SOF IHO · Cutoff
SOF IHO cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official SOF IHO cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at sofworld.org.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns. Indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 46-51 / 60 (76-85%) |
| EWS | 44-49 / 60 (73-82%) |
| OBC | 43-48 / 60 (72-80%) |
| SC | 40-45 / 60 (67-75%) |
| ST | 38-43 / 60 (63-72%) |
| PwD | 35-40 / 60 (58-67%) |
- Category differential: General-to-OBC gap typically spans 3-4 marks; SC/ST cutoffs are 6-8 marks below General, reflecting the competitive nature of reaching International Merit Zone (76-85% band).
- Year-to-year shifts: Cutoffs fluctuate ±2-3 marks based on question paper difficulty, participation levels across zones, and the distribution of high scorers in each class/category.
- Note: SOF Olympiads primarily award ranks and medals based on absolute performance bands rather than formal reservation quotas; these indicative cutoffs represent typical score thresholds where category-wise students historically secure Zonal Merit recognition or higher.
What does your score in SOF International Hindi Olympiad actually get you? These bands map a mock or exam percentage to the rank window and the outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
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Score → rank → outcome bands (indicative)
Top performer range
90–100%
- Likely in range for Gold Medal and top-tier awards
- Outstanding performance across all sections
- May be among class/school/zonal toppers
- Exceptional Hindi language proficiency
International award range
80–90%
- Likely in range for International Excellence Award
- May receive medal and certificate of outstanding performance
- Excellent command of Hindi language
- Continue challenging yourself with higher-level content
Zonal award range
70–80%
- Likely in range for Zonal Excellence Award
- May receive medal or certificate of excellence
- Strong performance in most sections
- Focus on Achievers Section for higher recognition
School-level recognition range
55–70%
- Likely in range for school-level performance certificate
- May qualify for Certificate of Distinction at school level
- Continue practicing advanced grammar and expression
Participation level
40–55%
- Likely receive Participation Certificate
- Build stronger foundation in grammar
- Work on Achievers Section questions
Needs more preparation
0–40%
- Unlikely to receive any award
- Focus on Hindi Vyakaran basics
- Practice reading comprehension and expression
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