The official pathway
| Stage 1 | NSEP, NSEC, NSEB, NSEA, NSEJS; IOQM for maths |
|---|---|
| Stage 2 | Indian National Olympiad (INO) |
| Stage 3 | Orientation-cum-selection camp |
| Stage 4 | International olympiad team |
EXAMS · OLYMPIADS
Olympiads for school students
Which olympiads matter, who can take them, and how they connect to JEE and NEET preparation.
IN SHORT
India's official route to the international science and maths olympiads is run by HBCSE: a first-stage exam (the National Standard Examinations, and IOQM for maths), then the Indian National Olympiads, a training camp, and the international team. School-level olympiads run by private organisations are good practice for younger students.
Updated · Mayo International School, Patparganj, East Delhi
- Official route
- HBCSE
- Maths first stage
- IOQM
- Science first stage
- NSE
Why it helps JEE and NEET
Olympiad problems build exactly the depth JEE Advanced asks for. Students who try the NSE in Class XI usually find the JEE syllabus easier.
Questions parents ask
Which olympiad is best for Class 9 students?
NSEJS (science) and IOQM (maths) are the official first stages open to younger students; school-level olympiads are good practice.
Sources
Rules change each year: check the official notice for your year. Mayo's own figures come from the school's records.
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