Syllabus & qualifying criteria:

GROUP-1 (Grade:-1-2):-
SECTION:-1 Numerals, Number Names, Number Sense (2-digit numbers), Addition, Subtraction, Lengths, Weights and Comparisons, Geometrical Shapes and Solids.Number Sense (3-digit Numbers), Computation Operations, Capacity, Time, Temperature, Money, Lines, Shapes and Solids, Pictographs, Patterns.
SECTION:-2 Living and Non-living Things,Plants, Animals, Human Body, Food, Housing and Clothing, Family and Festivals, Good Habits and Safety Rules, Transport and Communication, Air, Water and Rocks, Earth and Universe.
SECTION:-3 Current affairs, English Language & Comprehension, Introduction of Computer & its Use
SECTION:-4 Series (Analogy, Spatial Understanding), Coding (Grouping), Arrangement (Odd one Out), Analytical (Ranking Test pattern), Non Verbal (Geometrical Shapes) Quantitative Aptitude (Money, Time & Calendar, Measuring Units)
GROUP-2 (Grade:-3-5):-
SECTION:-1Numerals, Number Names, Number Sense (more than 4-digit numbers), Computation Operations, Fractions, Length, Weight, Capacity, Time, Money, Geometry, Perimeter of Various Shapes, Symmetry, Conversions, Data Handling
SECTION:-2Plants and Animals, Birds, Food, Housing, Clothing and Occupation, Transport, Communication and Safety Rules, Human Body, Earth and Universe, Matter and Materials, Light, Sound and Force, Our Environment,Natural Resources and Indian Heritage, Pollution and Calamities, Force and Energy.
SECTION:-3 Current affairs, English Language & Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Introduction to hardware and Software, MS-Paint, MS-Word 2016, WordPad, Notepad, Cyber Security.
SECTION:-4 Series (Analogy, Spatial Understanding), Coding (Grouping), Arrangement, Analytical (Ranking Test pattern), Non Verbal (Geometrical Shapes, Grouping & Embedded Figures ) Quantitative Aptitude (Money, Time & Calendar, Measuring Units),Analogy (both word based and numerical), Odd One Out (both word based and numerical), English Dictionary based word arrangements, Missing letters/ Numbers
GROUP-3 (Grade:-6-8):-
SECTION:-1 Knowing Our Numbers, Whole Numbers, Playing with Numbers, Basic Geometrical Ideas, Integers, Fractions and Decimals, Exponents and Powers, Algebraic Expressions, Simple Equations, Lines and Angles, Comparing Quantities, The Triangle and its Properties, Symmetry, Rational Numbers, Perimeter and Area,  Data Handling, Visualizing Solid Shapes.
SECTION:-2Motion and Measurement of Distances, Light, Shadows and Reflections, Electricity and Circuits, Fun with Magnets, Air Around Us, Sorting Materials into Groups, Separation of Substances, The World of Living, Components of Food, Crop Production and Management, Microorganisms, Coal and Petroleum,
SECTION:-3 General Awareness, Current affairs, English Language & Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Introduction to hardware and Software, MS-Paint, MS-Word 2016, WordPad, Notepad, Cyber Security.
SECTION:-4 Analogy, Odd One Out, English Dictionary based word arrangements, Missing letters/ Numbers, Coding Decoding, Symbols, Blood relations, Direction Test, Ranking, missing characters etc.Box containing some number, you’ve to find missing number, Time & Clock, Mirrors and water reflection, Sequence of figures, Configuration, Data handling.
GROUP-4 (Grade:-9-10):-
SECTION:-1 Number Systems, Polynomials, Coordinate Geometry, Linear Equations in Two Variables, Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry, Lines and Angles, Real Numbers, Polynomials, Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progressions, Triangles, Coordinate Geometry, Introduction to Trigonometry, Some Applications of Trigonometry, Circles, Areas Related to Circles, Surface Areas and Volumes, Statistics, Probability.
SECTION:-2Motion, Force and Laws of Motion, Gravitation, Work and Energy, Sound, Matter in Our Surroundings, Is Matter Around Us Pure, Atoms and Molecules, Structure of Atom, Chemical Reactions and Equations, Acids, Bases and Salts, Metals and Non-metals, Carbon and Its Compounds, Life Processes, Control and Coordination, Reproduction in Organisms.
SECTION:-3 General Awareness, Current affairs, English Language & Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms,  Introduction to hardware and Software, MS-Paint, MS-Word 2016, WordPad, Notepad, Cyber Security, Safely Browsing the Web and Using Social Networks,  Safely Accessing Websites, Cyber SafetyNetiquettes, Introduction to software licenses, Introduction to intellectual property rights, Introduction to freedom of information, Introduction to e-commerce
SECTION:-4 Analogy (both word based and numerical), Odd One Out (both word based and numerical)
English Dictionary based word arrangements, Missing letters/ Numbers/Characters, Coding Decoding, Symbols, Math’s operations, sitting arrangement, Blood relations, Direction Test, Ranking, missing characters etc. Statement & Argument, Syllogism, Data Interpretation, Cubes & Dices, Mirrors and water reflection, Sequence of figures, Configuration, fitting pieces, odd pieces, Data handling.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION:

The winners of Hope International Scholar’s Olympiad, taking place during the current academic year, will receive the following awards and recognitions.
The Hope Foundation & its subsidiaries have allocated over 1.6 crore towards awards, recognition, facilitation, media coverage, and the promotion of students, teachers, principals, and schools with the help of their Sponsors.
SCHOLAR’S ROUND

* If two or more students attain the same national rank after applying our tie-breaking criteria, the cash award for the respective category will be distributed as follows:
For up to 10 students getting the same rank, award amount will be distributed equally. In addition, each winner will be awarded a medal (in the applicable category) and a Certificate of outstanding performance.
In case 11 or more students get the same rank, in lieu of cash award, each winner will be awardedscholarship of gifts worth Rs.1,000/- each + a medal ( in the applicable category) and a Certificate of outstanding performance.
Each winner will receive only one award per exam, with entitlement to the highest-level award they qualify for. For example, the top three national rank holders will receive awards based on their national ranks, while their zonal-level awards will be passed on to the next eligible rank holder. Similarly, if a zonal award winner also qualifies for a class topper award, the class topper award will be granted to the next eligible rank holder.

*The cash prize at the zonal level will be subject to sponsorship availability.
For up to 5 students getting the same rank, award amount will be distributed equally. In addition, each winner will be awarded a medal (in the applicable category) and a Certificate of zonal excellence
In case 6 or more students get the same rank, in lieu of cash award, each winner will be awardedscholarship of gifts worth Rs.500/- each + a medal ( in the applicable category) and a Certificate of Certificate of zonal excellence.
Each winner will receive only one award per exam, with entitlement to the highest-level award they qualify for. For example, the top three national rank holders will receive awards based on their national ranks, while their zonal-level awards will be passed on to the next eligible rank holder. Similarly, if a zonal award winner also qualifies for a class topper award, the class topper award will be granted to the next eligible rank holder.
DISTRICT LEVEL
Although district ranks are not officially designated, every district topper will be honored with a cash prize*, a Medal of Distinction**, and a Certificate of Excellence.
*The cash prize at the zonal level will be subject to sponsorship availability.
**To receive a medal, a candidate must score at least 80% in the scholar’s round.

*To receive a medal, a candidate must score at least 80% in the scholar’s round.
Note:-All candidates participating in the Scholar’s Round will receive a Certificate of Merit.
Teacher’s Award/Recognition

Principal’s Award/Recognition

SCREENING ROUND
Every participant in this round will receive a Certificate of Participation along with a performance report irrespective of the qualification to the scholar’s round.