About Olympiads
Olympiads at school level are competitive examinations which are conducted to imbibe problem solving and analytical skills in school students. Olympiads are perfect to test a students’ conceptual understanding of the subject. Olympiads give exposure to students about competitions and prepare them to face any challenges they are exposed in future. The aim is not only to encourage towards excellence in various subjects but also to gain the platform to interact with students around the world.
IITian’s Curious Minds is offering Olympiad Course to mentor academically advanced students, so that they stay motivated throughout their academic journey while preparing for bringing Gold for India. The questions asked in the Olympiad exams are quite different than what kids learn in the school. Questions are trickier and conceptual, which require the students to have a wide thought process to solve variety of problems based on logics and concepts. So to bridge the gap, IITain’s Curious Minds will help all these focused kids to achieve the zenith of success.
About Olympiads
Olympiads at school level are competitive examinations which are conducted to imbibe problem solving and analytical skills in school students. Olympiads are perfect to test a students’ conceptual understanding of the subject. Olympiads give exposure to students about competitions and prepare them to face any challenges they are exposed in future. The aim is not only to encourage towards excellence in various subjects but also to gain the platform to interact with students around the world.
IITian’s Curious Minds is offering Olympiad Course to mentor academically advanced students, so that they stay motivated throughout their academic journey while preparing for bringing Gold for India. The questions asked in the Olympiad exams are quite different than what kids learn in the school. Questions are trickier and conceptual, which require the students to have a wide thought process to solve variety of problems based on logics and concepts. So to bridge the gap, IITain’s Curious Minds will help all these focused kids to achieve the zenith of success.
Benefits
Not just at school level, the Olympiad Exams will help throughout your career. Olympiad exams boost your overall resume and help getting scholarships as well, to pursue your dream.
Preparation for Exams like JEE / NEET
Conceptual understanding
Problem solving
Time management
MCQ format
Application for Higher Studies
Useful for undergraduate programs outside of India
Beneficial for PG programs (e.g. MBA) in India
Job Prospects
'Olympiad Ranks' add to academic credentials
Highlights subject strength in the resume
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Tentative Schedule for Various Olympiads.
IIO (International Informatics Olympiad) |
1st to 10th |
Silver Zone |
October & December |
IOM (International Olympiad of Maths) |
1st to 10th |
Silver Zone |
November & December |
IOS (International Olympiad of Science) |
1st to 10th |
Silver Zone |
November & December |
IOEL (International Olympiad of English Language) |
1st to 10th |
Silver Zone |
November & December |
ISSO (International Social Studies Olympiad) |
1st to 10th |
Silver Zone |
November & December |
ITHO (International Talent Hunt Olympiad) |
1st to 10th |
Silver Zone |
November & January |
IRAO (International Reasoning & Aptitude Olympiad) |
6th to 10th |
Silver Zone |
December & January |
SKGKO (Smart Kid GK Olympiad) |
1st to 10th |
Silver Zone |
November & December |
ABHO (Akhil Bhartiya Hindi Olympiad) |
3rd to 10th |
Silver Zone |
November & December |
IGKO (International GK Olympiad)-SOF |
1st to 10th |
SOF |
September |
IEO (International English Olympiad)-SOF |
1st to 10th |
SOF |
October |
NSO (National Science Olympiad)-SOF |
1st to 10th |
SOF |
November |
IMO (International Mathematics Olympiad)-SOF |
1st to 10th |
SOF |
December |
NCO (National Cyber Olympiad)-SOF |
1st to 10th |
SOF |
January |
UCO (Unified Cyber Olympiad) |
2nd to 10th |
Unified |
October |
UIEO (Unified International English Olympiad) |
2nd to 10th |
Unified |
November |
NSTSE (National Science Talent Search Exam) |
1st to 10th |
Unified |
January |
NTSE (National Talent Search Exam) |
10th Only |
NCERT |
November |
NMTC (National Mathematics Talent Contest) |
5th to 10th |
AMTI |
August (Pre), October (Final) |
RMO (Regional Mathematics Olympiad) |
9th & 10th |
HBCSE |
October |
NSEJS (NATIONAL STANDARD EXAMINATION IN JUNIOR SCIENCE) |
8th to 10th |
IAPT |
November |
PRMO (PRE-REGIONAL MATHEMATICS OLYMPIAD) |
8th to 10th |
IAPT |
August |
GEOGRAPHY OLYMPIAD |
2nd to 10th |
GEO GENIUS |
December |
TECHKRITI |
5th to 10th |
IIT KANPUR |
October |
TECHNOTHLON |
5th to 10th |
IIT GUWAHATI |
July |
Study Material
Learning concepts is important before jumping to assessments. We provide exhaustive study material for Olympiad Exams covering entire syllabus of Olympiads.
Rich Question Bank
We have a rich question bank covering all topics and based on real exam patterns
Improvements Plans
We generate improvement plans based on students performance. This improvement plan consists of focussed olympiad preparation material and web resources to improve upon your weak areas.
Mathematics
Our Mathematics package is geared towards the preparation of renowned Olympiads like IMO, iOM and NSTSE. A subject like Mathematics requires lots of real-exam-mode practice
Science
Our Science Olympiad Study Material is geared towards the preparation of renowned Olympiads like NSO, iOS and NTSE. A subject like science requires lots of visualization for understanding the concepts. Our material is rich with visuals. We provide detailed explanations for answers.
Objective of Olympiads
Sr. No. |
SOF Olympiad |
Objective |
1 |
NSO |
To cultivate scientific reasoning and logical ability among students |
2 |
NCO |
To help students assess their knowledge of cyber concepts |
3 |
IMO |
To help students test their mathematics skills and mathematics-based
knowledge |
4 |
IEO |
To help students assess their English knowledge and usage of English
language |
5 |
ICSO |
To prepare students for higher examination by testing their knowledge
in Economics, Business Studies, Accountancy and Quantitative analysis
reasoning |
6 |
IGKO |
To develop an interest in General Knowledge and current affairs so as
to help a student’s all-round development |
Eligibility for Olympiad exams
Sr. No. |
Olympiad |
Eligibility |
1 |
NSO |
Class 1 to 12
students |
2 |
NCO |
Class 1 to 12
students |
3 |
IMO |
Class 1 to 12
students |
4 |
IEO |
Class 1 to 12
students |
5 |
ICSO |
Class 11 and 12
students |
6 |
IGKO |
Class 1 to 10
students |
Awards
Sr. No. |
Olympiad |
Awards |
1 |
NSO |
Up to INR 50,000
+ Gold medal + Certificate of Outstanding Performance |
2 |
NCO |
Up to INR 50,000
+ Gold medal + Certificate of Outstanding Performance |
3 |
IMO |
Up to INR 50,000
+ Gold medal + Certificate of Outstanding Performance |
4 |
IEO |
Up to INR 50,000
+ Gold medal + Certificate of Outstanding Performance |
5 |
ICSO |
Up to INR
1,00,000 + Gold medal + Certificate of Outstanding Performance |
6 |
IGKO |
Up to INR 50,000
+ Gold medal + Certificate of Outstanding Performance |
FAQs
How are the students ranked in the Olympiad exams?
The ranking of all the participants in done on the basis of marks obtained by them in the exam and their respective performances. On the declaration of results, students are given a Student Performance Report (SPR) which provides a detailed analysis of the student’s performance.
If a college student is pursuing graduation, is he/she eligible for Olympiad exams?
No. The SOF Olympiad exams are only for school students. Only those students enrolled in Class 1 to 12 can enter the Olympiad. Moreover, it must be noted that there is no requirement for minimum marks or any other such criterion.
What is the syllabus for Olympiads?
Olympiads are designed on the basis of the syllabus prescribed by the CBSE, ICSE and various state boards. The exact details of the syllabus will be told to you by IITian’s Curious Minds.
Should the participants refer to any particular books for NSO preparation?
NCERT books/course books prescribed by the CBSE/ICSE/state boards can be referred for preparation. IITian’s Curious Minds will provide study material which will be more than enough to crack Olympaids. Various magazines like Chemistry Today, Biology Today, Mathematics Today and Physics For You can be referred.
If a student has already appeared for the Olympiads while he/she was in a lower class? Can he/she appear again?
Yes. Students can re-appear for the Olympiad to improve their previous rankings.
If a student is going to write the Olympiads for the first time, can he/she get sample papers?
Yes.
When are the results of Olympiads declared?
The results are usually declared within 8 weeks of the examination. The same can be found on the website.
Is the NSO conducted in English only?
Yes. English is the only medium of NSO.
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