Many parents wonder – What are Olympiad exams? Are they really beneficial for my kids? How to register for the Olympiad exams? Here in this article above queries are addressed & answers are provided! Read the full article to get the information about the Olympiad exams which will help your kids kick-start their competitive spirit!
About Olympiad Exams
Olympiad exams are administered at the national, international and zonal levels by a large number of independent organizations (private and government), introducing students to the competitive atmosphere. These exams are generally conducted for students in grades KG to 12.
Students can compete with their peers at a comparable educational level through these Olympiad exams. These exams encourage students to improve their abilities in subjects like Mathematics, Science, Reasoning, General Knowledge, English, Spell Bee, Cyber, etc.
All major Olympiad exams conducted are mostly aligned with the school curriculum. The main objective of these exams is to test students’ conceptual learning. Also, various other skills like analytical ability, problem-solving, creative thinking, etc. are tested. Along with this, students are able to analyze their strengths and weaknesses in the subject by participating in the Olympiad exams.
Depending on their performance in the Olympiad exams, students are recognized with awards & recognition. CREST Olympiads, the Most Innovative Olympiad exam recognizes students with awards worth INR 4 Crore each year.
Who conducts Olympiad Exams?
Olympiads are conducted by numerous organizations across India and abroad. These exams are administered based on the curriculum of CBSE, ICSE, IB and other significant state boards. Below is the list of the best organizations that conduct Olympiads exams –
- Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)
- CREST Olympiads (Most Innovative Olympiad Exam)
- SilverZone Olympiad
- Unified Council
- Unicus Olympiads (Unique International Summer Olympiads)
How many types of Olympiad exams are there?
Olympiad exams are conducted in different subjects as mentioned below –
- Mathematics
- Science
- English
- Cyber
- General Knowledge
- French
- Reasoning
- Spell Bee
- Drawing, etc.
Since Olympiad exams are conducted by various organizations, let’s have a look at the list of Olympiad exams conducted by each organization.
List of Olympiad exams conducted by Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)
- International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO)
- International English Olympiad (IEO)
- National Science Olympiad (NSO)
- National Cyber Olympiad (NCO)
- International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGKO)
List of Olympiad exams conducted by CREST Olympiads
- CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO)
- CREST English Olympiad (CEO)
- CREST Science Olympiad (CSO)
- CREST Reasoning Olympiad (CRO)
- CREST Cyber Olympiad (CCO)
- CREST International Spell Bee – Summer (CSB)
- CREST International Spell Bee – Winter (CSBW)
List of Olympiad exams conducted by SilverZone Olympiad
- International Olympiad of Mathematics (IOM)
- International Olympiad of Science (IOS)
- International Olympiad of English Language (IOEL)
- International Informatics Olympiad (IIO)
- International Talent Hunt Olympiad (ITHO)
- International Reasoning & Aptitude Olympiad (iRAO)
- SmartKid General Knowledge Olympiad (SKGKO)
List of Olympiad exams conducted by Unified Council
- Unified International Mathematics Olympiad (UIMO)
- National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE)
- Unified International English Olympiad (UIEO)
- Unified Cyber Olympiad (UCO)
List of Olympiad exams conducted by Unicus Olympiads
- Unicus Mathematics Olympiad (UMO)
- Unicus Science Olympiad (USO)
- Unicus English Olympiad (UEO)
- Unicus Cyber Olympiad (UCO)
- Unicus General Knowledge Olympiad (UGKO)
- Unicus Critical Thinking Olympiad (UCTO)
Sometimes students seem to be stuck at a dead end as they don’t know how to register for these Olympiad exams. Students can find the complete registration procedure below.
How to Register for Olympiad Exams?
Students have two options for registering for the Olympiad Exams: either individually or through their school.
Registration through school: Parents who wish to register their children for Olympiad examinations through the school should ensure that the school is already registered with the Olympiad organization they wish their child to participate in. If the school is registered with the Olympiad organization then the next step for them is to contact the child’s teacher or the academic coordinator of the school. They are the ones who will provide the Olympiad registration form. Students after receiving the form must submit the registration form duly filled out along with the fees to the school. The registration is considered complete after submitting the registration form & fees to the school.
Individual registration: Few Olympiad organizations accept registration directly through the website. This type of registration is known as Individual registration. For students who don’t want to register through schools or whose school is not organizing the Olympiad exams can go for this option. To register individually, students have to visit the official website of the respective Olympiad organizations.
Olympiad organizations accepting registration through schools: Science Olympiad Foundation, CREST Olympiads, SilverZone Olympiad, Unified Council & Unicus Olympiads
Olympiad organizations accepting individual registration: CREST Olympiads & Unicus Olympiads
When are Olympiad Exams Conducted?
Generally, Olympiad exams are conducted from the month of September to December every year. Proceed now to check the Olympiad exam schedule of different Olympiad conducting organizations.