Olympiad: Introduction
Mathematics Olympiad
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The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is the World Championship Mathematics Competition for High School students and is held annually in a different country. The Mathematical Olympiad Programme in India (INMO), which leads to participation of Indian students in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is organized by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE).
Purpose of Mathematics Olympiad
To bring young people together from all over the world to enjoy the challenges of mathematics in a spirit of friendly competition. This provides a stimulus for Mathematics in each of the participating countries as young people strive for selection.
Exam Pattern
This is four-stage examination. Stages of the exam are as follows:
- Stage 1: Regional Mathematics Olympiad (RMO and pre-RMO)
- Stage 2: Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO)
- Stage 3: International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp (IMOTC)
- Stage 4: International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)
Key Information
- Stage-I: RMO (Regional Mathematics Olympiad)
- Stage-II: Indian national Mathematical Olympiad(INMO)
- Stage-III: International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp (IMOTC)
- Stage-IV: International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)
It is the first step in selecting the Team for INMO. Eligibility : It is meant primarily for students of Class IX–XII. As special cases, exceptionally talented students from Class VIII may be allowed to appear at the discretion of the Regional Coordinator. Date of Examination : 1st Sunday of December Time duration : 3 hours containing 6-7 subjective problems.
Eligibility : Only students selected on the basis of RMO (Regional Mathematics Olympiad) from different regions are eligible to appear for INMO. Date of examination : 1st Sunday of February Time duration : 4 hours
Eligibility : The top 30-35 performers in INMO receive a certificate of merit. They are invited to a month long training camp (junior batch) conducted in May-June. In addition, INMO awardees of the previous year that have satisfactorily gone through postal tuition throughout the year are invited again for a second round of training (senior batch).
Pattern of Exam : IMO consists of two written tests held on two days with a gap of at least one day. Each test is of 4.5 hours duration. Eligibility : The team selected at the end of the camp, a “leader” and a “deputy leader,” represent India at the IMO in a different member country of IMO (International Mathematics Olympiad). Date of Examination : Each year in the month of July
Syllabus
The syllabus for Mathematics Olympiad (regional, national and international) is pre-degree college mathematics. The areas covered are arithmetic of integers, geometry, quadratic equations and expressions, trigonometry, co-ordinate geometry, system of linear equations, permutations and combination, factorisation of polynomial, inequalities, elementary combinatorics, probability theory and number theory, finite series and complex numbers and elementary graph theory. The syllabus does not include calculus and statistics. The major areas from which problems are given are algebra, combinatorics, geometry and number theory. The syllabus is in a sense spread over Class XI to Class XII levels, but the problems under each topic involve high level of difficulty and sophistication. The difficulty level increases from RMO to INMO to IMO.
For detailed information please visit
: https://www.imo-official.org
Physics Olympiad
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The Physics Olympiad is an annual global physics competition for secondary school students..
Purpose of Physics Olympiad
Enhancing the development of international contacts in the field of school education in physics.
Exam Pattern
This is four-stage examination. Stages of the exam are as follows:
- Stage 1: National Standard Examination in Physics (NSEP)
- Stage 2: Indian National Physics Olympiad (INPhO)
- Stage 3: Orientation Cum Selection Camp (OCSC) in Physics
- Stage 4: Pre-departure Training (PDT) for IPhO
- Stage 5: Participation in IPhO
Key Information
- Stage-I: National Standard Examination in Physics (NSEP)
- Stage-II: Indian National Physics Olympiad (INPhO)
- Stage-III: Orientation Cum Selection Camp (OCSC) in Physics:
- Stage-IV: Pre-departure Training (PDT) Camps for IPhO
- Stage V: Participation in IPhO
NSEP is the stepping stage for selection of aspiring and talented students in the physics Olympiad Programme. The student can move forward to other stages only after clearing this stage. Last date of enrollment: Around 15th September Date of Examination: Last week of November Exam Pattern : There are 2 parts Part A (180 marks): 40 questions, each with only one of the four options correct 10 questions, each with one or more than one options correct Part B (60 marks): 5 (or 6) questions which are short-answer type. All questions carry equal marks. Syllabus:The syllabus for National Standard Examination in Physics (NSEP) is almost similar as the curriculum of senior secondary level (Class XI and Class XII) of CBSE physics. No detailed syllabus is given for NSEP.
INPhO is organized by HBCSE(Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education) at approximately 15 centres in the entire country. Eligibility : The eligibility criteria for participating in the INPhO exam are: Students who are chosen from Stage I examination (NSEP) Students who have been exempted as described in the Enrolment page. Date of examination:The test is usually conducted in the month of February every year. The final date and timings are displayed in the first week of January on the website of HBCSE. Syllabus: The syllabus for INPhO is almost same as that for NSEP.
Only 35 students will be chosen for OCSC Physics. OCSC in physics is organized by HBCSE every year tentatively in April to June 2013 for couple of weeks. The camps involve thorough understanding of topics through theoretical as well as practical i.e.. Experimental tests and lectures. At the beginning of the function, orientation is provided to students while the programme ends with a valedictory function where distinguished scientists are invited to speak to the students. The top 5 in the OCSC physics merit list will be special merit awardees and will be members of the Indian team for IPhO.
The selected Indian team will undergo a rigorous training programme at HBCSE in theory and experiment. Trained personnel and eminent personalities will be faculties to train the team of students. The duration of training will be subject to IPhO regulations.
The 5 member student team, 2 teacher leaders and 1 scientific observer constitute the delegation to represent India at the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO). Structure of the Competition:
- 1st Phase: Theoretical problems- three problems involving at least four areas of physics taught in secondary schools. Total marks is 30.
- 2nd Phase: Experimental problems- one or two problems. Total marks is 20.
In both phases the duration of examination is five hours.
For detailed information please visit
: www.ipho.org
Chemistry Olympiad
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The Chemistry Olympiad is an annual global chemistry competition for secondary school students.
Purpose of Chemistry Olympiad
Enhancing the development of international contacts in the field of school education in chemistry
Exam Pattern
This is five-stage examination. Stages of the exam are as follows:
- Stage 1: National Standard Examination in Chemistry (NSEC)
- Stage 2: Indian National Chemistry Olympiad (INChO)
- Stage 3: Orientation Cum Selection Camp (OCSC) in Chemistry
- Stage 4: Pre-departure Training (PDT) for IChO
- Stage 5: Participation in IChO
Key Information
- Stage-I: National Standard Examination in Chemistry (NSEC)
- Stage-II: Indian National Chemistry Olympiad (INChO)
- Students selected from Stage I examination- NSEC are eligible to appear for INChO.
- In addition, those students who have represented India in International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) in the previous year, need not appear for the first stage NSEC examination in chemistry.
- Stage-III: Orientation cum Selection Camp (OCSC) in chemistry
- Stage-IV: Pre-departure Training (PDT) Camps for IChO
- Stage V: Participation in IChO
NSEC is the stepping stage for selection of aspiring and talented students in the chemistry Olympiad Programme. The student can move forward to other stages only after clearing this stage. Last date of enrollment: Around 15th September Date of Examination: Last week of November Exam Pattern : There are 2 parts Part A (180 marks): 40 questions, each with only one of the four options correct 10 questions, each with one or more than one options correct Part B (60 marks): 5 (or 6) questions which are short-answer type. All questions carry equal marks. Syllabus:The syllabus for National Standard Examination in Chemistry (NSEC) is almost similar as the curriculum of senior secondary level (Class XI and Class XII) of CBSE chemistry. No detailed syllabus is given for NSEC.
INPhO is organized by HBCSE(Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education) at approximately 15 centres in the entire country. Eligibility : The eligibility criteria are:
Notification: The date and time information of the exam is usually given out on HBCSE website in the 1st week of January every year. Date of examination:The test is usually conducted in the month of February every year. Syllabus: The syllabus for INChO is almost same as that for NSEC.
OCSC in chemistry is organized by HBCSE every year tentatively in April to June for couple of weeks. The final dates and schedule is announced either before or with the display of the selection list for the OCSC. Eligibility : Students who have cleared Stage II (INChO) are eligible for the camp. Exam Pattern: The students are ranked on the basis of the total scores achieved in all the tests in the camp. For this ranking, 60% weightage is given to theoretical tests and 40% weightage is given to experiments. Performance in previous stages (NSEC and INChO) are not considered for the preparation of the merit list and awards of the OCSC chemistry. The top 4 in OCSC will be member of Indian team at IChO.
The selected Indian team will undergo a rigorous training programme at HBCSE in theory and experiment. Trained personnel and eminent personalities will be faculties to train the team of students.
The 4-member student team, 2 teacher leaders and 1 scientific observer constitute the delegation to represent India at the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO). Exam Pattern
- 1st Phase: Theoretical problems – three problems involving at least four areas of chemistry taught in secondary schools. Total marks is 30.
- 2nd Phase: Experimental problems- one or two problems. Total marks is 20.
In both phases the duration of examination is five hours.
For detailed information please visit
: http://olympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in/
Biology Olympiad
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The Chemistry Olympiad is an an annual global biology competition for secondary school students
Purpose of Biology Olympiad
Enhancing the development of international contacts in the field of school education in biology.
Exam Pattern
This is five-stage examination. Stages of the exam are as follows:
- Stage 1: National Standard Examination in Biology (NSEB)
- Stage 2: Indian National Biology Olympiad (INBO)
- Stage 3: Orientation Cum Selection Camp (OCSC) in Biology
- Stage 4: Pre-departure Training (PDT) for IBO
- Stage 5: Participation in IBO
Key Information
- Stage-I: National Standard Examination in Biology (NSEB)
- Stage-II: Indian National Biology Olympiad (INBO)
- Students who are chosen from Stage I examination (NSEB)
- Students who have been exempted as described in the Enrolment page.
- Stage-III: Orientation cum Selection Camp (OCSC) in Biology
- Only 35 students are chosen for OCSC Biology- OCSC in Biology is organized by HBCSE every year tentatively in April to June of every year for couple of weeks.
- The camps involve thorough understanding of topics through theoretical as well as practical i.e. experimental tests and lectures. At the beginning of the function, orientation is provided to students while the programme ends with a valedictory function where distinguished scientists are invited to speak to the students.
- The top 5 in the OCSC Biology merit list will be special merit awardees and will be members of the Indian team for International Biology Olympiad (IBO).
- Stage-IV: Pre-departure Training (PDT) Camps for IBO
- Stage V: Participation in IBO
- 1st Phase: Theoretical problems (three problems involving at least four areas of Biology taught in secondary schools, Total marks 30).
- 2nd Phase: Experimental problems (one or two problems, Total marks 20).
NSEB is the stepping stage for selection of aspiring and talented students in the Biology Olympiad Programme. The student can move forward to other stages only after clearing this stage. Last date of enrollment: Around 15th September Date of Examination: Last week of November Exam Pattern : There are 2 parts Part A (180 marks): 40 questions, each with only one of the four options correct 10 questions, each with one or more than one options correct Part B (60 marks): 5 (or 6) questions which are short-answer type. All questions carry equal marks. Syllabus:The syllabus for National Standard Examination in Biology (NSEB) is almost similar as the curriculum of senior secondary level (Class XI and Class XII) of CBSE Biology.
INBO is organized by HBCSE (Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education) at approximate 15 centres in the entire country. Eligibility : The eligibility criteria are:
Notification: The test is usually conducted in the month of February every year. The final date and timings are displayed in the first week of January on the website. Syllabus: The syllabus for INBO is almost same as that for NSEB.
The selected Indian team will undergo a rigorous training programme at HBCSE in theory and experiment. Trained personnel and eminent personalities will be faculties to train the team of students. The duration of training will be subject to IBO regulations.
The 5 member student team, 2 teacher leaders and 1 scientific observer constitute the delegation to represent India at the International Biology Olympiad (IBO). Exam Pattern
On both occasions the time allotted for solving the problems is five hours.
For detailed information please visit
: http://olympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in/ and http://ibo.org