International Talent Hunt Olympiad 
“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence”.
- Vince Lombardi
Edition
12th
Class 1 to 10
About
International Talent Hunt Olympiad (iTHO)
The International Talent Hunt Olympiad (iTHO) is a prestigious global competition for high school students. It identifies and nurtures talent in Maths, Science, and English language. Students showcase their skills on an international stage.
Key Features and Benefits for Students:
- Recognise exceptional high school students with outstanding knowledge in Maths Olympiads, Science Olympiad, and English Olympiad.
- Provide global recognition and exposure for top performers.
- Foster future leaders in the science and technology fields.
- Compete with talented peers worldwide in Maths, Science, and English challenges
- Build confidence through rigorous testing of abilities.
Key Features of the Exam Structure
- Each class will receive a separate and class-specific question paper to ensure appropriate difficulty levels.
- All questions are objective-type (Multiple Choice Questions).
- There is no negative marking, encouraging students to attempt all questions confidently.
- The International Talent Hunt Olympiad is conducted only in English to maintain a standardised assessment format and ensure clarity in technical terminology used across all classes.
The Olympiad is held once a year and is conducted during school hours to ensure student convenience and maximum participation. Each participating school can select one of the three proposed dates for conducting the Olympiad. All dates will have separate sets of question papers, ensuring exam integrity and flexibility in scheduling.
Test Paper Structure
The question paper is class-specific and usually consists of three sections:
(i) Section-1: Science
(ii) Section-2: Mathematics
(iii) Section-3: Reasoning and Aptitude
The language medium is English only. The examination is being conducted for all classes from 1st to 10th with the following details:
- For Classes 1-2: There will be 25 questions, and the duration will be 40 Minutes
- For Classes 3-5: There will be 30 questions, and the duration will be 40 Minutes.
- For Classes 6-8: There will be 35 questions, and the duration will be 40 Minutes.
- For Classes 9-10: There will be 40 questions, and the duration will be 50 Minutes.
The details of the manner in which the test is to be conducted will be sent with the question papers. For classes 1st onward, OMR answer sheets will be provided.
Registration Of Students
The International Talent Hunt Olympiad (iTHO) prospectus, along with registration forms, is sent to all schools currently registered with the SilverZone Foundation. Please note that the printed prospectus may not reflect the most recent updates. The latest information on syllabus, exam format, levels, and prizes is always available on our official website. We recommend referring to it for accuracy.
For New Schools
Schools not yet registered with SilverZone may request a prospectus by writing to us at info@silverzone.org. Once received, schools must return the completed registration forms by the specified deadline.
Important Note For Schools
- Any school can become a registered centre for the International Talent Hunt Olympiad (iTHO). There is no fee required to register the school itself.
- For smooth coordination and exam feasibility, a minimum of 40 students per school is required to register for the International Talent Hunt Olympiad (iTHO).
- For any clarification regarding exam rules, syllabus, paper pattern, or registration process, schools may write to us directly at info@silverzone.org.
The details of the manner in which the test is to be conducted will be sent with the question papers. For classes 1st onward, OMR answer sheets will be provided.
Marking Scheme and Syllabus
Chapter-wise marking Scheme will help students to perform better in SilverZone Olympiads.
Science
Chapters
- Living and Non Living Things
- Plants and Animals
- Food We Eat
- Clothes We Wear
- Air, Water and Weather
- The Sun, Moon and Stars
Mathematics
Chapters
- Number Sense and Operations
- Money, Time
- Geometrical Shapes and Pattern
- Measurement
Reasoning and Aptitude
- Analogy
- Patterns
- Grouping
- Ranking Test
- Shapes
Science
Chapters
- Living and Non Living Things
- Plants and Animals
- Food
- Clothes
- Air, Water and Weather
- Knowing Our Body
- Heavenly Bodies
Mathematics
Chapters
- Numbers and Basic Arithmetic Operations
- Length, Weight and Capacity
- Money, Time and Calendar
- Geometrical Shapes and Patterns
Reasoning and Aptitude
- Analogy
- Patterns
- Coding-Decoding
- Ranking Test
- Shapes
Science
Chapters
- Animal Kingdom
- Plant Kingdom
- Human Body
- Matter
- Environment
- Motion and Transport
- Our Universe
Mathematics
Chapters
- Operation on Numbers and Introduction to fractions
- Length, Weight and Capacity
- Money,Time
- Geometrical Shapes and data Handling
Reasoning and Aptitude
- Analogy
- Patterns
- Coding-Decoding
- Ranking Test
- Shapes
- Odd One Out
- Blood Relation
- Direction Test
- Arrangement
- Mirrors and water reflection
Science
Chapters
- Animal
- Plant
- Functioning of Human Body
- Measurement
- Matter and Materials
- Force
- Work and Energy
- Our Environment
- Our Universe
Mathematics
Chapters
- Numbers and Their Operations
- Fractions and Decimals
- Money and Unitary Method
- Area, Perimeter of geometrical Shapes and Data Handling
Reasoning and Aptitude
- Analogy
- Patterns
- Coding-Decoding
- Ranking Test
- Shapes
- Odd One Out
- Blood Relation
- Direction Test
- Arrangement
- Mirrors and water reflection
Science
Chapters
- Human Body and Nutrition
- Animal
- Plant
- Housing
- Soil
- Rocks and Minerals
- Force
- Work
- Energy and Simple Machines
- Our Universe
- Our Environment and Natural Calamities
- Light and Sound
- Matter
Mathematics
Chapters
- Numbers and Their Operations
- Fractions and Decimals
- Ratio ,Proportion and its Application
- Geometry and Graphical Representation of Data
Reasoning and Aptitude
- Analogy
- Patterns
- Coding-Decoding
- Ranking Test
- Shapes
- Odd One Out
- Blood Relation
- Direction Test
- Arrangement
- Mirrors and water reflection
Science
Chapters
- Food
- Grouping Materials and their Separation
- Living Organisms and their Habitats
- Body Movements
- Motion and Measurement of Distance
- Light
- Shadow and Reflection
- Electricity and Magnets
- Air
Mathematics
Chapters
- Number Systems,Fractions and Decimals
- Algebra, Ratio and Proportion
- Geometry
- Mensuration and Graphical Representation of Data
Reasoning and Aptitude
- Analogy
- Patterns
- Coding-Decoding
- Ranking Test
- Shapes
- Odd One Out
- Blood Relation
- Direction Test
- Arrangement
- Mirrors and water reflection
Science
Chapters
- Physical and Chemical Changes
- Heat
- Acids, Bases and Salts
- Life Processes
- Motion and Time
- Electricity and Light
- Wastewater story
- Forest
Mathematics
Chapters
- Integers, Exponents,Simplifying Arithmetic Expressions, Fractions and Decimals
- Algebraic Expressions, Simple Equations
- Ratio and its Applications
- Geometry,Mensuration and Data Handling
Reasoning and Aptitude
- Analogy
- Patterns
- Coding-Decoding
- Ranking Test
- Shapes
- Odd One Out
- Cubes and Dice
- Blood Relation
- Direction Test
- Arrangement
- Mirrors and water reflection
Science
Chapters
- Crop Production and Microorganisms
- Combustion and flame
- Coal and Petroleum
- Conservation of Plants and Animals
- Reproduction and Adolescence
- Force
- Friction , Sound
- Chemical Effects of Current Light
- Some Natural Phenomenon
Mathematics
Chapters
- Number Systems
- Algebra and Geometry
- Comparing Quantities
- Mensuration
- Pie chart and Probability
Reasoning and Aptitude
- Analogy
- Patterns
- Coding-Decoding
- Ranking Test
- Shapes
- Odd One Out
- Venn Diagram
- Blood Relation
- Direction Test
- Arrangement
- Mirrors and water reflection
Science
Chapters
- Matter
- Atoms and Molecules
- Structure of the Atom
- Cells and Tissues
- Force and Motion
- Gravitation
- Work
- Energy and Sound
- Improvement in Food Resources
Mathematics
Chapters
- Real Numbers and its operations
- Algebra & Co-ordinate geometry
- Geometry
- Mensuration
- Data Handling
Reasoning and Aptitude
- Analogy
- Patterns
- Coding-Decoding
- Ranking Test
- Shapes
- Odd One Out
- Venn Diagram
- Syllogism
- Blood Relation
- Direction Test
- Arrangement
- Mirrors and water reflection
Science
Chapters
- Chemical Reactions
- Acids, Bases and Salts
- Metals and Non-metals
- Carbon and Its Compounds
- Life Processes
- Reproduction, Control and Coordination
- Heredity
- Light and Human Eye
- Electricity and Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
- Our Environment
Mathematics
Chapters
- Number System & Sequence and Series
- Algebra & Co-ordinate geometry
- Geometry and Trigonometry
- Surface Area and Volume,Statistics and Probability
Reasoning and Aptitude
- Analogy
- Patterns
- Coding-Decoding
- Ranking Test
- Shapes
- Odd One Out
- Venn Diagram
- Syllogism
- Blood Relation
- Direction Test
- Arrangement
- Mirrors and water reflection
Raw Score Calculation
The raw score is computed by multiplying each correct answer by its corresponding base marks and summing the results. In mathematical terms: Raw Score = SUM (correct answer × subsequent base Marks).
Total Marks Calculation
Total Marks are determined by adding the raw score to the sum of the weightage of correct answers. Each question carries an additional weightage, starting from .0001 and increasing incrementally (.0002, .0003, and so forth). For instance, Question No. 1 has a weightage of .0001, Question No. 2 has .0002, and so on. This weightage is utilized to resolve ties when calculating Class/Zonal/Olympiads ranks.
Rank Structure:
Class Rank
This encompasses all students from various sections/divisions of the same class within the same school.
Olympiad Rank
This encompasses all students from India and abroad belonging to the same class.
Important Notes:
Each winner is entitled to one award per exam, receiving the higher-level award only. For example, international top three rank holders will receive awards based on their international ranks, and any awards based on their Zonal ranks will be passed to the next rank holder. Similarly, if a Zonal award winner also qualifies for a class award, the class award will be given to the next rank holder.
Sample Papers
Sample Question Papers
The detailed Syllabus and Sample Test Paper are provided in this website, click the following links to download the Syllabus and Sample Test Paper class wise. For Books please contact, School Coordinator or book your order online now.
Prizes
International Olympiad
Rank Awards
1st Olympiad rank
The 1st International Olympiad rank holder in each class will receive a Prize of
10,000/-.
2nd Olympiad rank
The 2nd International Olympiad rank holder in each class will receive a Prize of
7,500/-.
3rd Olympiad rank
The 3rd International Olympiad rank holder in each class will receive a Prize of
5000/-.
Zonal Categorisation
Zone/State Categorisation
To streamline operations and facilitate various functions, all states and Union Territories in India, along with participating international countries, have been organized into the following zones. This categorization serves the following purposes:
Determining zone toppers for performance-based awards.
Delhi NCR, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, J&K, Ladakh, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh
Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Madhya Pradesh
West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur, Chhattisgarh
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Andhra Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar
All countries except India
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