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.

IGKO, the SOF Exam will be held on three dates. A school can choose one date to organise the SOF IGKO. The IGKO exam has various sections, and the number of questions and marks for every question are different based on the class level. Candidates who wish to appear for the SOF IGKO 2026 Olympiad can view exam dates, the process to register for the IGKO exam, IGKO rewards, and SOF IGKO Olympiad FAQs.

1.0International General Knowledge Olympiad: Overview

The International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGKO) is an examination organised 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 2026 Exam

Find the latest highlights consisting the key details of the IGKO 2026 Exam in the table given below:

Exam Organising Body	Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)
Eligibility	Students from classes 1 - 10, enrolled in a school recognised by SOF, are eligible for IGKO
Exam Level	Intermediate
Application Process	Via Respective School Authorities
Exam Dates	Level 1 Exam Date 1: 22nd September 2026 Level 1 Exam Date 2: 6th October 2026 Level 1 Exam Date 3: 3rd November 2026
Exam Mode	Offline
Fee of registration	₹ 170
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 2026. 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) as released by SOF on its official website. According to the schedule below, the SOF IGKO will be conducted on three dates.

Name of Event	Exam Dates 2026
Date of Examination	22nd September 2026 (Tuesday) 6th October 2026 (Tuesday) 03rd November 2026 (Tuesday)
Result of IGKO 2026	December 2026 (Tentative)

4.0Latest Syllabus of IGKO 2026 Olympiad

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 General Knowledge Olympiad Exam 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 IGKO in India involves the following steps:

Schools are provided with a prospectus containing registration forms.
Coordinating teachers fill in the School Registration Form (SRF) and the Students' Registration Sheet.
Filled-in forms are submitted to SOF by the deadline.
The registration fee is ₹125 (inclusive of GST) for each student in India and US$11 for other nations.
Indian schools may include ₹25 per student as administrative charges and teacher support.
Students with disability or martyred parents are exempted from the fee.

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 or download from below:

Class	Sample Papers
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
Class 5
Class 6
Class 7
Class 8
Class 9
Class 10

Disclaimer: The sample papers provided above are the official materials released by the respective organisations.

8.0SOF International General Knowledge Olympiad Results

The officials announced the results of the SOF International General Knowledge Olympiad 2026 within 8 weeks after each examination on December 2026. 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 2025-26, you can verify it by clicking on the link Result 2025-26.

How to check the IGKO Result

You can check the IGKO result by following these steps:

Visit the 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.

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9.0SOF International GK Olympiad Awards

The winners of the SOF International General Knowledge Olympiad held during the academic year 2026-27 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 a 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-ranked 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 is 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

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