1. The GNBB Challenge Organizers reserves the right to verify the date of birth of the contestant/grade, and revoke the rank(s) and prize(s) in case of any discrepancy with the contest rules.

2. The GNBB Challenge Organizers conducts educational activities on "best efforts basis" only. The GNBB Challenge Organizers, its officers, and volunteers are not responsible for any human error and consequent hardship caused to any person(s) or organization(s).

3. The primary goal of these contests is to foster the spirit of competition and learning among the youth and raise awareness of the general public about the brain. Parents, Teachers and students should focus on the joy of learning and interaction with other participants rather than on the possible outcome of the contest.

4. Parental/School Teacher interruption in any form during the contest is unacceptable and the GNBB Challenge Organizers reserves the right to ask the parent/teacher(s) to leave the contest room/venue or face disqualification of the participant. A participant has right to dispute judge's decision and request a hearing before the start of the next round. Parents/Teachers are not allowed to approach judges directly. They can submit a written complaint/dispute to an onsite designated-volunteer who will, based upon the merits of the claim, refer the matter to the judges at the end of that round. In any dispute, decision of the judges is final.

5. The Local Brain Bee contest shall be judged using “Brain Facts” 2005 edition.

6. Judges have the right to change rules on site without notice if the situation warrants. All decisions by the judges are final.

7. No video is permitted during the contests.

8. Absolute silence shall be maintained at all times during any Brain Bee Event. Security Personnel shall remove from the venue of the event any persons that may or does constitute a nuisance to the program.

9. While is it in order to applause correct answers, this shall be don in moderation to save time and allow the next contestant hear his/her questions clearly.

Rules for the MCQ Portion of the LBB competition

1. Do NOT open the folder until you are told to do so.

2. The folder contains a 45 item multiple-choice Test and a separate Scantron score sheet

3. Use the pencils provided to fill in (do not X) the correct bubbles on the Scantron score sheet

4. You may make marks on the Test, but only responses on the score will be used for scoring purposes.

5. All Test items have 5 options.

6. There is one best answer for each question.

7. There are no “Some of the above,” “All of the above,” “A and B,” or similarly worded combination options.

8. Work rapidly, you will have 45 minutes to complete the Test – Remember, only answers on the score sheet will be used for scoring.

9. Any effort on your part to look at another participant’s desk will result in immediate disqualification. Do NOT look around the room between the time the Test begins and when it is collected.

10. If both of your pencils break, raise your hand and we will provide you with new pencils.

11. We cannot answer questions about individual items on the Test, please do not ask.

12. If there is a problem with the physical Test, raise your hand and we will replace the test.

13. If you complete the Test before the end of the exam period, place everything back in the envelope and turn it in at the front of the room.

14. You may then quietly leave the room. Please DO NOT remain outside of the testing room where you may disturb students still taking the exam.

15. Good luck and thanks for participating in Brain Bee 2008/2009!!!