Olympiad Exams for Class 8 Students 2025-26 – Full List, Eligibility & Schedule
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Olympiad Exams for Class 8 Students 2025-26 – Full List, Eligibility & Schedule

Mallika ThaledderUpdated on 22 Jul 2025, 10:54 AM IST

In India, there are many olympiads that are held every year for class 8 students. Olympiads are a type of inter-school competition that is designed to identify students with high level of aptitude, talent and IQ. Students participate in Olympiad exams to enhance their problem solving skills and gain more knowledge. Some of the popular Olympiad exams that are held in India are International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO), National Science Olympiad (NSO), International English Olympiad (IEO), etc. In this article we will talk in detail about the Olympiad exams for class 8.

Olympiad Exams for Class 8 Students 2025-26 – Full List, Eligibility & Schedule
Olympiad Exams for Class 8 Students 2025-26 – Full List, Eligibility & Schedule

List of Olympiad Available for Class 8

Various foundations, such as Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) and Silverzone Olympiad Foundation, conducts olympiad exams for class 8. Below, we have listed the names of some olympiad exams that are conducted in India for class 8 students.

Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)

The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) conducts various olympiads for classes 1 to 12. Below, we have provided the list of olympiad where class 8 students can participate. The foundation has released the exam dates for SOF 2026. Students can click on the provided link to learn in detail about the respective olympiads.

  • SOF International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGKO): Assesses general knowledge and current affairs.

  • SOF International English Olympiad (IEO): Evaluates English language proficiency.

  • SOF National Science Olympiad (NSO): Focuses on foundational concepts in physics, chemistry, and biology.

  • SOF International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO): Tests mathematical concepts and problem-solving abilities.

  • SOF International Computer Science Olympiad (ICSO): Tests computer science and programming skills.

  • SOF International Social Studies Olympiad (ISSO): Assesses social and application skills.

  • SOF International Hindi Olympiad (IHO): Assess their knowledge and skill in understanding the Hindi language

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Silverzone Olympiad Foundation

  • Silverzone Innovation Olympiad of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM): This olympiad focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and helps children develop new ways of thinking by promoting curiosity and analysis.

  • Silverzone International Informatics Olympiad (iiO): This Olympiad tests aptitude in the field of computer science

  • Silverzone International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO): This Olympiad tests mathematical concepts and problem-solving skills.

  • Silverzone International Olympiad of Science (IOS): This Olympiad assesses scientific knowledge and application skills.

  • Silverzone International Olympiad of English Language (iOEL): This Olympiad evaluates English language proficiency.

  • Silverzone Akhil Bhartiya Hindi Olympiad (ABHO): This Olympiad evaluates Hindi language proficiency.

  • Silverzone Smart Kid General Knowledge Olympiad (SKGKO): This Olympiad tests general knowledge and current affairs.

  • Silverzone International Social Studies Olympiad (ISSO): This Olympiad tests knowledge of history, geography, civics, and economics.

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Mathematics Teachers' Association

The Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM) is organised by the Mathematics Teachers' Association (India) - MTA, the Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT), and the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE). Students studying in classes 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 can participate in this maths olympiad. IOQM is the first stage. Any student who qualifies in the IOQM can move forward to the next level exam. There are a total of six stages, including IOQM, Pre-Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO), Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO), International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp 2025-26 (IMOTC), Pre-Departure Camp and International Mathematical Olympiad.

Olympiad Exams for Class 8 Students Maths

Maths is a subjective form of learning that gives foundation to experimentation and practicality. It prepares and improves students' problem-solving ability. There are many other Maths Olympiad exams for class 8 students, such as

  • Silverzone International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO)
  • SOF International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO)
  • CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO)
  • Unified Council - Unified International Mathematics Olympiad (UIMO)
  • HummingBird Mathematics Olympiad (HMO)

Olympiad Exams for Class 8 Students Science

The Science subject is essential for understanding the living, material, and physical world, and for developing skills in collaboration, research, critical enquiry, experimentation, exploration, and discovery. The Olympiad exam prepares students exactly for that and helps them become innovative and better at research and critical thinking.

  • SOF National Science Olympiad (NSO)
  • National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE)
  • International Science Olympiad (ISO)
  • Silverzone International Olympiad of Science (IOS)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Till when can I apply for Silverzone Olympiads?
A:

Students can register for Silverzone Olympiads till August 30, 2025.

Q: When SOF will conduct IGKO 2025?
A:

SOF IGKO will be held on September 25, 2025.

Q: Which olympiad is best for class 8 students?
A:

There are many olympiad exams held for class 8 students. The most popular ones are International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO), National Science Olympiad (NSO), International English Olympiad (IEO), etc.

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