Ended
SCINOVA' 26

Competition Details
Date
September 27, 2026
Deadline
October 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Available Forms
SCINOVA' 26 | SubmissionsSCINOVA '26 – All-Island Research Competition
Guidelines & Regulations | Organized by Nalanda College Science Society
1. Overview, Eligibility & Competition Theme
Category & Eligibility
- Open exclusively to Grade 12 & Grade 13 students.
- Submissions can be made individually or as a group of up to 3 students.
- Each participant/team may submit only one (1) entry.
- Any number of individuals/teams from invited schools may participate.
Competition Theme
- Theme: "From Allegory to Evidence: Reconstructing Mythological Phenomena through Scientific Analysis"
- Description: Research, analyze, and present an evidence-based report explaining how ancient mythologies, philosophies, or traditional beliefs originated from real natural observations and how modern science explains those phenomena.
2. Required Submission Structure & Specifications
Required Paper Structure
- Title Page: Include the research title, student name, grade, school, and contact details.
- Abstract: Write a single paragraph (typically 100–200 words) summarizing your main question, key findings, and conclusions.
- Introduction: Explain the myth or philosophical concept chosen, its cultural background, and why you are analyzing it.
- Scientific Analysis: Present core evidence, scientific principles, and logical arguments that analyze or debunk the myth/philosophy.
- Conclusion: Summarize main insights, explain what findings mean, and end with final concluding thoughts.
- References: Provide a complete list of every book, journal, and website cited using consistent APA or IEEE formatting.
Submission Guidelines
- Final Format: Must be exported as a PDF file only.
- Naming Format: File must follow this exact naming structure:
- SCINOVA_[Participant Name]_[Grade]_[School Name].pdf
- Example: SCINOVA_PasinduPerera_Grade 12_Nalanda College.pdf
- Submission Method: Uploaded via the official form provided by the organizing committee.
- Deadline: 25th of October (Late entries will be automatically rejected).
3. Authenticity, Anti-AI Policy & Judging Criteria
Authenticity & Anti-AI Policy
- Originality: Entries must be original papers produced specifically for SCINOVA and must not have been entered into any previous competition.
- Strict Anti-AI & Anti-Plagiarism: Plagiarism, direct copying, or fully AI-generated papers will result in immediate disqualification.
- Citations: Every scientific claim, theory, or historical reference must be properly cited.
- Languages: Entries can be submitted in English or Sinhala.
Judging Criteria
Submissions will be evaluated based on the following key areas:
- Depth of scientific analysis
- Scientific accuracy
- Research question & relevance
- Historical/cultural understanding
- Quality of evidence & sources
- Originality
4. Terms, Authority & Contact Details
Terms & Final Authority
- Participants grant the Nalanda College Science Society the right to display, publish, and showcase submissions for promotional, exhibition, and event-related purposes.
- Decisions made by the Panel of Judges and the Executive Committee of the Nalanda College Science Society shall be final, absolute, and binding.
Contact Information
- Email: ncsciencesociety.1956@gmail.com
- Tel / WhatsApp:
- +94 71 445 8286 – Sandev Herath (Lecture Supervisor)
- +94 76 453 0327 – Mrs. Thilini Thilakarathne (Teacher-in-charge)
- +94 77 590 3489 – Senuda Hansira (President)
Competition Details
Date
September 27, 2026
Deadline
October 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Available Forms
SCINOVA' 26 | Submissions