SOF Olympiad: Exam Dates, Registration, and Other Details (Updated)
The Science Olympiad Foundation – SOF is the worlds biggest Olympiad exam and conducts Olympiad Exams annually. It’s a non-profit set-up that conducts Olympiad exams in eight different subjects in which students from 70+ countries and 91,000 schools participate.(SOF Olympiad: Exam Dates, Registration, and Other Details (Updated)
The prime objective of the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) is to help evaluate, challenge and improve knowledge skills in the fields of Science, Maths, English, Computer and other subjects.
In this article, we are providing detailed information on SOF Olympiads, registration details, SOF syllabus, SOF Exam dates, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Patterns , exam fees and more.
List of SOF Olympiad exams:
- International Math Olympiad  – IMO
- National Science Olympiad – ISO
- International English Olympiad – IEO
- National Computer Science and Programming Olympiad – ICSO
- International Commerce Olympiad – ICO
- International General Knowledge Olympiad or IGKO
- International Social Studies Olympiad or ISSO
- International Hindi Olympiad or IHO
Students from classes 1 to 12 can participate in the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) through their schools. For the Commerce Olympiad, only students in classes 11 and 12 are eligible. Additionally, some Olympiads are exclusively for students in classes 1 to 10.
International Maths Olympiad (IMO)
The International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) is a prestigious examination organised by SOF – Science Olympiad Foundation, designed for students in classes 1 to 12. The primary goal of this competition is to assess and acknowledge students’ mathematical abilities. Participants have the opportunity to test their problem-solving skills and showcase their knowledge, with the potential to receive recognition and rewards at the school, zone, and international levels.
International English Olympiad (IEO)
Students all across the world take part in the International English Olympiad – IEO, organised in collaboration with the British Council. Students from classes 1 to 12 participate in this exam, this exam is conducted in 2 levels.
The objective of this Olympiad exam is to test and examine student language skills from grammar, writing and speaking skills.
National Science Olympiad (NSO)
Students in Classes 1 to 12 are eligible to take part in the National Science Olympiad (NSO). The exam is conducted in two levels, with classes 3 to 12 eligible for level 2 participation.
The NSO aims to recognize students’ talent in the field of science and cultivate a pool of talent in scientific research, biology, physics, and chemistry, as well as to encourage students in the field of STEM. The National Science Olympiad (NSO) is organised by SOF – Science Olympiad Foundation.
International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGKO)
IGKO – International General Knowledge Olympiad is a yearly competition organised by the Science Olympiad Foundation – SOF, this exam evaluates student awareness of current events. Students from classes 1 to 10 participate in this exam and it’s a single-level exam.
The students who secured merit in the exam are awarded at their school, zone, country and international level.
International Computer Science and Programming Olympiad – ICSO
SOF – ICSO, which stands for the International Computer Science and Programming Olympiad, is organized by SOF – Science Olympiad Foundation for students in Classes 1 to 10. The primary goal is to foster computer science and programming skills in students by presenting them with challenging tests that assess their computational and problem-solving abilities.
International Commerce Olympiad (ICO)
The International Commerce Olympiad (ICO) is a single-level exam, managed and operated by SOF – Science Olympiad Foundation. SOF – ICO is applicable for the students of classes 11 to 12.
This exam is conducted in collaboration with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
SOF – Science Olympiad Foundation Exam Dates 2024-25 –
| SN | Exam Name | Date 1 | Date 2 | Date 2 | Other Instructions |
| 1 | International Math Olympiad – IMO | 22nd October 2024 | 19th November 2024 | 12th December 2024 | Schools can select any date. |
| 2 | National Science Olympiad – ISO | 18th October 2024 | 12th November 2024 | 3rd December 2024 | Schools can select any date. |
| 3 | International English Olympiad – IEO | 26th September 2024 | 8th October 2024 | Schools can select any date. | |
| 4 | National Computer Science and Programming Olympiad – ICSO | 20th December 2024 | 21st January 2025 | 8th November 2024 | Schools can select any date. |
| 5 | International Commerce Olympiad – ICO | 10th December 2024 | 23rd January 2025 | Schools can select any date. | |
| 6 | International General Knowledge Olympiad or IGKO | 19th September 2024 | 4th October 2024 | 15th October 2024 | Schools can select any date. |
| 7 | International Social Studies Olympiad or ISSO | 10th December 2024 | 23rd January 2025 | Schools can select any date. | |
| 8 | International Hindi Olympiad or IHO | 28 नवंबर, 2024 | 17 दिसंबर, 2024 | Schools can select any date. |
What is the Eligibility Criteria for SOF Exams?
The following table provides the eligibility criteria for each Olympiad exam.
| Exam | Participating Grades |
| ICSO | Classes 1-10 |
| IGKO | |
| NSO | Classes 1-12 |
| IMO | |
| IEO | |
| ICO | Classes 11 and 12 |
Students from Classes 1 to 12 are eligible to participate in the SOF exam for its level 1 competition and there is no minimum academic requirement or eligibility criteria. To participate in Level 2 students, have to qualify Level 1.
What Is the Syllabus of SOF Exams?
There is no particular defined syllabus for the SOF Olympiad as it follows the syllabus of CBSE, ICSE and different state-level question papers.
Student for NSO and IMO are required to check the exam pattern and syllabus to plan their exam preparation.
For IMO Exam Pattern – click
What Is the Pattern of SOF Exams?
| Exam Name | Pattern | Time | Level |
| NCO | 35 MCQs for class 1-4, and 50 for Class 5-10/12 | 60 | Single Level |
| NSO | Two levels | ||
| IMO | Two Levels | ||
| IEO | Two Levels | ||
| IGKO | Single Level | ||
| ICO | 50 MCQs for Class 11-12 | Single Level |
This is the responsibility of School to follow the rules and regulations of SOF exams, and all exams should be conducted during school hours and on selected exam dates.
How to Register for SOF Exams?
Students must register for the competition through their school. Individual registration for the SOF exam is not permitted.
The SOF Olympiad details of the registration are as follows.
Steps to Apply for SOF Exam 2024-25 by School
- The school should register beforehand to help their students participate in SOF Olympiad Exams.
- Students are required to fill in the details correctly and submit the form to their school authorities.
- The schools then send the student’s details to the SOF registered office.
SOF Exams Registration Criteria for Schools –
| Exam | Minimum no. of Students |
| NCO | 5 |
| NSO | 10 |
| IMO | 10 |
| IEO | 10 |
| ICO | 10 |
| IGKO | 5 |
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