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SOF International General Knowledge Olympiad
SOF GK olympiad covering general awareness, current affairs, life skills, and an Achievers Section. Class 1–10.
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India and the WorldThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has its headquarters in which city?
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General Awareness
87 QsCurrent Affairs
43 QsLife Skills
46 QsAchievers Section
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Top 10 — Elite achievers
93–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
SOF has confirmed that IGKO will continue as a single-level exam for Classes 1-10, unlike ISO, IMO, and IEO which have two levels. The Level 1 result will be final for IGKO participants.
Science Olympiad Foundation has released the official exam dates for IGKO 2026-27. Schools can choose from three dates: September 22, October 6, or November 3, 2026. Sample papers have also been released for student preparation.
Registration forms for all SOF Olympiads including IGKO have been dispatched to schools. Schools must register students at least 30 days before the selected exam date. Registration fee is Rs 125 per student including GST.
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India and the World
Geography, polity and economy of India and the broader world.
History and Culture
Indian and world history, cultural heritage, monuments and traditions.
Science and Technology
Major scientific discoveries, inventors, space missions and recent tech advances.
Computers and IT Basics
Computer fundamentals, internet, cybersecurity and common applications.
Sports
Major sporting events, championships, players, trophies and recent winners.
Top 25 international ranks
86–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
International rank holders
76–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Zonal achievement
61–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
School-level recognition
41–60% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Participation level
0–40% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
Olympiad registration forms dispatched to schools
passedMon, 1 Jun, 2026
Registration forms typically sent to schools at start of academic session
School registration deadline for Date 1 exam (expected)
passedSat, 22 Aug, 2026
Schools must register at least 30 days before chosen exam date
🏅Level 1 Exam - Date 1
27 days awayTue, 22 Sept, 2026
Set A question paper; school chooses one of three dates
🏅Level 1 Exam - Date 2
41 days awayTue, 6 Oct, 2026
Set B question paper; school chooses one of three dates
Answer Key Set A release (expected)
66 days awaySat, 31 Oct, 2026
Based on 2025-26 pattern; Set A key released on Oct 31, 2025
🏅Level 1 Exam - Date 3
69 days awayTue, 3 Nov, 2026
Set C question paper; school chooses one of three dates
Answer Key Set B release (expected)
91 days awayWed, 25 Nov, 2026
Based on 2025-26 pattern when Set B key was released on Nov 25
Answer Key Set C release (expected)
99 days awayThu, 3 Dec, 2026
Based on 2025-26 pattern when Set C key was released on Dec 3
Level 1 Result declaration (expected)
114 days awayFri, 18 Dec, 2026
Result expected in December 2026; last year released on December 18
National Current Affairs
Recent national-level news on politics, policy and major events.
International Current Affairs
Global news, summits, conflicts and bilateral relations.
Economy and Business News
Recent budgets, GDP figures, mergers and major business stories.
Sports News
Recent winners, tournament results and sports headlines.
Science and Technology News
Recent discoveries, launches, AI, space and health-tech updates.
Appointments and Resignations
Recent appointments to important national and international posts.
Obituaries
Notable personalities who passed away recently.
Everyday Life Situations
Practical decision-making in real-world scenarios.
Health and Hygiene
Personal hygiene, balanced diet, common diseases and prevention.
Safety and First Aid
Road safety, fire safety, basic first-aid and emergency contacts.
Environmental Awareness
Conservation, waste management and individual responsibility.
Financial Literacy
Saving, budgeting, banking basics and digital payments.
Career and Education Awareness
Streams after Class 10/12 and career-path basics.
Higher Order General Knowledge
HOTS questions blending multiple GK areas in one prompt.
Case Studies and Inferences
Read a short case and infer the right answer from given data.
Connecting Facts
Match clues across history, geography and current affairs to identify the answer.
Practical Problem Solving
Apply life-skills and GK knowledge to multi-step real-world problems.