IJSO

About IJSO

The International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) is an international science competition for school students, with the Indian programme coordinated by HBCSE, TIFR. It covers physics, chemistry and biology and selects the national team through a multi-stage process.

What is IJSO?

• An international science olympiad for junior students.
• Indian programme coordinated by HBCSE, TIFR.
• Covers physics, chemistry and biology.
• Includes theoretical and practical components.

IJSO Highlights

IJSO Exam Pattern

• Multi-stage selection beginning with national-level screening.
• Covers physics, chemistry and biology with theory and practicals.
• Refer to the official notification for exact marks, question count and duration.

IJSO Eligibility

• Open to school students within the prescribed age limit (typically up to around 15 years).
• Candidates must clear the qualifying olympiad stages.
• Refer to the official notification for detailed eligibility conditions.

IJSO Selection Process

1. Qualify the national-level screening/olympiad stage.
2. Advance through subsequent selection rounds and orientation camps.
3. Selected students form the national team.
4. The team represents India at the international olympiad.

How to Apply for IJSO

1. Visit olympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in.
2. Check the eligibility and the qualifying exam route.
3. Register through the prescribed qualifying examination.
4. Submit the required details and documents.
5. Pay the applicable fee, if any.
6. Appear for the screening as scheduled.

How to Prepare for IJSO

• Build strong fundamentals in physics, chemistry and biology.
• Practise conceptual and application-based problems.
• Work on experimental and practical skills.
• Solve previous olympiad papers.