Preparing for the Olympiad exams? They are an excellent way to learn concepts deeply and benefit in the long term, especially from classes 6 to 8. These exams help students to practice the important time management and problem-solving skills that are not easy to learn in school or at home. In order to start preparing for the exam, the first thing that you should know is the schedule of the exam.

In this blog we will discuss the schedule of the Olympiad Exam for 2025-26 for students in classes 6 to 8, covering major Olympiads conducted by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) and the Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO).

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Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)—Exam Schedule 2025-26

Your school may select one date from the following options for each Olympiad exam:

1. International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGKO)

Date 1: Thursday, 25th September 2025
Date 2: Wednesday, 8th October 2025
Date 3: Friday, 7th November 2025

2. International English Olympiad (IEO)

Date 1: Friday, 26th September 2025
Date 2: Tuesday, 11th November 2025
Date 3: Wednesday, 26th November 2025

3. National Science Olympiad (NSO)

Date 1: Thursday, 13th November 2025
Date 2: Thursday, 27th November 2025
Date 3: Thursday, 11th December 2025

4. International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO)

Date 1: Wednesday, 12th November 2025
Date 2: Friday, 28th November 2025
Date 3: Friday, 12th December 2025

5. International Computer Science Olympiad (ICSO)

Date 1: Wednesday, 24th September 2025
Date 2: Thursday, 9th October 2025
Date 3: Thursday, 22nd January 2025

6. International Social Studies Olympiad (ISSO)

Date 1: Thursday, 18th September 2025
Date 2: Thursday, 22nd November 2025
Date 3: Friday, 23rd January 2025

If you need a brief idea of how Olympiads will be, try solving an Olympiad mock test 2025.

💻 Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO) – Online Exam Schedule 2025-26

Students can register individually and choose between two slots for each subject:

Note: Exams are conducted via the ITO Mobile App.

If you are wondering what to expect in these exams, try downloading and solving Olympiad mock test to test your knowledge. 

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📝 Important Notes

• Registration Deadlines:

• SOF: Schools should send registrations at least 30 days before the chosen exam day.

• ITO: Individual students can register until 31st October 2025.

• It is important to attempt the Olympiad online test to know what you should be expecting in these exams.