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1800-102-2727Aakash Institute has been running foundation courses for classes 8th - 10th for decades. This course has been designed keeping in mind competitive exams and CBSE/ICSE school exams. It is designed to nurture the aspirations of students who wish to excel in competitive exams like the Olympiads, National Talent Search Examination (NTSE), National Science Olympiad, International Maths Olympiad, and others.
Competitive exams and olympiads provide students with an opportunity to challenge themselves. Preparing for these tests challenges students to push their academic limits and improve. It helps them assess their strengths and weaknesses and compels them to improve academically.
The years of classes 8th -10th are the building blocks of higher academic life. At this time, students build their academic foundation for higher classes and entrance examinations. These years set the foundation for the years that follow. It is generally seen that students who spend time building their concepts and foundations in this time tend to perform well in higher classes. They have better conceptual clarity and can handle academic difficulty better.
Foundation courses offered by Aakash institute help the students build their foundation for their senior academic years. It helps nurtures students who want to perform well in foundation-level exams like Olympiads, NTSE Exam, IMO, KVPY, and others. At the same time, it also helps them prepare for the CBSE curriculum and school exams.
Foundation Course highlights
The foundation course curriculum is a two-level curriculum. The first level is all about theory and concepts. We help the student understand all fundamentals clearly and help them prepare for the school exams. This is the foundation on which everything is built. After studying and solving all questions from this level, students can get 85% marks in their school examination.
The second level of this curriculum increases the difficulty level. It contains ‘Higher Order Thinking Questions’. These questions compel students to think harder and improve their application skills. These questions have the difficulty level of competitive exams like IMO, NTSE, and NSO. Completing this level ensures that the student can aim for 100% marks in school-level examinations. You can find out more about the foundation courses here.
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Exam Name |
Date |
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National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) |
Date to be declared |
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National Level Science Talent Search Exam (NLSTSE) |
Date to be declared |
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Indian National Olympiad (INO) |
27th Feb 2022 |
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Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF Olympiad) |
18th Oct 2022 |
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Kishore Vigyan Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) |
22nd May 2022 |
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International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) |
6 July - 16th July 2022 |
Aakash offers different foundation courses. The courses differ from each other based on duration and depth of curriculum. Students can choose their desired course basis the year of study and how much depth they want to cover.
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Course Name |
Classes |
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1 Year Integrated Hybrid Course for Olympiads & Class VIII |
For students in Class 8th |
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1 Year Integrated Hybrid Course for Olympiads & Class IX |
For students in Class 9th |
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2 Year Integrated Hybrid Course for Olympiads, NTSE & Class IX & X |
For students in Class 9th |
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1 Year Integrated Hybrid Course for Olympiads, NTSE & Class X |
For students in Class 10th |
Q1. How is the Hybrid course different from other coaching programs at Aakash and other coaching centres?
Ans. COVID-19 has changed the world completely. Various government-mandated information and lockdowns have affected the learning path of various students. For a lot of students, coaching centres have become inaccessible. We have made this course considering the new normal. This course has both online and offline options. Students can attend classes through both mediums. We ensure that the lack of physical interaction between students and teachers does not hamper the learning experience.
Q2. What are the different courses available in Hybrid Modes?
Ans. We offer different Hybrid instructing courses for medical, engineering, and foundational courses. Each course is intended for IIT-JEE, Olympiads, NEET, NTSEs, NSEs, KVPYs, school exams, boards, and other scholarship exams. You can select one-year, two-year, or three-year programs basis your goal and the stream you want to take.
Q3. Is a Scholarship available for Hybrid Courses?
Ans. Yes. A scholarship is available for this course. Students can appear for the Instant Admission Cum Scholarship Test (iACST) at a date and time slot of their convenience. Students can receive a 75% scholarship on medical and engineering courses. And for foundation courses, Students can take a maximum of 60% scholarship. The scholarship details are provided after the test is over. One can then take admission in a Hybrid course at the same time. You can get more information about the scholarship test here.
Q4. What is the schedule and duration of the classes in Aakash Coaching Centre In Khammam for the Foundation Course?
Ans. The course decides the average duration of the classes you have selected and the length of the curriculum. All the information would be given to the students after the enrollment.
Q5. What is the admission process?
Ans. Admission is made either directly or after taking the ANTHE exam to avail a scholarship. This exam is conducted every day at different time slots. Students can register either online or by going to the Aakash coaching centre in Khammam.
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