IMO Class 6 — Mathematics
Key Class 6 topics: Knowing our numbers, Whole numbers, Playing with numbers, Basic geometrical ideas, Understanding elementary shapes and more.
2026–27 · 5 olympiads
Olympiads for Class 6: IMO, IEO, NSO, IGKO, ISSO
A Class 6 student can sit 5 SOF olympiads this year. Compare the exam patterns below, open the class-wise syllabus for each, and practise with free tests and full-length mock exams that give an instant all-India rank.
Class 6 olympiad exam patterns at a glance
| Olympiad | Subject | Questions | Duration | Level 2 | Level 1 dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMO | Mathematics | 50 | 60 min | Yes | Oct 22 / Nov 19 / Dec 10, 2026 |
| IEO | English | 55 | 60 min | Yes | Sept 24 / Oct 20 / Nov 5, 2026 |
| NSO | Science | 60 | 60 min | Yes | Oct 15 / Nov 12 / Dec 3, 2026 |
| IGKO | General Knowledge | 35 | 45 min | No | Sept 10 / Oct 1, 2026 |
| ISSO | Social Studies | 55 | 60 min | No | Nov 30, 2026 / Jan 19, 2027 |
No SOF olympiad has negative marking. Dates are tentative — see exam dates and confirm with your school.
IEO Class 6 — English
Key Class 6 topics: Tenses and modals, Active and passive voice, Direct and indirect speech, Clauses and conjunctions, Phrasal verbs and more.
NSO Class 6 — Science
Key Class 6 topics: Components of food, Fibre to fabric, Sorting and separation of materials, Changes around us, Getting to know plants and more.
IGKO Class 6 — General Knowledge
Key Class 6 topics: Indian history and culture, World geography, Science and technology, Environment and ecology, Awards and honours and more.
ISSO Class 6 — Social Studies
Key Class 6 topics: History: early humans and the first cities, History: the Vedic period and early kingdoms, History: the Mauryas, the Guptas and trade, Geography: the earth in the solar system, Geography: globe, maps and motions of the earth and more.
Class 6 olympiads — frequently asked questions
Which olympiads can a Class 6 student take?
Class 6 students can take the IMO, IEO, NSO, IGKO and ISSO. Each is a separate exam on a different date.
Which olympiad is best for Class 6?
Start with the subject your child enjoys most. Many Class 6 students take IMO and NSO first, then add IEO, IGKO or ISSO once they are comfortable with the format.
Can a Class 6 student appear for more than one olympiad?
Yes. The olympiads are held on different dates, so students commonly take two or three in one year.
Is there a Level 2 for Class 6?
Yes, for IMO, IEO, NSO. Top Level 1 performers qualify for the second round.
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