We only publish exam dates and fees after checking the organiser's official announcement. Status: awaiting the 2026–27 announcement — the format and season notes below describe this exam's usual pattern, not this year's confirmed dates. Always confirm on the official page before registering or paying.

At a glance

OrganiserUnified Council
Official sitewww.unifiedcouncil.com
RegionIndia & some international centres
GradesClasses 2–12 (maths is a major component alongside science)
RegistrationThrough schools, or individually via the organiser's site.
Usual seasonTypically December–January
2026–27 datesawaiting official announcement
FeesSet by the organiser each year — confirm on the official site before paying.

Format

  • Single level, multiple-choice, typically 90–110 questions across maths and science
  • Known for skill-based questions and a detailed diagnostic report per student
  • Separate papers per class

Worth reading first

Prepare without the panic

Competition papers reward secure fundamentals more than tricks. The honest way in is free daily practice pitched at your child's actual level — and if a competition is months away, that is exactly enough time to close the one gap that would have cost the most marks.