SOF is a Registered Not-For-Profit Organization Popularizing Computer, Science, Mathematics, English, Sports Knowledge and Company Secretaries’ Education among school children. A non-profit organization established by leading academicians, scientists, and media personalities with the aim of promoting science, mathematics, computer education, English, sports and professional courses, the Science Olympiad Foundation has been striving for over two decades to promote scientific attitude and temperament through innovative activities and use of IT in the learning process that involve school students across the country.
SOF Exams 2026-27
The Science Olympiad conducts various olympiads for school students.
Exam Schedule for 2026-27 Session (1st Level Exam)
| OLYMPIAD | DATE 1 | DATE 2 | DATE 3 | FOR CLASSES |
| SOF International Computer Science Olympiad(SOF ICSO) | 24 Sept 2026 | 17 Dec 2026 | NA | 1 to 10 |
| SOF International Science Olympiad(SOF ISO) | 30 Oct 2026 | 19 Nov 2026 | 3 Dec 2026 | 1 to 12 |
| SOF International Mathematics Olympiad(SOF IMO) | 23 Oct 2026 | 26 Nov 2026 | 10 Dec 2026 | 1 to 12 |
| SOF International English Olympiad(SOF IEO) | 30 Sept 2026 | 27 Oct 2026 | 17 Nov 2026 | 1 to 12 |
| SOF International General Knowledge Olympiad(SOF IGKO) | 22 Sept 2026 | 6 Oct 2026 | 3 Nov 2026 | 1 to 10 |
| SOF International Commerce Olympiad(SOF ICO) | 30 Nov 2026 | 19 Jan 2027 | NA | 11 & 12 |
| SOF International Social Studies Olympiad(SOF ISSO) | 30 Nov 2026 | 19 Jan 2027 | NA | 3 to 10 |
| SOF International Hindi Olympiad(SOF IHO) | 23 Nov 2026 | 22 Jan 2027 | NA | 3 to 10 |
2nd Level Exam
- Dates for 2nd level exam will be announced by January 2026.
- 2nd level exams will be held for students from classes 3rd to 12th for SOF IEO, SOF ISO & SOF IMO.
- SOF ISSO, SOF IGKO, SOF ICO, SOF IHO & SOF ICSO will be single level exams.
Selection Olympiad Foundation Exams
- International English Olympiad (IEO)
- International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO)
- International Computer Science Olympiad (ICSO)
- International Science Olympiad (ISO)
- International Commerce Olympiad (ICO)
- International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGKO)
- International Social Studies Olympiad (ISSO)
How to Register for Science Olympiad Exams 2026-27
Candidates can check the below given details to register themselves for Science Olympiad EXAMS – 2026-27.
- Step 1:
- Visit the official website of SOF i.e sofworld.org.
- Click on the “”Read more” button on ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR SCHOOLS & STUDENTS” tab on the homepage.
- A new page will be redirected where candidate will see the following option.
- Registration by Schools
- Registration by Students
- Registration form for schools
- Click on the Registration by students option and a new page will appear on the screen containing the form.
- Step 2
- Now, fill the School details section with the correct details.
- After filling the school details, candidate have to fill the student details section.
- Now candidate will be able to see multiple Olympiad exams, select the exam(s) of your choice.
- Candidate will be charged separately for each exam.
- Step 3
- Now, scroll down the page, you will see “Book purchase section”.
- Select the book(s) of your choice, if you wish to purchase.
- Select the mode for your book i.e physical books or e-book.
- For physical books, candidate will have to pay 50rs extra for courier service.
- Step 4
- Candidate will see the total amount under the payments section.
- Now, click on the submit button and pay the application fee.
- Candidate can now take a printout for further use.
