National Competitions Conducted by PSY Education and Research Council 
PSY Competition/ Examination  Regulations

PSY aims to encourage academic excellence, logical reasoning, research skills, and creative expression among students through the following national-level competitions:- 
1. PSY Preliminary Written Examination
2. PSY National-Level Research Competition
3. PSY National-Level Painting Competition
All four competitions are structured to follow a two-stage selection process: District Level (Stage I) and State Level (Stage II).

02 Stage I: District-Level Written Examination
2.1 Application Process: Interested students may apply for the competition either through the official PSY online portal or through their respective participating schools.  

2.2 Issuance of Admit Cards: Registered candidates can download admit cards from the online portal, specifying examination centre, date, reporting time, and instructions.  

2.3 Examination Centres and Conduct:

• Examinations are scheduled to be conducted on Sundays.  
• Candidates must report to the designated centre within the prescribed reporting time mentioned on their admit cards.  
• To ensure absolute fairness and transparency, external school teachers whose students are not appearing in the exam are appointed as invigilators.  
• Conducted strictly in compliance with official regulatory guidelines.  

2.4 Examination Materials & Attendance: Each candidate is supplied with:  

• OMR Answer Sheet  
• Question Paper Booklet  
• Attendance Sheet for signature  
  (Responses must be recorded on the OMR sheet within the duration.)

2.5 Declaration of Results & Scorecards: Results are published on the official online portal following evaluation. Candidates can check scores online and download official scorecards and achievement certificates based on eligibility.   
2.6 District-Level Merit List and Recognition: A District-Level Merit List is prepared based on Stage I results. Selected candidates are awarded a Certificate of Appreciation and an honorarium of ₹1,200 facilitated through the District Collector (subject to prescribed eligibility criteria and applicable guidelines)

03 Stage II: State-Level Written Examination

Candidates shortlisted in Stage I are officially eligible to participate in the competitive second stage organized at the state level.   
3.1 Examination Pattern: Stage II is conducted strictly as a comprehensive written examination.   
Candidates are required to answer a total of 30 descriptive/written questions.   
Objective: To rigorously evaluate subject mastery, critical analysis, reasoning acumen, and structured problem-solving skills.   
3.2 Evaluation and Proposed Scholarship: Merit-based scholarships are awarded to eligible candidates based on scores obtained in the Stage II examination

• Marks Obtained Scholarship Provision 85 marks or above  - A one-time scholarship of ₹1,00,000 OR ₹2,700 per month for three years
• 75 marks or above but below 85  - A one-time scholarship of ₹60,000 OR ₹1,666 per month for three years   
  * Final disbursement is subject to verification, fund approvals, and official scholarship regulations.Marks Obtained Scholarship Provision 85 

04 Key Features of the PSY Examination System

• ✓ Flexible applications via online portal and schools  
• ✓ Hassle-free online admit card generation & download  
• ✓ Secure written exams at designated centres  
• ✓ Accurate and standardized OMR-based evaluation  
• ✓ Neutral external invigilators to ensure impartiality  
• ✓ Rapid online results & digital scorecard distribution  
• ✓ District-level merit list publication  
• ✓ Collectorate honorarium of ₹1,200 & certificates  
• ✓ High-standard Stage II state-level written challenge  
• ✓ Up to ₹1,00,000 scholarships for top merit scholars   

5. Objectives -  PSY seeks to provide students with prime national opportunities to demonstrate their talent, nurture competitive spirit and scientific research aptitude, and empower high-achieving learners through dignified awards, official recognition, and financial scholarship support

Importance -The PSY examination is the best option for students because it is the only school-level assessment designed with the examination system of the Public Service Commission (PSC) in mind. Like the PSC examination, it consists of two stages: Prelims and Mains. Furthermore, selected candidates are given the opportunity to participate in the 'PSY Advanced' level.
Apart from the PSY examination, there is no other test conducted within schools that follows this particular system.

PSY Art and Research Competition

This competition consists of two stages-

• The first is the preliminary stage (in which the candidate must prepare an artwork or research project at home or at school. A total of 15 days is provided for this; the duration is calculated from the date of application—meaning the candidate must upload their research or artwork online or send it via email within 15 days from the day they submit their online/offline application. Please refer to the brochure for this session for the updated procedures regarding email submission and the overall submission process.)
• In the second stage, selected candidates are required to create their artwork at the designated center. This can take one of two forms: either you will be asked to recreate the same piece you submitted during the preliminary examination, or you will be given a new, impromptu topic on which to create an artwork. Please refer to the prospectus for this session regarding any changes or updates to the rules.
• In the second phase, research candidates will be invited to the center to document facts related to their research; they must also bring their research paper—pertaining to their specific subject—to the center and submit it to the evaluation committee.
• Please note that candidates selected in the first phase must undergo a verification process for the second phase. This process is very simple: you just need to visit the portal, enter your registration number, and provide your consent via a declaration form, confirming that you wish to participate in the next phase of the examination in accordance with the prescribed rules.
• In the first and second phases, as well as in other 'Medha Shikhar' competitions, candidates are required to declare that they are participating in the examination in accordance with the rules set by the PSY Board. Under all circumstances, the Board's rules shall be considered final and binding upon the participant. This rule will apply to all examinations conducted by PSY.

PSY Question Papers, Model Question Papers, Syllabus, Art, and Research Topics

To download question papers and the syllabus, click on the 'Model Question Papers' section. Please note that the topics for 'Fine Arts' and 'Research' vary from year to year; for details, refer to the prospectus for the current academic session.