International Biology Olympiad (IBO Olympiad) : A Comprehensive Guide to Success.

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The International Biology olympiad(IBO Olympiad) is held all over the globe annually. It is conducted for the students of classes 11th and 12th. It is held in all the nations, and every country sends almost the five best students in the international examination. First, students must clear the essential examinations such as zonal, state, national, and international. Later, students are qualified to give exams on the international stage. This examination is an excellent platform for students who want to determine and empower their ability in the field of biology. The IBO (International biology olympiad) combines two science examinations- NSEB and INOB.

IBO Olympiad

IBO Olympiad Summary

Feature

Details

Full Name

International Biology Olympiad (IBO)

Eligibility

Students of Classes 11 and 12

Organizing Body

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE)

Exam Type

Theoretical (50%) and Practical (50%)

Frequency

Annually

Syllabus

Includes topics like Cell Biology, Genetics, Evolution, Ecology, Practical Science Skills

Awards

Scholarships, Certificates, Medals, International Recognition

Official Website

IBO Official Site

Registration Process

Conducted through schools; students must qualify national-level exams to participate

Eligibility criteria of International Biology Olympiad (IBO)

  • The students of classes 11th and 12th can examine IBO. 

  • The top 4 students in nationals are then able to give examinations in internationals. 

  • It is one of the most prestigious biology examinations held all over the country once a year. 

  • Students can register for the national examination, and after qualifying, they can quickly appear in the international test. 

  • Except for the membership of the IBO associated, there are no such criteria regarding the examination, such as age, minimum marks, etc.

How to Register for International Biology Olympiad (IBO)

  • The students who wish to give the exam can fill out their registration forms from the official website of IBO. 

  • The students must have qualified for the zonal and national level of examination before registering for the international exam. In addition, the participants must be members of the official IBO association.

  • The students participated in the national examination before appearing in the internationals. 

  • Students can register their nation and all the basic and essential details to get registered for the examination.2024

Exam Dates for IBO

The International Biology Olympiad (IBO) is conducted in the month of july every year.

  • The IBO examination is usually held during July, and the result is declared 4-6 weeks after the completion of the examination. 

  • Students can visit the official website to know the results, or it is also declared offline.

  • The students get all the required details, such as name, rank, marks, division, etc., through the result.

  • The officials calculate the result of both the theoretical and practical sections separately to know about the toppers.

Syllabus of International Biology Olympiad

IBO (International biology olympiad) is one of the most famous and competitive exams. The students are provided the questions which are pretty complicated and logical. Therefore, the students preparing for the exam should understand the syllabus briefly to reduce the chance of blunders. The IBO examination is held in two parts- theoretical and practical.

 

Part 1- Theoretical section

Full name of exam

International Biology Olympiad

Eligibility

For classes 11th and12th

Conducting Body

HBCSE

Exam type

Theoretical as well as practical

Official website

House.tifr.res.in

Time duration

2 hours

Part 2- practical section

Types of skills

topics

Science process skills

  • Observation

  • Measurement

  • Grouping of classification

  • Relationship finding

  • Calculation

  • Data organization and presentation include:

Graphs, tables, charts, and photographs

  • Prediction/ projection

  • Hypothesis formulation

  • Variable identification and control

  • Experiments include: 

  • Experimental designs

  • Experimenting

  • Results/data recording

  • Drawing conclusions

  • Representing numerical results with appropriate accuracy (correct number identification)

Basic biological skills

  • Observation of biological objects using magnifying glasses

  • Work with microscope

  • Work with stereomicroscope

  • Drawing of preparations

  • Precise explanation of biological drawings with the help of the table of physical terms marked with a numerical code

Biological methods

  • Cytological method

  • Method to study plant anatomy and physiology

  • Ethological methods

  • Ethological and environmental methods

  • Taxonomic methods

Physical and chemical methods

  • Separation of techniques: chromatography, filtration, configuration

  • Standard tests for different methods such as monosaccharides, lipids, proteins

  • Titration

  • Measuring quant by drip and strip methods

  • Dilution methods

  • Pipetting, including the use of microscopes

  • Microscopy, together with the proper use of counting chambers

  • Determination of absorption of lights

  • Gel electrophoresis

Microbiological methods

  • Preparing nutrient media

  • Aseptic techniques( flaming and heating glass material)

Statical methods

  • Probability and probability distribution

  • Application of different statical methods such as mean, mode, median, percentage, variables, standard deviations, standard errors, t-test, chi-square test

 

Exam Pattern for International Biology Olympiad

  • The IBO question paper is considered one of the most rigorous examinations. 

  • The question paper comprises both theoretical and practical content. Each section covers 50% of weightage.

  • The theoretical section consists of cell biology, molecular biology, plant anatomy and physiology, animal anatomy and physiology, genetics and evolution, ecology, and biosystematics.

  • The practical section consists of the topics- of science process skills, physical skills, biological methods, physical and chemical methods, microbiological methods, and statistical methods. The participants are ranked according to their scores, and the best students are served with scholarships, awards, certificates, etc.

Awards for IBO Olympiad

IBO Awards: Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals; Certificates; Scholarships; International Recognition.

The IBO competition consists of practical and theoretical tasks. The host country provides the raw scores of students to the international Jury. After approving of the student’s raw scores by our Country Coordinators, the host country calculates the final ranking based on the T-scores for practical and theoretical tasks (50% + 50%). The final ranking determines the number of gold, silver, and bronze medals, as well as certificates of merit (according to the IBO Operational Guidelines. Below, we provide final results and reports of the past IBOs.

 

FAQs for IBO Olympiad

Que. What is the use of the biology olympiad?

Ans. The biology olympiad uses the biology olympiad to find students with great ability and knowledge in the field of biology.

Que. What is the benefit of the biology olympiad?

Ans. The biology olympiad helps to enhance their aptitude and improve their knowledge and skills.

Que. Is there any age limit for the IBO examination?

Ans. There is no such age limit in the examination, but the participant must be a student up to class 12th.

Que. What are the passing marks in the olympiad?

Ans. The student must qualify with 50 % marks.

Future Competition of International Biologby Olympiad

sth Edition

Year

Dates

City

Country

36th

2025

20-27th July

Quezon City

Philippines

37th

2026

12-19th July

Vilnius

Lithuania

38th

2027

15th july (Expected)

Warsaw

Poland

39th

2028

15th july (Expected)

N/A

Netherlands

40th

2029

15th july (Expected)

N/A

Czech Republic

Summary of 35th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2024 at Kazakhstan

Details

Information

Event Name

35th International Biology Olympiad (IBO)

Date and Venue

July 7–13, 2024, in Astana, Kazakhstan

Participants

305 students from 80 countries

Medals Awarded

29 Gold Medals in total

Examinations

- Four experimental exams (1.5 hours each)

- Two theory exams (3.25 hours each)

Experimental Topics

Animal Anatomy and Physiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Bioinformatics

Theory Topics

Plant Biology, Cell Biology, Ethology, and Biosystematics

Special Highlights

- Sheep eyeball dissections

- Plasmid purification

- Protein quantitation and pH titration

- Advanced analysis techniques like PCA and sequence analysis

- Theory questions based on cutting-edge research

India's Performance at the 35th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2024

Details

Information

Indian Medal Winners

- Vedant Sakre (Gold) – Mumbai, Maharashtra

- Ishan Pednekar (Silver) – Ratnagiri, Maharashtra

- Shrijith Sivakumar (Silver) – Chennai, Tamil Nadu

- Yashashwi Kumar (Silver) – Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh

Team Leaders

- Prof. Sasikumar Menon, TDM Lab, Mumbai

- Dr. Mayuri Rege, HBCSE, TIFR

Scientific Observers

- Dr. Rajesh Patkar, IIT Bombay

- Dr. Devesh Suthar, M. S. University, Baroda

Special Highlights

- Sheep eyeball dissections

- Plasmid purification

- Protein quantitation and pH titration

- Advanced analysis techniques like PCA and sequence analysis

- Theory questions based on cutting-edge researc

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