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Olympiad dates students should know now
| Programme | Current date / status | Use |
|---|---|---|
| IOQM | Conducted 6 Sep 2026 · official key/papers released | Track result and RMO qualification next |
| NSEA | 21 November 2026 | Astronomy NSE |
| NSEP | 22 November 2026 | Physics NSE |
| NSEC | 22 November 2026 | Chemistry NSE |
| NSEB | 22 November 2026 | Biology NSE |
Use the linked subject guides and official sources for eligibility, enrolment and later-stage details.
Which Olympiad page should you open?
If your goal is mathematics, start with IOQM. If your goal is Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Astronomy, use the Science Olympiads guide. Keeping the pathways separate makes deadlines and eligibility much easier to follow.
How to plan preparation around school studies
- Keep Olympiad problem-solving as a separate study block instead of replacing board/class fundamentals.
- Use the official syllabus or programme guidance to decide what depth is needed; do not assume every coaching syllabus is official.
- Closer to the exam, shift some practice to timed mixed problems while preserving error review.
- After each test, record the concept behind mistakes rather than only the score so the next practice session is targeted.
Official verification links
Sources & verification
Checked against MTA(I) for the completed IOQM 2026 exam/key release and HBCSE/IAPT programme pages for the 2026–27 science Olympiad dates.
Frequently asked questions
Is IOQM the same as NSEP/NSEC/NSEB/NSEA?
No. IOQM is the mathematics Olympiad Stage 1 route; the NSE exams are subject-specific science/astronomy starting stages.
Where should I verify Olympiad dates?
Use HBCSE for the national Olympiad programme, the official IOQM/MTA portal for mathematics Stage 1, and the science Olympiad sources linked on the subject guide.
Should Olympiad preparation replace board preparation?
Usually no. Keep strong school fundamentals and schedule separate Olympiad problem-solving blocks so one goal does not erase the other.
Track Science Olympiads 2026–27 registration, exam date, eligibility, fees, syllabus, admit card and result notices in one place. Current status: 2026–27 schedule released. Confirm time-sensitive details on the linked official source before acting.
MTA(I) states that IOQM 2026 was conducted on 6 September and links the exam key plus question papers for all sets. Use those official links rather than relying on stale challenge-deadline claims.
Rashtriya Military Schools entrance-exam date update based on NTA’s official calendar.
NTA calendar update for Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026, with the tentative 20–21 December dates and final-notice caveat.
Official NESTS tracker for EMRS ESSE-2025 Tier-II result notices published during September 2026.