Preparing for a scholarship examination becomes easier when students know what kind of questions they may face. Bhavans Scholarship Exam sample papers can help students understand the question style, practise different subjects and learn how to manage their time during the examination.

This page brings together class-wise preparation guidance, previous-paper information, an original practice set and practical tips for students and parents. It is designed to help students practise independently without making unsupported promises about marks, ranks or scholarships.

Important notice: This is an independent educational resource. It is not the official website of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan or any individual Bhavan’s school. Examination dates, eligibility rules, syllabus, prizes and paper patterns may change. Students should confirm current details with their school.

Bhavans Scholarship Exam Sample Papers by Class

School question-paper libraries have published or organised Bhavans scholarship papers for students from Classes 3 to 12. However, the availability of a particular year’s paper can differ by class and school.

Use the appropriate paper for your present class. A Class 5 student, for example, should not begin preparation with a Class 8 paper because the syllabus and difficulty level will be different.

The following section can be used to organise verified files on your website:

Class	Suggested resource	Download-button text
Class 3	Foundational English, Maths, EVS and reasoning practice	Download Class 3 Sample Paper
Class 4	Vocabulary, arithmetic, EVS and mental-ability questions	Download Class 4 Sample Paper
Class 5	Previous questions and class-level mock test	Download Class 5 Sample Paper
Class 6	English, Maths, Science, Social Science and reasoning	Download Class 6 Sample Paper
Class 7	Subject-based MCQs and aptitude practice	Download Class 7 Sample Paper
Class 8	Previous paper and advanced reasoning practice	Download Class 8 Sample Paper
Class 9	Secondary-level subject and analytical questions	Download Class 9 Sample Paper
Class 10	Board-level concepts, general awareness and aptitude	Download Class 10 Sample Paper
Class 11	Stream-relevant academic and aptitude preparation	Download Class 11 Sample Paper
Class 12	Senior-secondary subject and reasoning preparation	Download Class 12 Sample Paper

Only activate a download button when the corresponding file is genuinely available. Every file should clearly state:

• Class and academic year
• Previous-year paper or independently created practice paper
• Number of pages
• File format
• Whether an answer key is included
• Source of the paper
• Date on which the file was checked

What Is the Bhavans Scholarship Examination?

The Bhavans Scholarship Examination is an academic competition conducted within the Bhavan’s school community. In Kerala school materials, it is commonly referred to as the All Kerala Bhavan’s Scholarship Examination.

The examination is intended to test more than memorised textbook answers. Previous papers indicate that students may encounter questions involving language, mathematics, science, social studies, general awareness and logical reasoning. The precise mix depends on the student’s class and the year of the examination.

Students should not assume that every Bhavan’s school follows one nationwide schedule. Registration, participation, syllabus, result declaration and award information should be obtained from the student’s own school.

Previous Bhavans Scholarship Exam Pattern

A verified Class 5 paper from the 2021–22 All Kerala Bhavan’s Scholarship Examination contained:

• 50 regular questions
• Five tie-breaker questions
• Four options for each question
• Two marks for each regular question
• Maximum marks of 100
• A duration of two hours
• OMR-based answering
• No negative marking

A Class 8 paper from the same academic year carried similar instructions.

However, students should not treat this as a permanent pattern. An older 2014–15 paper listed a duration of 90 minutes while retaining 50 regular questions, five tie-breaker questions and a maximum of 100 marks. This shows that the timing or other instructions can change between examination years.

Pattern observed in selected previous papers

Feature	Information observed
Question type	Multiple-choice questions
Regular questions	50
Tie-breaker questions	5
Options	Four per question
Maximum marks	100
Answering method	OMR sheet
Negative marking	Not used in the examined papers
Duration	Varied by year
Difficulty	Based on the student’s class

Always read the instructions printed on the current question booklet. Do not rely entirely on an older sample paper for the latest duration or marking rules.

Subjects Covered in Bhavans Scholarship Papers

Reviewing previous papers suggests that the examination may draw questions from several learning areas.

English language

English questions may assess:

• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Sentence completion
• Antonyms and synonyms
• Spelling
• Active and passive voice
• Reported speech
• Phrasal verbs
• Parts of speech
• Reading comprehension

Students should practise applying grammar rules instead of learning definitions alone. Scholarship questions often test whether a student can use a rule correctly in a sentence.

Mathematics

The mathematics section may include:

• Whole numbers and decimals
• Fractions
• Ratios and percentages
• Factors and multiples
• Geometry
• Perimeter and area
• Simple and compound interest
• Time and distance
• Number patterns
• Word problems

Students should write down the calculation, even when a question looks easy. A written step makes it easier to identify an error during revision.

Science

Science questions may be based on:

• Plants and animals
• Human body systems
• Force and friction
• Light and sound
• Materials and their properties
• Basic chemistry
• Environment
• Reproduction and heredity
• Everyday scientific observations

The best method is to understand why an answer is correct. Memorising a single fact may not help when the same concept is presented as an application-based question.

Social Science and general awareness

This part may cover:

• Indian history
• Geography
• Civics
• The Constitution
• Natural resources
• Important personalities
• Books and authors
• Current events
• Culture and heritage

Current-affairs questions can become outdated quickly. Students should use recent school-approved material rather than relying only on an old question paper.

Mental ability and reasoning

Reasoning questions may involve:

• Number series
• Coding and decoding
• Direction tests
• Ranking
• Family relationships
• Odd-one-out questions
• Figure counting
• Seating arrangements
• Logical order
• Pattern recognition

Reasoning improves through regular practice. Completing five questions every day is usually more useful than attempting a large number of questions only once before the exam.

Original Bhavans Scholarship Practice Questions

The following mini paper is an independently created practice set for general preparation. It is not an official or previous-year question paper. The difficulty is broadly suitable for middle-school students, but teachers and parents should adjust it according to the child’s class.

English

1. Choose the correct option:

Neither of the players _____ ready to leave.

a) are
b) were
c) is
d) have

2. Choose the word closest in meaning to “rapid”:

a) slow
b) quick
c) weak
d) quiet

3. Choose the correctly spelt word:

a) environment
b) enviroment
c) environmant
d) envirnoment

Mathematics

4. What is 25% of 240?

a) 40
b) 50
c) 60
d) 80

5. A rectangle is 18 cm long and 12 cm wide. What is its perimeter?

a) 30 cm
b) 36 cm
c) 60 cm
d) 216 cm

6. What is the value of 3/4 + 1/8?

a) 4/12
b) 5/8
c) 7/8
d) 1

Science

7. Which green pigment helps plants absorb sunlight?

a) Haemoglobin
b) Chlorophyll
c) Melanin
d) Cellulose

8. Which force generally acts against the movement of an object?

a) Gravity
b) Magnetic force
c) Friction
d) Buoyancy

9. What is the process by which a liquid changes into vapour from its surface?

a) Freezing
b) Condensation
c) Evaporation
d) Melting

Social Science and general knowledge

10. Which is the largest planet in our solar system?

a) Earth
b) Saturn
c) Mars
d) Jupiter

11. Which imaginary line divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

a) Prime Meridian
b) Equator
c) Tropic of Cancer
d) Arctic Circle

12. Who presides over the Lok Sabha?

a) Speaker
b) Chief Justice
c) Governor
d) Cabinet Secretary

Mental ability

13. Find the next number:

3, 6, 12, 24, _____

a) 30
b) 36
c) 42
d) 48

14. In a code, CAT is written as DBU. How will DOG be written using the same rule?

a) EPH
b) CNE
c) FQI
d) EOG

15. Choose the odd one out:

a) Square
b) Triangle
c) Circle
d) Rectangle

Answer Key

Question	Answer	Explanation
1	c	“Neither” is treated as singular here.
2	b	Rapid means quick or fast.
3	a	“Environment” is the correct spelling.
4	c	25% of 240 is 60.
5	c	Perimeter = 2 × (18 + 12) = 60 cm.
6	c	3/4 becomes 6/8; 6/8 + 1/8 = 7/8.
7	b	Chlorophyll absorbs light for photosynthesis.
8	c	Friction opposes relative motion between surfaces.
9	c	Evaporation takes place at a liquid’s surface.
10	d	Jupiter is the largest planet.
11	b	The Equator separates the two hemispheres.
12	a	The Speaker conducts proceedings of the Lok Sabha.
13	d	Each number is double the previous number.
14	a	Each letter moves one place forward: D-O-G becomes E-P-H.
15	c	A circle has no straight sides or vertices.

How to Use Bhavans Scholarship Exam Sample Papers?

Simply reading a question paper will not improve performance. Students should solve it under realistic conditions and then review every mistake.

Step 1: Begin without a timer

Use the first paper to understand the type of questions. Read every question carefully and mark topics that appear unfamiliar.

Do not worry about speed during this attempt. The purpose is to determine the student’s present level.

Step 2: Check every incorrect answer

Divide mistakes into three categories:

1. The concept was not understood.
2. The question was read incorrectly.
3. A calculation or marking error was made.

This is important because each type of mistake requires a different solution.

Step 3: Revise weak topics

If several mistakes come from fractions, grammar or science vocabulary, revise that topic before attempting another complete paper.

Continuing to solve full papers without correcting weaknesses may cause students to repeat the same errors.

Step 4: Attempt a timed paper

Once the basic concepts are clear, complete a second paper within the time printed on it.

For a two-hour paper containing 50 regular questions, students should avoid spending too long on one difficult question. Complete easier questions first and return to uncertain ones later.

Step 5: Practise filling an OMR sheet

Selected previous papers instruct students to darken one bubble using a blue or black ballpoint pen.

OMR practice helps prevent mistakes such as:

• Marking the wrong question number
• Filling two options
• Leaving a bubble partly unfilled
• Skipping one row and shifting later answers
• Making unnecessary marks on the sheet

Follow the instructions given for the current examination because the answering method may change.

Seven-Day Preparation Plan

Day	Preparation activity
Day 1	Attempt one sample paper without a timer
Day 2	Analyse mistakes and prepare a weak-topic list
Day 3	Revise English and mathematics concepts
Day 4	Revise science, social science and general awareness
Day 5	Practise reasoning and OMR-sheet filling
Day 6	Complete a full paper under timed conditions
Day 7	Review errors and revise short notes

Students should take short breaks and maintain their regular sleep schedule. Studying late into the night immediately before the examination may reduce attention and accuracy.

Preparation Tips for Students

Read each question twice when its wording appears confusing. Words such as not, incorrect, except, least and most can completely change what is being asked.

Eliminate clearly incorrect choices before selecting the final answer. This is particularly helpful when two options seem similar.

Keep a small error notebook. Write the topic, the incorrect answer and a one-line explanation of the correct method. Review this notebook before attempting the next paper.

Do not memorise outdated current-affairs answers from old papers. Use recent and age-appropriate sources approved by the school.

Parents should guide students without completing the paper for them. The purpose of a practice test is to identify the child’s actual learning needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Preparation Advice

Bhavans Scholarship Exam sample papers are most effective when they are used to identify learning gaps rather than predict exact examination questions.

Start with a paper appropriate for the student’s class. Review every wrong answer, revise the related concept and then attempt another paper under timed conditions. Keep official and independent practice resources clearly separated, and always follow the current instructions issued by the student’s school.