Junior Coder Hunt 2025
Unleash your coding potential with the Jr Coder Hunt Exam 2025, a transformative competition for classes 6 to 10 students. Designed to align with NEP 2020, this prestigious talent hunt ignites passion for technology, sharpens logical reasoning, and builds foundational coding skills. Compete to unlock exclusive masterclasses by IIT/IIIT alumni, earn cash prizes, trophies, and medals, and take your first step toward becoming a global tech innovator.
Exam Process
Step 0: Register Your School & Students
Open the door to a unique opportunity by registering your school and students today! With a minimal exam fee of ₹300 per student, you can kickstart this exciting journey. Reach out to info@yuvastem.org for a hassle-free registration process—let’s get started!
Step 1: Level 1 Exam – Reasoning & Aptitude
Kickstart your journey with an OMR-based MCQ exam testing logical reasoning and aptitude, aligned with Olympiad exam standards, this level is open to all students from classes 6 to 10, regardless of coding experience, ensuring equal opportunity to shine.
Step 2: Shortlisting for Level 2
Top performers from Level 1 will be shortlisted to advance to the next stage, unlocking exclusive opportunities to enhance their coding and AI skills.
Step 3: Free Masterclasses by Alumni of IIT/IIIT
Shortlisted students gain access to free online live masterclasses led by IIT/IIIT alumni. Learn hands-on coding with Python and explore the basics of AI through engaging, practical sessions.
Step 4: Level 2 Exam – Python & AI
Compete in an online exam testing Python and basic AI concepts. Showcase your coding skills and problem-solving abilities in a dynamic, tech-driven challenge.
Step 5: Win Big!
Top performers in Level 2 will be celebrated with cash prizes, trophies, and medals, recognizing their excellence and potential as future tech leaders.
Level 1 Syllabus: Reasoning & Aptitude
(As per Olympiad exam standards)
Class 6
| Units | Chapters |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number system, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Data handling |
| Series | Word and numerical Analogy , Odd one out, English dictionary word arrangements, Missing letters and numbers |
| Coding | Coding and decoding, Symbols, Maths operations |
| Arrangement | Sitting arrangement, Blood relations, Direction test |
| Analytical | Ranking and missing characters, Find the missing number, Time and clock |
| Non-verbal | Mirrors and water reflection, Sequence of figures, Configuration, Fitting pieces, Odd pieces |
Class 7
| Units | Chapters |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number system, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Data handling |
| Series | Analogy (word/numerical), Odd one out (word/numerical), English dictionary word arrangements, Missing letters and numbers |
| Coding | Coding and decoding, Symbols, Maths operations |
| Arrangement | Sitting arrangement, Blood relations, Direction test |
| Analytical | Ranking and missing characters, Find the missing number, Cubes and dices, Time, Clock and calendar |
| Non-verbal | Mirrors and water reflection, Sequence of figures, Configuration, Fitting pieces, Odd pieces |
Class 8
| Units | Chapters |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number system, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Data handling |
| Series | Analogy (word/numerical), Odd one out (word/numerical), English dictionary word arrangements, Missing letters and numbers |
| Coding | Coding and decoding, Symbols, Maths operations |
| Arrangement | Sitting arrangement, Blood relations, Direction test |
| Analytical | Ranking and missing characters, Find the missing number, Statement analysis, Statement and conclusion |
| Non-verbal | Mirrors and water reflection, Sequence of figures, Configuration, Fitting pieces, Odd pieces, Rule detection |
Class 9
| Units | Chapters |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number system, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Permutation and combinations, Probability |
| Grammar | English grammar |
| Series | Analogy (word/numerical), Odd one out (word/numerical), English dictionary word arrangements, Missing letters, Ranking and missing characters |
| Coding | Coding and decoding, Symbols, Maths operations |
| Arrangement | Sitting arrangement, Blood relations, Direction test |
| Logical | Statement and argument, Syllogism, Data interpretation |
| Non-verbal | Mirrors and water reflection, Sequence of figures, Configuration, Fitting pieces, Odd pieces |
Class 10
| Units | Chapters |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number system, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Permutation and combinations, Probability |
| Grammar | English grammar |
| Series | Analogy (word/numerical), Odd one out (word/numerical), Ranking and missing characters |
| Coding | Coding and decoding, Symbols, Maths operations |
| Arrangement | Sitting arrangement, Blood relations, Direction test |
| Logical | Statement and argument, Syllogism, Statement and assumption, Statement – courses of action, Situation reaction test, Verification of truth of statement |
| Non-verbal | Mirror and water image, Configuration, Fitting pieces, Odd pieces, Dot situation |
Level 1 Exam Pattern
(OMR-based MCQ questions)
| Classes | Number of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Classes 6th to 8th | 25 | 35 minutes |
| Classes 9th & 10th | 30 | 40 minutes |
Level 2 Exam Overview
(online coding based exam)
Level 2 will be conducted online and will include:
- Python Coding:
- Topics like variables, conditional statements, loops, file handling, etc.
- Output-based questions
- Syntax error identification
- Pseudo code logic
- Basic Python coding problems
- Basics of AI:
- AI applications
- How AI works
- Theoretical questions about AI systems
Detailed syllabus will be shared during the masterclasses for all shortlisted students.
🏆 Winners
Class 10 (Cash Prize + Trophy)
1st
₹6,000
2nd
₹5,000
3rd
₹4,000
Class 9 (Cash Prize + Trophy)
1st
₹5,000
2nd
₹4,000
3rd
₹3,000
Class 8 (Cash Prize + Medal)
1st
₹4,000
2nd
₹3,000
3rd
₹2,000
Class 7 (Cash Prize + Medal)
1st
₹3,500
2nd
₹2,500
3rd
₹1,500
Class 6 (Cash Prize + Medal)
1st
₹3,500
2nd
₹2,500
3rd
₹1,500
All Level 2 shortlisted students get a Certificate of Appreciation.