Question 1

What is TEJAS?

Accepted Answer

TEJAS (Talent Evaluation & Joint Assessment Series) is Bharat's National Talent Development Ecosystem by the Olympiad Cell, Department of Holistic Education (DHE). Olympiads are one vertical — alongside research, innovation, learning, scholarships, and Hall of Fame.

Question 2

What is the relationship between TEJAS and Shiksha Mahakumbh?

Accepted Answer

The 1st DHE English Olympiad (2025) was conducted under Shiksha Mahakumbh 5th Edition. The current Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Edition is an independent TEJAS Olympiad cycle by Olympiad Cell, DHE — held after Shiksha Mahakumbh, not under its aegis.

Question 3

What was the 1st DHE English Olympiad?

Accepted Answer

Conducted 13–16 October 2025 across 25 schools in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh with 10,040+ students (Classes I–X). Organised by Olympiad Cell, DHE in collaboration with English Connection under Shiksha Mahakumbh 5th Edition. MCQ format with OMR sheets.

Question 4

Which Olympiads are active in the current TEJAS edition?

Accepted Answer

Three streams: DHE English Olympiad 2.0, DHE Maths Olympiad, and DHE Tech Olympiad for Classes III–X. This is the independent Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Edition — not part of Shiksha Mahakumbh.

Question 5

How do schools participate?

Accepted Answer

Schools register through Olympiad Cell, DHE official communication channels. Contact olympiad@shikshamahakumbh.com or academics@shikshamahakumbh.com for collaboration.

Question 6

What is the exam format?

Accepted Answer

MCQ format using OMR sheets — ensuring transparency, objectivity, and fairness. Five examination levels (A–E) based on class groups. No negative marking in DHE English Olympiad.

Question 7

What are the examination levels?

Accepted Answer

Level A: Class I–II, Level B: Class III–IV, Level C: Class V–VI, Level D: Class VII–VIII, Level E: Class IX–X. Current active streams focus on Classes III–X (Levels B–E).

Question 8

What awards do winners receive?

Accepted Answer

Overall and school-wise top 3 at each level receive medals, certificates, and book sets. All participants receive digital certificates with QR verification. Top achievers are felicitated at the TEJAS National Felicitation Ceremony.

Question 9

Are mock tests and resources free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TEJAS provides sample papers, mock test previews, preparation roadmaps, teacher/parent/school guides, and books through the Prepare Hub and Resources section.

Question 10

What Olympiads are planned next?

Accepted Answer

After the current core streams, DHE plans DHE Sanskriti Olympiad and expansion to Science, Hindi, Sanskrit, GK, AI, Coding, and Innovation under the TEJAS ecosystem.

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