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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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
🏅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
Final registration deadline
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Absolute last date for schools to submit student registrations
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Early bird registration deadline
Sun, 11 Oct, 2026Last date to avail early registration benefits and discounted fees
Archived 5 Jul 2026
School registration opens
Tue, 11 Aug, 2026Schools can begin registering students for the upcoming academic cycle
Archived 5 Jul 2026