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)
100 Qs
Physics30 Qs
Chemistry30 Qs
Mathematics30 Qs
Mental Ability10 Qs
Class XI-XII Science
(PCB)
100 Qs
Physics30 Qs
Chemistry30 Qs
Biology30 Qs
Mental Ability10 Qs
Class XI-XII Humanities
100 Qs
History30 Qs
Political Science30 Qs
Geography30 Qs
English Core10 Qs
Class X
100 Qs
Mathematics35 Qs
Science35 Qs
Social Studies10 Qs
English Grammar10 Qs
Mental Ability10 Qs
Class V to IX
100 Qs
Mathematics25 Qs
Science25 Qs
Social Studies20 Qs
English Grammar20 Qs
Mental Ability10 Qs
Class / Stream Subject Breakdown & Questions Total
Class XI-XII Science (PCM)
Physics30 Qs
Chemistry30 Qs
Mathematics30 Qs
Mental Ability10 Qs
100 Qs
Class XI-XII Science (PCB)
Physics30 Qs
Chemistry30 Qs
Biology30 Qs
Mental Ability10 Qs
100 Qs
Class XI-XII Humanities
History30 Qs
Political Sci.30 Qs
Geography30 Qs
English Core10 Qs
100 Qs
Class X
Mathematics35 Qs
Science35 Qs
Social Studies10 Qs
English Gram.10 Qs
Mental Ability10 Qs
100 Qs
Class V to IX
Mathematics25 Qs
Science25 Qs
Social Studies20 Qs
English Gram.20 Qs
Mental Ability10 Qs
100 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 → Geography → History → English Core
4
Class X: Science → Mathematics → Social Studies → English Grammar → Mental Ability
5
Class VI to IX: Science → Mathematics → Social Studies → English Grammar → Mental Ability
6
Class V: EVS → Mathematics → English Grammar → 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.