Scholarship Overview
The Government of India fully funds the national science Olympiad programme, providing high school students the opportunity to represent the nation at prestigious international competitions. Managed through the Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT), the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), and the National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM), this initiative selects and trains young talent in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Earth Science.
Who Can Apply
Students currently enrolled in classes 8 through 12 at recognized school centres are eligible to register for the initial selection exams. Additional qualification criteria, such as minimum school marks or age limits, are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Benefits
Participants selected for the Olympiad program receive specialized instruction and full institutional support to compete globally:
- Full financial support from the Government of India for the science Olympiad track. Specific cash rewards or individual scholarship amounts are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
- A two-to-three-week intensive residential training camp at HBCSE featuring academic lectures and advanced experimental laboratory work.
- Specialized Pre-Departure Training in dedicated facilities for final team members.
- International exposure and opportunities to build connections with top young researchers across more than 110 countries.
How to Apply
Interested students can register through the official IAPT or HBCSE web portals during August and September. Candidates must move through a five-stage selection system:
- Stage 1: A three-hour preliminary written exam (IOQM for Mathematics; NSE for Pure Sciences) held in October or November.
- Stage 2: Descriptive national exams (INMO and INO) conducted in January or February for top performers.
- Stage 3: An Orientation-cum-Selection Camp (OCSC) held in April or May at HBCSE for 35 to 60 shortlisted candidates per subject.
- Stage 4: Pre-departure lab training from July to September for four to six finalized team members per discipline.
- Stage 5: Participation in the international Olympiads, held globally between October and December.
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Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the official scholarship website.