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SOF IGKO Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in SOF International General Knowledge Olympiad actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 46-52 marks (77-87%) |
| EWS | 44-50 marks (73-83%) |
| OBC | 43-49 marks (72-82%) |
| SC | 39-45 marks (65-75%) |
| ST | 37-43 marks (62-72%) |
| PwD | 35-41 marks (58-68%) |
- Category differential patterns: General-OBC gap typically 3-5 marks; General-SC/ST gap usually 7-10 marks. SOF Olympiads emphasize academic merit with relatively modest reservation adjustments compared to government exams.
- Cutoff variability factors: Difficulty level of question paper (varies annually across classes), student participation density in metro vs. non-metro zones, and overall performance distribution shift cutoffs ±3-5 marks year-to-year. Zonal Excellence threshold (76%+) serves as practical benchmark for meaningful recognition.
- Recognition context: These cutoffs target Zonal Excellence to low Medal Winner tiers. International ranks require 86%+ (52+ marks) across all categories. State-level certificates begin around 61% (37 marks), making these ranges strategically positioned for certificate/medal contention rather than top international rankings.
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Top 10 — Elite achievers
93–100%
- International Rank 1-10 (top 10 globally)
- Gold Medal + Special trophy + Certificate of Outstanding Performance
- Cash prize ₹25,000-50,000 approximately for top ranks
- Invited to SOF Annual Awards Function
- Recognition in school assembly and media coverage
- Exceptional general knowledge across all domains
Top 25 international ranks
86–92%
- International Rank 11-25 approximately
- Gold Medal of Excellence + trophy
- Cash award ₹5,000-15,000 approximately
- Featured in SOF's list of outstanding achievers
- Strong foundation for UPSC/competitive exam preparation later
International rank holders
76–85%
- International Rank Certificate (typically rank 26-100)
- Medals and trophies for outstanding performance
- Cash prizes ranging ₹1,000-5,000 approximately
- Recognition at annual SOF awards ceremony
- Excellence in current affairs, history, geography, and reasoning
Zonal achievement
61–75%
- Zonal Excellence Award (top performers in city/region)
- Gift vouchers worth ₹250-500 approximately
- Certificate of Zonal Excellence
- Strong candidate for inter-school quiz competitions
- Good awareness of Indian and world affairs
School-level recognition
41–60%
- School-level Certificate of Merit
- Above-average general awareness for age group
- Eligible for school appreciation/recognition
- Good foundation for competitive exam preparation ahead
Participation level
0–40%
- School-level participation certificate
- Foundation needs strengthening in GK and current affairs
- Focus on basic geography, history, and science concepts
- Build reading habit with newspapers and quiz books
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