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SOF International Commerce Olympiad
SOF commerce olympiad for Class 11–12 commerce students. Reasoning, Commerce (Business Studies + Accountancy), Economics, and Achievers Section.
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92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
National top 2% — Elite tier
83–91% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
National top 5% contenders
71–82% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
State/Regional top performers
56–70% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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36–55% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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Science Olympiad Foundation has announced the commencement of school registrations for the International Commerce Olympiad (ICO) for the 2026-27 academic session. Schools can register their students for Level 1 examinations scheduled later this year through the official SOF portal.
Source →To aid student preparation, SOF has made available previous years' question papers and sample tests on their official website. These resources cover all sections of the Level 1 examination and include detailed answer keys with explanations.
Source →The foundation has published detailed syllabus breakdowns for Classes 11 and 12, covering Business Studies, Accountancy, Economics, and Logical Reasoning sections. The syllabus aligns with CBSE curriculum while incorporating application-based questions to test conceptual clarity.
Source →SOF has declared the final international rankings for last year's ICO examinations. Top performers across zones have been awarded cash prizes and certificates. Schools can access detailed performance reports through their login credentials on the SOF portal.
Source →School registration deadline (early bird)
29 days awayThu, 25 Jun, 2026
Schools can register students at discounted rates until this date
Final school registration deadline
89 days awayMon, 24 Aug, 2026
Last date for schools to register students for Level 1 examination
Roll number distribution to schools
109 days awaySun, 13 Sept, 2026
Schools receive student roll numbers and examination guidelines
📌SOF ICO Level 1 examination date (Set A)
139 days awayTue, 13 Oct, 2026
Level 1 exam conducted in schools for registered students - Set A
📌SOF ICO Level 1 examination date (Set B)
146 days awayTue, 20 Oct, 2026
Alternative examination date for schools opting for Set B
Level 1 results and answer key release
174 days awayTue, 17 Nov, 2026
Results available online; students can check individual performance reports
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Series and Sequences
Number, alphabet and figural series — find the next/missing term.
Analogy and Classification
Identify the matching pair or odd one out.
Coding-Decoding
Encrypt or decode words and numbers using a given rule.
Blood Relations
Family-tree and pointing-style relationship problems.
Direction Sense
Compass-based movement, distance and final-direction problems.
Ranking and Arrangement
Linear and circular seating arrangements and rank problems.
Syllogism
Two/three statement deductions using all/some/no quantifiers.
Data Sufficiency
Decide if the given data is sufficient to answer a question.
Statements and Conclusions
Logical conclusion-drawing from given statements.
Venn Diagrams
Set relationships among 2–4 categories.
Data Interpretation
Tables, bar/pie/line graphs — calculation-based questions.
Business, Trade and Commerce
Concept and characteristics of business, trade and commerce as economic activities.
Nature and Purpose of Business
Objectives, classification of business activities and profession vs employment.
Forms of Business Organization
Sole proprietorship, partnership, HUF, cooperative, joint stock company.
Public, Private and Global Enterprises
Departmental undertakings, statutory corporations, government companies and MNCs.
Business Services
Banking, insurance, transport, communication and warehousing services.
Introduction to Economics
Meaning, scope, central problems and types of economies.
Consumer's Equilibrium and Demand
Utility analysis, indifference curves and law of demand.
Producer Behaviour and Supply
Production function, costs, revenue and law of supply.
Forms of Market and Price Determination
Perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition and oligopoly.
National Income and Aggregates
GDP, GNP, NNP, methods of measurement and real vs nominal.
Higher Order Commerce Application
HOTS questions on advanced business and accounting scenarios.
Case Studies
Real-world business or economic case studies with multi-part questions.
Problem Solving
Multi-step numerical and conceptual problems combining commerce and economics.
Current Business and Economic Affairs
Recent business news, market trends and economic policy updates.
📌Level 2 examination date (for qualifiers)
224 days awayWed, 6 Jan, 2027
Top performers from Level 1 appear for Level 2 at designated centers
Final results and international rankings announcement
259 days awayWed, 10 Feb, 2027
International ranks, medals, and scholarships declared for all levels
Money and Banking
Functions of money, commercial banks and central bank functions.