Indian Space Science Olympiad (ISSO) 2026
Indian Space Science Olympiad
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Filled: Classes 5 to 12, children living in India.ISSO (Space) at a glance
Classes 5 to 12four categories
27 to 29 Dec 2026final and workshop, Kochi
Online first round10 minutes, by video call
Englishonly
₹10,000 + GSTfor the final and workshop
2 roundsonline, then Kochi
Registrationclosed in October 2026
Top 3win a telescope
Dates, fee and rounds
Indian Space Science Olympiad (ISSO)
ISSO (Space)ScienceOnline, then KochiOn your own₹10,000 final→2 rounds27 Dec
Details
- For
- Classes 5 to 12
- Dates
- First-round registration closed in October 2026. Final and workshop in Kochi, 27 to 29 Dec 2026. Results date not published.
- Who runs it
- Edu Mithra Intellectual Services, a private company in Kochi. It is a different exam from SOF's International Social Studies Olympiad, which is also called ISSO.
- Who can take it
- Children in Classes 5 to 12 living in India, in four categories: Sub-Junior (5 and 6), Junior (7 and 8), Senior (9 and 10) and Super Senior (11 and 12), each with its own syllabus.
- How to register
- On your own, online.
- First round
- Online by video call with a webcam, at home or school: 30 questions in 10 minutes; the child reads each question and says the answer aloud to a facilitator. 1 mark for a right answer, minus 0.25 for a wrong one.
- Final
- An exam and a 3-day space science workshop in Kochi, for ₹10,000 plus GST. The first-round fee is not on its public pages.
- Syllabus
- Space science and astronomy, with India's space achievements; 60% of the questions come from Edu Mithra's own paid e-book.
- Awards
- A Newtonian telescope for the top 3 in each category, a Medal of Excellence for the top 10, and a certificate for everyone.
- From
- ISSO (Space)'s own website
Quick answers
Who runs the Indian Space Science Olympiad?
Edu Mithra, a private company in Kochi.
Which classes can take ISSO?
Classes 5 to 12, children living in India.
How is the ISSO first round done?
A 10-minute online video call where the child says each answer aloud.
Is the ISSO final free?
No. It costs ₹10,000 plus GST and is held in Kochi.
What do ISSO toppers win?
A telescope for the top 3 in each category.
Checked on ISSO (Space)'s own website, 4 Nov 2026. Rules and dates can change; their site is always final. Olympiad Owl is not linked to any organiser.