Rules & Open-Book Examination Protocol

Official Examination Ethics and Code of Conduct • Talent Hunt 2027

Why This Is an Open-Book Exam

Real geographers use maps, atlases, and reference books when solving problems. That is why you can keep your school textbooks, atlases, and personal notes with you during this exam. Our questions test how well you understand ideas and read maps — not how much you memorized. However, you must solve the paper honestly by yourself without taking help from anyone or using AI tools.

No physical admit card is required. You can log in anytime using the password set during registration; your Final Exam tab activates automatically on your chosen exam date, and a reminder intimation arrives 10 days prior via Email, WhatsApp & Student Portal.

Permitted Resources

School Textbooks: NCERT, ICSE, State Board, Cambridge, or IB Geography textbooks (Classes 6 to 12).
Atlases: Printed or digital school atlases (e.g. Oxford, Orient BlackSwan, Survey of India, National Geographic).
Personal Notes: Handwritten or printed study summaries, cheat sheets, and formula collections.
Educational Websites: General academic repositories, meteorological portals, and encyclopedia references.
General Web Search: Factual reference lookups.

Strictly Prohibited

AI Chatbots: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot, or any Generative AI / automated solver tools.
Third-Party Help: Assistance from parents, teachers, private tutors, siblings, or friends.
Messaging Apps: WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, phone calls, SMS, or screen sharing.
Coordinated Cheating: Solving examination questions in groups or sharing question screenshots.
Impersonation: Having another individual log in or take the examination on behalf of the registered candidate.

Exam Portal Rules & Technical Safety

One Active Login at a Time: You can log in on only one phone or computer browser during the exam. Logging in from another device will log out your first session automatically.
Live 120-Minute Server Timer: The 2-hour countdown runs on our central server so it stays fair for every student nationwide. The clock keeps ticking even if your page refreshes or disconnects.
Safe Connection Recovery: If your internet drops or your phone/computer restarts, every answer you already clicked stays saved safely. Just log back in and continue right where you stopped.
Flexible Exam Date & Attempt Lock (15–31 October 2027): You choose your preferred exam date at registration and can change it in your Student Portal up to 14 October 2027 (11:59 PM IST). Once you launch your exam on your chosen date, closing the browser or tab will NOT cancel the attempt and will NOT let you shift to another exam date.
Automatic Submit on Time-Up: When 120 minutes end, all your saved answers are submitted automatically so you never lose your work.

Post-Result Winner Verification & Prize Ceremony Notice

National Winners (Top 20)—and especially the Top 3 Rankers—must complete mandatory further identity, school enrollment & exam integrity verification before prizes are awarded. Additionally, an official Prize Ceremony may be organized if a suitable opportunity arises. All instructions regarding verification, how prizes/equivalent cash are given, courier dispatch, and any Prize Ceremony will be shared after Final Results (7 November 2027).

Registration

Confirm your compliance with the rules and secure your candidate pass.