Aryabhatta Inter-School Mathematics Competition is a prestigious competition conducted by the Summer Fields School, Kailash Colony, and New Delhi. The students from Grade. 5th, 8th and 11th can participate in this examination. The main aim of this examination is to explore budding mathematicians and motivate them to hone their skills. Aryabhatta receives a tremendous response from sister schools in Delhi.
Aryabhatta Exam
Important facts
One of the premier goals of the Aryabhatta exam is to inculcate a positive and scientific approach towards Mathematics. Also, it motivates young individuals to pursue their problem-solving abilities. Aryabhatta aims at polishing and strengthening the analytical skills of these young minds.
The exam receives participation from over 140 imminent schools from Delhi, NCR, and Mumbai. Also, more than 3200 students participated in this prestigious examination for the year 2018.
As per the update, the 36th Aryabhatta Inter-School Mathematics Competition for Grade 5, 8 and 11 would be held on the 2nd February 2019 (Saturday). The registration for the same will open up from 19th of November 2018.
Important dates for Aryabhatta
The important dates regarding the exam
| Dates | Events |
| Registration opens | 19th of November 2018 |
| Submission of Entry Forms and Roll no. forms | 11th January 2019 |
| Exam Date | 2nd of February 2019 (Saturday) |
| Results | Second Week of February |
Aryabhatta Syllabus
The syllabus for the Aryabhatta Exam will depend largely on your Grade i.e. 5th Std. 8th Std. and 11th Std. Here we present you with the detailed syllabus for all the three levels.
Class 5
Section 1:
- Four Fundamental Operations of Mathematics
- Roman Numbers
- L.C.M and H.C.F
- Decimals and Fractions
- Metric System
- Percentages
- Time Conversions
- Lines and Angles
- Averages
- Speed, Distance and Time
Section 2:
- Polygons
- Circles
- Triangles
- Area of Squares and Rectangles
- Volume of Cubes and Cuboids
- Perimeter of Linear Figures
The duration of the test will be 2 hours with the maximum marks of 100.
Class 8
- Percentage, Profit and loss, S.I, C.I, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work, Unitary method, Direct and inverse variation.
- Area and Perimeter of all three sided, four sided plain figures and Circle; Area and volume of Cube, Cuboid, Right Circular Cylinder, Right Circular Cone and Sphere, Hemisphere, Combination and Conversion of solids.
- Number systems: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division of numbers, fractions, Rational Numbers, Irrational Numbers, Square and Square Root, Cube and Cube Root
- Algebra: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division of algebraic expressions (including quotient from) Simplification of brackets. Solution of linear equation in one variable and pair of simultaneous linear equation in two variables and problems based on it
- Factorization: Factorization of algebraic expression using special products and factorization of quadratic polynomials, Cubic Polynomials.
- Geometry: Congruency and Similarity of Triangles, Pair of angles, Parallel lines, Triangles, Quadrilateral, Types of Quadrilaterals and related properties and Circles.
- Statistics: Frequency distribution and cumulative frequency distribution table, range and class marks; mean, median and mode of ungrouped data.
The duration of the test will be 2 hours with the maximum marks of 100.
Class 11
- Sets
- Relations and Functions
- Trigonometric Functions
- Complex Numbers
- Linear Inequalities
- Permutations and Combinations
- Binomial Theorem
- Sequences and Series: Arithmetic Progression, Geometric Progression, Special Series
- Straight Lines
- Conic Sections: Circles, parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola
- Limits and Derivatives
- Probability
The duration of the test will be 2 hours with the maximum marks of 100.
Note:
- Questions in Part A would be based on topics covered till Std. 10th.
- Part B and Part C would house questions from the above mentioned topics.
Aryabhatta Exam Paper Pattern
Class 8
| Logical Reasoning (MCQs) | 10 Questions of 1 mark each |
| Multiple Choice Questions | 20 Questions of 1 mark each |
| Free Response Questions (Type I) | 20 Questions of 2 marks each |
| Free Response Questions (Type II) | 10 Questions of 3 mark each |
Class 11
| Mathematical Aptitude (MCQ) | 30 Questions of 1 mark each |
| Free Response Questions (Type I) | 20 Questions of 2 marks each |
| Free Response Questions (Type II) | 10 Questions of 3 mark each |
No descriptive answers/working is required. Answers are to be written in the space provided.
Aryabhatta Test Centres
| Sr.no. | Name | Address | Contact Details | Zones |
| 1 | K.R. Mangalam World School, Grater Noida | Pocket P-5, Builder Area, (Near AWHO Apt.) Greater NOIDA, U.P. – 201301 | 8750793999 | Noida |
| 2 | K.R. Mangalam World School, Gurgaon | E- Block, South City,Gurgaon, Haryana– 122003 | 9540062727, 9540052727 | Gurugam/Gurgoan |
| 3 | K.R. Mangalam World School, Vikaspuri | H-Block, Behind PVR Sonia Complex, Vikaspuri, New Delhi – 110018 | 011-28541440, 28541110 | North Delhi/ West Delhi |
| 4 | Summer Fields School, Kailash Colony | Kailash Colony, New Delhi – 110048 | 011-29242946, 29234991 | Central Delhi East Delhi Faridabad Ghaziabad Not from Delhi/NCR South Delhi |
How to crack Aryabhatta?
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Know what you have to study
So, there is a prescribed syllabus which should help you to take off your preparation. You are expected to stick to the syllabus since majority of the questions would revolve around the same.
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Identify Your Key Strengths and Weaknesses
Once you have gone through your syllabus, you will come across topics which you find are easy or difficult as per your level of preparation. Thus, you are expected to work on the topics which you find difficult and make them easy. Further strengthen your easy topics, because, these are the topics which will fetch you marks in the final exam.
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Work Hard
We know that success in Mathematics is an amalgamation of intellect and hard work. Thus, knowing a certain topic will improve your intellect/knowledge but to really hone your skills, you need to work harder.
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Give Mocks
As you gradually move towards the exam day, you need to have a strategy to crack the exam. This would come only after experiencing the exam atmosphere before-hand. Thus giving at least a few mocks becomes important. Also, since it is a time based examination, you need to optimize your speed as well.
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Don’t Stress
Understand that you should learn to deal with stress. To crack any examination, calmness is the key. You should try to reduce your tension, anxiety etc. since they are of no help. So, Keep Calm and Crack Aryabhatta.
Aryabhatta Previous Year Question Papers
Here we present to you a wide range of previous year’s papers which will help you in your preparation.
| Class 5 | Class 8 |
| Aryabhatta 2016 | Aryabhatta 2016 |
| Aryabhatta 2015 | Aryabhatta 2015 |
| Aryabhatta 2014 | Aryabhatta 2014 |
| Aryabhatta 2013 | Aryabhatta 2013 |
| Aryabhatta 2012 | Aryabhatta 2012 |