The International General Knowledge Olympiad, also known as SOF IGKO, is an examination organized by SOF for students in classes 1 to 10. The primary objective of the exam is to promote and enhance the understanding of general knowledge among students. The exam is designed to assess their knowledge of current affairs, social and political developments, history, geography, and other related subjects.
The IGKO Olympiad exam provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop their critical thinking skills and expand their knowledge base beyond their regular classroom curriculum. It encourages students to engage in a lifelong learning journey and enhances their ability to make informed decisions. Moreover, the exam motivates students to go beyond their textbooks and explore the vast world around them actively.
Registration Fee: Schools in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan & Nepal pay to SOF a registration fee of Rs 125* (including GST) per student / Olympiad towards cost of examination. Schools may charge an additional Rs 25** per student towards honorarium of incharge, remuneration to teachers to teach and guide, and for other expenses. No fee is payable for students suffering from any major physical disability, or an Indian student whose parent was martyred during defence operations.
*US$9 for other countries.
**US$1 for other countries.
The SOF International General Knowledge Olympiad is a single level exam.
The test is organized in the respective schools of the participants during school hours.
(i) The level 1 competition is a test of 60 minutes duration comprising 35 objective-type (Multiple Choice) questions for class 1 to class 4 and 50 objective-type (Multiple Choice) questions for class 5 to class 10.
SOF IGKO will be conducted on three dates, as under. A school may select one date to conduct the SOF IGKO as per its convenience.
DATE ONE – 19th September 2024
DATE TWO – 4th October 2024
DATE THREE – 15th October 2024
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