Exam guide for parents
Science & Maths Olympiad Guide for Parents
The school Science and Maths Olympiads are the most widely attempted competitive exams in Indian schools. Here’s what parents of Class 6–8 students should know.
What are the school Olympiads?
Science and Maths Olympiads are run by independent organisations, usually through your child’s school between October and December. Most schools circulate a form in Aug–Sep; ask the class teacher if you haven’t seen one. Each organiser sets its own paper, so check the school’s notice for the exact pattern and date.
The usual pattern (Class 6–8)
- First round in school: around 50 multiple-choice questions in about an hour, usually with a reasoning section, a subject section and a harder section worth more marks
- A second round for the top scorers
- The syllabus follows the school curriculum — but questions test application, not recall
Olympiad vs school exam — the real difference
School exams ask “what is the formula?” Olympiads ask “yahan kaunsa formula lagega — aur kyun?” A child who scores 90% in school can score 50% in an Olympiad without practice. That’s normal, and fixable with the right kind of question practice. We’ve written a one-page guide for parents on exactly this:
Start here
1️⃣ Free worksheets to build the application habit
2️⃣ Tallentex-style mock tests — 10 timed papers per class, application-level questions throughout
3️⃣ Ask us which class and which paper to start with
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Free worksheets and a printable full-length mock · confirmed dates posted in our parents’ WhatsApp group · honest advice on whether your child is ready.
A general guide for parents, written by Azone Classes. Olympiads are conducted by independent organisations; Azone Classes is not associated with any Olympiad organiser.
