Major Official Olympiads in India
1. HBCSE Olympiads (Pathway to International Competitions)
Organized by Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) and IAPT.
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy, Mathematics, Junior Science.
- Stages: National Standard Exams (NSE) → National Olympiads (INPhO/INChO/INBO/etc.) → Training Camp → International Olympiad.
- Eligibility: Students in Classes 8–12 (age limits vary).
- Website: HBCSE Olympiads
2. Indian Computing Olympiad (ICO)
- Purpose: Selects teams for the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI).
- Stages: Zonal Computing Olympiad (ZCO/ZIO) → Indian Computing Olympiad (ICO).
- Eligibility: Classes 8–12.
- Website: IARCS/INOI
3. National Earth Science Olympiad (NESO)
- Purpose: Qualifier for the International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO).
- Subjects: Geology, Meteorology, Environmental Science.
- Eligibility: Students under 18 (Classes 11–12).
- Website: Geological Society of India
4. Other Notable Olympiads
- National Linguistics Olympiad (NLO): Qualifier for the International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL).
- Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY): STEM scholarship program (non-Olympiad but prestigious).
- Indian National Astronomy Olympiad (INAO): Focuses on astronomy and astrophysics.
Key Notes
- Registration is usually through schools.
- National exams (NSEP, NSEC, etc.) are held in November.
- Top performers attend training camps at HBCSE.
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