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SOF Olympiad Exams 2024-25: Check Exam Schedule for NCO, NSO, IMO, IEO, ICO IGKO

SOF Olympiad Exams 2024-25: Check Exam Schedule for NCO, NSO, IMO, IEO, ICO IGKO

Edited By Garima Sihag | Updated on Aug 20, 2024 11:22 AM IST

SOF stands for Science Olympiad Foundation. It conducts various Olympiads for classes 1-12 to identify and nurture young talent in different subjects. These Olympiads are conducted at national and international levels. This organisation operates as a non-profit entity and, engages students from over 50,000 schools across 48 countries. Its primary aim is to assess and enhance students' knowledge in various disciplines, including Science, Mathematics, English, and more. It is one of the top olympiad of the country.

SOF Olympiads Exams:

  • National Science Olympiad (NSO): Focuses on Science.

  • International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO): Focuses on Mathematics.

  • International English Olympiad (IEO): Focuses on English.

  • National Cyber Olympiad (NCO): Focuses on Computers and IT.

  • International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGKO): Focuses on General Knowledge.

  • International Computer Science Olympiad(SOF ICSO): Focuses on Computer Science

  • International Social Studies Olympiad(SOF ISSO): Focuses on Social Studies

  • International Hindi Olympiad(SOF IHO): Focuses on Hindi

SOF Olympiad Exam S 2024-25

Olympiad

SOF Exam Date

SOF International General Knowledge Olympiad(SOF IGKO)

  • September 19, 2024

  • October 4, 2024

  • October 15, 2024

SOF International English Olympiad(SOF IEO)

  • September 26, 2024

  • October 8, 2024

  • November 8, 2024

SOF National Science Olympiad(SOF NSO)

  • October 18, 2024

  • November 12, 2024

  • December 3, 2024

SOF International Mathematics Olympiad(SOF IMO)

  • October 22, 2024

  • November 19, 2024

  • December 12, 2024

SOF International Computer Science Olympiad(SOF ICSO)

  • December 20, 2024

  • January 21, 2025

SOF International Social Studies Olympiad(SOF ISSO)

  • December 10, 2024

  • January 23, 2025

SOF International Hindi Olympiad(SOF IHO)

  • November 28, 2024

  • December 17, 2024

SOF International Commerce Olympiad(SOF ICO)

  • December 10, 2024

  • January 23, 2025

International Maths Olympiad (IMO)

The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) organises the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) for students in classes 1 to 12. The SOF IMO Level 1 examination assesses students' abilities in logical reasoning, mathematical reasoning, and practical mathematics.

  • The SOF IMO 2024 Level 1 exam is scheduled for October 22, November 19, and December 12, 2024.

  • The Level 2 exam for SOF IMO 2024 will take place in January 2025.

  • Application forms for the SOF IMO exam 2024 are available and must be submitted through the school, accompanied by an application fee of Rs. 125.

  • Students with significant physical disabilities, as well as Indian students whose parents have been martyred in defense operations, are exempt from this fee.

Check more details about the exam here

National Science Olympiad (NSO)

The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) organised the National Science Olympiad 2024 on October 18, November 12, and December 3, 2024. The SOF NSO exam is available for students from Class 1 to Class 12. SOF NSO 2024 registration typically closes 30 days before the exam dates, and students may register through their respective educational institutions.

The SOF National Science Olympiad for the 2024-25 academic year will include both Level 1 and Level 2 examinations. This annual scholarship examination evaluates students' scientific reasoning and logical skills. The SOF NSO result will be released in January 2025, while the results for Level 2 will be announced in March 2025.
Check more about the exam here

International English Olympiad (IEO)

SOF is scheduled to conduct the International English Olympiad (IEO) on three specific dates: September 26, 2024, October 8, 2024, and November 8, 2024. The SOF IEO examinations will take place in an offline format. Admit cards will be distributed by the respective schools. The SOF IEO result for the academic year 2024-25 are anticipated to be announced in November 2024.

The SOF IEO consists of two levels of examination. Level 1 is open to students from classes 1 to 12, and registration must be completed through their schools, as individual registrations are not permitted. Students who successfully qualify will then proceed to take the Level 2 examination. The top 5% of candidates from each class who participate in Level 1 will be recognized.
Check more details about the exam here

SOF International Computer Science Olympiad(SOF ICSO)

SOF is scheduled to organise the International Computer Science Olympiad (ICSO) on December 20, 2024, and January 21, 2025. The SOF ICSO examinations will take place in an offline format. Admit cards for the SOF ICSO will be distributed by the respective educational institutions. The purpose of the SOF ICSO examination is to evaluate students' proficiency and understanding in the fields of computers and information technology. Students from Class 1 to Class 10 are eligible to participate in the ICSO SOF examination in 2024.

Check more details about the exam

International Commerce Olympiad (ICO)

The SOF International Commerce Olympiad (ICO) is designed to assess students' knowledge and understanding of commerce-related concepts. It's a platform to identify and encourage talented students in the field of commerce. SOF International Commerce Olympiad 2024-25 is a single-level exam that will be conducted on December 10, 2024, and January 23, 2025. SOF ICO results will be announced in January 2025.

SOF International General Knowledge Olympiad

The SOF International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGKO) is a platform to assess a student's overall general knowledge and awareness of current affairs. It's designed to encourage students to expand their knowledge base beyond textbooks. SOF International Commerce Olympiad 2024-25 is a single-level exam that will take place on December 10, 2024, and January 23, 2025
Check more details here

SOF Olympiad Eligibility Criteria 2024-25

Participation in the SOF Olympiad tests is exclusively available to school children. The Olympiad is designed for students enrolled in grades 1 through 12. Additionally, it is important to highlight that there are no prerequisites regarding minimum grades or any other criteria for eligibility.

SOF Exam Eligibility Criteria

Exam Name

Class

NSO

Classes 1 to 12 students

NCO

Classes 1 to 12 students

IMO

Classes 1 to 12 students

IEO

Classes 1 to 12 students

ICO

Classes 11 and 12 students

IGKO

Classes 1 to 10 students

SOF Exam Pattern 2024-25

The SOF Olympiad designs its question papers by the curricula of CBSE, ICSE, and various state boards. For example, students intending to participate in the National Science Olympiad (NSO) can utilize the syllabus corresponding to their grade level for exam preparation. Additionally, the examination format of the SOF International Olympiad differs from one competition to another. The SOF exam pattern generally consists of two sections:

  1. Logical Reasoning: This section tests a student's ability to think critically, analyze information, and solve problems. It typically includes questions on:


    • Patterns

    • Analogy

    • Classification

    • Series

    • Coding-Decoding

    • Spatial Reasoning

    • Blood Relations

    • Direction Sense

    • Order and Ranking

    • Alphabetical and Number Series

3. Subject-Specific Content: This section covers the core subject matter of the Olympiad (Science for NSO, Mathematics for IMO, English for IEO, etc.). The questions are designed to assess students' knowledge and application of concepts.

The exact pattern and number of questions can vary slightly between different Olympiads and grade levels.

SOF Olympiad Exam Pattern

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

How to Register for SOF Exams?

Participation in this competition is available to students who register through their respective schools. Additionally, the SOF authorities permit individual registration applications. The details regarding the registration for the SOF Olympiad are outlined as follows.

Through School (if registered with SOF):

  1. Talk to Teacher or Principal: Since the school is already registered with SOF, simply reach out to a teacher or the principal. They'll provide the candidate with the SOF application form.

  2. Fill Out the Form Carefully: Make sure all the information provided is accurate. Double-check for any typos!

  3. Submit the Form to School: Once the student has completed the form, return it to the teacher or principal.

  4. School Takes Care of the Rest: The school will handle sending the registration forms with all the student applications to SOF before the deadline.

SOF 1st Level Exam Schedule : 2024-25

OLYMPIAD

DATE 1

DATE 2

DATE 3

FOR CLASSES

SOF International General Knowledge Olympiad(SOF IGKO)

Thursday
19th Sept 2024

Friday
4th Oct 2024

Tuesday
15th Oct 2024

1 to 10

SOF International English Olympiad(SOF IEO)

Thursday
26th Sept 2024

Tuesday
8th Oct 2024

Friday
8th Nov 2024

1 to 12

SOF National Science Olympiad(SOF NSO)

Friday
18th Oct 2024

Tuesday
12th Nov 2024

Tuesday
3rd Dec 2024

1 to 12

SOF International Mathematics Olympiad(SOF IMO)

Tuesday
22nd Oct 2024

Tuesday
19th Nov 2024

Thursday
12th Dec 2024

1 to 12

SOF International Computer Science Olympiad(SOF ICSO)

Friday
20th Dec 2024

Tuesday
21st Jan 2025

NA

1 to 10

SOF International Social Studies Olympiad(SOF ISSO)

Tuesday
10th Dec 2024

Thursday
23rd Jan 2025

NA

3 to 10

SOF International Hindi Olympiad(SOF IHO)

Thursday
28th Nov 2024

Tuesday
17th Dec 2024

NA

3 to 10

SOF International Commerce Olympiad(SOF ICO)

Tuesday
10th Dec 2024

Thursday
23rd Jan 2025

NA

11 & 12


Individual Registration (for schools not registered with SOF):

  1. Head to the Official Website: Visit the SOF website at https://sofworld.org/.

  2. Find the Registration Page: Look for the registration section for the specific Olympiad they are interested in (NSO, IMO, IEO, etc.) on the homepage.

  3. Fill Out the Online Application: Provide all the required details accurately.

  4. Review and Submit: Double-check your information before submitting the final application.

  5. Pay the Registration Fee: Complete the registration by paying the necessary fees using the available online payment methodsSOF IMO 2024

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are SOF Olympiad exams?

The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) is a non-profit entity committed to promoting science and education. It organises competitions in mathematics, science, computer science, and general knowledge.

2. When are the SOF Olympiad results announced?

The SOF exam results are announced within 8 weeks of the test. The SOF exam results will be available on the SOF website or through the schools.

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