Olympiad Exam 2024-25: SOF, UCO, Silverzone, HBCSE, IAPT

Edited By Shilpi Sachdeva | Updated on Nov 07, 2024 05:03 PM IST

Olympiad Exam 2024-25 - There are a number of Indian and international organizations that conduct Olympiad tests for students up to Class 12. A key purpose of these olympiad exams is to identify and nurture meritorious and talented students. Some of the organizations that conduct top Olympiad exams are the Science Olympiad Foundation, Unified Council, Homi Bhabha Centre For Science Education, and the Indian Association of Physics Teachers. Find out more about school level of Olympiad exams in India which are organized by various organizations to provide awards and scholarships in India.

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Olympiad Exam 2024-25: SOF, UCO, Silverzone, HBCSE, IAPT

Olympiad Exams 2024-25 Conducted by Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)

The SOF conducts Olympiad exams in a number of subjects, including General Knowledge, Mathematics, Science, English, Commerce, Social Studies, and others. There are two levels of school-level Olympiad exams conducted by SOF. The details and dates for level 1 and level 2 exams are announced on the website: sofworld.org.

The level 1 Science Olympiad Foundation examinations will be conducted on multiple dates. Science Olympiad Foundation follows the syllabus of CBSE, CISCE, and other state boards. Below are the details of the SOF exams.

1. SOF National Cyber Olympiad - SOF NCO

SOF NCO is conducted for Classes 1 to 10. The question paper of SOF National Cyber Olympiad is objective in nature. For classes 1 to 4, there are a total of 35 multiple-choice questions, and there are 50 MCQs for classes 5 to 10. The exam will be held for 60 minutes. The question papers are divided into three sections: Achievers Section, Computers and Information Technology, and Logical Reasoning.

2. SOF National Science Olympiad - SOF NSO

SOF NSO is conducted by the Science Olympiad Foundation for the students of Classes 1 to 12. The National Science Olympiad is held to assess students' logical ability and scientific reasoning. The exam is conducted at two levels. There is a level one examination for students studying in Classes 1 to 12 and a level two for students studying in Classes 3 to 12. For Classes 1-10, the question paper consists of three sections, Logical Reasoning, Science, and Achievers. The question paper for classes 11 and 12 is also divided into three sections: mathematics/biology, the Achievers Section, and physics/chemistry.

3. SOF International Mathematics Olympiad - SOF IMO

The International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) is held for students studying in classes 1 to 12. The SOF IMO assesses students' aptitude in logical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and commonplace mathematics. IMO level 1 exams are conducted for students in Classes 1 to 12, whereas level 2 exams are conducted for students studying in Classes 3 to 12. The exam duration is 1 hour.

4. SOF International English Olympiad - SOF IEO

SOF IEO is held at two levels. The SOF IEO Level 1 exam for classes 1 to 4 consists of a total of 35 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), while the International English Olympiad for classes 5 to 12 has 50 questions and carries a total of 60 marks.

Word & Structure Knowledge, Reading, Spoken & Written Expression, and Achievers Section are the four main areas from which the questions are asked. Students can follow the CBSE, ICSE, or any other state Board’s syllabus of their respective classes to qualify for the IEO exam.

5. SOF International Commerce Olympiad - SOF ICO

In collaboration with The Institute of Company Secretaries of India, the SOF Commerce Olympiad is held. SOF ICO is conducted for the students of classes 11 & 12.

For the level 1 exam, the time allotted is 60 minutes. Economics, Business Studies, Accountancy, and Achievers Section are the 4 sections from which the questions are asked.
ICO Results

6. SOF International General Knowledge Olympiad - SOF IGKO

IGKO is held for the students of Classes 1 to 10. The International General Knowledge Olympiad has only one level. In the exam, there are 50 Multiple Choice Questions for Classes 5 to 10, and 35 Multiple Choice Questions for Classes 1 to 4. The question paper has four sections: General Awareness, Current Affairs, Life Skills, and Achievers section.

7. SOF International Social Studies Olympiad - SOF ISSO

SOF ISSO is a single-level examination, which is held for the students of Classes 3 to 10. The exam duration of ISSO is 60 minutes. For Classes 3 to 5, the paper is divided into two sections, Social Studies, and Achievers Section. For Classes 6 to 8, the paper is divided into 4 sections, History, Geography, Social and Political Life, and Achievers Section. The ISSO question paper for Classes 9 and 10 is divided into 5 sections, History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, and Achievers Section.

SOF Awards - At the International level

RANK	AWARDS	Total No.
1st	Rs.50,000/- Each + International Gold Medal*+ Certificate of Outstanding Performance	66*
2nd	Rs.25,000/- Each + International Silver Medal*+ Certificate of Outstanding Performance	66*
3rd	Rs.10,000/- Each + International Bronze Medal*+ Certificate of Outstanding Performance	66*

SOF Awards - At the Zonal level

RANK	SCHOLARSHIPS	NO.
1st	Rs 5000/- each + Zonal Gold Medal*+ Certificate of Zonal Excellence	1716
2nd	Rs 2500/- each + Zonal Silver Medal*+ Certificate of Zonal Excellence	1716
3rd	Rs 1000/- each + Zonal Bronze Medal*+ Certificate of Zonal Excellence	1716
4th to 10th	Gifts worth Rs 500/- each + Medal of Distinction + Certificate of Distinction	12012
11th to 25th	Medal of Distinction + Certificate of Distinction	25740

SOF Awards - At School level

Gold medal to top-rank holders.
Student Performance Report (SPR) for each participating student.
Participation certificate.
Merit Certificate to 2nd level participants
Top 25 rank holders from each class will be awarded Medals of Distinction.

Olympiad Exams 2024-25 conducted by Unified Council

1. Unified Cyber Olympiad

UCO is conducted for the students of Classes 2 to 12. The Cyber Olympiad evaluate students' understanding of using their mental abilities, logical thinking, and computer competence.

Unified Cyber Olympiad main objectives include streamlining computer education, fostering competition, incorporating logic, reasoning, and mental aptitude into the learning process, identifying talent and evaluating students on a national scale, and exposing students to cutting-edge technology and computer study.

The UCO exam consists of 50 questions with 50 marks total. Negative marking has no place in the UCO Olympiad exam result. The UCO curriculum is class-specific. To study for the exam, students should consult the textbooks for their respective classes.

Unified Cyber Olympiad Awards

Ranks	Awards
Top 3 rankers in each class	A Laptop and A Tablet PC + a Memento
Ranks 4-10 in each class	Cash prize of Rs. 1000 each
Top 100 rankers in each class	Olympiad Coach Online Subscription worth Rs. 1198 A Medal, Reasoning Trainer Plus Book, from M/s Brain Mapping Academy

Olympiad Exams 2024-25 conducted by Silver Zone Foundation

1. International Informatics Olympiad

Silverzone Foundation conducts the IIO annually. The International Informatics Olympiad is open to students in Classes 1 to 12. The IIO tests the student's knowledge of computer science. The syllabus for the Informatics Olympiad is based on the curriculum for the relevant class as prescribed by the CBSE/ICSE or other state boards.

2. International Olympiad of Science

IOS gauges students' proficiency in the field of science. It is open to students in grades 1 to 12. The examination has a 40-minute time limit, and it is of total 100 marks. The International Olympiad of Science has a different amount of questions for each class. The IOS question paper is divided into three sections: Scholar Zone, Reasoning and Aptitude, and Science.
iOS Result 2024-25

3. International Olympiad of Mathematics

Students in Classes 1 to 12 can take the IOM. It takes place yearly on a national and international scale. The exam lasts 40 minutes for Classes 1 and 2, and 50 minutes for Classes 3 to 12. The IOM test carries 100 total marks.

Students may wrap up their class-by-class individual subject courses to get equipped for the Silverzone Olympiad. Students can find the entire curriculum, the marking scheme, practice questions, and study materials on silverzone.org.

Some other Olympiad exams conducted by Silverzone Foundation are:

International Olympiad English Language (iOEL)
Akhil Bhartiya Hindi Olympiad (ABHO)
Smart Kid General Knowledge Olympiad (SKGKO)
International Social Science Olympiad (iSSO)
International Reasoning and Aptitude Olympiad (iRAO)
Little Star Olympiad (LKG, UKG)

HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad Exam 2024-25

The Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM) is held by the Mathematics Teachers' Association (India) - MTA with assistance from the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) and the Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT). Students in Classes 8 to 12 may apply for the HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad. There will be 30 questions on the exam, which will last three hours.

Olympiad Exams conducted by the Indian Association of Physics Teachers

IAPT conducts Indian Olympiad Qualifiers in 5 subjects: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Junior Science and Physics. For IOQ, students in classes 8 to 12 may apply. A student can submit one IOQ application at a time. The curriculum for the Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Biology (IOQB), Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Chemistry (IOQC), and Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Physics (IOQP) is equal to that of the CBSE board up to Class 12. The Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Astronomy (IOQA) syllabus includes questions in elementary astronomy, mathematics, and physics. Students will be chosen for the Orientation-cum-Selection Camps (OCSCs) after clearing the Olympiad exams result.