WHAT IS SASTRA PRATHIBHA CONTEST (SPC)?

(SPC) is a national science talent search contest for students studying in UAE guided by VIBHA (Vijnana Bharti) in collaboration with NCERT, Ministry of Education GOI and Vigyan Prasar in association with DST.GOI

AIMS

• To acquaint with India's contributions to the world of science & technology in a traditional & modern format.
• To popularize science among V to XII grade students of Indian curriculum.
• To identify & nurture bright minds to pursue science related subjects in higher studies.
• To organize educational trip for the Sastra Prathibhas to the renowned R&D institutions of India.

WHAT ARE THE THREE STAGES OF SPC-2021?

• ELEMENTARY: Online home based MCQ
• INTERMEDIATE: Online home based MCQ
• ADVANCE: Viva Voce through Zoom

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT CATEGORIES?

• SUB-JUNIOR: Grade V to VII
• JUNIOR: Grade VIII to X
• SENIOR: Grade XI- XII

WHO ALL CAN REGISTER? ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Students of grade V to XII studying in UAE
• Having valid Emirates Identity (EID) number / card.
• Studying State / CBSE / ICSE curriculum.
• UAE students residing in India due to pandemic situation are also eligible to participate in the contest.

SYLLABUS

• Curriculum followed in the school at the respective grade
• Study material prescribed by SIF consisting of the following books :-
  
  • Biography of Venkatesh B Ketkar
  • Measurement of Time
  • Indian Contribution to Science

HOW TO REGISTER?

• To register follow the link: https://www.sifuae.com/spc
• Important - Students who have registered last year have received an individual email informing them in detail the steps to be followed to confirm their participation in the SPC-2021 contest.
• One time non-refundable contest fee for SPC2021 is 25/- AED to be paid using debit / credit card through the payment gateway.

ESSENTIAL STEPS TO REGISTER

1. To register visit the link: https://www.sifuae.com/spc
2. Carefully fill up the fields by following the guidelines.
3. Check the registered email for OTP( student & parents/guardian ).
4. Submit OTP and complete the registration.
5. Complete payment using credit / debit card.
6. Once payment is done, you will receive a transaction confirmation email.
7. Log into the dashboard using Username ( EID ) & Password and access the study material
8. Watch your dashboard regularly to receive updates on SPC 2021.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Registration is now open
• Registration will close on Thursday, 30^th September 2021 Registration deadline extended until 23^rd December 2021

SCHEDULE OF SPC

• 1^st stage : Elementary - Saturday, 08^th January, 2021
• 2^nd stage : Intermediate - Saturday, 15^th January, 2021
• 3^rd stage : Advance - Saturday, 22^nd January, 2022

ACCOLADES

• Sixteen Sastra Prathibhas will be honored by presenting a medal
• Sixteen Sastra Prathibhas are entitled to represent UAE at national level VVM contest conducted By VIBHA
• Each student will receive a certificate for their performance up to the successful level of participation.