Please read these guidelines carefully before preparing and submitting your entry.
A sample experiment video is provided to help participants understand the required format and expected standards for submission.
1. ELIGIBILITY
• The competition is open to students aged 6 to 18 years.
• Experiments must be educational, safe, and suitable for the participant’s age group.
• Hazardous chemicals, toxic substances, explosives, open flames, weapons, and dangerous equipment are strictly prohibited.
2. PARENT / GUARDIAN CONSENT
• A signed Parent/Guardian Consent Form is mandatory.
• The Consent Form must be completed before any experiment is performed, recorded, or submitted.
• All experiments must be conducted under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
3. SAFETY
• Participants must use only safe and age-appropriate materials.
• Parents/guardians are responsible for ensuring the safety of the participant during the preparation, recording, and submission of the experiment.
• Science Digest Pakistan shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, or incident arising from participation in the competition.
4. VIDEO REQUIREMENTS
• The participant must be clearly visible throughout the video.
• The experiment and its results must be clearly shown and easy to understand.
• The recording should be made in a quiet environment with clear audio and adequate lighting.
• Videos containing excessive background noise or poor visibility may not be considered for evaluation.
5. DRESS CODE
Participants should preferably wear:
• School Uniform; or
• Lab Coat (if available).
6. VIDEO PRESENTATION FORMAT
At the beginning of the video, participants should clearly state:
• Full Name
• School Name
• Class / Grade
Participants should then:
• Introduce the experiment.
• Explain its purpose and scientific concept.
• Describe the expected result.
• Perform the experiment.
• Explain the outcome and observations.
7. VIDEO DURATION
• Recommended duration: 2–5 minutes.
8. EVALUATION AND SHORTLISTING
• All entries will be reviewed by the Science Digest Pakistan Evaluation Panel.
• Submissions will be assessed based on scientific understanding, creativity, presentation, clarity, and successful demonstration of the experiment.
• Twelve (12) entries will be shortlisted solely on merit.
• The decision of the Evaluation Panel shall be final.
9. PUBLIC VOTING
• The twelve shortlisted videos will be published on the Science Digest Pakistan website.
• A Vote button will be displayed next to each shortlisted video.
• Any individual with a valid email address may cast one vote during the competition month.
• The participant receiving the highest number of valid votes will be declared the winner.
10. PRIZES
The winner will receive:
• PKR 10,000 Cash Prize
• Official Science Digest Pakistan E-Certificate
11. CONTENT PERMISSION
• By participating, the participant and parent/guardian grant Science Digest Pakistan permission to publish submitted videos, photographs, names, school names, and related content on its website, social media platforms, and promotional materials.
12. GENERAL CONDITIONS
• Science Digest Pakistan reserves the right to reject any submission that does not comply with these guidelines.
• Participation in the competition constitutes acceptance of all rules and decisions made by Science Digest Pakistan.
We wish all participants the very best and look forward to seeing your creativity, curiosity, and scientific talent in action.
