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.
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.
Find the latest highlights consisting the key details of the IGKO 2024 Exam in the table given below:
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.
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.
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:
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:
The application process for the SOF International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) in India involves the following steps:
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.
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.
You can check the IGKO result by following these steps:
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:
Note: If multiple students achieve the same international rank:
Note: In case of a tie for the same Zonal rank:
(Session 2025 - 26)