Updated on : September 1st, 2026

IEO Olympiad


  • Science Olympiad Foundation conducts IEO every year.
  • This year the dates for IEO are 30th Sep, 27th Oct and 17th Nov.
  • IEO (Class 3-12) is a two level exam. Level 2 of IEO exam will be in February 2026 at the SOF designated centres.
  • This page provides complete and updated information about IEO Results 2026-27, result dates, steps to check results, scorecard details, awards, and guidance on what to do after the results are declared.

SOF IEO Results


The result is declared 4-6 weeks after the last date of exam. The results are sent to the schools concerned. The results are also made available on official website of SOF - www.sofworld.org.
All the important information regarding Olympiads like date, time and venue is available on our website. So it is beneficial for you to register to our website www.sofolympiadtrainer.com or www.facebook.com/revisewise.


IEO Level-1 vs Level-2 Results 2026


  • IEO Level-1 Result determines qualification for Level-2
  • IEO Level-2 Result decides final ranks and awards

Level-2 results carry greater weight and reflect advanced language and reasoning skills.



SOF IEO Ranking and Eligibility Criteria


Students fulfilling either of the following 3 criteria will qualify for 2nd level Olympiads exams:

  • Top 5% of students, class wise who appear for the 1st level exam. Due priority to marks scored in different sections will be given. 
  • Zone wise/State wise top 25 rank holders from each class.
  • Class topper, where at least 10 students from a class appear in the exam, & scores at least 50% marks. In case of section wise registrations, Class toppers will be from each section where participation in each section exceed 25 nos.

2nd level exam will be held for English, Science & Mathematics Olympiads (IEO, NSO & IMO) for students from class 3 onwards. In case two or more students score same total marks, ranks will be awarded to student scoring higher marks in sections accorded higher priority, as under.


Sectionwise Priority:

I.E.O
PRIORITYSECTION
1Achiever's Section
2Word & Structure Knowledge
3Reading
4Spoken & Written Expression


In case two or more students score equally in all sections, they will be accorded same rank.


CRITERIA FOR RANKING IN 2ND LEVEL IEO EXAM:


In case of level 2 exams, ranks will be accorded on the following criteria:
Total Marks scored in level 2 exam.
In case two or more students score same number of marks, ranks will be determined on following criteria:

  • Marks scored in sections in level two exam accorded higher priority.
  • Total marks scored in Level one exam.
  • Marks scored in sections, in level one exam, accorded higher priority.
  • In case two or more students score same marks under all the categories above, they will be awarded the same rank.

CRITERIA FOR RANKING- SINGLE LEVEL OLYMPIAD EXAMS:

For class 1 & 2 students, appearing in IEO, ISO (NSO) and/or IMO exams, ranks will be accorded on the following criteria.

  • Marks obtained in the exam.
  • In case two or more students score same number of marks, ranks will be determined on the basis of marks scored in sections accorded more priority.
  • Incase of a tie marks scored by a student in previous class may be considered to determine rank.
  • In case two or more students score same marks under both the criteria above, they will be awarded the same rank.
  • In case of any confusion decision of the Academic Council will be final & binding.



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