The science Olympiad foundation is responsible for conducting the international general knowledge Olympiad for the students of classes 1st-10th. The main motive of the global general knowledge Olympiad exam is to motivate the students to improve their knowledge and stay updated with the current situations in the world. The schools select the date of the examination of base level among the announced dates as per their suitability. It is an offline examination conducted every year in schools.
The students are provided with prizes and certificates. The students should be prepared with basic general knowledge and current affairs.
Overview
Full exam name | International general knowledge Olympiad |
Conducting Body | Science Olympiad foundation |
Exam Level | Matriculate |
Exam conduct | Once a year |
Mode of application | Offline |
Application fees | Rs. 125 |
Exam duration | 1 hour |
Exam Pattern For The IGKO ( International General Knowledge Olympiad)
The international general knowledge Olympiad is one of the most considerate examinations conducted by the science Olympiad foundation( SOF). A large number of students appear in the examination with great enthusiasm. The exam pattern of every class varies as per their syllabus. The exam pattern of classes 1st-4th consists of 35 multiple objective-based questions with a time of 60 minutes which consists of the following:
Exam pattern for classes 1st-4th
Section | Number of questions | Total marks |
General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
Current affairs | 5 | 5 |
Life skills | 5 | 5 |
Achievers section | 5 | 10 |
Total | 35 | 50 |
Exam pattern for classes 5th to 10th
Section | Number of questions | Total marks |
General Awareness | 30 | 30 |
Current affairs | 10 | 10 |
Life skills | 5 | 5 |
Achievers section | 5 | 15 |
Total | 50 | 60 |
Eligibility Criteria For IGKO (International General Knowledge Olympiad)
The students who are the wards of the recognized board, such as CBSE, ICSE, and the state board, can participate in the examination. Any students of classes 1st-10th can join in the local level exam and can qualify for the international Olympiad exam. The students of class 10th can appear for the exam along with their board exam, and qualified students are provided with prizes and certificates. The students should be prepared with basic general knowledge and current affairs. The exam pattern is based on the classes students are studying, and there is no negative marking system in the exam.
Syllabus Of IGKO (International General Knowledge Olympiad)
- Syllabus for class 1st- Me and my surroundings, plant and animals, India and the world, science and technology, language and literature, earth and its environment, sports, math’s, social skills, Dos and Don’ts, current affairs.
- Syllabus for class 2nd– Me and my surrounding, plant and animals, India and the world, science and technology, language and literature, earth and its environment, transport and communication, sports, math’s fun, life skills, social skills, moral values, teamwork, communication, current affairs.
- Syllabus for class 3rd- Me and my surrounding, plant, and animals, India and the world, science and technology, language and literature, earth and its environment, transport and communication, sports, math’s fun, life skills, social skills, moral values, teamwork, communication, current affairs, environment sensitivity, communication, leadership, time management.
- Syllabus for class 4th- Our body and health, environment and its conservation, plant, and animals, India and the world, science and technology, language and kinds of literature, earth and its environment, transport and communication, sports, math’s, fun, flexibility, decision making, emotional intelligence, life skills, social skills, moral values, teamwork, communication, current affairs.
- Syllabus for class 5th- Body and health, plant and animals, India and the world, science and technology, language and literature, earth and its environment, transport and communication, environment and its conservation, sports, math’s fun, entertainment, life skills, social skills, moral values, teamwork, communication, current affairs.
- Syllabus for class 6th- Plant and animals, India and the world, universe, social studies, science and technology, language and literature, earth and its environment, transport and communication, environment and its conservation, sports, math’s fun, entertainment, life skills, social skills, moral values, teamwork, effective communication, current affairs, empathy, critical thinking, creative thinking, coping with stress, decision making, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, managing emotions, self-awareness.
- Syllabus for class 7th- Plant and animals, India and the world, science and technology, language and literature, the universe, social studies, quantitative aptitude and reasoning, earth and its environment, transport and communication, environment and its conservation, sports, math’s fun, entertainment, life skills, social skills, moral values, teamwork, communication, current affairs, effective communication, critical thinking, creative thinking, decision making, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, managing emotions, self-awareness.
- Syllabus for class 8th- Plant and animals, India and the world, science and technology, language and literature, the universe, social studies, earth and its environment, quantitative aptitude and reasoning, transport and communication, environment and its conservation, sports, math’s fun, entertainment, life skills, social skills, moral values, teamwork, communication, current affairs, critical thinking, creative thinking, coping with the stress, decision making, managing emotions, self-awareness.
- Syllabus for class 9th- Plant and animals, India and the world, science and technology, language and literature, media, the universe, social studies, earth and its environment, quantitative aptitude and reasoning, transport and communication, environment and its conservation, sports, math’s fun, entertainment, life skills, social skills, moral values, teamwork, communication, current affairs, critical thinking, creative thinking, coping with the stress, decision making, managing emotions, quantitative aptitude, and logical reasoning.
- Syllabus for class 10th- Plant and animals, our environment, science and technology, India and the world, language, literature and media, sports, quantitative aptitude, and logical reasoning, the universe, social studies, earth and its environment, quantitative aptitude and reasoning, transport and communication, environment and its conservation, sports, math’s fun, entertainment, life skills, social skills, moral values, teamwork, effective communication, current affairs, critical thinking, creative thinking, coping with the stress, decision making, managing emotions, empathy, self-awareness.
Awards for international general knowledge Olympiad
At international level
Ranks | Number of awards | Awards, medals |
1 | 10 | Rs 50000+ gold medal |
2 | 10 | 25,000+ silver medal |
3 | 10 | Rs 10,000+ bronze medal |
At zonal level
Ranks | Number of awards | Awards, medals |
1 | 260 | A gift worth 1000+ gold medal |
2 | 260 | A gift worth 1000+ silver medal |
3 | 260 | A gift worth 1000+ bronze medal |
4th and 11th rank | 1820 | Gift worth 500/-+ distinction medal |
12th and 25th rank | 3900 | Distinction medal |
Awards for schools
At international level
Position | Number of awards | Awards |
Best principle | Citation and trophy | 20 |
Best teachers | Citation and trophy | 10 |
At zonal level
Position | Number of awards | Awards |
Best zonal principle | Citation and trophy | 130 |
Best zonal teachers | Citation and trophy | 78 |
At district level
Position | Number of awards | Awards |
Best district principle | 2,500/- to each principal +citation trophy | 500 |
Best district teachers | 1000/-to each teacher + Citation trophy | 500 |
Registration Of IGKO (International General Knowledge Olympiad)
The students can fulfill the registration process by themselves. Schools are registered as the center of exams by the science Olympiad foundation. Any student of class 1st-10th can register for the examination. The registration fee is 125 rupees.
The science Olympiad foundation provides the application forms and certificates to the school. First, the officials give the date and time of the exam and registration details. After this, participants can register by filling out the form with essential information. After the fees and registration form submission, the participant is provided with admit card and center details.
Result Of IGKO (International General Knowledge Olympiad)
After the declaration of your examination result, you should log in with your registered mobile number or e-mail ID. The result will be posted on the student portfolio.
FAQs
- How many questions are there in IGKO?
Ans: There are 35 objective-type questions for grades 1st-4th, while there are 50 questions for grades 5th-10th.
- Is there any negative marking in IGKO?
Ans: There is no negative marking in IGKO.
- what does IGKO means?
Ans: IGKO means international general knowledge Olympiad.
- Is the IGKO exam online or offline?
IGKO exam is conducted offline by the science Olympiad foundation (SOF).