Class 8
Olympiad exams for Class 8
A Class 8 student can sit several olympiads each year. Most are registered through the school; NextGen Olympiad can be entered directly by a parent.
Which olympiads can a Class 8 student take?
| Exam | Conducted by | Subject | Direct entry without school? |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMO | SOF | Mathematics | School registers the student |
| ISOformerly NSO | SOF | Science | School registers the student |
| IEO | SOF | English | School registers the student |
| IGKO | SOF | General knowledge | School registers the student |
| NSTSE | Unified Council | Science & Mathematics | School registers the student |
| NextGen Olympiad | NextGen | Mathematics, Science, Reasoning & GK | Yes |
What is different about Class 8?
Class 8 overlaps with early JEE-foundation content, so olympiad practice here does double duty.
What if the school does not register my child?
Most olympiad bodies require the school to enrol students, which leaves a child out if their school does not participate. NextGen Olympiad can be entered directly by a parent. How to register without the school.