Are you ready to challenge your mind with fascinating puzzles in logic, language, and linguistics? Registrations are now open for the Panini Linguistics Olympiad (PLO) 2025, hosted by IIIT Hyderabad. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a prestigious linguistic competition and take your first steps toward representing India at the International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL) 2025.
About the Panini Linguistics Olympiad
The Panini Linguistics Olympiad (PLO) is an educational, fun, and challenging competition designed for students in grades 6th to 8th (Juniors) and grades 9th to 12th (Seniors). It fosters problem-solving skills, computational thinking, and an appreciation for linguistic diversity. Participants solve intriguing puzzles ranging from deciphering flower formulae to exploring the evolution of languages—all without requiring prior knowledge of linguistics or languages!
PLO serves as the Indian national program for selecting and training candidates to represent India at the International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL). The program is coordinated by leading institutions such as Microsoft Research Labs India, IIIT Hyderabad, JNU Delhi, and the University of Mumbai, with active support from regional centers, including IIT Guwahati, Chennai Mathematical Institute, SNLTR Kolkata, and IIT Patna.
Eligibility
Juniors: Students studying in grades 6th to 8th.
Seniors: Students studying in grades 9th to 12th.
Key Dates and Timeline
13 November 2024: First selection round for PLO begins.
28 January 2025: Last date to register for the contest.
02 February 2025: Solve fun linguistics puzzles in the first selection round.
05 March 2025: Round 1 results announced.
20 April 2025: Eligible participants compete in APLO 2025 with international contenders (not a final selection round).
May 2025: Invitation Camp in Hyderabad for top Round 1 participants, featuring training sessions and Round 2 for final team selection.
July 2025: Top 8 participants from Round 2 represent India at IOL 2025.
(Note: Dates are tentative and subject to change.)
Centers for PLO 2025
| State | City | Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Bihar | Patna | IIT Patna |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru | IISc Bengaluru |
| New Delhi | Delhi | IIT Delhi |
| West Bengal | Kolkata | Jadavpur University |
| Maharashtra | Pune | Deccan College, Pune |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai | IIT Bombay |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai | IIT Madras |
| Assam | Guwahati | IIT Guwahati |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur | KPS Raipur |
How to Register?
Interested candidates can register for the competition through the following link:
Join the Linguistic Adventure!
The Panini Linguistics Olympiad 2025 is your gateway to exploring the fascinating world of linguistics while honing your problem-solving and analytical skills. Whether you’re deciphering linguistic codes or solving complex puzzles, this journey promises to be intellectually rewarding.
Take the first step today and be part of this prestigious competition—you might even find yourself representing India at the International Linguistics Olympiad 2025!
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