CESS-Nepal

Category Events by 14th Committee

+2 Maths Physics Olympiad

BACKGROUND

Science Olympiads are competitions that provide a platform to motivate students to strive for better, to develop a sense of confidence and to identify young geniuses. Maths (IMO since 1959) and Physics (IPhO since 1967) are the two oldest science olympiads. The Maths-Physics Olympiad aims to provide a platform for students to develop analytical thinking and judge themselves to strive for better.

2 hours exam with only few questions will be taken. The main motive is to check logical thinking and problem solving aptitude not the speed at which they solve problems. Students are expected to have good knowledge of topics taught in +2 (11 and 12) Physics and Maths.

REGISTRATION

Students should register online at https://forms.gle/1we6Tt6bdHC1KggL7
Deadline for Registration: Magh-11 till 12Pm Event: 11th of Magh Reporting Time: 2:30 Pm Time: (3-5) pm
Entry Fee: RS 100

  1. Manager: Dinesh Thagunna ( 9861522929)
    Coordinator: Laxman Baral( 9862662034) /Rajib Maharjan Sub-coordinator: Sandip Dahal, Aarosh Dahal, Bikalpa Lamichhane, Roshna Sewa

Result:

Winner :Chandan Shah (KMC)

Runner Up: Anthos Khanal(St Xavier)

Second Runner Up: Bimal Parajuli(KMC)

BE Maths Physics Olympiad

BACKGROUND

Science Olympiads are competitions that provide a platform to motivate students to strive for better, to develop a sense of confidence and to identify young geniuses. Maths (IMO since 1959) and Physics (IPhO since 1967) are the two oldest science olympiads. Since engineering field requires valid reasoning and creative thinking the Maths-Physics Olympiad aims to provide a platform for students to develop analytical thinking and judge themselves to strive for better. It also aims to promote academic discussions between the students.

REGISTRATION

Students currently studying engineering (Bachelor level) under any university in Nepal can participate in BE Maths Physics Olympiad.

Participants can register online at https://forms.gle/b9oKETwA7q5xyTAXA

Congratualtions to the winner Aarosh Dahal (074BCE001) (16 points)

Entry Fee: Rs. 20 for anyone

TIME AND LOCATION

Date: Magh 5
Time: 3PM to 5PM
Location: F-Block, Pulchowk Campus, Lalitpur

SYLLABUS

2 hours exam with only few questions will be taken. The main motive is to check logical thinking and problem solving aptitude not the speed at which they solve problems. Students are expected to have good knowledge of topics taught in +2 (11 and 12) Physics and Maths.

The Event is over now.
The problems: https://cess.pcampus.edu.np/files/olympiad-2020.pdf

The solution: https://cess.pcampus.edu.np/files/solution-2020.pdf

Previous olympiad sample:

Problems: https://cess.pcampus.edu.np/files/problems.pdf
Solution: https://cess.pcampus.edu.np/files/solution.pdf

Coordinator: Bibek Panthi (bpanthi977@gmail.com) (9867750010)

Thanks to Bibek Panthi and Nabin Kalauni for setting the problems.

Result:

  • Winner: Aarosh Dahal (Pulchowk Camus)

Quiz competition (BE and +2)

This competition will be held separately for BE and +2 Students. All the rules are same.

Specifications:

  1. Each team should be of four-member.
  2. The final competition will be among Eight Teams. For this, the selection round will be on the same day. The selection round includes the MCQ and Fill in the blanks.

The final round of the quiz competition includes the following rounds.

General Round:

  1. There will be two general rounds (one round at the beginning and another at the end) and each group can choose one question in each round,
  2. There are altogether 20 questions and each group should choose one of the question numbers from 1 to 20,
  3. The question asked to a specific group, if not answered correctly or passed, will be asked to the next group but the total weight of that question will be halved. E.g., A question elected by Gr.1, if answered correctly within 40sec. get 20 marks, but it fails to do so, the same question will be asked to the next/subsequent group for 20sec and will get 10 marks only. The duration of the following groups will be 15sec. but the marks will be the same as in the second case i.e., 10 marks.

Contents:

  1. Current issues
  2. History and Geography of Nepal
  3. History and Geography of World Sports and entertainment (movie, music, drama, etc.),
  4. National and International Organizations ( SAARC, UNO, RED-CROSS, WHO, UNESCO, EU, BIMSTEC and so on),
  5. National and International Politics Science, Technology, and inventions, Religion etc.

Rapid-fire round

The total duration for this round will be 60 seconds for each group,
1.A maximum of eight questions will be asked for each group. All eight questions in this category will be of different genera/subjects viz. history, sports, religion, geography, politics, current issues, Science, technology and inventions, National and International organizations, etc.,
 All the questions are confined to the respective group only,
 Each Question carry 20 marks,
 50% marks will be deducted (i.e., 10 marks) for every incorrect answer from total marks obtained in this round. But, if the question is left un-answered/passed, there will be no deduction of marks

Audio/Visual round

Each team will be asked one question and will be given 20 seconds to answer the question
(The question may include audio and/or video clips, pictures, maps, etc.),
 If answered correctly, 20 marks will be awarded,
 There is NO negative marking for an incorrect answer,
 This is a non-transferable round,

Buzzer Round

  1. There will be 8 questions in this round. Team pressing the buzzer first will be given the chance to answer,
  2. 20 marks will be awarded for each correct answer & 10 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer,
  3. The team will be given 60 seconds for each question,
  4. There will NOT be a second chance for the remaining group to answer the same question,

Take Your Chance

  1. Every team will be asked to answer a question (The question will be from any contents mentioned in other rounds),
  2. Two hints will be provided for every question for a total duration of 60 seconds if needed,
  3. If the correct answer is provided without the hint, then 30 marks will be awarded,
  4. If the correct answer is provided after hint 1, then 20 marks will be awarded,
  5. If the correct answer is provided after hint 2, then 10 marks will be awarded,
  6. There is NO negative marking for an incorrect answer,
  7. This is a non-transferrable round,

Specialized Subject

  1. This round consists of 8 questions from each genus/subject viz. history (8), sports (8), religion (8), geography (8), politics (8), current issues plus inventions (8), Science and Technology (8). There are altogether 64 questions,
  2. Each group can select one of the genera/subjects (but not the question number) and one question will be asked from that genera/subject to the specific group in one round,
  3. The question will NOT be passed from one group to another,
  4. In the next round, previous (if left) or next genera/subject can be chosen,
  5. Each group will get two questions altogether in this round,
  6. Each question carry 20 marks,
  7. There is NO negative marking for an incorrect answer
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAGH 2
For online Registration:
- BE Participants
- +2 Participants


Result:

Winner( Kathmandu Engineering College)
Roshan Raj Maharjan
Abhishek Jha
Kundan Mishra
Chamdramani Yadav

Runner Up( Pulchowk B)
Aayush Sedai 
Aashish Ojha
Bishal Bastola 
Tunisha Gyawali



Paper Bridge Competition

Specifications:

  • Each group shall have a maximum of four (4) members.
  • Bridge shall be a truss or arch bridge.
  • Span of bridge shall be a minimum of 40 cm.
  • Width of bridge shall be a minimum of 5 cm.
  • Each member of bridge shall be constructed of paper with the aid of Fevicol.
  • Diameter of a member shall be a maximum of 2 cm.
  • Deck length shall be equal to 10 cm.
  • Use of any kind of adhesive materials like cello tape, insulating tape, etc. (other than fevicol) is prohibited.
  • Thickness of paper shall be as that of general newspaper.
  • Maximum of 2 kg paper shall be provided.
  • Total mass of bridge shall not exceed 1.5 kg.
  • Winner shall be announced as per the following evaluation:
    • 50 % marking on largest load withstood and 50% marking on truss explanation.
    • If the marks obtained by more than one group are equal then prize shall be distributed among them.
    • If any controversy arises then, final decision made by CESS-Nepal committee will be valid

REGISTRATION MUST BE DONE BEFORE 8th of Magh and
construction materials will provided by the organizing committee.

Register online at https://forms.gle/DqHFe9TgaZ3et4au9

Entry Fee: Rs

Final Testing @ MAGH 1

Results:

  • Winner:
    • Aman Karki
    • Akhilesh Pd. Gupta
    • Amrit Bhatta
    • Anish Maharjan
  • Runner Up
    • Nabin Luitel
    • Namita Gautam
    • Nista Kafle
    • Oscar Poudel