Pattern of Questions, Syllabus and Marking Scheme
Question pattern, syllabus areas, and marking scheme for IMO, ISO, and IEO — Grades 3 to 10.
IMO
Innovative Maths Olympiad
Grade 3
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade 3 |
| Total Questions | 35 |
| Time | 1 hr |
| Total Marks | 70 |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marks for wrong answers |
| Numbers | Number names (3-digit and 4-digit), comparing and forming numbers, and basic arithmetic operations (+, -, ×, ÷) |
| Measurement | Length, area, mass, volume, temperature, time, and money |
| Geometry | Shapes, patterns, and lines |
| Data Handling | Reading pictographs, tally marks, and bar graphs |
| Fractions | Understanding and identifying fractions |
| Instructions | 1. This question paper contains 35 questions. All questions are compulsory. 2. The duration of the examination is 60 minutes. 3. Each question carries 2 marks. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. 4. Students must use a blue or black ball-point pen to mark their answers on the OMR sheet. 5. The use of electronic gadgets, including calculators, mobile phones, and smartwatches, is strictly prohibited. |
Grade 4
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade 4 |
| Total Questions | 35 |
| Time | 1 hr |
| Total Marks | 70 |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marks for wrong answers |
| Number Sense | 5-digit and 6-digit number names, comparing and forming numbers, basic arithmetic operations, factors and multiples |
| Arithmetic and Measurement | Fractions and decimals, time and money, and the measurement of length, area, mass, and volume |
| Geometry and Data | Plane geometry, symmetry, and data handling |
| Instructions | 1. This question paper contains 35 compulsory questions. 2. The duration of the examination is 60 minutes. 3. Each question carries 2 marks, totaling 70 marks. There are no negative marks for incorrect answers. 4. Students must use a blue or black ball-point pen on the OMR sheet. 5. Electronic devices such as calculators, mobile phones, smartwatches, and log tables are strictly prohibited. |
Grade 5
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade 5 |
| Total Questions | 35 |
| Time | 1 hr |
| Total Marks | 70 |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marks for wrong answers |
| Numbers | 7-digit and 8-digit numbers, patterns, and formation Basic operations (+, -, ×, ÷), factors, and multiples |
| Fractions and Decimals | Fractions and decimals |
| Geometry | Geometry, shapes, and patterns |
| Measurement | Length, mass, volume, time, speed, and temperature Money, perimeter, area, and volume |
| Data Handling | Data handling |
| Instructions | 1. This question paper contains 35 questions. All questions are compulsory. 2. The duration of the examination is 60 minutes. 3. Each question carries 2 marks. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. 4. Students must use a blue or black ball-point pen for the OMR sheet. 5. Electronic devices such as calculators, mobile phones, smartwatches, and log tables are strictly prohibited. |
Grade 6
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade 6 |
| Total Questions | 50 |
| Time | 1.5 hr |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marks for wrong answers |
| Numbers | Knowing Our Numbers, Whole Numbers, and Playing with Numbers Integers, Fractions and Decimals |
| Geometry | Basic Geometrical Ideas and Understanding Elementary Shapes Symmetry |
| Mensuration and Data | Data Handling, Perimeter, and Area |
| Instructions | 1. This question paper contains 50 questions. All questions are compulsory. 2. The duration of the examination is 90 minutes. 3. Each question carries 2 marks. There are no negative marks for incorrect answers. 4. Students must use a blue or black ball-point pen on an OMR sheet. 5. Electronic devices such as calculators, mobile phones, or smartwatches are strictly prohibited. |
Grade 7
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade 7 |
| Total Questions | 50 |
| Time | 1.5 hr |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marks for wrong answers |
| Numbers and Algebra | Integers, Fractions and Decimals, and Rational Numbers Exponents and Powers, and Algebraic Expressions Simple Equations |
| Data Handling | Data Handling |
| Geometry and Mensuration | Lines and Angles, Triangles and Their Properties, Congruence of Triangles Comparing Quantities, Perimeter and Area, and Visualising Solid Shapes |
| Instructions | 1. This question paper contains 50 compulsory questions. 2. The duration of the examination is 90 minutes. 3. Each question carries 2 marks. There are no negative marks for incorrect answers. 4. Students must use a blue or black ball-point pen for the OMR sheet. 5. Electronic devices, including calculators, mobile phones, smart watches, and log tables, are strictly prohibited. |
Grade 8
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade 8 |
| Total Questions | 50 |
| Time | 1.5 hr |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marks for wrong answers |
| Numbers | Rational Numbers, Playing with Numbers, and Exponents and Powers Squares and Square Roots, Cubes and Cube Roots |
| Algebra | Algebraic Expressions, Identities, Factorisation, and Linear Equations in One Variable |
| Commercial Mathematics and Proportion | Direct and Inverse Proportion, Commercial Mathematics |
| Geometry and Mensuration | Visualising Solid Shapes and Mensuration |
| Instructions | 1. This question paper contains 50 compulsory questions. 2. The duration of the examination is 90 minutes. 3. Each question carries 2 marks, totaling 100 marks. There are no negative marks for incorrect answers. 4. Answers must be marked on an OMR sheet using a blue or black ball-point pen. 5. Electronic devices such as calculators, mobile phones, smartwatches, or log tables are strictly prohibited. |
Grade 9
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade 9 |
| Total Questions | 50 |
| Time | 1.5 hr |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marks for wrong answers |
| Algebra and Number System | Number System and Polynomials Coordinate Geometry and Linear Equations in Two Variables |
| Geometry | Euclid's Geometry, Lines and Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, and Circles |
| Mensuration and Statistics | Heron's Formula, Surface Areas and Volumes, and Statistics |
| Instructions | 1. This question paper contains 50 questions. All questions are compulsory. 2. The duration of the examination is 90 minutes. 3. Each question carries 2 marks. There are no negative marks for incorrect answers. |
Grade 10
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade 10 |
| Total Questions | 50 |
| Time | 1.5 hr |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marks for wrong answers |
| Algebra | Real Numbers, Polynomials, Pair of Linear Equations, and Quadratic Equations Progressions |
| Geometry | Triangles and Coordinate Geometry Circles |
| Trigonometry | Introduction to Trigonometry and Applications of Trigonometry |
| Mensuration and Data | Surface Areas and Volumes, Statistics, and Probability |
| Instructions | 1. This question paper contains 50 questions. All questions are compulsory. 2. The duration of the examination is 90 minutes. 3. Each question carries 2 marks. There are no negative marks for incorrect answers. 4. Students must use a blue or black ball-point pen to mark their answers on an OMR sheet. 5. Electronic devices, including calculators, mobile phones, and smartwatches, are strictly prohibited. |
ISO
Innovative Science Olympiad
Grade 3
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade 3 |
| Total Questions | 35 |
| Time | 1 hr |
| Total Marks | 70 |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marks for wrong answers |
| Living World | Plants, Animals, and Birds Food and Human Needs Human Body |
| Physical Science | Matter and Materials Light, Sound, and Force |
| Earth and Environment | Transport, Communication, and Safety Rules Earth and Universe Our Environment |
| Instructions | 1. This question paper contains 35 questions. All questions are compulsory. 2. The duration of the examination is 60 minutes. 3. Each question carries 2 marks, totaling 70 marks. There is no negative marking. 4. Students must use blue or black ball-point pens on OMR sheets. 5. Electronic gadgets, such as calculators or mobile phones, are strictly prohibited. |
Grade 4
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade 4 |
| Total Questions | 35 |
| Time | 1 hr |
| Total Marks | 70 |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marks for wrong answers |
| Living World and Daily Life | Plants and animals, food, and clothes Safety and first-aid, human body, and matter |
| Physical Science | Force, work, energy, air, and water |
| Earth and Environment | Earth, the universe, and the environment |
| Instructions | 1. This question paper contains 35 compulsory questions. 2. The duration of the examination is 60 minutes. 3. Each question carries 2 marks, totaling 70 marks. There are no negative marks for incorrect answers. 4. Candidates must use a blue or black ball-point pen to mark their answers on the OMR sheet. 5. Prohibited items include calculators, mobile phones, smartwatches, log tables, and other electronic gadgets. |
Grade 5
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade 5 |
| Total Questions | 35 |
| Time | 1 hr |
| Total Marks | 70 |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marks for wrong answers |
| Matter and Earth Materials | Matter Around Us, Rocks and Minerals, and Air and Water |
| Biology and Health | Food and Health, Diseases, and the Human Body Plants Around Us and Animals Around Us |
| Physics | Work and Energy, Force and Simple Machines |
| Earth and Environment | Sun, Moon and Earth, Pollution and Natural Disasters |
| Instructions | 1. This question paper contains 35 questions. All questions are compulsory. 2. The duration of the examination is 60 minutes. 3. Each question carries 2 marks, totaling 70 marks. There is no negative marking. 4. Students must use a blue or black ball-point pen for the OMR sheet. 5. Electronic devices such as calculators, mobile phones, or smartwatches are strictly prohibited. |
Grade 6
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade 6 |
| Total Questions | 50 |
| Time | 1.5 hr |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marks for wrong answers |
| Biology | Components of Food Diversity in the Living World and Living Creatures Characteristics |
| Chemistry | Materials Around Us and Methods of Separation Air and Water |
| Physics and Earth | Motion, Measurement, and Temperature Exploring Magnets, Light, and Beyond Earth |
| Instructions | 1. This question paper contains 50 compulsory questions, totaling 100 marks. 2. The duration of the examination is 90 minutes. 3. Each question carries 2 marks. There is no negative marking. 4. Only blue or black ball-point pens are permitted for marking the OMR sheet. 5. The use of electronic gadgets such as calculators, mobile phones, or smartwatches is strictly prohibited. |
Grade 7
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade 7 |
| Total Questions | 50 |
| Time | 1.5 hr |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marks for wrong answers |
| Biology | Nutrition in Plants and Animals, Respiration in Organisms, Transportation in Plants and Animals, and Reproduction in Plants |
| Chemistry | Acids, Bases, and Salts; Physical and Chemical Changes |
| Physics / General Science | Water as a Precious Resource, Heat, Motion and Time, Electric Current and Its Effects, and Light |
| Instructions | 1. This question paper contains 50 questions, totaling 100 marks. 2. The duration of the examination is 90 minutes. 3. Each question carries 2 marks. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. 4. Students must use a blue or black ball-point pen to fill the OMR Answer Sheet. 5. Calculators, mobile phones, smartwatches, log tables, and other electronic gadgets are strictly forbidden. |
Grade 8
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade 8 |
| Total Questions | 50 |
| Time | 1.5 hr |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marks for wrong answers |
| Biology | Cell structure and functions, microorganisms, and reproduction in animals Crop production and management, and conservation of plants and animals |
| Chemistry | Coal, petroleum, combustion, and flame Metals and non-metals |
| Physics | Force and pressure, friction, sound, light, and the chemical effects of electric current |
| Instructions | 1. This question paper contains 50 questions, totaling 100 marks. 2. The duration of the examination is 90 minutes. 3. Each question carries 2 marks. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. 4. Students must use a blue or black ball-point pen for the OMR sheet. 5. Electronic devices such as calculators, mobile phones, and smartwatches are strictly prohibited. |
Grade 9
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade 9 |
| Total Questions | 50 |
| Time | 1.5 hr |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marks for wrong answers |
| Chemistry | Matter in Our Surroundings and Is Matter Around Us Pure? Atoms and Molecules and Structure of the Atom |
| Biology | The Fundamental Unit of Life, Tissues, and Improvement in Food Resources |
| Physics | Motion, Force and Laws of Motion, Gravitation, and Work and Energy |
| Instructions | 1. This question paper contains 50 questions. All questions are compulsory. 2. The duration of the examination is 90 minutes. 3. Each question carries 2 marks. There are no negative marks for wrong answers. 4. Answers must be marked on an OMR sheet using a blue or black ball-point pen. 5. The use of calculators and electronic gadgets is strictly prohibited. |
Grade 10
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade 10 |
| Total Questions | 50 |
| Time | 1.5 hr |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marks for wrong answers |
| Chemistry | Chemical Reactions and Equations, Acids, Bases and Salts, Metals and Non-metals, and Carbon and Its Compounds |
| Biology | Life Processes, Control and Coordination, Organism Reproduction, Heredity, and Our Environment |
| Physics | Light (Reflection and Refraction), The Human Eye and the Colourful World, Electricity, and Magnetic Effects of Electric Current |
| Instructions | 1. This question paper contains 50 questions. All questions are mandatory. 2. The duration of the examination is 90 minutes. 3. Each question carries 2 marks. There are no negative marks for incorrect answers. 4. Candidates must use a blue or black ball-point pen to mark their OMR sheets. 5. Electronic gadgets such as calculators, mobile phones, smart watches, and log tables are strictly prohibited. |
IEO
Innovative English Olympiad
Grade 3
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade 3 |
| Total Questions | 35 |
| Time | 1 hr |
| Total Marks | 70 |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marks for wrong answers |
| Vocabulary and Functional Grammar | Word Meanings, Homonyms, Synonyms, Antonyms, Singulars, Plurals, Spellings, Homophones, Genders, Number, Proverbs, Idioms, Analogy Parts of Speech – Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Prepositions, Articles, Tenses, Punctuations, Jumbled Words |
| Reading Comprehension | Read and interpret stories, anecdotes, and other text types Understand information given in pictorial and time-table formats Comprehend short texts and identify key details in messages, invitations, and similar formats |
| Interactive English | Ability to interpret and respond appropriately to functions such as apologies, greetings, introductions, conversations, and requests based on the situation |
| Instructions | 1. This question paper contains 35 questions. All questions are compulsory. 2. The duration of the examination is 60 minutes. 3. Each question carries 2 marks. There is no negative marks for wrong answers. |
Grade 4
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade 4 |
| Total Questions | 35 |
| Time | 1 hr |
| Total Marks | 70 |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marks for wrong answers |
| Vocabulary and Functional Grammar | Word Meanings, Homonyms, Synonyms, Antonyms, Singulars, Plurals, Spellings, Homophones, Genders, Number, Proverbs, Idioms, Analogy Parts of Speech – Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Articles, Tenses, Punctuations, Jumbled Words Basic Questions and Question Tags |
| Reading Comprehension | Read and interpret stories, anecdotes, and other text types Understand information given in pictorial and time-table formats Comprehend short texts and identify key details in messages, invitations, and similar formats |
| Interactive English | Ability to interpret and respond appropriately to functions such as apologies, greetings, introductions, conversations, and requests based on the situation, passing information, etc. |
| Instructions | 1. This question paper contains 35 questions. All questions are compulsory. 2. The duration of the examination is 60 minutes. 3. Each question carries 2 marks. There is no negative marks for wrong answers. |
Grade 5
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade 5 |
| Total Questions | 35 |
| Time | 1 hr |
| Total Marks | 70 |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marks for wrong answers |
| Vocabulary and Functional Grammar | Word meanings, homonyms, synonyms, antonyms, singulars, plurals, spellings, homophones, genders, number, proverbs, idioms, analogy Parts of speech – nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions, articles, punctuations, tenses, active voice and passive voice, subject – verb agreement, direct and indirect speech, etc. |
| Reading Comprehension | Read and interpret stories, anecdotes, and other text types Understand information given in pictorial and time-table formats Comprehend short texts and identify key details in messages, invitations, and similar formats |
| Interactive English | Ability to interpret and respond appropriately to functions such as apologies, greetings, introductions, conversations, and requests based on the situation, passing information, etc. |
| Instructions | 1. This question paper contains 35 questions. All questions are compulsory. 2. The duration of the examination is 60 minutes. 3. Each question carries 2 marks. There is no negative marks for wrong answers. |
Grades 6 & 7
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grades 6 & 7 |
| Total Questions | 50 |
| Time | 1.5 hr |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marks for wrong answers |
| Vocabulary and Functional Grammar | Parts of speech and their correct usage in the sentences, articles, tenses, punctuations, jumbled words, syllables, and word formation; vocabulary development; analogies; synonyms and antonyms; determiners, quantifiers, collocations; phrasal verbs; clauses and phrases; sentence structure; subject–verb agreement; identifying the odd-one-out; one-word substitutes; idiomatic expressions; direct and indirect speech; active and passive voice; etc. |
| Reading Comprehension | Understanding the story holistically and interpreting information in detail; comprehending phrases, phrasal verbs, and idioms both contextually and independently; analysing specific details and their implications; extracting information about events, characters, and references within the text; identifying underlying messages and moral perspectives; and related comprehension skills. |
| Interactive English | Using language for exchanging pleasantries; greeting; thanking; apologising; offering consolation; giving warnings; expressing opinions and advice; showing polite disagreement; introducing oneself; making requests; seeking permission; conveying information clearly and completely; and demonstrating proper etiquette in personal as well as telephonic conversations. |
| Instructions | 1. This question paper contains 50 questions. All questions are compulsory. 2. The duration of the examination is 90 minutes. 3. Each question carries 2 marks. There is no negative marks for wrong answers. |
Grades 8 & 9
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grades 8 & 9 |
| Total Questions | 50 |
| Time | 1.5 hr |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marks for wrong answers |
| Vocabulary and Functional Grammar | Parts of speech and their correct usage in the sentences, articles, tenses, punctuations, jumbled words, syllables, and word formation; vocabulary development; analogies; synonyms and antonyms; determiners, quantifiers, collocations; phrasal verbs; clauses and phrases; sentence structure; subject–verb agreement; identifying the odd-one-out; one-word substitutes; idiomatic expressions; direct and indirect speech; active and passive voice; etc. |
| Reading Comprehension | Understanding the story holistically and interpreting information in detail; comprehending phrases, phrasal verbs, and idioms both contextually and independently; analysing specific details and their implications; extracting information about events, characters, and references within the text; identifying underlying messages and moral perspectives; and related comprehension skills. |
| Interactive English | Formal written communication; expressing surprises, etiquette in personal and telephonic conversations; appropriate expressions; seeking permission; introducing oneself; ability to understand situation-based variations, conveying information clearly; giving advice; consoling; warning; engaging in arguments; and expressing polite disagreement. |
| Instructions | 1. This question paper contains 50 questions. All questions are compulsory. 2. The duration of the examination is 90 minutes. 3. Each question carries 2 marks. There is no negative marks for wrong answers. |
Grade 10
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade 10 |
| Total Questions | 50 |
| Time | 1.5 hr |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marks for wrong answers |
| Vocabulary and Functional Grammar | Parts of speech and their correct usage in the sentences, articles, tenses, punctuations, jumbled words, syllables, and word formation; vocabulary development; analogies; synonyms and antonyms; determiners, quantifiers, collocations; phrasal verbs; clauses and phrases; sentence structure; subject–verb agreement; identifying the odd-one-out; one-word substitutes; idiomatic expressions; direct and indirect speech; active and passive voice; etc. |
| Reading Comprehension | Understanding the story holistically and interpreting information in detail; comprehending phrases, phrasal verbs, and idioms both contextually and independently; analysing specific details and their implications; extracting information about events, characters, and references within the text; identifying underlying messages and moral perspectives; and related comprehension skills. |
| Interactive English | Using language for exchanging pleasantries; greeting; thanking; apologising; offering consolation; giving warnings; expressing opinions and advice; showing polite disagreement; introducing oneself; making requests; seeking permission; conveying information clearly and completely; and demonstrating proper etiquette in personal as well as telephonic conversations. |
| Instructions | 1. This question paper contains 50 questions. All questions are compulsory. 2. The duration of the examination is 90 minutes. 3. Each question carries 2 marks. There is no negative marks for wrong answers. |