National Social Studies Olympiad by Indian Talent Olympiad [For Classes 1 to 10; Dec 12 to Jan 9]: Register by Sep 15!

Registrations are invited for the National Social Studies Olympiad for classes 1 to 10 by Indian Talent Olympiad. Register by Sep 15!

About Indian Talent Olympiad

Indian Talent Olympiad was established in 2012 by leading academicians & scientists of the country, with the objectives of identifying and nurturing student talent leading to improved academic performance.

It helps to assess the knowledge, level of understanding, and reasoning ability of students (Class 1 to Class 10) across India.

Over 35,874+ schools registered for the Indian Talent Olympiad Examinations till now and millions of students appeared in the Olympiad exams across India.

Over the past years, we have won the trust of over 1 Crore parents. More than 7 lakhs of teachers across the country have supported us in conducting our Indian Talent Olympiad event.

About the National Social Studies Olympiad

National Social Studies Olympiad (NSSO) is an exam that tests students’ knowledge of subjects such as History, Geography and Civics. It is conducted by Indian Talent Olympiad at National Level once a year. The exam is conducted within the school premises.

The syllabus for NSSO is according to the respective classes & includes the base of all the boards. Students from different boards namely, State board, CBSE, ICSE, and International Board can take part in the Social Studies exam.

Indian Talent Olympiad conducts the Social Studies Olympiad for all classes from class 1 to class 10. This exam ensures that students are tested on different subjects of social studies that include civics, geography, history, and politics all put together called social science.

It is a subject that promotes the studies of humanities. The main purpose of this exam is to help young children take informed decisions in their growing years. It is an exam that promotes the development of making children good citizens of society. 

When students gain a strong hold over social studies, they can focus on other deeper subjects in the future. These include anthropology, psychology, political science, economics, sociology, criminology and even international relations.

Within the school, students learn coordinated and systematic studies. As part of the school curriculum, this is an important subject that is concerned with the study of social relationships. Students are taught the functioning of the society.

The other topics that this subject focuses on are constitutional laws, rights and duties, morals and ethics, virtues and code of conduct, thus making students in all classes aware of their roles and responsibilities in their lives. 

The Social Studies Olympiad is an important exam that lays the foundation for our children’s growing years. The subject gives students the opportunities to develop attitudes, skills and knowledge that further enable them to become active and responsible citizens of the country.

It teaches them the fundamental concepts of culture and politics that groom them into well-educated citizens. This subject makes students understand how the world works on a social level. 

How to Participate?

• To participate in the Social Studies Olympiad parents can register on behalf of their children online through Indian Talent Olympiad. Please click on the Student Registration button on the home page. Select, National Social Studies Olympiad as your choice of subject and pay the respective fees. The exam is conducted in one round for social studies. The annual exam dates are live on the website. Please visit the Annual Exam Schedule on our website to know about the exact exam date.
• Teachers can do the same for students who are interested to be a part of this exam. They can register on behalf of students and allow students to attempt the annual Olympiads. Teachers can get all information under the School Registration section on the same page. The offline exam is conducted in their respective schools so that it is easy for teachers to monitor and also for students to visit the examination centre. 
• National Social Studies Olympiad (NSSO) exams are open to students from Class 1 to Class 10.
• The registration process happens online and offline. It is easy to enrol and participate in this exam.
• Teachers encourage maximum participation, as Olympiad exams make students confident and ready for national-level competition.
• It is a platform where students can judge their existing knowledge and improve their academic performance.
• Indian Talent Olympiad rewards deserving students with prizes and awards for topping in Social Studies exam.

Syllabus

The syllabus for the Social Studies Olympiad is set by the leading boards of the country. The syllabus includes topics on culture, people, time, places, environment, development, power, authority, governance, production, distribution, science, society and technology. More than social studies the topics look to be more oriented towards general knowledge.

The exam ensures that students are made thorough in questions that help them to use their knowledge throughout their lives. Because of this exam, students are able to enhance their critical thinking skills. They become very good orators in the future. They become confident to convey their views on different topics and thus take part in debates.

Indian Talent Olympiad has categorized the syllabus of this exam through respective classes. The syllabus for each class is different and as per the capacity of children. For a detailed syllabus, please visit our website and choose the class-wise syllabus.  Indian Talent Olympiad has a team of well-experienced and qualified teachers who ensure that students are tested based on their calibre and capacity.

This is one subject that is sure to build value in young minds. Apart from the academic importance, this exam is important to bring about other significant changes in children’s lives.

Click on any of the following buttons to access the syllabus:

How to Prepare?

To prepare for the Social Studies Olympiad students can refer to their school textbooks and read thoroughly. The questions in the annual Olympiad exams are all based on school syllabus. It caters to all the boards namely the CBSE, ICSE even other state boards respectively. Social studies at the ground level is believed to be the study of man and his environment. This environment includes the physical, social, political, social, economic and cultural environment. It focuses on the development of man and mankind. It is all about how the man influences his surroundings and how the surroundings influence the man in return. Some of the tips to prepare for the exam are to:

• Start early.
• Know your syllabus well.
• Go through all the chapters.
• Highlight the important points.
• Visualize things to memorize them better.
• Jot down dates.
• Mark maps.
• Get to know the basics of social studies and then delve deeper into those topics one by one.

How to Register?

To register for this olympiad, click here.

Deadline to Register

September 15, 2023.

Click here to read the official notification of the National Social Studies Olympiad by Indian Talent Olympiad [For Classes 1 to 10; Dec 12 to Jan 9].

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