Test 2024 11+12+NDA is sponsored by Centre for Defence Careers. There will be 2 Question papers containing 100 Questions each in the Scholarship Exam. Time Duration for the Paper will be 1.5 hours each. Scholarship Paper will be an Objective type Paper, wherein candidates will be provided 4 options. There are four alternatives for the answer to every question. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate. One third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty. Last Date of Scholarship is 15th March 2024.
Related / Similar Scholarship : VISTAS VSAT 2024-25 Vels Student Aptitude Test Scholarship
Who Can Apply for Scholarship cum Admission Test?
1. Class 10th appearing students can apply for 11+12+NDA Course.
2. Class 11th/12th appearing students can apply for NDA Course.
About Question Papers for Scholarship cum Admission Test
Paper 1:
Section 1 – Maths (60 Questions)
Section 2 – English (40 Questions)
Paper 2:
Section 1 – Physics (25 Questions)
Section 2 – Chemistry (15 Questions)
Section 3 – General Science (10 Questions)
Section 4 – History (20 Questions)
Section 5 – Geography (20 Questions)
Section 6 – Current Affairs (10 Questions)
Syllabus of Scholarship cum Admission Test
Paper 1:
Syllabus for Class 10th students
Maths : The question paper in Maths will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding of Mathematics as per syllabus of Class 8, 9 & 10.
English : The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding of English and workman like use of words. The syllabus covers various aspects like : Grammar and usage, vocabulary, comprehension and cohesion in extended text to test the candidate’s proficiency in English.
Paper 2:
Syllabus for Class 10th students
Physics : The question paper in Physics will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding of Physics as per syllabus of Class 8, 9 & 10.
Chemistry : The question paper in Chemistry will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding of Chemistry as per syllabus of Class 8, 9 & 10.
General Science :
** Difference between the living and non-living. Basis of Life—Cells, Protoplasms and Tissues. Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals.
** Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs.
** Common Epidemics, their causes and prevention.
** Food—Source of Energy for man. Constituents of food, Balanced Diet. The Solar System—Meteors and Comets, Eclipses.
** Achievements of Eminent Scientists.
History, Freedom Movement etc. :
A broad survey of Indian History, with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation. Freedom Movement in India. Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration. Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India. Panchayati Raj, Co-operatives and Community Development. Bhoodan, Sarvodaya, National Integration and Welfare State, Basic Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. Forces shaping the modern world; Renaissance, Exploration and Discovery; War of American Independence. French Revolution, Industrial Revolution and Russian Revolution. Impact of Science and Technology on Society. Concept of one World, United Nations, Panchsheel, Democracy, Socialism and Communism. Role of India in the present world.
Geography :
The Earth, its shape and size. Lattitudes and Longitudes, Concept of time. International Date Line. Movements of Earth and their effects. Origin of Earth. Rocks and their classification; Weathering—Mechanical and Chemical, Earthquakes and Volcanoes. Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its composition; Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure, Planetary Winds, Cyclones and Anti-cyclones; Humidity; Condensation and Precipitation; Types of Climate, Major Natural regions of the World. Regional Geography of India—Climate,Natural vegetation. Mineral and Power resources; location and distribution of agricultural and Industrial activities. Important Sea ports and main sea, land and air routes of India. Main items of Imports and Exports of India.
Current Affairs :
Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in the recent years. Current important world events. Prominent personalities—both Indian and International including those connected with cultural activities and sports.
Examination Fees of Scholarship cum Admission Test
Fees for appearing in NDA Scholarship cum Admission Test:
1. Class 10th appearing students can apply for 11+12+NDA Course : Exam Fees- Rs 1,000/-**
2. Class 11th/12th appearing students can apply for NDA Course : Exam Fees- Rs 1,000/-**
**Examination Fees is NON Refundable.
Important Dates of Scholarship cum Admission Test
Last Date of Application Form Submission (Extended) 15th Mar 2024
Exam Dates 30th /31st March 2024
Results 7th April 2024
T&C – Students who have appeared for the scholarship exam and have qualified for scholarships will be called for an interview by faculty at their respective centers.