SOF International Social Studies Olympiad (ISSO) 2025-26

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be studying in Class 3 to 10 in a recognised institution/school

International, Zonal & Class topper awards will be provided to the winners. The award comprises participation certification for each student.

International level awards:- 

• An award of ₹50,000, a gold medal, and a certificate of outstanding performance to the first-rank holder. 
• An award of ₹25,000, a silver medal, and a certificate of outstanding performance to the second-rank holder. 
• An award of ₹10,000, a bronze medal, and a certificate of outstanding performance to the third-rank holder.

Note:- In case two or more students achieve the same international rank, the cash award in the applicable category will be distributed as under:-

• For up to 10 students getting the same rank, the award amount will be distributed equally. Each winner will be awarded a medal in the applicable category and a certificate.
• In case 11 or more students get the same rank, regarding the cash award, each winner will be awarded gifts worth ₹1,000 each, a medal in the applicable category and a certificate.

Zonal level awards - 

• An award of ₹5,000, a zonal gold medal and a certificate of zonal excellence to the first-rank holder. 
• An award of ₹2,500, a zonal silver medal and a certificate of zonal excellence to the second-rank holder. 
• An award of ₹1,000, a zonal bronze medal, and a certificate of zonal excellence to the third-rank holder. 
• Awards of gifts worth ₹500 each, a medal and a certificate of distinction to the 4th to 10th rank holders.
• Awards of a medal and a certificate of distinction to the 11th to 25th rank holders. 
• All rank holders at the 26th position and above will receive a participation certificate and a student performance report.

Note:- In case two or more students achieve the same zonal rank, the cash award in the applicable category will be distributed as under:

• For up to 5 students getting the same rank, the award amount will be distributed equally. Each winner will be awarded a medal in the applicable category and a certificate.
• In case 6 or more students get the same rank, regarding the cash award, each winner will be awarded gifts worth ₹1,000 each, a medal in the applicable category and a certificate.
• For single-level exams and 2-level exams, a medal of distinction and a certificate of distinction are awarded for 1st-level performance. Zonal medals and certificates of zonal excellence will be awarded to the 2nd-level performance.

Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard and fill in the required details to 'Register'. (Note - If already registered, log in using the registered email ID.)
Step 3: The students are required to contact the school authority to apply for the opportunity.

Note:- The prospectus containing the registration forms will be sent to all schools registered with SOF. The schools that have not registered can also request for prospectus by sending an email to: 'info@sofworld.org' or by calling: 0124-4951200. The schools must return the registration forms to SOF, duly filled in and complete in all respects, by the due date at the following address:

Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)
1st Floor, Plot no. 99, 
Sector - 44, Gurugram (Haryana) India
Pin Code - 122003

Note:- 

• Schools in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan & Nepal pay SOF a registration fee of ₹125, including GST/USD 11 for other countries, per student/Olympiad towards the cost of the examination.
• Schools may charge an additional ₹25/USD 1 for other countries per student towards the honorarium of in in-charge, remuneration to teachers to teach and guide, and other expenses.
• No fee is payable for students suffering from any major physical disability, or an Indian student whose parent was martyred during defence operations.

Exam Date One: 18 September 2025
Exam Date Two: 20 November 2025
Exam Date Three: 23 January 2026