Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras will conduct a nation-wide quiz on science and technology for school students as part of its annual technical festival, Shaastra.The preliminary round of the Shaastra Junior Quiz will be held at St. Thomas Central School, Thiruvananthapuram, on July 13 and Silver Hills Public School, Kozhikode, on July 14.

State toppers

The State toppers will qualify for the main round to be held on IIT Madras campus in January next year.

Objective test

The preliminary round will have a written objective test followed by an elimination round.

High school and higher secondary school students could register for the event by sending their details to publicity@shaastra.org, C.S. Abhijit, student coordinator of the event, has said. The organisers could also be contacted at 09809677798.

source: http://www.TheHindu.com / News> National> Kerala / by Staff Reporter / Malappuram, June 29th, 2012