INChONational → InternationalScience
Indian National Chemistry Olympiad (INChO)
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Second stage of IChO selection. Theoretical and lab-based exam. Top performers attend OCSC at HBCSE. Top 4 represent India at International Chemistry Olympiad.
Eligibility
NSEC qualifiers only
Fee
Nil
Reg. Opens
Auto–Auto
Exam Date
Jan/Feb 2027
Level
National → International
Pathway Stage
National Entry
About this olympiad
Second stage of IChO selection. Theoretical and lab-based exam. Top performers attend OCSC at HBCSE. Top 4 represent India at International Chemistry Olympiad.
The pathway
Stage 2 of 5 (NSEC
INChO
OCSC
PDC
IChO)
How registration works
1
Automatic selection from NSEC
2
No separate registration.
How to prepare
Understand the syllabus
Focus on the core concepts of the Science curriculum with a higher weightage on analytical problems.
Solve past papers
Practice with previous years' question papers to understand the exam pattern and marking scheme.
Notify Me
Get notified when INChO 2026 registration opens.
Quick Facts
TypeChemistry Olympiad
International?Yes
Govt Recognized?Yes
Online Exam?No
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