SilverZone vs Indian Talent: which olympiad suits your child?
Both run school olympiads on the school syllabus, with a certificate for every child. They differ in who can register, where your child sits the paper, the fee and the rounds.
- you want more subjects to choose from: 17 olympiads against 14
- you want a third round: Level 3 for top scorers in Classes 6 to 12
- you want to see the fee before registering: ₹175
Side by side
| SilverZone | Indian Talent | |
|---|---|---|
| Olympiads | 17, Classes 1 to 12, and Little Star for pre-primary | 14, Classes 1 to 10 (some up to 12), and Little Champs for pre-primary |
| Who registers | You or the school; a school centre usually needs 20 to 40 students | Paper exam through the school (40 or more students); online exam, you register yourself |
| Where | Online or offline | On paper in school, or online from home (8 AM to 8 PM slot) |
| Fee (India) | Shown only when you register | ₹175 on paper; ₹500 online, plus ₹500 for Round 2 |
| Paper | 25 to 40 questions by class, 40 to 50 minutes | 35 questions (Classes 1 to 4) or 50 (Class 5 up); 65 minutes on paper, 30 to 45 online |
| Rounds | Levels 2 and 3 for maths, science and English | Online exam: two rounds; paper exam: not published |
| Maths dates 2026-27 | SilverZone iOM: 8 Oct (held), 18 Nov, 7 Dec 2026 | Indian Talent IMO: School: 8 Oct (held), 1 Dec, 17 Dec 2026; Online: 5 Dec 2026, 9 Jan 2027 |
| Last date to register | Up to 15 days before the exam date the school picks | School exam: by its set's last date (the school picks a set of exam dates): 10 Sep (closed), 31 Oct (closed) or 10 Nov 2026. Online slot 1: 30 Oct 2026 (closed) |
| Results | 2026-27 dates not published yet | Date not published; seen online with the roll number |
| Negative marking | Not published | Not published |
Full details: every SilverZone olympiad · every Indian Talent olympiad · SilverZone iOM · Indian Talent IMO
Which is better, SilverZone or Indian Talent?
Neither is better for every child. Start with which one your child can take (both let you register yourself), then pick the subjects your child enjoys.
Is Indian Talent easier than SilverZone?
Neither organiser publishes a difficulty comparison. What can be compared is the paper. SilverZone: 25 to 40 questions by class, 40 to 50 minutes. Indian Talent: 35 questions (Classes 1 to 4) or 50 (Class 5 up); 65 minutes on paper, 30 to 45 online.
Can my child take both?
Yes. They are separate organisers with separate papers. On 19 days in 2026-27 both hold an exam, so check the two dates before you register; where the school picks one of several dates, or you pick an online slot, a clash can usually be avoided.
Is SilverZone or Indian Talent online or offline?
SilverZone: online or offline. Indian Talent: on paper in school, or online from home (8 AM to 8 PM slot).
Which olympiads can be taken from home?
Every olympiad date for 2026-27