SOF IGKO — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for SOF International General Knowledge Olympiad, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Older news (16)
The Science Olympiad Foundation has clarified that IGKO, along with ISSO, ICO, IHO, and ICSO, will remain single-level exams for the current cycle. Only IEO, ISO, and IMO will have Level 2 exams for students in Classes 3-12.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
Schools can now submit registrations for the International General Knowledge Olympiad through the official SOF portal. Schools may transmit registrations up to 30 days before their chosen exam date.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
Schools participating in SOF IGKO 2026-27 must submit registrations at least 30 days before their chosen exam date. The registration fee remains Rs 125 per student for schools in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Aug 2026
Science Olympiad Foundation has released official sample papers for IGKO 2026-27 to help students prepare for the International General Knowledge Olympiad. The sample papers are available in PDF format and cover topics including current affairs, science & technology, India and the World, and life skills.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Aug 2026
The Science Olympiad Foundation has officially released the SOF IGKO Level-1 exam schedule for the 2026-27 academic session. Schools can choose from three available exam dates based on their convenience, with separate question papers for each date.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Aug 2026
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.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Jul 2026
SOF has confirmed three exam date options for the IGKO 2026-27 cycle: September 22, October 6, and November 3, 2026. Schools may select one date to conduct the exam. Sample papers for the 2026-27 session have been released on the official website.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
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.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Jul 2026
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.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Jul 2026
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.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Jul 2026
The Science Olympiad Foundation announced results for the previous IGKO cycle on December 18, 2025, available at results.sofworld.org. Results typically take 4-6 weeks after the exam's second date to process.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Science Olympiad Foundation announced the IGKO Level-1 results for the 2025-26 session. Students from Classes 1 to 10 can check their scores, ranks at school, zonal and international levels through the official results portal at results.sofworld.org.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Aug 2026
The Science Olympiad Foundation has announced that International General Knowledge Olympiad Level 1 examinations will be conducted in schools during the November-December window. Schools are advised to complete registrations well in advance of the exam dates.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Updated syllabus for Classes 1-10 covering Current Affairs, General Knowledge, Science & Technology, and Social Studies is now available on the official SOF portal. Sample question papers help students understand the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Schools registering students before the first deadline in this cycle may receive discounted registration fees and additional study materials. SOF encourages early participation to allow adequate preparation time for students.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The International General Knowledge Olympiad continues to attract lakhs of students annually across India and abroad. The exam promotes awareness of current events, world geography, history, and general sciences among young learners.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Older dates (30)
Level 2 results and awards distribution
Sun, 13 Jun, 2027Final rankings, medals, certificates, and cash awards announced
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🏅Level 2 exam for qualifiers
Tue, 13 Apr, 2027Top performers from Level 1 appear for Level 2 conducted in February
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Level 1 results declared
Sat, 13 Mar, 2027School-wise and individual student results available on SOF portal
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Level 1 exam window closes
Mon, 11 Jan, 2027Last date for schools to conduct Level 1 examinations
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Awards and Student Performance Reports dispatched to schools
Thu, 31 Dec, 2026Schools receive awards, certificates, and detailed performance reports
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Awards distribution to schools
Wed, 30 Dec, 2026Medals, certificates and prizes sent to participating schools
Archived 13 Aug 2026
IGKO results announcement
Tue, 22 Dec, 2026Results declared within 8 weeks of exam at results.sofworld.org
Archived 23 Jul 2026
Set C answer key release
Sat, 12 Dec, 2026Expected in December 2026
Archived 23 Jul 2026
🏅Level 1 exam dates begin
Fri, 11 Dec, 2026IGKO Level 1 conducted in schools over a flexible window in November-December
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Result announcement window begins
Tue, 1 Dec, 2026Results declared 6-8 weeks after last exam date
Archived 13 Aug 2026
Tentative result declaration window begins
Tue, 1 Dec, 2026Results typically announced 4-6 weeks after Date Two exam
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Set B answer key release
Thu, 12 Nov, 2026Expected in November 2026
Archived 23 Jul 2026
Final registration deadline
Wed, 11 Nov, 2026Absolute last date for schools to submit student registrations
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Answer key release
Tue, 10 Nov, 2026Released few days after final exam date
Archived 13 Aug 2026
🏅IGKO Level-1 Exam – Date Three (Set C)
Tue, 3 Nov, 2026November 3, 2026
Archived 23 Jul 2026
🏅IGKO Level-1 Exam - Date 3 (Set C)
Tue, 3 Nov, 20263rd November 2026 - Final exam date option
Archived 13 Aug 2026
🏅IGKO Level-1 Exam - Date Three option
Tue, 3 Nov, 2026November 3, 2026 - Third and final date option for schools
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Set A answer key release
Tue, 13 Oct, 2026Expected in October 2026
Archived 23 Jul 2026
Early bird registration deadline
Sun, 11 Oct, 2026Last date to avail early registration benefits and discounted fees
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🏅IGKO Level-1 Exam – Date Two (Set B)
Tue, 6 Oct, 2026October 6, 2026
Archived 23 Jul 2026
🏅IGKO Level-1 Exam - Date 2 (Set B)
Tue, 6 Oct, 20266th October 2026 - Alternative exam date for schools
Archived 13 Aug 2026
🏅IGKO Level-1 Exam - Date Two option
Tue, 6 Oct, 2026October 6, 2026 - Second date option for schools
Archived 23 Aug 2026
School registration deadline (for Date Three schools)
Sun, 4 Oct, 2026Final deadline for schools choosing November 3 exam date
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏅IGKO Level-1 Exam – Date One (Set A)
Tue, 22 Sept, 2026September 22, 2026
Archived 23 Jul 2026
🏅IGKO Level-1 Exam - Date 1 (Set A)
Tue, 22 Sept, 202622nd September 2026 - Schools may choose this date
Archived 13 Aug 2026
🏅IGKO Level-1 Exam - Date One option
Tue, 22 Sept, 2026September 22, 2026 - First date option for schools
Archived 23 Aug 2026
School registration deadline (Date One)
Sun, 23 Aug, 2026Registrations must be sent 30 days before chosen exam date
Archived 23 Jul 2026
School registration deadline (for Date 1 exam)
Sun, 23 Aug, 2026Schools must register at least 30 days before chosen exam date
Archived 13 Aug 2026
School registration deadline (for Date One schools)
Sun, 23 Aug, 2026Schools must submit registrations at least 30 days before their chosen exam date
Archived 23 Aug 2026
School registration opens
Tue, 11 Aug, 2026Schools can begin registering students for the upcoming academic cycle
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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