Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

Olympiad Examination Council is the world's first government-recognized autonomous examination board. The Council has been established under the Societies Registration Act 1860 of Govt.

Prestigious and recognized examinations like International Olympiads and Scientific Competitions are conducted every year across the world through the Olympiad Examination Council.

The Olympiad Examination Council conducts examinations in more than 120 countries around the world.

Olympiad Examination Council should be given priority due to the following reasons:
  • It is the world's first autonomous examination body conducting examinations like Olympiads and Scientific Competitions worldwide.
  • It operates in more than 120 countries around the world.
  • Every year more than 2 lakh students from all over the world take this exam.
  • As per the Choice Based Curriculum System, all these exams are conducted according to the student's school curriculum.
  • Students can take all these exams in the language of their choice.
  • More than 5000 professors, researchers, and teachers are members of the Council.
  • Merit students receive scholarships and fellowships at the state, national, and international levels.
  • Medals and Certificates awarded through the Council get certain recognition worldwide.

For Students

School Level: International Olympiad exams are conducted in subjects like Mathematics, Science, English, Space, and Geography.

College Level: International Olympiad exams are conducted in subjects like Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Commerce, Economics, Geography, and English. World's first scientific competition exams like the Alfred Nobel Competition are also conducted by the Olympiad Examination Council.

School Level:
  • Students from class 1 to class 10 are eligible for Mathematics & English.
  • Students from class 5 to class 10 are eligible for Science, Geography, & Space.
College Level:
  • Class 11 and Class 12 students are eligible for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Commerce, Economics, Geography, & English.

Class 5 to Class 10 students are eligible to participate in the Alfred Nobel Competition.

As per the Choice Based Curriculum System (CBCS), all these exams can be taken by students according to their school curriculum. Exam papers vary according to state, national, and international boards. Students can use school-level books or books from Disha Publication and Pearson Publication to study for these exams.

To check the Olympiad exam paper format, visit the "exam pattern" section on the official website. Students and parents should visit the "Examination Schedule" to check the examination schedule.

Mock tests and question banks are given to the students online through the Olympiad Exam Council, so students can prepare for the exam in a better way.

Students can take this exam through online or offline mode. International Olympiad exams are conducted at a total of 3 levels:
  1. First Level: School / College Level
  2. Second Level: National Level
  3. Third Level: International Level

Merit Students: After appearing meritorious in the Olympiad examination, students are awarded medals, merit certificates, scholarships, and fellowships according to their merit at the State, National, and International levels. All these prizes get great recognition and prestige all over the world. At the school level, students are given medals and merit certificates as per school merit.

Non-Merit Students: A participant certificate is given to students who do not appear in the merit Olympiad examination.

For Schools & Institutes

Government and private schools, colleges, and universities can affiliate with the Olympiad Examination Council.

Institutes participating in Olympiad examination councils enjoy facilities like worldwide networking and inter-institute collaboration. Through this, every institute can promote itself globally.

After participation in the Olympiad Examination Council, membership certificates and awards are given. Institutes that perform well throughout the academic year are awarded at the state, national, and international levels.