EDITION 2027 📢 Prizes Updated: 1 gm Gold • 20 gm Silver • 10 gm Silver • Ranks 4–20 Special Prizes • Reg Closes: 10 Oct 2027 Prizes: 1g Gold, 20g/10g Silver • Reg till 10 Oct
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At a Glance

Competition Highlights

Built for Class 9 and Class 10 students with fair questions, simple marking rules, and one national rank list across India.

National Competition

Open to all Class 9 and Class 10 students from every State, Union Territory, and school board in India.

Classes 9 & 10

Students from both Class 9 and Class 10 compete together in one single exam with one shared rank list.

100 MCQ Questions

Prepared by experienced Geography teachers covering Physical, Indian, and World Geography, maps, and climate.

120 Minutes Duration

Full 2 hours to complete the test with a live countdown timer and automatic saving of your answers.

100 Maximum Marks

Simple scoring: +1.00 mark for each right answer and -0.25 mark for each wrong answer (lowest score is 0.00).

Three Languages

Read the exam paper in English, Hindi, or Bengali, and switch languages anytime during the test with one click.

Online Open-Book

Take the test from home on your mobile phone, tablet, or computer. Your school textbooks and atlases are allowed.

One National Ranking

Every student gets an official All-India Rank. If scores are tied, 5 clear subject rules decide the higher rank.

Academic Mission

Learn Real Geography Beyond Textbooks

Mission Geography Talent Hunt helps students go beyond memorizing facts. It trains you to think clearly, read maps well, and understand how the Earth works.

In today's world of climate change, growing cities, and modern digital maps, strong Geography skills help students prepare for future careers in science, planning, and leadership.

Map Reading & Location Skills Reading toposheets, distance scales, contour lines, and different types of maps.
Earth & Nature Concepts Understanding landforms, rivers, weather patterns, monsoons, and Earth layers.
Charts, Data & Real-World Thinking Reading weather charts, population graphs, satellite images, and disaster safety ideas.
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One National Competition

Classes 9 & 10 Combined

Most exams keep students in separate groups, but Mission Geography brings Class 9 and Class 10 students together in one fair All-India test.

  • One National Ranking: One shared All-India rank list for all students.
  • 5-Step Tie-Breaker: When marks are equal, Map Interpretation scores come first.
  • Safe Student Privacy (DPDP Act): Parent or guardian permission is always verified.
  • QR-Verified Certificates: Every certificate has a secure QR code to check it online.
View Full Competition Details Download Prospectus (PDF)
₹30,000+ Total Prize Pool • Gold, Silver & National Honors

Gold, Silver, Special Prizes & Courier Awards

₹30,000+ Accumulated Total Prize & Awards Pool for Top 20 National Rank Holders — 1 gm Gold, 20 gm Silver, 10 gm Silver (or equivalent cash), Special Prizes for Ranks 4–20, plus Physical Medals & Certificates delivered by courier.

NATIONAL RANK #1
Gold Medal
1 gm Gold

National Gold Award

1 gm Gold (or equivalent cash, as per convenience) + Physical Gold Medal & Physical Certificate by Courier.

NATIONAL RANK #2
Silver Medal
20 gm Silver

National Silver Award

20 gm Silver (or equivalent cash, as per convenience) + Physical Silver Medal & Physical Certificate by Courier.

NATIONAL RANK #3
Bronze Medal
10 gm Silver

National Bronze Award

10 gm Silver (or equivalent cash, as per convenience) + Physical Bronze Medal & Physical Certificate by Courier.

RANKS 4–20 (17 WINNERS)
Merit Medal
Special Prize

National Merit Awards

Special Prize for Ranks 4–20 + Physical Merit Medal (min. 65 marks) & Physical Certificate by Courier.

₹30,000+ Accumulated Total Prize & Awards Pool
1st Rank: 1 gm Gold • 2nd Rank: 20 gm Silver • 3rd Rank: 10 gm Silver (or equivalent cash, as per convenience) • Ranks 4–20: Special Prizes. All Top 20 winners receive their physical medals & printed certificates directly by courier!
Full Award Structure
IMPORTANT WINNER NOTICE
Mandatory Further Verification (Especially Top 3 Rankers) & Possible Prize Ceremony

Winners—especially the Top 3 Rankers—must complete further verification before prizes are awarded, and an official Prize Ceremony may take place if a suitable opportunity arises. All details on verification, how prizes/equivalent cash are given, courier dispatch, and any ceremony invitation will be informed after the Final Results (7 November 2027).

Official Schedule

Competition Activity & Dates

Official academic calendar for Mission Geography Talent Hunt 2027 (Classes 9 & 10).

Activity
Date
📢 Official Announcement
11 November 2026
📋 Registration Opens
1 December 2026
📅 Registration Closes
10 October 2027
🎓 National Examination Window
15 – 31 October 2027
🏆 Final Results
7 November 2027
Anytime Login & Automatic Final Exam: Log in anytime after registration using the password you created — your Final Exam tab activates automatically on your chosen date (15 to 31 October 2027; changeable in portal up to 14 October 2027 before starting). No admit card is needed: your Final Exam Intimation arrives 10 days prior via Email, WhatsApp & Student Portal.
Full Calendar & Intimation Info Download Official Prospectus (PDF) Register Online (₹149)
Step-by-Step Guide

How to Participate

From online sign-up to downloading your QR-verified national certificate in 8 easy steps.

1
Register & Pick Date

Fill in your details, pick Class 9 or 10, and choose your preferred exam date (15–31 Oct 2027).

2
Parent Consent

Complete quick parent or guardian permission as required under India's DPDP Act.

3
Pay Fee (₹149)

Pay the ₹149 fee safely online via UPI, Netbanking, or Debit/Credit Card.

4
Student Portal

Log in to your Student Dashboard anytime for syllabus guides and free quizzes.

5
Final Exam Intimation

No admit card needed. Get full details 10 days before your exam date (from 5 Oct 2027) via Email, WhatsApp & Portal.

6
Online Exam

Answer 100 MCQs in 120 minutes from home on any phone, tablet, or computer.

7
National Result

See your score, subject marks, and All-India Rank when final results come out.

8
Get Certificate

Download your official PDF certificate with QR verification (plus medals for top winners).

Start Step 1: Register Now (₹149)
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers about who can apply, exam intimation, open-book rules, and awards.

Every student currently studying in Class 9 or Class 10 in any recognized school board in India (CBSE, ICSE, State Boards, Cambridge, IB) can join.

The National Examination runs flexibly over 17 days from 15 October to 31 October 2027. You pick your preferred date while registering, and you can change it anytime in your Student Portal up to 14 October 2027 (11:59 PM IST). Once you start the exam on your chosen date, you cannot close the test or switch to a later date.

No admit card is needed because this exam is 100% online. You can log in anytime using the password you set at registration, and your Final Exam tab activates automatically on your chosen exam date. A reminder Final Examination Intimation also arrives 10 days prior via Email, WhatsApp, and inside your Student Portal.

No. Under our rule ONE NATIONAL COMPETITION • ONE NATIONAL RANKING, both Class 9 and Class 10 students compete together in one combined All-India rank list.

The exam has 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) to answer in 120 minutes. Questions cover Physical Geography (20), Indian Geography (20), World Geography (15), Map Interpretation (15), Climate & Environment (10), Geographical Data (10), and Applied Reasoning (10).

Yes. You earn +1.00 mark for every right answer and lose 0.25 mark (-0.25) for each wrong answer. Skipped questions carry 0 marks. Formula: Final Score = Correct - (Wrong × 0.25).

Yes! This is an online open-book exam. You can use your school textbooks, atlases, and study notes. However, using AI tools (like ChatGPT/Gemini) or taking help from parents, teachers, or friends is strictly not allowed.

The question paper is available in three languages: English, Hindi, and Bengali — and you can switch anytime during the exam.

Accumulated Total Prize Pool is ₹30,000+! 1st Rank wins 1 gm Gold (or equivalent cash, as per convenience) + Gold Medal; 2nd Rank wins 20 gm Silver (or equivalent cash) + Silver Medal; 3rd Rank wins 10 gm Silver (or equivalent cash) + Bronze Medal; Ranks 4 to 20 win Special Prizes + Merit Medals (min. 65 marks). All Top 20 winners receive physical medals & printed certificates directly by courier, and every exam completer gets a QR-verified Digital Certificate. Final verification (especially for the Top 3 Rankers), prize handover mode, and any possible Prize Ceremony will be communicated after Final Results (7 November 2027).

Yes. Winners—and especially the Top 3 Rankers (1st, 2nd & 3rd Ranks)—undergo further post-result verification before prize release. Also, an official Prize Ceremony may be held if a suitable opportunity arises. Complete details on verification, how prizes are given, courier dispatch, and any Prize Ceremony will be shared after Final Results are announced on 7 November 2027.

To keep student information safe under India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, parent or guardian permission is mandatory for all Class 9 and 10 participants.