FAQs
How were students selected for Round 2?
Two types of teams were formed: School Teams and Wild Card (WC) Teams
School Team Selection Criteria
The top 4 students from each participating school (with more than 4 participants above the minimum benchmark) were selected.
If marks of 2 or more candidates were the same, the number of question based on difficulty level was checked. The candidate which answered more difficult questions was selected.
If the difficulty level of questions attempted by 2 or more candidates were the same, the candidate who was in a lower class got selected.
If the classes were same as well, some candidates were transferred to a Wild Card Team.
Wild Card Team Selection Criteria
Teams of candidates who are:
Either not among the top 4 in their school but their marks are above the minimum benchmark
Or there are less than 4 students from their school but their marks are above the minimum benchmark
Why were Wild Card Teams formed?
We wanted to ensure that each participant had an equal opportunity of qualifying for the second round, regardless of other factors.
What is the minimum benchmark in Round 1?
It is the mark calculated by considering the relative marks of top one-third participants.
Is there any registration fee?
No. Participating in the Cosmic Cup is completely free of cost!
I will be in 9th grade this year (2023). Am I eligible to participate?
No. You will pass grade 9th in the academic year 2023-24 and not in 2022-23. Hence you are not eligible.
I have already left school after sitting for 12th grade board examinations in March 2023. Am I eligible to participate?
Yes. You were in grade 12th in the academic year 2022-23 and hence are eligible.
There are less than 4 participants from my school. Will I be eligible to be selected for round 2?
This scenario will be dealt on a case-by-case basis depending on how well your performance was in round 1.
Is there any source I cannot use to find answers in Round 1?
All sources (online or offline) are allowed as long as you are not communicating with any other participant.