We only publish exam dates and fees after checking the organiser's official announcement. Status: awaiting the 2026–27 announcement — the format and season notes below describe this exam's usual pattern, not this year's confirmed dates. Always confirm on the official page before registering or paying.
At a glance
| Organiser | Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) |
|---|---|
| Official site | sofworld.org |
| Region | India & international schools |
| Grades | Classes 1–12 |
| Registration | Primarily through participating schools; ask the school's Olympiad coordinator. |
| Usual season | Level 1 typically October–December (multiple date options); Level 2 typically January–February |
| 2026–27 dates | awaiting official announcement |
| Fees | Set by the organiser each year — confirm on the official site or with the school before paying. |
Format
- Multiple-choice paper, typically 60 minutes, sat in school
- Sections typically include logical reasoning, mathematical reasoning, everyday mathematics and a higher-weight Achievers section
- Two levels: a school-round Level 1, with top performers (typically Classes 3+) invited to Level 2
Worth reading first
Prepare without the panic
Competition papers reward secure fundamentals more than tricks. The honest way in is free daily practice pitched at your child's actual level — and if a competition is months away, that is exactly enough time to close the one gap that would have cost the most marks.