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History Talent Search Exam Syllabus

Comprehensive syllabus for IASM History Talent Search Examination based on West Bengal Board standards

Classes 5-12
46 Topics
Annual Examination
Exam Overview
8
Classes
100
Questions
150
Minutes
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Class V Class VI Class VII Class VIII Class IX Class X Class XI Class XII
About IASM History Talent Search Exam

The History Talent Search Examination is conducted annually by IASM (ইতিহাস অনুসন্ধানী শিক্ষক মঞ্চ) to identify and nurture talented students in Historical studies. The syllabus is designed according to West Bengal Board curriculum standards.

Annual Recognition
for Outstanding Performance

Class V Syllabus

West Bengal Board Standard Curriculum

100
Questions
120
Minutes
₹90
Exam Fee
Historical Methodology
1 topics covered
Total Weightage: 10%
Topic Description Weightage Importance
What is History? Understanding history, importance of studying history 10%
History
6 topics covered
Total Weightage: 100%
Topic Description Weightage Importance
Mauryan Empire Chandragupta Maurya, Ashoka the Great, Mauryan administration 20%
Ancient Bengal Early history of Bengal, Pala and Sena dynasties 20%
Ancient Civilization Introduction to ancient civilizations of India, Harappan Civilization 15%
Vedic Period Early Vedic and Later Vedic periods, society and culture 15%
Gupta Period Golden Age of India, achievements in art, science and literature 15%
Historical Sources Archaeological sources, literary sources, coins and inscriptions 15%

Class VI Syllabus

West Bengal Board Standard Curriculum

100
Questions
120
Minutes
₹90
Exam Fee
Historical Methodology
1 topics covered
Total Weightage: 10%
Topic Description Weightage Importance
Sources of History Primary and secondary sources, archaeological evidence 10%
History
5 topics covered
Total Weightage: 100%
Topic Description Weightage Importance
Delhi Sultanate Slave dynasty, Khilji dynasty, Tughlaq dynasty 25%
Mughal Empire Rise Babur, Humayun, Akbar the Great 25%
Medieval India Beginning Arab invasions, Delhi Sultanate establishment 20%
Medieval Bengal Independent Sultanate of Bengal, Hussain Shahi dynasty 15%
Medieval Culture Art, architecture, literature during medieval period 15%

Class VII Syllabus

West Bengal Board Standard Curriculum

100
Questions
120
Minutes
₹90
Exam Fee
Historical Methodology
1 topics covered
Total Weightage: 10%
Topic Description Weightage Importance
Chronology and Dating Historical chronology, various calendar systems 10%
History
5 topics covered
Total Weightage: 100%
Topic Description Weightage Importance
Later Mughals Jahangir, Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb and decline 20%
Maratha Empire Shivaji, Maratha confederacy, Peshwa rule 20%
Regional Powers Mysore, Hyderabad, Bengal Nawabs, Punjab 20%
European Arrival Portuguese, Dutch, French and British arrival in India 20%
Battle of Plassey 1757 Battle of Plassey and its consequences 20%

Class VIII Syllabus

West Bengal Board Standard Curriculum

100
Questions
120
Minutes
₹90
Exam Fee
Historical Methodology
1 topics covered
Total Weightage: 10%
Topic Description Weightage Importance
Historical Research Methods of historical research and analysis 10%
History
4 topics covered
Total Weightage: 100%
Topic Description Weightage Importance
British Colonial Rule East India Company rule, administrative policies 25%
Revolt of 1857 Causes, course and consequences of 1857 revolt 25%
Social Reform Movements Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj 25%
Bengal Renaissance Cultural awakening in Bengal, key personalities 25%

Class IX Syllabus

West Bengal Board Standard Curriculum

100
Questions
120
Minutes
₹90
Exam Fee
Historical Methodology
1 topics covered
Total Weightage: 10%
Topic Description Weightage Importance
Historiography Writing of history, different schools of thought 10%
History
5 topics covered
Total Weightage: 100%
Topic Description Weightage Importance
Nationalism Rise Early nationalist movements, formation of Congress 20%
Partition of Bengal 1905 Partition of Bengal and Swadeshi movement 20%
Revolutionary Movements Anushilan Samiti, Jugantar, revolutionary activities 20%
World War I Impact Impact of World War I on India, economic effects 20%
Gandhi Era Beginning Gandhi's arrival, Champaran, Kheda, Khilafat movements 20%

Class X Syllabus

West Bengal Board Standard Curriculum

100
Questions
120
Minutes
₹90
Exam Fee
Historical Methodology
1 topics covered
Total Weightage: 10%
Topic Description Weightage Importance
Historical Interpretation Interpreting historical events and sources 10%
History
5 topics covered
Total Weightage: 100%
Topic Description Weightage Importance
Non-Cooperation Movement Non-cooperation movement 1920-22, causes and consequences 20%
Civil Disobedience Salt March, Civil Disobedience Movement 1930-34 20%
Quit India Movement 1942 Quit India Movement, underground activities 20%
Partition and Independence Partition of India 1947, independence struggle culmination 20%
Bengal in Freedom Struggle Role of Bengal and Bengali leaders in independence movement 20%

Class XI Syllabus

West Bengal Board Standard Curriculum

100
Questions
150
Minutes
₹120
Exam Fee
Historical Methodology
1 topics covered
Total Weightage: 10%
Topic Description Weightage Importance
Comparative History Comparing historical developments across regions 10%
History
4 topics covered
Total Weightage: 100%
Topic Description Weightage Importance
Ancient World Civilizations Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilizations 25%
Medieval World Rise of Islam, Crusades, Renaissance in Europe 25%
Age of Exploration Geographical discoveries, colonial expansion 25%
Modern World Beginning Industrial Revolution, French Revolution, American Independence 25%

Class XII Syllabus

West Bengal Board Standard Curriculum

100
Questions
150
Minutes
₹120
Exam Fee
Historical Methodology
1 topics covered
Total Weightage: 10%
Topic Description Weightage Importance
Contemporary History Study of recent past and its significance 10%
History
4 topics covered
Total Weightage: 100%
Topic Description Weightage Importance
World Wars World War I and II, causes, course and consequences 30%
Decolonization End of colonial empires, emergence of new nations 25%
Cold War Cold War period, non-alignment movement 25%
Russian Revolution 1917 Russian Revolution, rise of Soviet Union 20%
Study Tips for History Talent Search Exam
Preparation Strategy
  • Focus on high weightage topics first
  • Create timeline charts for chronology
  • Practice previous year questions
  • Read NCERT/WBBSE textbooks thoroughly
Study Techniques
  • Use mind maps for complex topics
  • Prepare short notes for revision
  • Take regular mock tests
  • Discuss with teachers and peers
Important Dates
Application Period
June - July
Examination Date
September - October
Result Declaration
November
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