An individual High School oral item in which a student presents a science seminar on a VITM-linked theme, scored out of 100 on content, visuals, fluency, viva and aptitude.
VITM Science Seminar is the second seminar item in the science fair. A student presents a prepared paper on the theme set for this item, with visuals, and then answers questions from the 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.
It uses the same score table as the NCERT Science Seminar: scientific content 40, novelty in use of visuals 15, fluency 25, viva 10 and aptitude test 10. The difference lies in the theme the organisers announce for each item.
Students who enjoy explaining science aloud often enter both seminars.
Where VITM Science Seminar is run
VITM 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. 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.
- Visuals and a viva are part of the marks.
- The theme is announced for the item.
- Shares its table with NCERT Science Seminar.
On eTalenter, VITM 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, VITM Science Seminar is most often entered as an Individual competition, typically scored out of 100.
What judges look at in VITM Science Seminar
What a VITM Science Seminar panel is actually weighing up, and where the marks are usually won or lost:
- Scientific content (40): accuracy and depth on the theme.
- Novelty in use of visuals (15): imaginative, useful visuals.
- Fluency in speech (25): smooth delivery within time.
- Viva (10): quick, correct answers.
- Aptitude test (10): breadth of scientific understanding.
Treat these as the judging focus, not a fixed rubric: publish your own weighted criteria for VITM Science Seminar under Scoring Setup, or start from the judging and scoring software guide.
How to prepare for VITM Science Seminar
How entrants and their teachers usually get VITM Science Seminar right on the day:
- Get the announced theme and research it from at least two sources.
- Write a talk of the right length and rehearse it aloud.
- Design three or four clear visuals.
- Prepare answers to likely questions about each claim.
- Record yourself and listen for filler words.
- Revise the wider syllabus for aptitude questions.
- Stay calm; pause rather than rush.
- Idea to try: a talk on how a technology from a science institution touches daily life
- Idea to try: a seminar on measuring the weather with simple instruments
- Idea to try: a presentation on how scientists find new materials
Ready-made event templates that include VITM 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 VITM 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 does VITM stand for?
The manual names the seminar by that label; check the event’s own notice for the theme.
Is the marking the same as NCERT Seminar?
Yes, the table is identical.
Can I enter both seminars?
Entry rules are set by the event; the items are separate.
Is it individual?
Yes.
Want the full judging picture? Read the judging and scoring software guide, or browse every oral competition item.
Try VITM Science Seminar in eTalenter
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