ONLINE OLYMPIAD GUIDELINES

WELCOME ONBOARD!

Dear Parents/Students,

Indian Talent Olympiad has introduced "Online Olympiads" for students studying between class 1 and class 10. The pandemic has severely affected educational sectors all over the world. Considering the current situation; Indian Talent Olympiad is leaving no stones unturned in involving young minds and assuring that the children continue to obtain possible information.

Students appearing for Online Olympiad Exam can appear for the Olympiad Examination just by sitting at home using any Smart Phone. Students need to follow Olympiad guidelines and instructions before appearing for the Online Olympiad Exam.

 

SCHEDULE & PATTERN:

Science, Mathematics, English, General Knowledge, Computer, Social Studies Olympiad Exams

Online Olympiad Exam consists of MCQ based questions. Olympiad question paper is divided into two parts - (Subjective & Logical Reasoning part). Subjective part consists of the question from the school syllabus & Logical reasoning part consists of problem-based figures, series completion, the odd one out, coding-decoding, mirror images, embedded figures, symmetry, and alphabetical test questions.

Complexity of the question paper varies according to the class. For each class, questions are prepared by understanding their knowledge, ability, and reasoning capacity.

Total Number of Questions: 35 Questions (Class 1 ot 4)  |  50 Questions (Class 5 to 10)

Duration of the Examination: 30 minutes (Class 1 to 4)  |  45 minutes (Class 5 to 10)

Total Marks: 35 marks (Class 1 to 4)  |  50 marks (Class 5 to 10)

Centre of The Exam: Student's respective Home/School

Can be Taken From: ITO-Indian Talent Olympiad App (Android App)

 

Drawing and Essay Olympiad Exams:

Topic Drawing/Essay: 2 Topics (Choose Any One)

Duration of the Examination: 60 minutes for Drawing / 40 minutes for Essay

Centre of The Exam: Student's respective Home/School

Can be Taken From: Indian Talent Olympiad Student Login (Website)

Topics for Drawing & Essay Olympiad Exam will be displayed.

 

OLYMPIAD EXAM SCHEDULE

OLYMPIAD EXAM SUBJECTS	CLASS	SLOT 1 OF ROUND 1	SLOT 2 OF ROUND 1	TAKE EXAM FROM
ICO - International Computer Olympiad	Class 1 to 10	02nd Dec 2024	06th Jan 2025	ITO Mobile App
NSSO - National Social Studies Olympiad	Class 1 to 10	03rd Dec 2024	07th Jan 2025	ITO Mobile App
GKIO - General Knowledge International Olympiad	Class 1 to 10	04th Dec 2024	08th Jan 2025	ITO Mobile App
EIO - English International Olympiad	Class 1 to 10	05th Dec 2024	09th Jan 2025	ITO Mobile App
ISO - International Science Olympiad	Class 1 to 10	06th Dec 2024	10th Jan 2025	ITO Mobile App
IMO - International Maths Olympiad	Class 1 to 10	07th Dec 2024	11th Jan 2025	ITO Mobile App
NESO - National Essay Olympiad	Class 1 to 10	09th Dec 2024	13th Jan 2025	ITO Website
IDO - International Drawing Olympiad	Class 1 to 10	10th Dec 2024	14th Jan 2025	ITO Website

For more details about exam pattern & schedule visit – Olympiad Schedule and Olympiad Pattern

 

 

ITO APP LINK & LOGIN CREDENTIALS:

ITO App link (Android App) is provided to each student registered for the Online Olympiad Exam. Students can login into their profile using given login id and the password. Mock test is activated in the student's profile in the respective subjects. The mock test will remain active till 01st December. Mock test will not be available during the scheduled dates of exams. The mock test depicts the original exam so that student will be habituated to the online exam pattern and environment.

 

HOW TO TAKE ONLINE OLYMPIAD EXAM

ITO APP: Online Olympiad Exam can be accessed/launched from any android mobile. The used device should have a front camera. *(Mandatory)

ITO WEBSITE: Online Olympiad Exam of Drawing & Essay can be accessed/launched from any android mobile/computer/laptop. The used device should have a front camera/webcam. *(Mandatory)

 

DO'S

ITO MOBILE APP: (For Android) - (Science, Mathematics, English, General Knowledge, Computer, Social Studies Olympiad Exams)

1) Make sure your ITO App is updated.

2) Check the device's internet/wifi connectivity.

3) Check that the device's front camera and microphone are operational.

4) Check that the gadget is completely charged.

5) Use a blank paper to do rough work.

6) Take a mock tests before the major exam.

7) Make sure all other tabs/background apps are closed.

8) Before submitting the exam, double-check your answers.

9) Before starting the exam, change your mobile screen saver time to 1 hour. If the screen remains idle, the phone may lock/sleep, which may submit the exam.

 

ITO WEBSITE: (Google Chrome) (Drawing & Essay Olympiad Exams)

1) Make sure your Google Chrome browser is updated.

2) Check the system's/device's internet/wifi connectivity.

3) Check that the device's front camera/webcamera and microphone are operational.

4) Check the gadget is fully charged.

5) Be ready with Drawing/Writing equipments before starting the exam.

6) Make sure all other browser tabs are closed.

7) Clear the browser's cookies and temporary files before beginning the exam. (For Drawing/Essay)

8) Ensure the image of Drawing/Essay is uploaded before submitting the exam within the time limit.

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DON'TS

ITO MOBILE APP: (For Android) - (Science, Mathematics, English, General Knowledge, Computer, Social Studies Olympiad Exams)

1) Avoid using numerous apps.

2) Never use a book for rough work. 

3) Avoid closing exam before completing.

4) Avoid using calculators or similar equipment.

5) Do not press the device's back/home button.

6) Avoid looking around or moving out of your seat.

7) Do not cover the camera during the examination.

8) Do not submit before checking the answers.

9) Do not lock your mobile phone during the exam, as doing so will result in the exam's submission.

 

ITO WEBSITE: (Google Chrome) (Drawing & Essay Olympiad Exams)

1) Avoid using numerous browsers.

2) Avoid closing the examination window before completing it.

3) Do not cover the camera/webcam during the exam.

4) Do not press the device's or browser's back button.

5) Avoid clicking "Enter Button" (Laptop/Computer).

6) Do not submit the exam before uploading the Image of Drawing/Essay.

 

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GENERAL IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

- Keep your app, device, system and browsers updated to prevent technical difficulties during the exam.

- Students appearing for Online Annual Olympiad Exam shall read all the instructions regarding the exam carefully before performing the original (main) exam.

- Students should keep a track of time (Timer begins as soon as the student clicks on the exam link) as NO EXTENSION IN TIME will be provided. The test will get automatically submitted once the time allotted gets over.

- The student is allowed to take the test ONLY ONE TIME.

- DATE AND TIME ARE RECORDED when the student clicks and opens the exam tab for the first time.

- Once the student clicks on the exam tab, a new window opens. He/she is not allowed to quit/close the exam tab (with/without attempting any question).

- If the exam window is close before submitting all the questions, the marks will not be recorded.

- If closed NO SECOND ATTEMPT will be provided and a note will be displayed stating that 'The student has attempted the test'.

- Once the exam tab is closed, it CANNOT BE RESUMED (reopened).

- First click on the exam tab will be considered as the student IS ATTEMPTING THE TEST and will be remarked as SUCCESSFUL SUBMISSION upon closing the test tab. (Note: Do not close any window before attempting and submitting all the exam questions.)

- Once the student clicked on the exam tab, he/she not allowed pressing the refresh/reload/back button which is considered as successful submission.

- Students should use device with front camera/webcam. Voice record, video record, eyeball recognition, multi browser detection & image capturing will be automatically started once the student clicks on the exam tab. Note: Students’ score will not be considered if the permission to access the camera/microphone (if asked) is denied/not allowed.

- Students cannot open any other tab while attempting exam as the screen is recorded.

- Student Login is for SINGLE USE only.

- While appearing for exam students are NOT ALLOWED TO LOOK AROUND as the Camera will capture the photos while attempting the test.

- The device (desktop/laptop/smart phone) used for giving Olympiad Exam must have good internet connectivity, a webcam/front camera and an updated version of browser (Google Chrome).

- Students should CLOSE ALL OTHER TABS in the browser.

- Students are NOT ALLOWED to refresh the page or use back button of the browser, as it may lead to interruption in the exam.

- NO OTHER PERSON except the participating student is allowed to enter the room (space) while the student is attempting the exam.

- For class one and two students – parent/guardian is allowed to sit with the student to READ QUESTIONS ONLY.

- Students are requested to sit on a clean desk/study table with no object except the device.

- Parents/students need to ensure that the room is as quite as possible.

- Rough paper can be used to solve logical problems and should be kept on a desk/study table while attempting the exam so that it is clearly seen by the invigilator. (rough paper should be captured in camera)

- Use of calculator / similar devices is NOT ALLOWED.

- Time remaining for the exam is displayed on the screen.

- Students should check the answers before submitting the exam.

- Students can recheck their selected answers before clicking on finish button and submitting the exam.

- Device (mobile) should be held upright so that the face visibility is ensured by the invigilator.

- Student appearing for Drawing/Essay Olympiad have to unlock the topic by clicking on the exam tab and position the device in such a way that the student is clearly seen while drawing.

 

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRAWING/ESSAY

1. ‘CAMERA’   &   2. ‘UPLOAD FROMGALLERY’

 

HOW TO UPLOAD DRAWING IMAGE?

Students can select ‘CAMERA’ in case if they need to Directly click the Photo of the drawing sheet & UPLOAD IT.   OR   Can select ‘UPLOAD FROM GALLERY’ option to upload photo from the gallery of your phone.

 

PHONE/TABLET/DESKTOP/LAPTOPPLACEMENT: (WHILE ATTENDING ONLINE EXAM OF DRAWING & ESSAY)

- On the Exam Day, students can login into their profile between allotted times.

- The moment student clicks on the exam tab, the ‘COUNT DOWN TIMER’ starts.

- 2 Topics will be provided under Drawing/Essay subject. Student can draw/write on any one topic.

- Students have to draw the drawing in the A3 size drawing paper.

- Student should complete the drawing in one side of the page only; as only one image can be uploaded.

- In the Logged-in profile; ‘UPLOAD FILE’ option is provided.

- Students will get TWO OPTIONS after clicking on the ‘UPLOAD FILE’ Button –

- Students should always consider TIME LEFT while drawing because the time is limited & after 60 minutes the ‘UPLOAD FILE’ button will automatically disappear & the test will END AUTOMATICALLY.

- We suggest students to utilize the time cautiously while drawing & Uploading the drawn picture.

- The student should upload the drawn image / written essay within the time limit given.

- Time for drawing/writing and essay is 60minutes/40minutes respectively.

- While drawing on the given topic, the phone/laptop must be kept on a distance with its ‘FRONT CAMERA’ facing the student; making sure that the student is completely seen while drawing.

- While taking the test, from the start time of the Test till the end of the test, the phone/laptop’s front camera will automatically start recording the test video &will take pictures timely along with recording audio in surrounding.

- During the Test time, the student must not move from the place until he/she uploads the drawing.

- Phone OR Laptop must be placed in such a way that in the camera student’s face & upper body are getting covered while taking the test. (As shown in the below Image).

 

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

- It is recommended that each and every participant must read and understand all the terms & conditions of Online Olympiad Exam.

- Online Olympiad Exam is based on MCQ pattern (except Drawing/Essay).

- System/Device and browsers should be kept updated in order to prevent technical difficulties during the exam. The Indian Talent Olympiad management shall not be responsible for the outcome caused due to any occurrence like any Device Issue, Power Failure, Slow Internet Speed, Internet Failure, etc.

- After submission of Online Exam, the exam invigilator shall verify for any malpractices – through voice recording, video recording and random image captured at the time of exam.

- First click on the EXAM TAB will be considered as the student is attempting the test and will be remarked as SUCCESSFUL SUBMISSION upon closing the test tab. Do not close the exam window before submission.

- Once the test starts (new window opens showing the questions), it should not be closed before attempting all the questions. If closed NO SECOND ATTEMPT will not be provided and a note will be displayed stating that 'The student has attempted the test on (Date) at (Time)'.

- No second chance will be given to the student to retake the test. If the student has closed the test window without submitting or attempting the complete test, it will be considered as a SUCCESSFUL SUBMISSION. QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE SAME WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.

- The student has to make sure that the internet connection and power supply is proper to avoid any interruption in the test. Indian Talent Olympiad is not responsible for any such failure and questions raised on the same will not be entertained.

- The student needs to make sure that the device (mobile/laptop/desktop) used for taking the test is charged enough to avoid any interruption while taking the test. Student should make sure that the internet connection is proper in case of data plan or Wi-Fi connection.

- If the exam window is reloaded/refreshed/closed, then it will be recorded as the "SUCCESSFUL SUBMISSION". Questions raised on the same will not be entertained.

- If the test gets interrupted due to any of the above-listed points; the test will be recorded as the "SUCCESSFUL SUBMISSION". Questions raised on the same will not be entertained.

- While appearing for exam students are not allowed to look around as the Camera will capture the photos while attempting the test. If the image captures any other person except student, the student will get disqualified. Video recording is done at the time of test only.

- During the test, if any malpractice is observed in image captured, in audio& video recording, the student will be disqualified. No questions related to this are entertained.

- Throughout the exam multiple images are captured randomly, video and voice is recorded till the exam is completed for any prompting of answers.

- Students cannot open any other tab while attempting exam as the screen is recorded. If found, student test is terminated. No questions related to this are entertained.

- Online exam rules are very strict and are important part. Therefore, it must be considered with priority and no negligence of rules will be tolerated.

- The audio/video recording and image captured during the exam will not be provided to any student/parent/guardian/ school principal/school in-charge teacher as it is strictly confidential according to the Privacy Policy of Indian Talent Olympiad. No questions related to the same will not be entertained.

- The announced result of Indian Talent Olympiad will be full and final. Since it is an “Online Examination”, there will be no revaluation.

- The decision of management is final and irreversible, the questions related to the same are not entertained.

- Upon completing the registration process, you are agreeing to all T & C set by Indian Talent Olympiad. Students/Parents cannot question management’s decision at any point.

- If you register with Indian Talent Olympiad, you are agreeing to receive messages and call from Indian Talent Olympiad.

- If there is any threatening/illogical argument regarding the results even after primarily agreeing to all the terms & conditions, the Subscription & Scholarship of the said participant will be terminated & results will be discarded.

- Any disputes will be subject to the Legal Jurisdiction of Mumbai.

- If any termination of the exam is down by management thereafter no award will be rewarded to the respective student.

- Indian Talent Olympiad’s Decision is full & final and is irreversible.

- Participation shall be terminated/disqualified if any illogical argument is done.