The International Science Olympiad (ISO) syllabus for the different exams is called International Science Olympiad. Different levels have various International Science Olympiad (ISO) syllabus. The specialty of this syllabus is that there are also experimental concepts and theoretical concepts that students should understand as these are asked in the different International Olympiads.
International Science Olympiad (ISO) syllabus for NSE and INO for the same subject is similar. The table below gives the syllabus for different subjects.
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Syllabus for ISO 2024
Given below are the examination and syllabus for ISO 2024.
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Examinations |
Syllabus |
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NSEA and INAO |
It is broadly equivalent to the concepts taught at the senior secondary level (up to and including Class XII) of CBSE. There will be greater prominence in Physics, Mathematics, and Elementary Astronomy. |
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NSEB and INBO |
It is broadly equivalent to the concepts taught at the senior secondary level (up to and including Class XII) of CBSE. |
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NSEC and INChO |
It is broadly equivalent to the concepts taught at the senior secondary level (up to and including Class XII) of CBSE. |
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NSEJS and INJSO |
It is broadly equivalent to the concepts taught at the senior secondary level (up to and including Class XII) of CBSE. All the different subjects of science (i.e.Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) and Mathematics may have roughly equal prominence. |
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NSEP and INPhO |
It is broadly equivalent to the concepts taught at the senior secondary level (up to and including Class XII) of CBSE. |
The syllabus for different International Olympiad's is given below:
IPhO Syllabus 2024
Given below is the IPhO syllabus for all the eligible classes.
- Mechanics
- Kinematics
- Statics
- Dynamics
- Celestial mechanics
- Hydrodynamics
- Electromagnetic fields
- Basic concepts, the integral form of Maxwell's equations, the interaction of particles with electric & magnetic fields, and circuits.
- Oscillations and Waves
- Single oscillator, waves, interference & diffraction, the interaction of electromagnetic waves with the matter, geometrical optics, photometry, and optical devices.
- Relativity
- Quantum Physics
- Probability waves and structure of matter
- Thermodynamics
- Classical thermodynamics, heat transfer & phase transitions, and statistical physics.
- Experimental Skills
- Introduction, safety, measurement techniques, apparatus, accuracy, experimental uncertainty analysis, and data analysis.
- Mathematics
- Geometry & stereometry, calculus, algebra, functions, vectors, complex numbers, statistics, approximate, and numerical methods.
IChO Syllabus 2024
Given below is the syllabus for IChO 2024.
Inorganic Chemistry
- Electronic configuration of atoms and ions
- Trends in the periodic table (main groups)
- Trends in physical properties (main groups)
- Structures
- Nomenclature
- Chemical calculations
- Isotopes
- Natural cycles
- s-Block
- p-Block
- d-Block
- Other inorganic problems
Physical Chemistry
- Chemical equilibria
- Ionic equilibria
- Electrode equilibria
- Kinetics of homogeneous reactions
- Thermodynamics (first law)
- Thermodynamics (second law)
- Phase systems
Organic Chemistry
- Alkanes
- Cycloalkanes
- Alkenes
- Alkynes
- Arenes and heterocycles
- Halogen compounds
- Alcohols and phenols
- Carbonyl compounds
- Carboxylic acids
- Nitrogen compounds
- Some large molecules like -styrene, -ethene, -polyamides, etc.
Biochemistry
- Amino acids and peptides
- Proteins
- Fatty acids and fats
- Enzymes
- Saccharides
- Krebs cycle and respiration chain
- Nucleic acids and protein synthesis
- Other biochemical problems like hormones- regulation & feedback, insulin, glucagon, adrenaline, etc.
Analytical Chemistry:
Choice of indicators for acidimetry, titration curve, pH (strong and weak acid), EMF (redox titration), use of flame tests for identification of K, Ca & Sr, and Lambert-Beer law.
Complexes:
Writing down the complexation reactions, the definition of prediction of coordination number of complexions and molecules, coordination number, and complex formation constants (definition).
Theoretical Chemistry:
Energy levels of the hydrogen atom (formula), the square of the wave function & probability, and understanding the most significant Schrödinger equation.
Instrumental methods of determining the structure:
- UV-VIS spectroscopy
- Mass spectra
- Infrared spectra
- NMR
- X-rays
- Polarimetry
Experimental Part of IChO
- Synthesis of inorganic and organic compounds
- Identification of inorganic and organic compounds (general principles)
- The diagnosis of some inorganic and organic compounds (general principles)
- Special measurements and procedures
- Evaluation of results
IBO Syllabus 2024
Given below is the syllabus for IBO 2024.
Syllabus for Theoretical Exam
- Cell biology
- Plant anatomy and physiology
- Animal anatomy and physiology
- Ethology
- Genetics and evolution
- Ecology
- Biosystematics
Syllabus for Practical Skills
Science Process Skills
- Relationship finding, calculation, observation, and measurement, grouping or classification, and hypothesis formulation
- Data organization and presentation: graphs, tables, charts, diagrams, and photographs
- Prediction or projection
- Operational definition: scope, condition, assumption, variable identification, and control
- Experimentation: experimental design, experimenting, result/data recording, result & interpretation, drawing conclusions, and representing numerical results with appropriate accuracy (correct number of digits).
Basic Biology Skills
- Observation of biological objects using magnifying glasses
- Work with a microscope (objective maximum 45x times)
- Work with a stereomicroscope
- Drawing of preparations (from a microscope, etc.)
- The exact description of a biological drawing using tables of biological terms marked with a numerical code.
Biological Method
- Cytological methods
- Methods to study plant anatomy and physiology
- Methods to study animal anatomy and physiology
- Ethological methods
- Ecological and environmental methods
- Taxonomic methods.
Physical and Chemical Methods
- Standard tests for monosaccharides, polysaccharides, lipids, and protein (Fehling, I2 in KI (aq), biuret)
- Titration
- Measuring quantities by drip and strip methods
- Separation techniques: chromatography, filtration, and centrifugation
- Dilution mechanism
- A pipetting method, including the use of micropipettes
- Microscopy, including use of counting chambers
- Determination of absorption of light and Gel Electrophoresis.
Microbiological Methods
- Inoculation techniques
- Preparing nutrient media
- Aseptic techniques (flaming and heating glass material)
Statistical Methods
- Probability and probability distributions
- Application of mean, median, percentage, variance, standard deviation, standard error, t-test, and chi-square test.
IAAO Syllabus 2024
Given below is the syllabus for IAAO 2024.
Syllabus of the Theoretical Test
Basic Astrophysics
- Celestial mechanics
- Electromagnetic theory and quantum physics
- Thermodynamics
- Spectroscopy and atomic physics
- Nuclear physics
Coordinates and Times
- Celestial sphere
- Concept of time
Solar System
- The Sun
- The Solar system
- Space exploration
- Phenomena
Stars
- Stellar properties
- Stellar interior and atmospheres
- Stellar evolution
Stellar Systems
- Binary star systems
- Exoplanets
- Star clusters
- Milky way galaxy
- Interstellar medium
- Galaxies
- Accretion processes
- Cosmology
Instrumentation and Space Technologies
- Multi-wavelength astronomy
- Instrumentation
Syllabus of Practical Test
Observations
- The consideration based on usage of sky maps and catalogs
- Naked-eye observations
- Application of coordinate systems in the sky, magnitude estimation, and estimation of angular separation.
- Usage of basic astronomical instruments-telescopes and various detectors for observations with instructions given.
Data Analysis
- Analyzing the data in different ways as proper identification of error sources, calculation of errors, and estimation of their influence on the final results.
- Proper use of graph sheets with different scales, e.g., polar and logarithmic papers. The data transformation to get a linear plot and find the "Best Fit" line approximately.
- Knowledge of the most common experimental techniques for measuring physical quantities.
- Fundamental statistical analysis of the observational data.
IJSO Syllabus 2024
Given below is the syllabus for IJSO 2024.
Content Knowledge in Natural Sciences and Mathematics
- Particles, waves, and matter
- Energy
- Interactions
- Structure- properties and functions
- Systems
- Development and evolution
- Mathematical Skills
Laboratory Skills
- Work in the laboratory following safety regulations
- Make observations using the five senses
- Identify and use basic laboratory equipment
- Use more revealing equipment if proper instructions are given
- Data collected from an experiment being aware that instruments affect the measurement
- Identify error sources and estimate their effects
Notes: Apart from International Science Olympiad, HBCSE also conducts International Mathematica Olympiad (IMO). Students can check out the list of Olympiad Exams, which is conducted in India.
