Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) Olympiads 2025-26
Complete SOF Schedule
Olympiad | Classes | Exam Dates 2025-26 | Level 2 | Fee |
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ICSO (Computer Science) | 1-12 | Sep 24, Oct 9, 2025; Jan 22, 2026 | Single Level | Rs. 125 |
IGKO (General Knowledge) | 1-10 | Sep 25, Oct 8, Nov 7, 2025 | Single Level | Rs. 125 |
IEO (English) | 1-12 | Sep 26, Nov 11, 26, 2025 | Feb 2026 | Rs. 125 |
IMO (Mathematics) | 1-12 | Nov 12, 28, Dec 12, 2025 | Feb 2026 | Rs. 125 |
NSO (Science) | 1-12 | Nov 13, 27, Dec 11, 2025 | Feb 2026 | Rs. 125 |
Individual Registration Available Olympiads
Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO) 2025-26
Website: indiantalent.org | Classes: 1-10 | Individual Registration: YES
Online Slot 1, 2025
Online Slot 2, 2026
Offline Exams Start, 2025
Subjects Available: Science, Mathematics, English, General Knowledge, Computer, Drawing, Social Studies, Essay
Eligibility: No specific academic requirements, open to students from any institution
Institute for Olympiad of Fundamental Sciences (IOF)
Website: iof.education | Registration Deadline: October 10, 2025 (All Olympiads)
Olympiad | Classes | Exam Date 2025 |
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Indian Music Olympiad | 6-12 | November 8 |
GK & Current Affairs | 1-10 | November 9 |
Western Music Olympiad | 6-12 | December 6 |
Spell Talent Olympiad | 1-10 | November 16 |
Entrepreneurship Olympiad | 11-12 | November 15 |
Reasoning & Aptitude | 1-12 | November 22 |
Hindi Olympiad | 1-10 | November 23 |
Economics Olympiad | 11-12 | November 23 |
Computer Olympiad | 1-12 | November 30 |
HBCSE Science Olympiads
Eligibility Criteria & Process
Website: olympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in | Individual Registration: YES (Through centers)
For Classes 10-12 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy):
Born between: July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2010
For Classes 8-10 (Junior Science):
Born between: January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Additional Requirements:
- Must be eligible for Indian passport
- Residing/studying in India since November 30, 2021
- Currently enrolled in the respective class
5-Stage HBCSE Process:
- NSE - National Standard Examination (First stage)
- INO - Indian National Olympiad
- OCSC - Orientation-cum-Selection Camp
- Pre-departure Training Camp
- International Olympiad Participation
Subjects Available: Physics (NSEP), Chemistry (NSEC), Biology (NSEB), Astronomy (NSEA), Junior Science (NSEJS)
Mathematics Olympiad Programme
Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM) 2025
Website: ioqm.in | Individual Registration: YES
Exam Date, 2025
Individual Registration, 2025
Eligible Classes
Eligibility: Students in Classes 8-12. Students studying outside India can register if willing to write exam in India.
Complete Mathematical Olympiad Stages:
- IOQM - Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics
- RMO - Regional Mathematical Olympiad
- INMO - Indian National Mathematical Olympiad
- IMOTC - International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp (May 8-31, 2025 at CMI)
- IMO - International Mathematical Olympiad
Complete Registration Guide
Registration Types Summary
Individual Registration Available:
- Indian Talent Olympiad: All subjects, Classes 1-10
- IOF Olympiads: 9 different subjects, deadline Oct 10, 2025
- HBCSE Science Olympiads: Through authorized centers, Classes 8-12
- Mathematics (IOQM): Direct online registration, Classes 8-12
- Computing (ICO): Registration opens October 2025
School Registration Only:
- All SOF Olympiads: NSO, IMO, IEO, ICSO, IGKO
- Requirement: Minimum 10 students per school
- Timeline: 30 days before chosen exam date
What to Do If Your School Doesn't Participate in SOF:
- Request School Registration: Ask your school administration to register with SOF
- Coordinate with Classmates: Find 10 students to meet minimum requirement
- Contact SOF Directly: Write to info@sofworld.org for school registration guidance
- Consider Alternatives: Register for other Olympiads with individual registration