NATIONAL HINDI OLYMPIAD (NHO)

ITO NHO (National Hindi Olympiad) is a Hindi-language Olympiad conducted by the Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO). It is designed to assess and develop students’ knowledge of Hindi grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, literature, sentence formation, spelling, and language usage. The Olympiad encourages students to improve their Hindi language proficiency, reading and writing skills, vocabulary, and understanding of Hindi literature and grammar.

It is generally designed for school students from Classes 1 to 10, with the syllabus and difficulty level adapted to each class. The exam focuses on age-appropriate Hindi concepts and may include objective questions based on grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and literary awareness.

Eligibility

Students studying in class 1 to 10 CBSE/ICSE/State Board or any other recognized board All over India.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Indian Talent Olympiad NHO?

Indian Talent Olympiad NHO (National Hindi Olympiad) is a Hindi-language Olympiad conducted by Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO). It is designed to assess and improve students’ Hindi grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, sentence formation, and language skills. The examination uses Olympiad-style questions to encourage students to apply their understanding of Hindi rather than simply memorising concepts.

Who can participate in Indian Talent Olympiad NHO?

NHO is open to students from Classes 1 to 10. ITO's current information states that students from these classes can participate, and its school-registration information indicates that there are no minimum academic eligibility requirements for participation.

What is the syllabus for Indian Talent Olympiad NHO?

The NHO syllabus is class-wise and aligned with school Hindi curricula, including CBSE, ICSE and State Board curricula. It broadly covers Hindi grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, sentence formation and writing/language skills. Depending on the class, topics can include alphabets and vowel signs, words and sentences, nouns, gender, singular and plural, synonyms, antonyms, pronouns, adjectives and other grammar concepts. The question paper also includes Higher Order Thinking (HOTS) questions based on the syllabus.

Is there a Level 2 in Indian Talent Olympiad NHO?

No. NHO currently has only one level. ITO's official NHO page explicitly states that the National Hindi Olympiad has only 1 level and is conducted at the international level.