Class 9
Olympiad exams for Class 9
A Class 9 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 9 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 9?
Class 9 competes with board-exam preparation for time. Shorter, more regular practice tends to work better than long sessions.
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.