National Social Studies Olympiad (NSSO)

Q: Who can participate in Indian Talent Olympiad NSSO?

NSSO is open to students from Classes 1 to 10.Students from CBSE, ICSE, State Boards and International Boards can participate.Students can register through their school or individually online, depending on the examination mode.There are no specific academic eligibility requirements for participating in ITO Olympiads.

Q: What is the syllabus for Indian Talent Olympiad NSSO?

The NSSO syllabus is class-wise and is based on the Social Studies curriculum followed by major school boardsThe difficulty and topics are adjusted according to the student's class and level.

ITO NSSO (National Social Studies Olympiad) is a Social Studies Olympiad conducted by the Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO). It is designed to assess students’ understanding of history, geography, civics, economics, culture, environment, and society through age-appropriate questions. The exam encourages students to develop general awareness, analytical thinking, and a better understanding of their social and cultural surroundings.

Eligibility

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

Social Science Annual Olympiad and Monthly Olympiad

Indian Talent Olympiad organizes annual and monthly Olympiad exams for class 1 to 10 students.

Annual Olympiad

Annual Olympiads are conducted once a year and has two rounds (in December and in February)
Duration of exam – 45 min
Mode of exam –Online (can be attempted through website on respective date anytime between 10 am to 6 pm) and Offline (at the school) both
Questions in the exam
- Class 1 to 4- 35
- Class 5 to 10- 50

Monthly Olympiad

Monthly Olympiad are conducted every month and is a single round exam.
Duration of exam – 25 min is the scheduled time for all classes
Mode of Exam – Online

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Indian Talent Olympiad NSSO?

Indian Talent Olympiad NSSO (National Social Studies Olympiad) is a Social Studies Olympiad conducted by Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO). It is designed to assess students' understanding of History, Geography, Civics, Political Science, culture, people, environment, governance, society and related social studies topics. The exam aims to develop students' interest in social studies and help them understand how society and the world function.

Who can participate in Indian Talent Olympiad NSSO?

NSSO is open to students from Classes 1 to 10.
Students from CBSE, ICSE, State Boards and International Boards can participate.
Students can register through their school or individually online, depending on the examination mode.
There are no specific academic eligibility requirements for participating in ITO Olympiads.

What is the syllabus for Indian Talent Olympiad NSSO?

The NSSO syllabus is class-wise and is based on the Social Studies curriculum followed by major school boards

The difficulty and topics are adjusted according to the student's class and level.

Is there a Level 2 in Indian Talent Olympiad NSSO?

No. NSSO is conducted in one round. ITO's official NSSO page specifically states that the Social Studies Olympiad is conducted in one round. Therefore, unlike some Olympiads where students may qualify for a second round, NSSO does not currently have a separate Level 2 examination.