1. Who is the Scholarship for?
This scholarship is meant for students who are keen on pursuing a career in the STEM (Science Technology Engineering Medical and Math) related fields at a graduate level and who are currently studying in either Grade 7 or Grade 10.
2. What does the Lodha Scholarship Program Include?
Admission to Lodha World School ICSE/CBSE in Grade VIII
Admission to Lodha World School ISC (Science) in Grade XI
Full financial sponsorship of the school tuition and term fees up to Class XII
Complete Academic handholding to prepare for getting into top institutes/universities in the field of STEM (Science Technology Engineering Medical and Math)
Career Mentoring from the country’s best career coach to identify the right career path
Skill building and profile development support to build a strong portfolio for graduation and upwards
3. How can we apply for this Scholarship Program
By registering and appearing for the Lodha Scholarship Talent Search Exam and completing the process thereafter and upon submitting all relevant documents.
4. When and where will the Lodha Scholarship Talent Search Exam be held?
The Lodha Scholarship Talent Search Exam will be held on 9th April 2022, 11.30 am to 1.30 pm at the following three centres:
Lodha World School, Thane (Majiwada)
Lodha World School, CBG (Palava Phase I, Opp Lodha Xperia Mall)
Lodha World School, LSG (Palava Phase II, Lodha Lakeshore Greens)
5. What will be the format of the Lodha Scholarship Talent Search Exam?
The Lodha Scholarship Talent Search Exam will be a 90 marks examination consisting of 66 questions to be answered in 120 mins.
The exam will consist of three sections:
Physics: 30 M Sec A: 14 questions of 1mark each
Sec B: 8 questions of 2 marks each
Chemistry: 30 M Sec A:14 questions of 1mark each
Sec B: 8 questions of 2 marks each
Maths/ Bio: 30 M Sec A: 14 questions of 1mark each
Sec B: 8 questions of 2 marks each
All right answers will fetch you the allotted weightage. Incorrect answers will invite negative marks equivalent to half the allotted marks.
For instance, an incorrectly answered one mark question will attract a negative half mark. An incorrectly answered two mark question will attract a negative mark.
The exam will be in an objective – Multiple Choice Question format.
6. What will be the syllabus followed for the examination?
Subject
Secondary Level
Senior Secondary Level
Maths
Number Systems: Rational Numbers, Powers, Squares, Square roots, Cubes, Cube roots, Playing with Numbers, Real Numbers Algebra: Polynomials, Linear Equations in Two Variables,Simultaneous equations, Ratio and Proportion, Coordinate Geometry: coordinates of a point, graph of linear equations, notations, etc. Geometry: Shapes 2D and 3D,Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry, Lines and Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Area, Circles, Constructions
Mensuration- Areas, Surface Area and Volumes, Statistics and Probability
Sets Relations and Functions
Trigonometric Functions, Inverse Trigonometric, Functions Algebra: Principle of Mathematical Induction, Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations, Linear Inequalities, Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Sequence and Series,Matrices, Determinants,
Coordinate Geometry:
Straight Lines, Conic Sections, Introduction to Three-dimensional Geometry, Vectors And Three-Dimensional Geometry
Calculus: Limits and Derivatives, Continuity and Differentiability, Applications of Derivatives,
Integrals, Applications of the Integrals, Differential Equations
Mathematical Reasoning:
Statistics And Probability:
Linear Programming, Probability
Science
Matter
Chemical Substances ,Motion,
Force, and Work,Friction,
Pressure,
Sound
Electric Current and Circuit,
Magnetism
Light
Our Environment
Natural Phenomena
Natural Resources -Pollution
Physics :
Physical World and Measurement
Units and Measurements
Kinematics
Motion in a Straight Line Motion in a Plane, Laws of Motion
Work, Energy and Power
Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body Rotational Motion
Gravitation
Properties of Bulk Matter Mechanical Properties of Fluids, Thermal Properties of Matter
Thermodynamics Behaviour of Perfect Gases and Kinetic Theory of Gases
Oscillations and Waves
Electrostatics - Electric Charges and Fields ; Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
Current Electricity
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism - Moving Charges and Magnetism
Matter ; Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents ; Electromagnetic Waves
Optics - Ray Optics and Optical Instruments ; Wave Optics
Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
Atoms and Nuclei
Electronic Devices - Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits
Chemistry:
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
Solutions
Structure of Atom
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure , States of Matter: Gases and Liquids
Thermodynamics
Equilibrium
Redox Reactions
Hydrogen
s- Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline earth metals)
Some p-Block Elements
d and f Block Elements
Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Hydrocarbons
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
Environmental Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Chemical Kinetics
Surface Chemistry
Coordination Compounds
General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
Biomolecules
Polymers
Chemistry in Everyday Life
Biology:
Diversity in Living World
Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
Cell Structure and Function
Plant Physiology
Human Physiology
Reproduction
Genetics and Evolution
Biology and Human Welfare
Biotechnology and Its Applications
Ecology and environment
7. What will be the process after the Lodha Scholarship Talent Search Exam?
The candidates shortlisted in the exam will progress to the Interview and SOP round where they will have to share their purpose and objective for becoming a part of the Lodha Scholarship Program
8. What is the number of seats available on this program?
There is an upper limit of 20 seats available on each of the Secondary as well as the Senior Secondary Level
9. Where can we reach out to in case of any questions/clarifications regarding the program or the test?
You can write to scholarship@lodhaworldschool.com for more information on the Lodha Scholarship Program and the Lodha Scholarship Talent Search Exam.
10. When will the children be enrolled into the Lodha Scholarship Program
The selected candidates will be enrolled into the Lodha Scholarship Program by 25th April 2022.