For students, parents & teachers · India and Karnataka
Last dates for students: scholarships, olympiads and competitions
Every last date and exam date from our scholarships list and competitions list, on one calendar, with the official link for each.
Last checked 2 Nov 2026. Always confirm on the official page before you apply or pay.
November 2026
15 Nov 2026
Scholarship · Last date to apply
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS)
Classes 9-12 · Ministry of Education, Government of India
2026-27 NSP applications extended to 15 Nov 2026 (L1 verification by 30 Nov, L2 by 15 Dec).
15 Nov 2026
Scholarship · Last date to apply
Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship (Class 11-12)
Classes 11-12 · Tata Capital Limited (CSR), hosted on Buddy4Study
Last date to apply: 15 Nov 2026.
18 Nov 2026
Competition · Last date to register
CBSE Aryabhata Ganit Challenge (AGC) 2026
Classes 8-10 · Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
CBSE schools only; the school registers (4–18 Nov 2026). Stage 1 at school with CBSE paper (25–26 Nov); top 3 per school registered for Stage 2 (27–30 Nov); Stage 2 online test on 2 Dec 2026. 1 hour, 40 marks, MCQ, no negative marking.
December 2026
2 Dec 2026
Competition · Exam / event date
CBSE Aryabhata Ganit Challenge (AGC) 2026
Classes 8-10 · Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
CBSE schools only; the school registers (4–18 Nov 2026). Stage 1 at school with CBSE paper (25–26 Nov); top 3 per school registered for Stage 2 (27–30 Nov); Stage 2 online test on 2 Dec 2026. 1 hour, 40 marks, MCQ, no negative marking.
3 Dec 2026
Competition · Exam / event date
SOF International Science Olympiad (ISO/NSO)
Classes 1-12 · Science Olympiad Foundation
Level 1 dates: 30 Oct, 19 Nov, 3 Dec 2026. Register through school at least 30 days before the chosen date.
10 Dec 2026
Competition · Exam / event date
SOF International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO)
Classes 1-12 · Science Olympiad Foundation
Level 1 dates: 23 Oct, 26 Nov, 10 Dec 2026. Schools register at least 30 days before their chosen date.
15 Dec 2026
Scholarship · Last date to apply
HDFC Bank Parivartan ECSS Scholarship (School Students)
Classes 1-12 · HDFC Bank Parivartan (CSR), hosted on Buddy4Study
Last date to apply: 15 Dec 2026.
17 Dec 2026
Competition · Exam / event date
SOF International Computer Science Olympiad (ICSO)
Classes 1-10 · Science Olympiad Foundation
Dates: 24 Sep and 17 Dec 2026. Single level.
27 Dec 2026
Competition · Exam / event date
Unified International Cyber Olympiad (UICO)
Classes 2-10 · Unified Council
Mock test 20 Dec 2026, final 27 Dec 2026.
January 2027
3 Jan 2027
Competition · Exam / event date
Unified International English Olympiad (UIEO)
Classes 1-10 · Unified Council
Mock test 27 Dec 2026, final 3 Jan 2027.
10 Jan 2027
Competition · Exam / event date
Unified International Mathematics Olympiad (UIMO)
Classes 1-10 · Unified Council
Mock test 3 Jan 2027, final 10 Jan 2027.
19 Jan 2027
Competition · Exam / event date
SOF International Commerce Olympiad (ICO)
Classes 11-12 · Science Olympiad Foundation
Dates: 30 Nov 2026 and 19 Jan 2027. Single level.
19 Jan 2027
Competition · Exam / event date
SOF International Social Studies Olympiad (ISSO)
Classes 3-10 · Science Olympiad Foundation
Dates: 30 Nov 2026 and 19 Jan 2027. Single level.
22 Jan 2027
Competition · Exam / event date
SOF International Hindi Olympiad (IHO)
Classes 3-10 · Science Olympiad Foundation
Dates: 23 Nov 2026 and 22 Jan 2027. Single level.
24 Jan 2027
Competition · Exam / event date
NSTSE (National Level Science Talent Search Examination)
Classes 1-10 · Unified Council
Mock test 17 Jan 2027, final 24 Jan 2027. Registration last date not published on the schedule page.
Dates not announced yet
These run most years, but the official page did not show this year's dates when we checked.
- ATL School Innovation Marathon (competition)
- Karnataka Pre-Matric Scholarship (Backward Classes) (scholarship)
- Pariksha Pe Charcha (competition)
- PM YASASVI Pre-Matric Scholarship (OBC, EBC, DNT) (scholarship)
- PM YASASVI Top Class School Education (scholarship)
- Pre-Matric Scholarship for Children of Those Engaged in Unclean or Hazardous Occupations (scholarship)
- Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (scholarship)
- Rashtriya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani (State/National Science Exhibition) (competition)
Frequently asked questions
What is on this page?
Every dated item from our scholarships list and our competitions list, in one place and in date order: the last date to apply for a scholarship, the last date to register for a competition, and exam or event dates. Each row links to the official page.
How often is it updated?
We check the official pages every week and update dates, close items after their last date and add new ones only when an official page confirms them. The date we last checked is shown at the top and on every scholarship and competition card.
Why is a scholarship I know of missing?
We list only items we could confirm on an official page, and only items with a date appear here. Schemes that run every year but have not announced this year's dates are listed at the bottom under 'Dates not announced yet'. You can send us a missing item on WhatsApp and we will check it.
Olympiads like SOF have several exam dates. Which one applies to my child?
SOF olympiads are held through schools, and each school picks one of the dates. Ask your school which date it has chosen. We show the last of the dates so you know the final chance.
Is the date shown the final word?
No. Organisers sometimes extend or change dates. Always confirm the date on the official page before you apply, pay a fee or travel.
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