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KHOJ 2026 — Exam for Young Scientists

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Their Journey.

For students of Classes 6 to 10. Win Rs. 5 Crore in scholarships, earn cash prizes, and get a strong head start for JEE, NEET & Olympiads.

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What is the

KHOJ Program?

KHOJ is an IIT Ashram initiative, started by our founder Prof. S. R. Mishra in 2008. It is a science aptitude test, for students of Classes 6 to 10, built to help young students discover their potential and to celebrate merit with scholarships and cash prizes.

KHOJ builds a strong early foundation in Maths, Science and Mental Ability — the same foundation that helps students go on to clear:

Olympiads NTSE NSTSE KVPY JEE NEET

Rewards & scholarship rules

Up to ₹5 crore in scholarships & cash prizes. Here's how it works:

UP TO
₹5 Crore
1st rank · each class ₹50,000
2nd rank · each class ₹40,000
3rd rank · each class ₹30,000
4th rank · each class ₹25,000
5th rank · each class ₹20,000
6th–10th · each class ₹10,000
Cash prize is applicable only on admissions of 2 years or more and adjusted against tuition fees over 2–3 years.
Students already enrolled at IIT Ashram in a 2-year programme are not entitled to a cash prize or scholarship through KHOJ if they are in the first year of that programme. For example: a student enrolled for Classes 9–10 (session 2026–2028) is not eligible for benefits through KHOJ 2026.
Cash prizes are paid in 2 instalments across 2 years. For example: A ₹10,000 prize is paid as ₹5,000 in August (1st year) and ₹5,000 in September (2nd year).
A student eligible for a cash prize is not awarded the money if the admission is withdrawn.
On withdrawal in the second year of a 2-year programme, the second-year cash prize is not awarded; other refund conditions apply as per the rules.

Exam at a glance

EXAM DATES · 2026 · TWO MODES
OFFLINE
4 October / 11 October
ONLINE
25 October / 1 November
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Who can apply
Class 6 to 10 students from CBSE, GSEB, ICSE & IB boards.
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Exam pattern
MCQ test, online or offline — Maths, Science, Mental Ability.
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4 centres
Alkapuri, Manjalpur and Vasna-Bhayli in Vadodara, plus Anand.
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Registration fee
Completely free registration, online or at any IIT Ashram centre.
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Scholarships
Up to 100% in merit scholarships, adjusted against tuition fees.

More than a scholarship exam

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Predict your rank
See how you may fare in JEE, NEET, NTSE, KVPY and Olympiads — years ahead.
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Know your aptitude
A scientific read on the reasoning that drives competitive-exam success.
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Measure mastery
A clear picture of where your Maths & Science fundamentals really stand.
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Personal report
Get an understanding of your strengths and how to work towards your goals.
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Performance Benchmark
See where you stand among students working toward the same goal.
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Scholarship path
Top performers earn fee scholarships and cash rewards at IIT Ashram.

How can it help you?

Appearing for KHOJ helps students build the skills to clear scholarship exams like NTSE, NSTSE, KVPY and Olympiads (Classes 8–10), and career-shaping exams like JEE Main, JEE Advanced and NEET.

Competing in KHOJ builds a strong early foundation in Mathematics, Science and Mental Ability — abilities that also pay off in exams like CAT, MAT and Civil Services.

KHOJ students at IIT Ashram

Sample papers & answer keys

Classwise Paper Solutions, Answer Key and Video Solutions will be uploaded, on the same day, after the exam. Select Mode of exam and class to view the answer key and the solutions.

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Class 6
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Class 7
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Class 8
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Class 9
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Class 10
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📥 Free to download after each exam on the same day — paper solutions, answer keys and video solutions.

Download the syllabus

Pick your class to see exactly what KHOJ 2026 covers — then download the full syllabus as a PDF.

Physics
Motion & Measurement, Fun with Magnets, Temperature and Its Measurement, Beyond Earth, Light, Energy.
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Chemistry
Introduction to Chemistry, Changes around us, Sorting Materials into Groups, Separation of Substances, Water and Air.
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Biology
Food: where does it come from, Components of Food, Getting to know plants, Body Movements, Living organisms — characteristics and habitats, Garbage In Garbage Out, Super Senses, From Tasting to Digesting, A Treat for Mosquitoes, Whose Forest.
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Maths
Patterns in Mathematics, Lines and Angles, Number Play, Data Handling and Presentation, Prime Time, Perimeter and Area, Fractions, Playing with Constructions, Symmetry, The Other Side of Zero.
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Mental Ability
Visual Reasoning (Paper Folding / Cutting, Series Completion), Series Completion (Letters and Numbers), Direction/Distance Problems, Verbal Classification — Odd Man Out.
Full Class 6 syllabus · KHOJ 2026 · PDF
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Frequently asked questions

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What is KHOJ 2026? +
KHOJ is IIT Ashram's scholarship & talent search test for students of Class 6 to 10. It identifies young science aspirants and rewards merit with scholarships and cash prizes worth up to ₹5 crore.
Who conducts the test? +
KHOJ is conducted by IIT Ashram, Vadodara — a coaching institute for IIT-JEE, NEET, Olympiads and Foundation courses, serving students since 2004.
What is the objective of the test? +
To spark scientific curiosity early, benchmark a student's aptitude for competitive exams, and support genuine talent with scholarships and a clear academic roadmap.

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