The Gold Standard:
HBCSE Olympiads
The official and only pathway to represent India at the International Olympiads. Organised by HBCSE, IAPT, and HBCSE-authorised bodies.
The 5-Stage Journey
NSE
National Standard Exams (NSEP, NSEC, NSEB, NSEA, NSEJS)
INOs
Indian National Olympiads (INPhO, INChO, etc.)
OCSC
Orientation-cum-Selection Camp at HBCSE Mumbai
PDT
Pre-departure Training Camp
International
Represent India at IMO, IPhO, IChO, etc.
HBCSE / IAPT Programs
Currently 17 programs listed under the official pathway.
International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA)
IOAA / HBCSE India team
International Physics Olympiad — World
IPhO / HBCSE India team
International Chemistry Olympiad — World
IChO / HBCSE India team
International Biology Olympiad — World
IBO / HBCSE India team
International Junior Science Olympiad — World
IJSO / HBCSE India team
Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM)
MTA / HBCSE / TIFR
Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO)
HBCSE / MTA
National Standard Examination in Physics (NSEP)
IAPT / HBCSE TIFR
Indian National Chemistry Olympiad (INChO)
HBCSE TIFR
Indian National Junior Science Olympiad (INJSO)
IAPT / HBCSE TIFR
Indian National Astronomy Olympiad (INAO)
HBCSE TIFR
Indian National Physics Olympiad (INPhO)
HBCSE TIFR
National Standard Examination in Chemistry (NSEC)
IAPT / HBCSE TIFR
National Standard Examination in Biology (NSEB)
IAPT / HBCSE TIFR
National Standard Examination in Astronomy (NSEA)
IAPT / HBCSE TIFR
National Standard Examination in Junior Science (NSEJS)
IAPT / HBCSE TIFR
Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO)
HBCSE / MTA
Important for Students
Stage 1 (NSE) is generally held in November. Registration typically happens through your school or designated centres in August-September. Ensure you do not miss the window for the official national standard examinations.
Official HBCSE Site ↗Nov
NSE Exams
Jan
INOs Results
Apr
OCSC Camp
Jul
International