SOF IGKO 2023-24 Registration Process

The SOF International General Knowledge Olympiad is a single-level exam for students of Classes 1 to 10. It is organised in the respective schools of the participants during school hours. The SOF sends a prospectus consisting of the registration forms to all respective schools registered with the Science Olympiad Foundation. Those schools that aren't registered with SOF have to request a brochure by sending an email to SOF. If the school cannot participate, students can do individual registration through the IGKO Official website. Following are other essential details of the SOF IGKO exam 2023-24.

1. The test is 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.

2. The question paper consists of four sections: General Awareness,  Current Affairs,  Life Skills, and Achievers Section.

3. The exam will be conducted on 2 dates. Each school may select a date for conducting the SOF IGKO at its convenience. The foundation prepares separate question papers for each exam date. Change of date for conducting the SOF IGKO is not permitted.

4. The medium of the test is English.

5. CBSE, ICSE/ISC, and State Board syllabi are followed while preparing the SOF IGKO 2023-24 question paper by the foundation. 

6. The exam is conducted during school hours.

SOF IGKO 2023-24 Eligibility Criteria

The SOF IGKO Eligibility criteria are discussed below for 2023-24.

• The exam is open to all students studying in recognized and reputable boards such as CBSE, ICSE, ISC, and other state boards.

• Students studying in Class 10 will be given a valid certificate if they clear the exam.

• Students studying in any secondary school run by the Indian government and connected with any recognized board are eligible to take the exam.

SOF IGKO 2023-24 Registration Process

Students can do the IGKO exam 2023-24 registration in two ways, i.e., Registration Through School or Individually. The complete details for both processes are given below.

SOF IGKO Registration Through School

To apply for the SOF IGKO exam, first, the schools must register themselves with the SOF foundation. The Prospectus containing registration forms will be sent to the registered schools by the SOF. Further, the coordinating teachers will generate the candidate's roll numbers as per the guidelines set by the authorities. Students need to send a copy of these roll numbers to the foundation's office along with the Student's Registration Sheet (SRS) and School Registration Form (SRF) before the due date.

SOF IGKO registration process through school is as follows:

• Once the SOF receives registration forms sent by the school, the foundation will register the applicant's school and students.

• After successful registration, SOF will dispatch question papers and guidelines for examining the candidate’s respective school.

• Any school can register as an examination centre for SOF IGKO.

• There are no fees imposed on the school to register with the Science Olympiad Foundation.

SOF IGKO Individual Registration

Students can also register for the IGKO exam themselves if their school cannot participate in the SOF Olympiad Exams during 2023-24. For individual registration exams, students can attempt the exam from their residence. Here are the steps to apply for SOF IGKO individual registration.

• Visit Science Olympiad Foundation's official website.

• Click on the "Online Registration for Schools and Students" option on the home page.

• Click on "read more," and the site will direct the student to the registration page.

• Candidates can view school registration, student registration, and school registration forms on the registration page.

• Click on "Registration by Students". This will direct you to the individual registration form.

• Enter school details and student details in the individual registration form.

• Preview the SOF IGKO application form and click submit.

SOF IGKO Registration Fees

Schools in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal pay SOF a registration fee of Rs 125* (including GST) per student participating in the exam. Schools may charge an additional Rs 25 per student towards the honorarium in charge, remuneration to teachers to teach and guide, and other expenses. 

Note: No fee for the SOF IGKO is payable for students suffering from significant physical disability or an Indian student whose parent was martyred during defence operations.

Details in SOF IGKO Application Form

Check the information needed while filling the  SOF IGKO application form in both the school detail column and the student detail column.

Information candidates need to fill in the school detail column is discussed below:

• School code (if the school doesn't participate, give code as "AB9999")

• School name

• School address and pin code

• School phone number

• Principal name

• School email id

• Country, state, and city

information candidates need to fill in the students detail column is discussed below:

• Student name

• Gender

• Class and section

• Student mobile number

• Student email id

International General Knowledge Olympiad Admit Card

After the registration process, carrying the admit card or the hall ticket is the next important step. The candidates can download their admit cards following the below-mentioned steps. 

1. Visit the official website of the organisation when the admit card release date is due and click on the admit card button on the right side.

2. The next step is to select the "IGKO Level 1 Admit Card" option that appears and enter the details asked in the blank space available.

3. The details that must be included during the registration process are the respective roll number, class code, and school code that you will be informed of beforehand by your teachers at school.

4. After you enter the details, click on the submit option.

5. Once the details are submitted, the SOF-generated admit card will appear.

6. The printout of the admit card needs to be carried by the student for the examination. 

If the candidate finds any information on their hall ticket to be incorrect, they can immediately contact the school coordinator and information will be conveyed to the SOF and the necessary changes will be made.

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