Round 2 — Online Screening Round
This round assesses professional knowledge, teaching competencies, classroom practice, ethical values and innovative approaches. Candidates who complete it are considered for Round 3 — the Jury Selection Round.
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM IST, 11 October 2026
Assessment details
- Round
- Round 2 — Online Screening Round
- Format
- Multiple-choice questions
- Total questions
- 20
- Maximum marks
- 20
- Marks per question
- 1 mark
- Negative marking
- None
- Duration
- 20 minutes from the moment you start
- Link opens
- 11:30 am IST
- Last entry
- 12:00 pm IST
- Round 3 list announced
- 12 October 2026
20 questions across eleven areas
The number of questions allocated to each area varies.
Teaching & Pedagogy
Methodologies, lesson planning, learning objectives and effective instruction.
Student-Centred Learning
Approaches that put the learner, not the lecture, at the centre.
Classroom Management
Engagement, student behaviour and a supportive learning environment.
Assessment & Feedback
Formative and summative assessment, and feedback that improves performance.
Innovation & Creativity
Activity- and project-based learning, and new educational practice.
Technology / AI in Education
Digital tools, responsible use of AI, digital safety and integration.
Inclusive Education
Equity, accessibility, differentiated support and respect for diversity.
Professional Ethics
Integrity, accountability, confidentiality, fairness and responsible conduct.
Student Motivation
Participation, confidence, curiosity and independent learning.
Problem Solving / Case Scenario
Real classroom situations, decisions and interventions.
Category-Specific Competency
Practice relevant to the award category you applied for.
Instructions for candidates
- 1Only candidates shortlisted and declared eligible for Round 2 may participate.
- 2The assessment consists of 20 multiple-choice questions carrying one mark each.
- 3There is no negative marking, so attempt every question.
- 4You have 20 minutes from the moment you press Start. The timer does not pause.
- 5Complete all mandatory details before attempting the questions.
- 6Your answers save as you go. If your connection drops, reopen the page and continue where you left off.
- 7Do not leave the page or switch apps during the assessment. Leaving is recorded against your paper.
- 8Each candidate receives the questions in a different order. Copying is disabled.
- 9You may attempt the assessment once only.
- 10Submit before the deadline rather than waiting until the final minute.
- 11Participation in Round 2 does not guarantee selection for Round 3.
You will need the details from your application
Before the questions you are asked for your name, designation, working address, mobile or WhatsApp number, email and the category you applied for. Enter them exactly as on your application — they are used to identify you during selection.