Dr Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Competition
Organised by Mumbai District Science Teachers Association (MDSTA)Official Website ↗
One of Maharashtra's most prestigious science competitions. Named after Dr Homi Bhabha. Two stages: written exam September practical/project exam December. Extremely hands-on — students demonstrate actual science experiments.
Eligibility
Class 6 and Class 9 students in Maharashtra only
Fee
₹50–₹100 approximately
Reg. Opens
Jun–Jul–Aug
Exam Date
Sep 2026 (Written) / Dec 2026 (Practical)
Level
District → State (Maharashtra)
Pathway Stage
National Entry
About this olympiad
The pathway
How registration works
Through school in Maharashtra only
Contact MDSTA or Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
Maharashtra-specific — schools in Mumbai and surrounding districts.
How to prepare
Understand the syllabus
Focus on the core concepts of the Science curriculum with a higher weightage on analytical problems.
Solve past papers
Practice with previous years' question papers to understand the exam pattern and marking scheme.
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