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Mai BanungaGenius Ji
Dream big. Learn deeply. Shine on the national stage.
A national knowledge olympiad for Classes 3–12, beginning in your child's own school and culminating in a televised Grand Show.
Classes 3–12Three stages as per NEP 2020
3 RoundsSchool · State · National
BilingualHindi and English papers
₹175One fee, online or at school
EXPLORE BY SUBJECT
What Genius Ji tests
Concept-based questions from the NCERT and State Board syllabus — understanding, not memorising.
WHY GENIUS JI
More than an exam — a learning milestone
Designed by educators around the competency-based learning approach of NEP 2020, so that every child gains something, not only the toppers.
Concept over rote
Questions test understanding and application, not memorised answers.
Diagnostic report
Every participant receives a subject-wise report of strengths and areas to improve.
Exam temperament
Real OMR practice, time management and the confidence of a competitive exam.
A national stage
The best performers represent their state on a nationally streamed show.
HOW IT WORKS
From the classroom to the national stage
Season 1 · 2026–27
The Genius Ji journey
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RegisterRegister online in two minutes, or enrol through your school. The fee is the same either way.One fee · ₹175
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Round 1 · School & DistrictA pen-and-paper OMR examination held in the student's own school, ranked at school and district level.Top 10 per class and subject in each district advance
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Round 2 · StateA timed online examination on the Genius Ji portal for district qualifiers.Top 5 per class and subject in each state advance
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Round 3 · National Grand ShowState toppers compete live in our studio. Episodes premiere on YouTube.Speed Round → Scholar's Seat → Prize Ladder
🔒Question 2 of 5 · Try it!⭐ 1200
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Examination pattern
Three stages, as defined in the 5+3+3+4 structure of NEP 2020.
Preparatory StageClasses 3–5
60 questions · 60 minMiddle StageClasses 6–8
120 questions · 120 minSecondary StageClasses 9–12
120 questions · 120 minSubjects: Mathematics, Science (EVS for Classes 3–5), and Mental Ability & General Knowledge. Classes 11–12 attempt Mathematics or Science as per their stream; Mental Ability & GK is open to all streams. Multiple-choice questions, no negative marking, based on NCERT and State Board syllabi.
FUTURE READY
Today's Genius Ji. Tomorrow's
Today's Genius Ji. Tomorrow's
AstronautScientistDoctorEngineerPilotSpace Scientist
Every great career begins with curiosity. Genius Ji builds the reasoning, science and problem-solving that tomorrow's professions are made of.
AstronautExplore space and make India proud beyond the sky.
Aeronautics & PilotDesign aircraft, fly them and shape how the world travels.
Space ScientistBuild satellites that guide farmers, forecast weather and connect villages.
DoctorUnderstand the human body and heal lives every day.
ScientistAsk big questions, run experiments and discover what is next.
EngineerDesign bridges, robots and machines that build the nation. It all starts with strong concepts in Mathematics, Science and reasoning — exactly what Genius Ji tests.
KNOW YOUR HERO
Meet the heroes who built India
Scientists, doctors, engineers, astronauts and leaders whose curiosity changed the nation. Every visit to the student dashboard brings a new 'Do you know?' question — and a 10-question quiz on that hero.
❓ Which scientist is lovingly called the 'Missile Man of India'?
❓ India celebrates Engineers' Day on whose birthday?
❓ Who was the first woman of Indian origin to go to space?
❓ Which Indian-origin astronaut once ran a marathon in space?
❓ Which Indian scientist's discovery is celebrated as National Science Day?
❓ Which number is famously called the 'Hardy–Ramanujan number'?
❓ Who is known as the Father of the Indian Space Programme?
❓ Who is called the Father of India's Nuclear Programme?
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and more heroes added every month
AWARDS
Recognition at every level
Every participantCertificate of Participation and a personal performance reportClass TopperMedal and Certificate of Excellence for the topper of each class in every school
School TopperMedal, Shield and Certificate for the highest scorer of each schoolDistrict & StateMerit certificates, and an invitation to the Grand Show for each state's top 5
National Grand ShowPrizes at every milestone of the Prize Ladder and the Genius Ji TrophyClass Topper awards apply when at least 5 students of a class participate; otherwise the School Topper is awarded.
ROUND 3
The National Grand Show
A family knowledge show filmed in our studio and released on YouTube.
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Speed Round
All finalists answer the same question together. The fastest correct answer earns the next turn.
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The Scholar's Seat
The winner takes the Scholar's Seat, facing our host one-on-one.
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The Prize Ladder
Twelve questions, twelve steps, a prize at every step. Steps 4 and 8 are guaranteed milestones.
3 support options
Expert HintA clue from a subject expert
Narrow It DownTwo incorrect options are removed
Audience PollThe studio audience votes
STUDENT PORTAL
A personal dashboard for every student
Accessible on any phone — practise daily, track progress and download certificates.
My ExamsAdmit card, schedule and resultsMy GrowthSubject-wise performance analysisMy IQReasoning and IQ challengesPractice ArenaDaily practice testsLearning LevelsMilestones and badges as you progressI'm a WinnerCertificates and medalsSanskaar CornerIndian culture, festivals and values
My ProfilePhoto and personal details
FOR SCHOOLS
Partner with Genius Ji
We manage the complete examination — question papers, OMR sheets, evaluation, results, medals and certificates — while your school gains national visibility and free digital dashboards.
1Zero administrative loadPapers, OMR sheets, evaluation and awards are handled by us.
2Conducted on your campusRound 1 is held in your own school, on your timetable.
3National visibilityYour school is credited on the Grand Show.
4Academic insightsClass-wise and subject-wise performance report.
5Free dashboardsDedicated principal and teacher logins.
6Partner School recognitionCertificate of association for your school.
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Key dates
To be announcedRegistration opens
To be announcedLast date
To be announcedRound 1 exam
To be announcedRound 1 results
To be announcedState Round
To be announcedGrand Show filming
A registered, accountable organisationGenius Ji is conducted by MeritMap India. Our registration details are public.
- Legal nameMeritMap India Private Limited
FAQs
Questions parents ask
Who can participate?
Students of Classes 3 to 12 from any recognised school and any board — CBSE, ICSE or State Board.
What is the fee?
The examination fee is ₹175 per student. It is the same whether you register on this website or through your school, and it covers all rounds you qualify for.
Is Genius Ji a government examination?
No. Genius Ji is an independent knowledge olympiad organised by MeritMap India. It is designed in line with the competency-based learning approach recommended by NEP 2020.
Where is Round 1 held?
In the student's own school, as a pen-and-paper OMR examination. If your school is not yet a partner, our team will share your examination centre details.
In which language is the paper?
Every question paper is available in both Hindi and English. Choose your preferred language at registration.
What is the syllabus?
Mathematics, Science (EVS for Classes 3–5), and Mental Ability & GK, based on the NCERT and State Board curriculum of the student's current class.
How can my child prepare?
After registration, the student dashboard provides practice tests, IQ challenges and the Sanskaar Corner — accessible on any phone.
What happens at the Grand Show?
State toppers are invited to our studio. They compete in the Speed Round, take the Scholar's Seat and climb the 12-step Prize Ladder for prizes and the Genius Ji Trophy.
Give your child a national stage
Registration takes two minutes. Practice begins the same day.
