CBSE/DIR(ACAD)/2021 October 27, 2021
Cir. No. Acad-107/2021
All Heads of Institutions affiliated to CBSE
Sub: First step towards representing India at the International Olympiads: Enrollment in
Indian Olympiad Qualifier (IOQ) Examinations-reg.
The Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), a National Centre of the Tata
Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), is the nodal agency of the Government of India for
implementing the Olympiad programme in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Astronomy and Junior Science. The national Olympiads culminate in participation of Indian
teams in the International Olympiads in different subjects.
The international Olympiad movement is aimed at bringing the most talented secondary and
higher secondary students of the world together in a friendly competition of the highest level.
The Olympiads are the meeting places of the brightest young minds of the world and provide a
stimulus for students to begin a career in science or mathematics. Much like the Olympics in
sports, the Olympiads are a celebration of the very best in school level science and
mathematics. Even beyond the scope of the examinations, Olympiad problems provide
intellectual stimulus and uncommon opportunities for teaching and learning of sciences.
The Olympiad programme is fully funded and recognised by the Government of India. There is
no financial burden on students apart from a nominal enrolment fee. In each subject, the
programme proceeds through several stages of selection and training conducted by HBCSE,
leading up to participation of the Indian team in the international event held at a foreign
location.
To participate, students need to register and enrol themselves for the first stage of selection,
the Indian Olympiad Qualifier (IOQ), in as many subjects as they are interested in, provided
that they meet the eligibility criteria. The IOQ examinations in different subjects will be held on
three Sundays in the month of January 2022. The registration process to appear for IOQ
will begin on September 25, 2021. For details on enrollment, eligibility criteria, fee, date
and time of examination, etc., please visit our website: https://olympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in
It is therefore requested to encourage your students to participate in this prestigious and
unique competition as it opens gateways to the global competition held by various international
Olympiad bodies.
Your cooperation in this national endeavour will be highly appreciated.
Dr Joseph Emmanuel
Director (Academics)
‘शिक्षा सदन’ ,7 1 राऊज़ एवेन्यू ,इंस्टीटूिनल एररया, नई ददल्ली–110002
‘Shiksha Sadan’, 17, Rouse Avenue, Institutional Area, New Delhi – 110002
फ़ोन/Telephone: 011-23212603 वेबसाइट/Website :http://www.cbseacademic.nic.in ई-लेल/e-mail: mailto:[email protected].
Copy to the respective Heads of Directorates, Organizations and Institutions as
indicated below with a request to disseminate the information to all the schools
under their jurisdiction:
1. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18 Institutional Area, Shaheed
Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi-16
2. The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, B-15, Sector-62, Institutional
Area,Noida201309
3. The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old
Secretariat, Delhi-110 054
4. The Director of Public Instructions (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector 9,
Chandigarh-160017
5. The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim –737101
6. The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar –791 111
7. The Director of Education, Govt. of A&N Islands, Port Blair – 744101
8. The Director of Education, S.I.E., CBSE Cell, VIP Road, Junglee Ghat, P.O. 744103,
A&N Island
9. The Director, Central Tibetan School Administration, ESSESS Plaza, Community
Centre, Sector -3, Rohini, Delhi
10. The Additional Director General of Army Education, A –Wing, Sena Bhawan, DHQ,
PO, New Delhi-110001
11. The Secretary AWES, Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army), FDRC Building No.
202,Shankar Vihar (Near APS), Delhi Cantt-110010
12. The Secretary, Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs,
Government of India.
13. The Secretary, Sainik Schools Society, Room No. 101, D-1 Wing, Sena Bhawan, New
Delhi-110001.
14. The Chairman, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan, N-1/9, Near Doordarshan
Kendra, PO Sainik School Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, Odhisha-751005.
15. All Regional Directors/Regional Officers of CBSE with the request to send this circular
to all the Heads of the affiliated schools of the Board in their respective Regions
16. All Joint Secretary/ Deputy Secretary/ Assistant Secretary/SPS / Analyst, CBSE
17. All Head(s)/ In-Charge(s), Centre of Excellence, CBSE
18. In charge IT Unit with the request to put this Circular on the CBSE Academic Website
19. In-Charge, Library
20. The Head (Media & Public Relations), CBSE
21. DS to Chairman, CBSE
22. SPS to Secretary, CBSE
23. SPS to Director (Academics), CBSE
24. SPS to Director (Information Technology), CBSE
25. SPS to Controller of Examinations, CBSE
26. SPS to Director (Training and Skill Education), CBSE
27. SPS to Director (Professional Examinations), CBSE
28. SPS to Director (CTET), CBSE
29. SPS to Director (EDUSAT), CBSE
30. Record File
Director (Academics)
‘शिक्षा सदन’ ,7 1 राऊज़ एवेन्यू ,इंस्टीटूिनल एररया, नई ददल्ली–110002
‘Shiksha Sadan’, 17, Rouse Avenue, Institutional Area, New Delhi – 110002
फ़ोन/Telephone: 011-23212603 वेबसाइट/Website :http://www.cbseacademic.nic.in ई-लेल/e-mail: mailto:[email protected].
