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A Step by Step Guide for 2023-24 Olympiad Preparation

By Preeti BhardwajJuly 25, 2020
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Follow these Steps for 2022-21 Olympiad Preparation

Once you determine that you desire to partake in Olympiads, the next problem appears on how you should begin with its learning. As a newcomer, you will require accurate and reliable guidance to get begun, as the right guidance at the right time executes the whole variation. When you set resolutions in the right track, scoring a good grade and score in Olympiads becomes a cake-walk. Picking the right way involves easy yet critical steps, such as properly enrolling for the exam to understand the pattern of the exam and then denting up the best books needed to learn for the exams.


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Seven Steps for Preparation of SOF Olympiad Exams

Here, we will explain a step-by-step Olympiad preparation pattern for Sof Olympiad exams:


Step 1 - Select Your Desired Subject Olympiad and Rule the World!

Here you go with the 5 different bodies conducting various olympiads,


Grade

Name of Regulating Body

Olympiads

5th to 12th 

Sof (Science Olympiad Foundation)

  • National Science Olympiad (NSO)

  • National Cyber Olympiad (NCO)

  • International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO)

  • International English Olympiad (IEO)

  • International Company Secretaries Olympiad (ICSO)

  • International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGKO).

8th to 12th

HBCSE 

(Homibhabha Centre for Science Education)

  • International Olympiad of Biology (IOB)

  • International Olympiad of Chemistry (IOC)

  • International Olympiad of Physics (IOP)

1 to 12

Unified Council

  • NSTSE(National Science Talent Search Examination)

  • UCO (Unified Council Cyber Exam)

  • UIEO (Unified International English Olympiad)

  • UIMO (Unified International Mathematics Olympiad)

1 to 12

SilverZone Olympiads

  • IEO (International English Olympiad).

  • IMO (International Mathematics Olympiad).

  • NCO (National Cyber Olympiad).

  • NSO (National Science Olympiad).

  • ICSO (International Company Secretaries Olympiad).

  • IRAO (International Reasoning & Mental Ability Olympiads)

  • IGKO (International General Knowledge Olympiad).

10th & 11th 

NTSE

(National Talent Search Examination)

  • NTSE Stage-I

  • NTSE Stage-II

11th, 12th, and, 12th Passed

KVPY

(Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana)

  • KVPY-SA

  • KVPY-SX

  • KVPY-SB


Step-2: Which Olympiad Should I Target for 2021?

The biggest mistake that students often make is to select the subject to target olympiads. It is because most of the time students are unable to find  their abilities or skill set correctly. There is a lot of difference between wanting something or being able to do something! For instance you want to crack IMO but you are marvelously great at english. Tell us! Which olympiad you’ll choose to target in 2021. Got confused right!


Don’t worry! Follow the below given instructions to drive to the right decision:

  • Anticipate the required skill set & pattern for your targeted Olympiad. Like IMO requires logical reasoning, IEO requires words and structure knowledge, etc. Once you find it then choose that one which suits your skill-set the most.

  • One question: Do you follow your friend's decision? Was your last olympiad subject selection a copy of your friend's decision? If yes, stop it now.

  • Ask your teacher. But before going to your teacher, do your homework and come out with a list of olympiads. So that you can discuss or debate to find the best subject to target olympiads in 2021.


Step-3: Register for Your Targeted Olympiad-2021

Students can directly visit the respective official website to register themselves by fulfilling asked details & criteria about their school, personal details, and registration fees.


Also, if your school is not registered with your chosen olympiad’s regulating body or you are unable to register yourself from your school, you may participate through direct student registration through the official website online portal. Direct student registration process is introduced due to the pandemic situation in 2020-2021.


Note: Only a few olympiads regulating bodies have given individual candidate registration. Kindly check accordingly.


Step-4: Block Your Calendar. You are Already Late!

Early you start early you win! And that’s the key to cracking the olympiads. The reason behind this slogan is that olympiads are not like every academic exam. They are one of the toughest exams in the country. Only 2-6 students are chosen to represent India at world level and that’s huge. But don’t worry, every win starts from planning. So plan your routine and block your calendars to kick-start your preparation now!


Things to do:

  • Know your syllabus & note down the important topics and start with them.

  • Plan out each day rather than pasting a monthly time-table at your door. Divide your big syllabus in small chunks to have or complete it on a daily basis.

  • Collect notes from your teachers and friends because they’re gonna save your time by 50%.

  • But if you still want guidance with your self-study you can always opt for online classes to save both time and money at a time. Click here to know more.


Step 5 - Learn and Master the Exam-Pattern

The Olympiad tests your conceptual understanding, analytical thinking, problem solving skills, motivation & confidence. You have to reach  your best to match these required skills-set. But there is a gurumantra which normally students miss to include in the preparation strategy. And that is to study the exam pattern deeply. Knowing the exam pattern is like playing cricket in his/her homeground because he/she already knows its extreme conditions and is always ready to cope up with it.


How to Master Exam-Pattern?

  • Solve previous year question papers.

  • Attempt a Mock test everyday.

  • Prepare a Pseudo-question paper on your own by taking care of patterns.

  • Do open discussions on the exam papers with teachers and friends.

  • Don’t underestimate your textual book questions “Solve them too”.

  • Practice! Practice! Practice!


Step 6 - Best Books/ Study Materials for Olympiads

These Olympiads are essentially based on the syllabus of the individual classes in which the learners are studying. But to achieve a rank in these exams, learners need to refer to some additional Olympiad books so as to get adapted to the level of questions asked in the original exams. To help you, we are presenting you with the best Olympiad Books as suggested by top teachers.


Best Olympiad Books For Preparation


Best Books For National Science Olympiad (NSO)

Book Type

Book Name (Author)

Textbook

Class 1 (MTG Editorial Board) -

Learning Science for Smarter Life

Workbook

Class 1 (Anil Ahlawat) - National Science Olympiad Work Book

Power Pack

1. Workbook

2. Reasoning Workbook

3. Previous Years Papers

4. Olympiad Skill Development System

5. Science Practice-cum-Workbook

6. Learning Science for Smarter Life

7. Science Practice-cum-Workbook Solution


Best Books For International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO)

Book Type

Book Name (Author)

Textbook

Learning Maths for Smarter Life – Class 1 (Indu Jain)

Workbook

Maths Practice-cum-Workbook – Class 1 (MTG Editorial Board)

Power Pack

1. Workbook

2. Reasoning Workbook

3. IMO 5 years (Instant download eBook)

4. Olympiad Skill Development System

5. Maths Practice-cum-Workbook

6. Learning Mathematics for Smarter Life

7. Maths Practice-cum-Workbook Solution

8.Know Your IQ Maths


Best Books For National Cyber Olympiad (NCO)

Book Type

Book Name (Author)

Textbook

Class 1 NCO Olympiad Skill Development System (MTG Editorial Board)

Workbook

NCO Olympiad Workbook – Class 1 (Meetu Misra)

Power Pack

1. National Cyber Olympiad Work Book

2. Olympiad Reasoning Workbook

3. Previous years’ papers eBook

4. NCO Olympiad Skill Development System


Best Books For International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGKO)

Book Type

Book Name (Author)

Textbook

Learning and Knowing Class 1 (MTG Editorial Board)

Workbook

General Knowledge Olympiad Workbook for Class 1 (Raghav Singh)

Solved Papers

Class 1 IGKO 2 Years (Instant download eBook)


Best Books For International English Olympiad (IEO)

Book Type

Book Name (Author)

Solved Papers

Class 1 IEO 5 years (MTG Editorial Board)

Workbook

Class 1 (Zarrin Ali Khan) - IEO Olympiad Workbook

Power Pack

1. Workbook

2. Previous years’ papers eBook

3. Model Test Papers

4. Learning English for a smarter life


Best Books For International Informatics Olympiad (IIO)

Book Type

Book Name (Author)

Textbook

IIO Comprehensive Book – Class 1 (Silverzone Foundation)

Guide Book

IIO Excellence Guide – Class 1 (Silverzone Foundation)

Question Papers

IIO Previous Year QP Class 1


Best Books For Unified International Mathematics Olympiad (UIMO)

Book Type

Book Name (Author)

Textbook

Class 1 (Brain Mapping Academy) - 

Talent and Olympiad Exam Resource Book

Test Series Book

Olympiad Mock Test 20-20 Series – Class 1 (Brain Mapping Academy)


Best Books For Akhil Bhartiya Hindi Olympiad (ABHO)

Book Type

Book Name (Author)

Textbook

Hindi Comprehensive Book – Class 1 (Silverzone Foundation)


Best Books For International Olympiad of Mathematics (IOM)

Book Type

Book Name (Author)

Textbook

IOM Comprehensive Book – Class 1 (Silverzone Foundation)

Guide Book

IOM Excellence Guide – Class 1 (Silverzone Foundation)

Question Papers

IOM Previous Year QP Class 1


Best Books For International Olympiad of Science (IOS)

Book Type

Book Name (Author)

Textbook

IOS Comprehensive Book – Class 1 (Silverzone Foundation)

Guide Book

IOS Excellence Guide – Class 1 (Silverzone Foundation)

Question Papers

IOS Previous Year QP Class 1


For International Olympiad For English Language (IOEL) Best Books

Book Type

Book Name (Author)

Textbook

IOEL Comprehensive Book – Class 1 (Silverzone Foundation)

Guide Book

IOEL Excellence Guide – Class 1 (Silverzone Foundation)

Question Papers

IOEL Previous Year QP Class 1


Best Books For International Talent Hunt Olympiad (ITHO)

Book Type

Book Name (Author)

Textbook

ITHO Comprehensive Book (Silverzone Foundation)

Question Papers

ITHO Previous Year QP Class 1


Best Books For SmartKid General Knowledge Olympiad (SKGKO)

Book Type

Book Name (Author)

Textbook

SKGKO Comprehensive Book – Class 1 (Silverzone Foundation)

Question Papers

SKGKO Previous Year QP Class 1


Best Books For International Social Science Olympiad (ISSO)

Book Type

Book Name (Author)

Question Papers

SKGKO Previous Year QP Class 1 (Silverzone Foundation)


Best Books For National Interactive Mathematics Olympiad (NIMO)

Book Type

Book Name (Author)

Textbook

Mathematics Explorer Class 1 (Dr Sandeep Ahlawat)

Activity Book

Class 1 (Dr Sandeep Ahlawat) Math Activity Book


Best Books For National Biotechnology Olympiad (NBTO)

Book Type

Book Name (Author)

Textbook

Biotechnology Explorer Class 1 (Dr Sandeep Ahlawat)

Activity Book

Biotechnology Activity Book Class 1 (Dr Sandeep Ahlawat)


Best Books For National Space Science Olympiad (NSSO)

Book Type

Book Name (Author)

Textbook

Space Explorer Class 1 (Dr Sandeep Ahlawat)

Activity Book

Class 1 (Dr Sandeep Ahlawat) Space Activity Science Book 


Best Books For National Interactive Science Olympiad (NISO)

Book Type

Book Name (Author)

Textbook

Science Explorer Class 1 (Dr Sandeep Ahlawat)


Art And Clinic Contest Olympiad (ACCO) Best Books

Book Type

Book Name (Author)

Textbook

Art Explorer (Dr Sandeep Ahlawat)


Best Books For Hummingbird Talent Search Exam (HBTSE)

HBTSE is an Olympiad exam which examines the logical, factual, analytical and problem- solving abilities of the students.

Textbook: The syllabus and textbook are included with the enrollment fee of the exam


Best Books For Hummingbird Cyber Olympiad (HCO)

HCO enhances the student’s knowledge in the discipline of Computer Science and Information Technology.

Textbook: The syllabus and textbook are available for free with the enrollment fee of the corresponding exam.


Best Books For Hummingbird English Olympiad (HEO)

HEO provides a platform for students to enhance and showcase their knowledge and command over English. The exam is held once a year and every student from Class 1 to 12 is eligible to take part in HEO.

Textbook: The textbook and syllabus come with the enrollment fee of the exam.


Best Books For Hummingbird General Knowledge Olympiad (HGO)

HGO tests the knowledge of students in the areas of General Knowledge and Awareness. The subjects which HGO covers include History, General Science, Current Affairs, Sports, Geography, and more.

Textbook: The textbook and syllabus are already included in the enrollment fee for the HGO exam.


Step-7: Attempt VOLT “A True Test of Talent”

Vedantu Olympiad Litmus Test is one of  the most prominent tests among all olympiad aspirants. The one who cracks it gets a chance to learn from India’s top teachers absolutely free!


“If you can crack VOLT, You can Crack Olympiad also” Click here to know more..


WHY TO GIVE VOLT?

  • Crack Olympiad: Online learning to improve thinking and crack international olympiad.

  • Assured Scholarships: Scholarships for Olympiad learning at Vedantu.

  • FREE Registration: It’s absolutely free for all students.

  • Online Test: No hassle of going to a test center.


Steps to Register for VOLT

Step-1:  Go to https://olympiad.vedantu.com/

Step-2: Click on Register For Free

Step-3: Enter your Volt ID. If not, proceed without VOLT ID

Step-4:  Enter all Important details carefully

Step-5: Add your achievements

Step-6: Submit details.

Step-7: Congratulations! You have successfully registered for VOLT.