Instructions for the Conduct of CBSE Science Challenge 2025 – 26 – Round II
Education Desk – CBSE Board has issued an important circular regarding the second phase of Science Challenge 2025-26. This notice is very important for all the students and teachers who are associated with this competition. The circular is issued by (Dr. Praggya M Singh) Director (Academics).
In this news article, you will find all the important information related to the Science Challenge 2025-26 Round 2, including instructions, the official circular, and key guidelines. Therefore, all CBSE schools, teachers, and students are advised to read it till the end.
Science Challenge Round-2 exam will be held on 8 May
According to the circular issued by CBSE, the second round of CBSE Science Challenge 2025-26 will be held on 8 May 2025 from 11 am to 1 pm. Only those students will be able to participate in this examination, whose registration has been done for Round-2 by the school after the evaluation of Round-1.
CBSE Science Challenge 2025-26: Round 2 Guidelines (Simplified)
The CBSE Science Challenge round 2 exam link will be made live on the main website and academic portal of CBSE at the scheduled time.
Exam Date & Time: The second round of the CBSE Science Challenge will be held on 8th May 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Only students registered by their schools after Round 1 can take part.
Test Link Availability: The test link will be activated on the CBSE’s main and academic websites at the scheduled time.
School Login: Registered schools must log in using their LoC credentials (used during registration) to access the test.
Individual Participation: Each registered student must take the challenge individually.
Test Duration: The total time is 60 minutes, which includes downloading the paper, reading instructions, solving the quiz, and uploading answers.
No Extra Time: Once the test window closes, the portal will shut down automatically. No extra time will be given to upload responses.
Question Format: The test will have 40 questions, each carrying 1 mark. There is no negative marking.
Submit Immediately: Students must submit their answers right after completing the test — don’t wait!
Merit List Criteria: The final merit list will be based on two factors:
- Correct answers
- Minimum time taken to submit the complete test
Technical facilities required for the CBSE Science Challenge Exam 2
CBSE has also laid down some technical requirements for students appearing for the science challenge exam:
- There should be a computer for every student.
- There should be a high-speed internet facility of at least 50 MBPS.
- A system with 8GB RAM and latest configuration is a must.
- Computer should have the latest configuration
- The exam can be run on any browser, but Google Chrome is preferred for a better experience.
This CBSE Science Challenge is a great platform to test students’ science skills, thinking ability and time management. This move by the CBSE board will not only strengthen the preparation of the students but will also promote the competitive spirit. All CBSE schools have been advised to make full preparations in this direction and provide necessary guidelines to the students.
Official notification of the CBSE Science Challenge 2025–26 Round II Guidelines for Schools
For any information related to this exam, visit the official CBSE portal and avoid any rumors or unofficial information.
