INBO Exam Dates (2024-25)

INBO 2024-25: Examination Dates

The Indian National Biology Olympiad is an all-India competitive examination that evaluates students’ knowledge and understanding of various fundamental and advanced concepts of Biology. INBO is the second stage of the International Biology Olympiad program and is organised by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education. As the INBO exam date 2024-25 is yet to be notified on the official website of HBCSE, the tentative dates for all important events related to INBO are given in the table below.

INBO 2024-25: Examination Pattern

The new examination structure will combine the first two stages of INBO/IOQA into a single stage called the Indian National Olympiad (IOQA).

IAPT has stated that for each exam there will be a single examination comprising two parts that will be held in a single sitting.

Note: The students will be writing both parts IOQA Part-I (NSE) & Part-II (INO) but the answer booklet of Part-II will be evaluated only if you’ve qualified Part-I. Also, the detailed criteria for qualification will be updated soon.

INBO Eligibility 

Candidates who are willing to appear for the INBO 2024-25 examination must fulfil the following eligibility criteria or else, they will be directly exempted from the exam.

1. He/She must be an Indian citizen and should hold proof of it.

2. He/She should be currently pursuing schooling at an Indian school. 

3. They should be in their Class 12  and should have passed the National Standard Examination In Biology (NSEB). 

4. Class 11 students will also be considered eligible if he/she has passed the NSEB exam with required cutoffs.

Important Pointers to Remember on INBO Exam Day

• Candidates must answer all the questions in the given answer sheet only. 

• The candidate should sit on the designated seat and not anywhere else.

• Candidates must compulsorily carry the downloaded admit card to the examination hall. If failed to do so, they will not be allowed to sit for the INBO Exam.

• They should also reach the examination hall at least 30 minutes before the allotted time to avoid any rush.

• They should keep their mind calm and avoid taking on too much stress. 

Info About INBO

The Indian National Biology Olympiad (INBO) is the organisation that oversees the world's most prestigious secondary school biology competition. The IBO competition pushes and inspires bright students to enhance their abilities and advance their future careers as scientists by bringing them together. They seek to find, motivate, empower, and assist the future generation of leaders in the life sciences, as well as grow their international network, as the world's leading high school biology student competition.

Eligibility Criteria for INBO 2024-25

1. Candidates should not have completed the 12th Board examination before November 30, 2023, (expected).

2. Candidates should be born between July 1, 2005, and June 30, 2010 (both the days inclusive).

3. Candidates must have lived and studied in India or must have been enrolled in an Indian educational system from November 30, 2023, or before.

4. They must be studying in Classes 11th and 12th while registering for this exam.

5. By June 1, 2024, candidates must not start (or plan to start) studies at a university or any other equivalent institution.

6. Every candidate must be eligible to hold an Indian passport. The OCI applicants would not be eligible for selection to the Indian team for the International Olympiads, according to a Madras High Court. However, such candidates are (provisionally) eligible for selection to all previous stages up to and including OCSC (stage III) if they meet all other eligibility conditions.

How Can INBO Previous Year Exam Papers Help you in Getting Good Grades

INBO Previous Year Question Papers are an important part of achieving high grades. Some of the advantages of solving papers regularly are listed below:

• Students will be able to tackle the offered set of questions in the allotted time if they regularly solve and practise INBO prior papers. They will be able to improve their speed and accuracy rate by doing so. This eventually plays a significant influence in enhancing their self-esteem.

• Daily practice of previous year papers also aids in the discovery of your shortcomings and opportunities for growth. This is a type of self-evaluation that a candidate can do to improve their INBO score.

How to Enroll in the INBO Exam

1. If his or her school is a recognised INBO centre, a student can enrol in INBO there. For this purpose, the principal would be the point of contact.

2. Even if a student's school is not an INBO registered centre, they can still participate in INBO by registering at a neighbouring centre. On the IAPT website, a list of registration centres will be provided.

3. The INBO registration centre in charge would receive Rs. 150/- per student per subject.All students registering from states other than their school's must provide a scanned copy of their INBO admission card as well as their school ID to iapt.nse@gmail.com, otherwise, they will be rejected.

4. Any state-approved school or institution with a minimum enrollment of 20 students is eligible to become an INBO centre, subject to approval by the Chief Coordinator, IAPT Examinations. On the IAPT website, you may register for an INBO centre online.