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SOF International General Knowledge Olympiad
SOF GK olympiad covering general awareness, current affairs, life skills, and an Achievers Section. Class 1–10.
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Elite Top 50 International
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top International Ranks
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
International Level Award
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Zonal Level Excellence
60–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
School Level Recognition
40–60% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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0–40% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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SOF has released official sample question papers for IGKO 2026-27 in PDF format on their website. These papers help students familiarize themselves with the exam pattern and question types for classes 1 to 10.
Science Olympiad Foundation has announced the IGKO 2026-27 exam schedule with three date options: September 22, October 6, and November 3, 2026. Schools can select any one date to conduct the exam at their convenience.
Unlike some other SOF Olympiads that have two levels, IGKO will continue as a single-level exam for academic year 2026-27. Results are announced at school, city, zonal, and international levels with awards at each tier.
Registration forms for SOF Olympiad exams including IGKO have been dispatched to schools across India. Schools that have not received forms should contact info@sofworld.org. Registration must be submitted 30 days before the chosen exam date.
School registration deadline (Date One)
44 days awaySun, 23 Aug, 2026
Registrations must be sent 30 days before chosen exam date
🏅IGKO Level-1 Exam – Date One (Set A)
74 days awayTue, 22 Sept, 2026
September 22, 2026
🏅IGKO Level-1 Exam – Date Two (Set B)
88 days awayTue, 6 Oct, 2026
October 6, 2026
Set A answer key release
95 days awayTue, 13 Oct, 2026
Expected in October 2026
🏅IGKO Level-1 Exam – Date Three (Set C)
116 days awayTue, 3 Nov, 2026
November 3, 2026
Set B answer key release
125 days awayThu, 12 Nov, 2026
Expected in November 2026
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India and the World
Geography, polity and economy of India and the broader world.
History and Culture
Indian and world history, cultural heritage, monuments and traditions.
Science and Technology
Major scientific discoveries, inventors, space missions and recent tech advances.
Computers and IT Basics
Computer fundamentals, internet, cybersecurity and common applications.
Sports
Major sporting events, championships, players, trophies and recent winners.
Awards and Honours
Nobel, Bharat Ratna, Padma awards, Oscars and other major recognitions.
Environment and Ecology
Climate change, biodiversity, protected areas and environmental treaties.
Entertainment and Media
Films, music, TV, streaming and influential personalities.
Defence and Space
Indian armed forces, ISRO and global defence/space programmes.
Logos, Mascots and Symbols
Brand logos, national symbols and event mascots.
Famous Personalities
Leaders, scientists, sportspersons and changemakers from India and the world.
National Current Affairs
Recent national-level news on politics, policy and major events.
International Current Affairs
Global news, summits, conflicts and bilateral relations.
Economy and Business News
Recent budgets, GDP figures, mergers and major business stories.
Sports News
Recent winners, tournament results and sports headlines.
Science and Technology News
Recent discoveries, launches, AI, space and health-tech updates.
Everyday Life Situations
Practical decision-making in real-world scenarios.
Health and Hygiene
Personal hygiene, balanced diet, common diseases and prevention.
Safety and First Aid
Road safety, fire safety, basic first-aid and emergency contacts.
Environmental Awareness
Conservation, waste management and individual responsibility.
Higher Order General Knowledge
HOTS questions blending multiple GK areas in one prompt.
Case Studies and Inferences
Read a short case and infer the right answer from given data.
Connecting Facts
Match clues across history, geography and current affairs to identify the answer.
Practical Problem Solving
Apply life-skills and GK knowledge to multi-step real-world problems.
Set C answer key release
Sat, 12 Dec, 2026
Expected in December 2026
IGKO results announcement
165 days awayTue, 22 Dec, 2026
Results declared within 8 weeks of exam at results.sofworld.org
Appointments and Resignations
Recent appointments to important national and international posts.
Financial Literacy
Saving, budgeting, banking basics and digital payments.