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International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGKO)

The International General Knowledge Olympiad, also known as SOF IGKO, is held by the Science Olympiad Foundation to encourage students to think critically and apply their knowledge to solve complex problems. This Olympiad is a platform for students from 1st to 10th to expand their knowledge base beyond their regular classroom curriculum. SOF IGKO will be conducted on three dates. A school may select one date to conduct the SOF IGKO. The IGKO exam consists of multiple sections, and the number of questions and marks per question vary depending on the class level. Students who want to appear for the SOF IGKO 2024 Olympiad can access exam dates, the procedure to register for the IGKO exam, IGKO awards, and SOF IGKO Olympiad FAQs.

1.0International General Knowledge Olympiad: Overview

The International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGKO) is an examination organized by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) for students in classes 1 to 10.  The primary objective of the exam is to promote and enhance the understanding of general knowledge among students. It assesses their knowledge of current affairs, social and political developments, history, geography, and other related subjects.

It encourages students to engage in a lifelong learning journey and enhances their ability to make informed decisions.

Highlights of IGKO 2024 Exam

Find the latest highlights consisting the key details of the IGKO 2024 Exam in the table given below:

Exam Organizing Body

Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)

Eligibility

Students from classes 1 - 10, enrolled in a school recognized by SOF are eligible for IGKO

Exam Level

Intermediate

Application Process

Via Respective School Authorities

Exam Dates

Level 1 Exam Date 1: 19th September, 2024 Level 1 Exam Date 2: 4th October, 2024 Level 1 Exam Date 3: 15th October, 2024

Exam Mode

Offline

Fee of registration

₹ 125

Frequency of Conduct

Once a year

Objective

To identify & foster passion for General Knowledge

Languages

English

Duration

1 hour

2.0Who Can Appear for the IGKO Olympiad?

Students from classes 1st to 10th can participate in the International General Knowledge Olympiad 2024. They must be registered through their respective schools to participate in the exam.

3.0SOF International General Knowledge Olympiad Exam Dates

Please find the latest exam date for the International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGKO), which SOF released on its official website. According to the schedule below, the SOF IGKO will be conducted on three dates.

Name of Event

Exam Dates

Date of Examination

19th September 2024

4th October 2024

15th October 2024

Result of IGKO 2024

November 2024 (Tentatively)

4.0Latest Syllabus of IGKO 2024 Olympiad 2024

IGKO exams cover various topics, including general awareness, current affairs, life skills, and achievers. There is a specific syllabus for each section of grades 1-4 and 5-10. We have provided the syllabus for all the classes below for your reference:

Syllabus of International General Knowledge Olympiad for Class 1

India and the World, Science and Technology, Life Skills (Kindness, Soft Skills, Social Skills, 's & Don'ts), Me and My Surroundings, Plants and Animals, Current Affairs, Language and Literature, Earth and Its Environment, Sports, Maths Fun.

Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions from the above Syllabus

Syllabus of International General Knowledge Olympiad Class 2

Me and My Surroundings, Plants and Animals, India and the World, Science and Technology, Sports, Maths, Fun, Life Skills (Social Skills, Moral Values, teamwork, Communication), and Current Affairs.

Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions from the above given Syllabus.

Syllabus of International General Knowledge Olympiad Class 3

Me and My Surroundings, Plants and Animals, India and the World, Science and Technology, Language and Literature, Earth and Its Environment, Transport and Communication, Sports, Maths Fun, Life Skills (Moral Values, Team Work, Environmental Sensitivity, Communication, Leadership, Time Management), Current Affairs.

Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions from the above given Syllabus.

Syllabus of International General Knowledge Olympiad Class 4

Our Body and Health, Plants and Animals, India and the World, Science and Technology, Environment and its Conservation, Language and Literature, Entertainment, Sports, Maths Fun, Life Skills (Moral Values, Flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Team Work, Leadership, Time Management), Current Affairs.

Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions from the above given Syllabus.

Syllabus of International General Knowledge Olympiad for Class 5

Our Body and Health, Plants and Animals, India and the World, Science and Technology, Environment and its Conservation, Language and Literature, Entertainment, Sports, Maths Fun, Life Skills (Moral Values, Flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Team Work, Leadership, Time Management), Current Affairs.

Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions from the above given Syllabus.

Syllabus of International General Knowledge Olympiad Class 6

Plants and Animals, India and the World, Science and Technology, Earth and Its Environment, Universe, Language and Literature, Entertainment, Social Studies, Sports, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning, Current Affairs, Life Skills (Empathy, Effective Communication, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Coping with Stress, Decision Making, Problem-Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Managing Emotions, Self-awareness).

Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions from the above given Syllabus.


Syllabus of International General Knowledge Olympiad Class 7

Plants and Animals, India and the World, Science and Technology, Earth and its Environment, Universe, Language and Literature, Entertainment, Social Studies, Sports, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning, Current Affairs, Life Skills (Empathy, Effective Communication, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Coping with Stress, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Managing Emotions, Self-awareness).

Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions from the above given Syllabus.

Syllabus of International General Knowledge Olympiad for Class 8

Plants and Animals, India and the World, Science and Technology, Earth and its Environment, Universe, Language and Literature, Entertainment, Social Studies, Sports, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning, Current Affairs, Life Skills (Empathy, Effective Communication, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Coping with Stress, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Managing Emotions, Self-awareness).

Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions from the above given Syllabus.

Syllabus of International General Knowledge Olympiad for Class 9

Plants and Animals, Our Environment, Science and Technology, India and the World, Social Studies, Language, Literature and Media, Sports, Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning, Current Affairs, Life Skills (Empathy, Effective Communication, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Coping with Stress, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Managing Emotions, Self-awareness).

Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions from the above given Syllabus.

Syllabus of International General Knowledge Olympiad for Class 10

Plants and Animals, Our Environment, Science and Technology, India and the World, Social Studies, Language, Literature, and Media, Sports, Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning, Current Affairs, Life Skills (Empathy, Effective Communication, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Coping with Stress, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Managing Emotions, Self-awareness).

Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions from the above given Syllabus.

5.0SOF International General Knowledge Olympiad Exam Pattern

The International Maths Olympiad is open to students from grades 1 through 10, offering them a chance to excel globally through a two-stage competition. Below, you'll find essential information about the IGKO Olympiad Exam Pattern: 

SOF IGKO Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme (Duration - 60 minutes)

Class

Section

No. of Questions

Marks/Question

Total Marks

1st to 4th

 

General Awareness

20

1

20

Current Affairs

5

1

5

Life Skills

5

1

5

Achievers Section

5

2

10

Grand Total

35

 

40

5th to 10th

 

General Awareness

30

1

30

Current Affairs

10

1

10

Life Skills

5

1

5

Achievers Section

5

3

15

Grand Total

50

 

60

6.0Application Process for International General Knowledge Olympiad

The application process for the SOF International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) in India involves the following steps:

  • Schools receive a prospectus with registration forms.
  • Coordinating teachers complete the School Registration Form (SRF) and Students' Registration Sheet.
  • Completed forms are sent to SOF before the deadline.
  • The registration fee is ₹125 (including GST) per student in India and US$9 for other countries.
  • Schools in India can add ₹25 per student for administrative costs and teacher support.
  • Students with disabilities or martyred parents are exempt from fees.

7.0International General Knowledge Olympiad Sample Papers

To prepare for IGKO, the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) provides sample papers and study materials. The sample papers cover a range of classes, from 1 to 10. The IGKO sample papers are designed to assess general knowledge and analytical skills. The questions are designed to meet national and international standards, and they are helpful to students preparing for the test. You can practice using IGKO Sample papers available as samples on the official website.

8.0SOF International General Knowledge Olympiad Results

The officials will announce the results of the SOF International General Knowledge Olympiad within 8 weeks after each examination. The respective schools will receive the results, and a link to check the results will also be available on the web portal.

If you still need to check your result for the session 2023-24, you can verify it by clicking on the link Result 2023-24.

How to check the IGKO Result

You can check the IGKO result by following these steps:

  • Visit Official website: results.sofworld.org/results
  • Under the olympiad section, select the IGKO Olympiad for the respective session.
  • Enter your School Code, Class, Section, and Roll Number.
  • A captcha will be provided for verification; enter it.
  • Press 'View Result'.
  • Your result will now be visible on the screen.

9.0SOF International GK Olympiad Awards

The winners of the SOF International General Knowledge Olympiad held during the academic year 2024-25 will receive the following awards/scholarships at the International, Zonal, and School Levels: 

AT INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

RANK

SCHOLARSHIPS

NO. OF AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS

1st

*Rs.50,000/- Each + International Gold Medal**+ Certificate of Outstanding Performance

10

2nd

*Rs.25,000/- Each + International Silver Medal**+ Certificate of Outstanding Performance

10

3rd

*Rs.10,000/- Each + International Bronze Medal**+ Certificate of Outstanding Performance

10

Note: If multiple students achieve the same international rank:

  • Up to 10 students: Equal cash award/scholarship, medal, and certificate.
  • Eleven or more students: Rs. 1,000/- worth of scholarships, gifts, medals, and certificates.

AT ZONAL LEVEL

RANK

SCHOLARSHIPS

NO. OF AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS

1st

*Rs 5000/- Each + Zonal Gold Medal** + Certificate of Zonal Excellence

260

2nd

*Rs 2500/- Each + Zonal Silver Medal** + Certificate of Zonal Excellence

260

3rd

*Rs 1000/- Each + Zonal Bronze Medal** + Certificate of Zonal Excellence

260

4th to 10th

Gifts worth Rs 500/- Each + Medal of Distinction** + Certificate of Distinction

1820

11th to 25th     

Medal of Distinction** + Certificate of Distinction

3900

Rank 26+

Participation Certificate + Student Performance Report

All

Note: In case of a tie for the same Zonal rank:

  • Up to 5 students with the same rank will split the cash award/scholarship equally. Each will receive a medal and certificate.
  • If six or more students share the same rank, they'll receive gifts worth Rs.1,000/each, as well as a medal and certificate.
  • For single-level exams like SOF IGKO, SOF ICSO, etc., a Medal of Distinction and a Certificate of Distinction are awarded for first-level performance. 
  • For 2-level exams, Zonal medals & Certificate of Zonal Excellence are awarded for 2nd-level performance.
  • Medals may be gold/silver/bronze-colored.

At School Level

Reward/Certificate

Criteria/Details

Medals to School/Class Toppers

  • For 5 to 9 students in a class: Gold Medal of Excellence to the top rank holder
  • For 10 to 25 students in a class: Gold Medal of Excellence to the top 3 rank holders
  • For more than 25 students in a class: Gold Medal of Excellence to the top 10% rank holders

Student Performance Report (SPR)

Provided to each student participating in SOF IGKO Contains a detailed analysis of the student's performance

SPR includes:

  • Section A: Marks and ranks at different levels
  • Section B: Past year-wise analysis
  • Section C: Percentage score analysis
  • Section D: Comparison of average marks
  • Section E: Topic-wise Performance Analysis

Participation Certification

  • Awarded to each student who participates in the exam

Medals of Distinction

  • Awarded to the top 25 rank holders from each class and each Olympiad exam
  • Applicable for winners from 26 Zones for performance in the 1st level/single level Olympiads

Frequently Asked Questions:

The SPR provides a comprehensive analysis of a student's performance, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement. It enables students and parents to understand the student's performance better and compare it with peers at various levels.

IGKO features questions to assess students' general knowledge, understanding of current events, and analytical and reasoning abilities.

Participating in the IGKO Olympiad offers several advantages, including enhancing general knowledge, staying updated on current affairs, and developing critical thinking skills. It also recognizes talented students and rewards their achievements.

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