All India - The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) has officially published the guidelines for the 2nd Level Olympiad Exams 2025–26 for the SOF International English Olympiad (IEO), National Science Olympiad (NSO), and International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO).
According to the notification, the Level-2 Olympiads will be conducted on Sunday, February 8, 2026, for all regions except Maharashtra. For students in Maharashtra, the second-level exams will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2026, as per a separate schedule.
Exam Timings:
SOF International English Olympiad (IEO): 9:00 am – 10:00 am
SOF National Science Olympiad (NSO): 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
SOF International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO): 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
SDF clarified that the list of students qualifying for Level-2 will be shared with respective schools along with the declaration of Level-1 results. Students can also check their qualification status thriugh the official SDF results portal.
Venue Details:
Examination centres for Level-2 have been finalised in major cities across India and in participating countries. Venue details for each student will be communicated through their schools.
Admit Cards:
Admit cards will be issued in duplicate and made available through multiple modes, including school dispatch, online upload on the SOF website, and email on request. Students must paste passport-size photographs on both copies and get them attested by school authorities. Carrying both copies of the admit card to the exam centre is mandatory.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus:
The syllabus for Level-2 exams will be similar to Level-1 but with a higher difficulty level. The question paper will be objective-type with no negative marking. Students will get 60 minutes to complete the exam. Section-wise marking schemes for IEO, NSO, and IMO have been released for different class groups, including Achievers Sections carrying higher marks.
SOF has also stated that parents or guardians will not be allowed entry into exam centres. Students must report at least 30 minutes before the exam start time, and late entry beyond 10 minutes after commencement will not be permitted.
Results:
Results of the Level-2 Olympiad exams are expected to be declared by mid-March 2026. The exact date will be announced on the SOF website and official social media platforms.
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