International STEM Olympiad

Overview

AAROHAN 2027 is an International STEM Olympiad organised by Team Aarohan, students of BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus.

The competition features passage-based multiple-choice questions designed by students with experience preparing for competitive examinations such as JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, and BITSAT to test students' conceptual understanding, analytical abilities, and capacity to apply fundamental scientific principles to real-world situations.

Round 2 qualifiers get the opportunity to visit BITS Pilani during APOGEE, experiencing spectacular events like RoboWars and rocket launches, alongside inspiring talks by distinguished speakers such as Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma and Prof. H. C. Verma and stand to win prizes from a pool of INR 25,000!

Structure:

• Round 1: Passage-based MCQs that test a students depth of concept and ability to apply classroom topics to the real world. Proctored Online Mode. Acts as a qualifier for Round 2.
• Round 2: Hands-on, innovation driven events that are based on real engineering applications held on the BITS Pilani campus.

Why Register:

• Solve interesting questions based on novel and groundbreaking STEM discoveries.
• Test your mettle against the top students across the globe.
• Participants recieve prestigious certificates from Team Aarohan, BITS Pilani.
• Prize Pool of INR 25,000 for the winners of Round 2.
• Experience APOGEE at BITS Pilani! Witness RoboWars, rocket launches, and inspiring talks by legends like Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma and Prof. H. C. Verma.

Timeline:

• 14th November, 2026: Last date to register for Aarohan.
• 15th November, 2026: Aarohan Round 1, candidates can give the olympiad on any one of these two days.
• Timings of the Exam: Two slots on 15th November. 1st Slot: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 2nd Slot: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
• January, 2027: Results of Round 1 shall be announced.
• April, 2027: Round 2 will be hosted on the BITS Pilani campus

Guidelines:

• Eligibility: Open to students of grades 9,10,11 and 12 from around the world.
• Syllabus: No additional prior preparation is required over topics taught in class. Questions focus on fundamental grade-appropriate Science and Math concepts and their applications.
• Sample Papers:

Aarohan Sample QP Class 9

Aarohan Sample QP Class 10

Aarohan Sample QP Class 11

Aarohan Sample QP Class 12

- Logistics: The exam will be 2 hours long. Round 1 will be conducted in an online proctored mode on an external platform. Details will be sent to candidates registered email adresses.

Rules of the Competition

• Participants must meet the stated eligibility criteria and provide accurate information during registration.
• AAROHAN is an individual competition. Each participant is allowed only one attempt in this edition and must appear in their selected examination slot.
• The use of AI tools, search engines, external resources, calculators, or assistance from any other individual is strictly prohibited.
• Any violation of competition rules, unfair practices, or suspicious activity established through proctoring will lead to disqualification, including cancellation of results or prizes.
• Participants must follow all instructions issued by the examination platform and ensure that their camera, microphone, device, and internet connection meet the specified requirements.
• Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. No refunds or additional attempts will be provided if a participant is unable to appear for the examination, irrespective of the reason.
• Qualification for Round 2 will be strictly merit-based and will depend on your performance in Round 1.
• A provisional answer key will be released after Round 1, followed by a designated window for submitting challenges. The procedure and deadlines will be communicated via email. Challenges must include valid justifications and supporting references. Decisions following review by the academic team will be final.
• All important announcements, examination instructions, answer key updates, and results will be communicated through registered email addresses. Participants are responsible for checking their inboxes, including spam folders.