An individual High School oral item in which a student presents a seminar on an NCERT-linked science theme, scored out of 100 on content, visuals, fluency, viva and aptitude.
NCERT Science Seminar is an oral presentation item. One student prepares a paper and talks on a theme linked to the NCERT science syllabus, supporting it with visuals, then answers questions from a panel.
In the Kerala School Sasthrolsavam Science Fair it is an individual item at High School (classes 8-10), open to girls and boys, in the Oral category.
Marks are spread across scientific content (40), novelty in use of visuals (15), fluency in speech (25), viva (10) and an aptitude test (10). That mix rewards accurate science, clear delivery and the ability to answer unscripted questions.
It is a close cousin of the VITM Science Seminar, which uses the same table with a different theme.
Where NCERT Science Seminar is run
NCERT Science Seminar is part of the official Kerala School Sasthrolsavam Science Fair at High School level and is installed on eTalenter through the Science Fair template. Student science seminars are common; this page describes only the Kerala fair.
- Kerala, India
Key facts
- Individual oral item, girls and boys.
- Offered at High School only.
- Content 40, visuals 15, fluency 25, viva 10, aptitude test 10.
- Visual aids such as slides or charts are part of the marks.
- A viva follows the presentation.
- Theme is announced by the organisers.
On eTalenter, NCERT Science Seminar is filed under Oral and typically scored with Marks. It appears in 1 ready-made event templates — each one can adjust its time limit, age-group assignment and scoring setup independently.
Across the templates that use it, NCERT Science Seminar is most often entered as an Individual competition, typically scored out of 100.
What judges look at in NCERT Science Seminar
What a NCERT Science Seminar panel is actually weighing up, and where the marks are usually won or lost:
- Scientific content (40): correct, deep and relevant.
- Novelty in use of visuals (15): visuals that explain, not decorate.
- Fluency in speech (25): clear, steady delivery within time.
- Viva (10): confident answers to questions.
- Aptitude test (10): general scientific aptitude.
Treat these as the judging focus, not a fixed rubric: publish your own weighted criteria for NCERT Science Seminar under Scoring Setup, or start from the judging and scoring software guide.
How to prepare for NCERT Science Seminar
How entrants and their teachers usually get NCERT Science Seminar right on the day:
- Read the theme in the textbook and one or two extra sources.
- Outline the talk: introduction, three points, conclusion.
- Use few slides with large images and little text.
- Rehearse with a timer and cut to the time limit.
- Practise answering questions from a teacher.
- Revise related topics for the aptitude test.
- Bring a printed copy in case of equipment trouble.
- Idea to try: a seminar on how vaccines train the immune system
- Idea to try: a talk on renewable energy options for Kerala
- Idea to try: an explanation of how satellites help forecast monsoons
Ready-made event templates that include NCERT Science Seminar
Open any template to preview it in eTalenter and install it as a live, editable event.
| Template | Category | Score label | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerala School Sasthrolsavam – Science Fair | Oral | Marks | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Is NCERT Science Seminar judged individually or as a team?
Across eTalenter’s templates it’s most often run as an Individual entry, though an organiser can set either participation type when assigning the item to an age group.
What is the aptitude test?
One of the five marked parts, worth 10 marks.
How is it different from VITM Seminar?
Same table, different theme.
Can I use slides?
Visuals are marked, so yes, if the event allows them.
Is it a team item?
No, individual.
Want the full judging picture? Read the judging and scoring software guide, or browse every oral competition item.
Try NCERT Science Seminar in eTalenter
See every ready-made template that runs NCERT Science Seminar, and install one as a live event — age groups, rules and scoring included.
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