CBSE Aryabhata Ganit Challenge (AGC) 2025 — Classes 8–10
Type: National mathematics challenge by CBSE | Stages: Level‑1 (School) → Level‑2 (CBSE Online)
📄 Official CBSE Circular (Acad‑69/2025)
📝 School Login / Registration
📅 AGC 2025 — Key Dates (IST)
- School Registration (Stage‑1): 19–30 Sep 2025 (till 5:30 PM)
- Question Paper & Key download: 7–10 Oct 2025 (portal)
- School‑level Test: during school hours within the above window (many schools conduct on 10 Oct 2025)
- Submit Top‑3 + Fee (₹900/school) for Stage‑2: 15–22 Oct 2025
- Stage‑2 (CBSE CBT): 29 Oct 2025
🎯 Eligibility
- Stage‑1: All students of Classes VIII, IX, X in CBSE‑affiliated schools.
- Stage‑2: Top three students shortlisted by each registered school based on Stage‑1 scores.
🧪 Areas of Assessment (from CBSE)
- Number Sense & Number System
- Algebra
- Geometry & Spatial Sense
- Mensuration
- Data Analysis & Probability
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Strategic Approach
- Logical/Analytical Reasoning
- Visualisation & Mathematisation
- Creative/Abstract Thinking
- Conceptual Understanding
- Problem‑Solving Skills
📝 Pattern (Both Stages)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Format: Objective‑type MCQs
- Total Marks: 40 (no negative marking)
🏅 Certificates & Recognition
- Merit Certificates: Top 100 students from every CBSE region after Stage‑2.
- Appreciation to Schools: Top 10 schools of each region with maximum Stage‑1 participation receive Appreciation Certificates.
💳 Fees
- Stage‑1 (School‑level): No fee to appear.
- Stage‑2 (per school): ₹900 to be paid online when submitting top‑3 names.
How Stage‑1 Works (School Checklist)
- Register your school on the CBSE portal (19–30 Sep).
- Download the official paper & key between 7–10 Oct.
- Conduct a 1‑hour MCQ test for Classes 8–10 during school hours; shortlist the top three.
- Submit the three names and pay ₹900 (15–22 Oct) to generate Stage‑2 credentials.
🔗 Official Links
- CBSE Circular (AGC 2025): Acad‑69/2025
- School Login / Registration: cbseit.in/cbse/2025/ganit
📝 Disclaimer
Information above is extracted from the CBSE circular for AGC 2025. Schools must follow instructions on the CBSE portals for any updates.