IJSO 2027: Eligibility, Stages & Result Guide

IJSO 2027 registration is expected to start soon for the International Junior Science Olympiad. Interested students can register online for the Olympiad. IJSO is a competition for students below 16 years of age in the subject of Natural Sciences. The test is conducted to motivate young children and build their interest in Science and its applications. The IJSO exam comprises multiple stages, including theory and practical assessments. To get more details about the IJSO 2027 registration dates, exam pattern, syllabus, question papers, and more, read the complete article. 

IJSO 2027 Exam Status

• Applications: The application process for IJSO 2027 is expected to begin on the official website of the International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO). The closing date is expected to be announced by the conducting authority.
• Exam Date: The IJSO 2027 exam date is expected to be announced.
• Prizes: The prize distribution for IJSO 2027 is expected to follow the official guidelines released by the conducting authority.

Candidates interested in applying for the Olympiad must check the IJSO 2027 Exam status and online registration. The details available at present are given in the table below:

IJSO 2027 Important Dates

The conducting authority of the International Junior Science Olympiad is expected to announce the IJSO 2027 Date. Therefore, students who are aspiring to participate in the Olympiad should check the individual dates of each event from the table given below:

IJSO 2027 Detailed Schedule

The detailed schedule of the International Junior Science Olympiad 2027 is expected to be released by the organisers. The session details will be shared once announced.

IJSO 2027 Registration

Candidates who are interested in participating in IJSO 2027 must complete the online registration. The registration process for the IJSO will be online. Candidates should check the eligibility criteria before registering. The details to apply for the IJSO 2027 Application Form are given as follows:

• IJSO Olympiad is open for individual and team participation. So, the teams who are interested in applying for the IJSO must visit the website of the conducting authority.
• Then the applicants must submit the Pre-Registration Form. In the pre-registration form, the candidates will have to enter their details like name, contact, country, mobile number, etc.
• After receiving the user id and password, the candidates must log in to the portal.
• Now click on “register now” and start entering the details in the registration form.
• In the final registration, the information of each participant has to be entered. 
• The details in the application form must be correct.
• Also, the participants will have to enter their passport details, if required.
• Finally, the candidates will have to pay the registration fees. 
• The IJSO Application Form must be submitted before the last date.

IJSO 2027 Registration Fee

There is a registration fee for each observer, visitor, and team participating in the International Junior Science Olympiad. Therefore, the applicants must check the details of the IJSO Registration Fees from the table given below:

Mode of Payment

The registration fees for IJSO need to be paid at the designated bank account in the invoice sent to each participating country. The bank details are given as follows:

IJSO 2027 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria and minimum age limit to apply for the International Junior Science Olympiad are given below:

• Age Limit: Students who are under sixteen years old on 31st December of the competition year are eligible to participate in IJSO.

• Nationality: A participant should hold a valid passport of his/her country of residence. 

• A group should have at least 6 people in order to participate in the Olympiad as a team.
• However, a group of 3 people can also participate, but not less than three members. 

IJSO 2027 Exam Pattern 

The candidates who have applied for the International Junior Science Olympiad must be aware of the exam pattern and type of questions in the exam. The participating students should get an idea of the exam mode, duration, marking scheme, etc from the details given below:

• Medium: The exam is conducted in the English language only, although each country may select its language as well.
• Exam Duration: The applicants will get 3 to 4 hours to solve each paper.
• Number of Papers: The IJSO (International Junior Science Olympiad) exam is conducted in three parts as mentioned below.

• Number of Questions: Paper 1 will have 30 questions in total which means each subject (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) will have 10 questions.
• Marking scheme: The applicants will get 1 mark for each correct answer.
• Negative Marking: The applicants will lose .25 for each wrong answer.

IJSO 2027 Syllabus

The applicants must check the syllabus of the IJSO in order to prepare for the exam. The detailed syllabus of the International Junior Science Olympiad is given as follows:

IJSO 2027 Result

• The conducting authority will declare the result of each participant of the International Junior Science Olympiad.
• The IJSO 2027 Result will be available online.
• Candidates can access their results through their individual registration numbers.
• The result for each of the stages of IJSO will be declared separately.
• The awards and certificates of IJSO will be awarded to the winners who have qualified till the final stage of the Olympiad. 

Selection Process for IJSO 

The International Junior Science Olympiad takes place in five stages. The details of the selection process is given below:

• Stage 1: NSEJS (National Standard Examination in Junior Science) and this is conducted by the IAPT (Indian Association of Physics Teachers). Only the top 300 applicants will be able to go in for the second stage.
• Stage 2: INJSO (Indian National Junior Science Olympiad) and this is conducted by the HSCSE. In this stage, only the top 35 applicants will be able to move to the third stage but need to have their names on the merit list.
• Stage 3: OCSC (Orientation cum Selection Camp) and is also conducted by the HBCSE and will be organized for 2 to 3 weeks.
• Stage 4: PDTC (Pre-departure Training Camp) in this the applicants will be divided into a team of 6 people and they will have to go through the training process organized at the HBCSE which also includes the experiments and the theory. The top 6 applicants will be considered as the awardees through the merit list and will also receive a prize worth Rs 5000 /-
• Stage 5: Final participation in the IJSO (International Junior Science Olympiad) for this there will be only 12 applicants (two teams of 6 members each) will be selected, among them there will be 3 teachers and all of them will represent India.

IJSO 2027 Highlights

About IJSO

International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) is a competition in science. Over the years IJSO aims to positively impact science and mathematics education at the school level. IJSO is held in the first week of December of every year, in different countries. Currently, around 50 member countries participate every year. The academic competitions of the IJSO include challenging tests in topics of science, both as theory questions and practical tasks. The tests are designed to address students’ understanding of concepts, and their ability to apply concepts to the situations described in the tests.

FAQs on IJSO 2027

Q1. Which is the host country for the IJSO 2027 exam?

Ans: The host country for IJSO 2027 is expected to be announced.

Q2. How can I participate in IJSO 2027?

Ans: The applicants will have to do the pre-registration in order to participate in the IJSO exam.

Q3. Is there a negative marking in IJSO 2027?

Ans: Yes, there is a negative marking in the IJSO Olympiad.

Q4. What is the syllabus of IJSO 2027?

Ans: The IJSO syllabus is from the subjects of general Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Candidates can check the detailed syllabus from this article.