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01For: Classes 1–10
Mode: Offline
Medium: English
Duration: 60 Minutes
Questions: 30 (1–4) / 35 (5–10)
Type: Objective / MCQ
Level: Pre + Mains
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An international subject-focused assessment designed to develop scientific understanding, curiosity, reasoning and the ability to apply science to real-world situations.
For: Classes 1–10
Mode: Offline
Medium: English
Duration: 60 Minutes
Questions: 30 (1–4) / 35 (5–10)
Type: Objective / MCQ
Level: Pre + Mains
The International Test of Science & Technology (ITST) is designed to understand how well students understand, reason with and apply scientific concepts rather than simply recall facts from textbooks. The assessment encourages students to observe, question, connect scientific ideas and use their understanding to solve problems in familiar and unfamiliar situations.
Science is not only about remembering facts, definitions and formulas. International Test of Science & Technology helps students develop the ability to: • Understand scientific concepts • Observe and interpret information • Connect cause and effect • Apply scientific knowledge • Reason logically • Think about real-world situations scientifically The aim is to encourage students to think like young scientists—not simply remember like a textbook.
Students receive their assessment results along with performance insights designed to help parents and schools understand core strengths and areas for improvement.
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ITST is an international science and technology assessment designed to evaluate conceptual understanding, scientific reasoning, observation, application and problem-solving.
Students from Classes 1–10 can participate through participating schools.
ITST is aligned with age-appropriate scientific learning while placing greater emphasis on understanding, reasoning and application rather than simple recall.
No. There is no negative marking.
The Pre level is the qualifying assessment. High-performing students are shortlisted for the Mains level according to the applicable qualification criteria.
No special coaching is required. Students should focus on understanding concepts, observing scientific situations and practising application-based questions.
Detailed syllabus, sample papers, previous-year papers and preparation resources are available through the Genie App.
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