Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Indian Knowledge System Olympiad 2025
Q1: What is the Indian Knowledge System Olympiad?
The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) Olympiad is an online competition that aims to promote and preserve India’s rich intellectual traditions, including Vedas, Upanishads, Bharatiya Darshan (Samkhya, Yoga, Vedanta), Ayurveda, Vedic Mathematics, Indian Literature, Meditation, and Indian Art & Music.
Q2: Who is organizing the IKS Olympiad?
The Olympiad is organized by Central Sanskrit University (CSU) in collaboration with Little Guru to spread awareness about Indian Knowledge Traditions.
Q3: Who can participate in the Olympiad?
Students studying or not studying Sanskrit in a recognized school/college/university/gurukul can participate. The syllabus is suitable for CBSE, ICSE, SSC, and various state board curriculums.
Q4: How can I register for the Olympiad?
Individual students can register through the official website: www.sanskritolympiad.in. Institutions can also register multiple students at once.
Q5: What are the registration dates?
Start Date: April 1, 2025
Last Date: April 30, 2025
Q6: What is the registration fee?
| Class Level | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| 6th - 8th | ₹20 |
| 9th - 12th | ₹30 |
| Graduation | ₹50 |
| Post-Graduation/PhD | ₹50 |
Q8: What is the exam mode?
The exam will be conducted online in a virtual format.
Q9: What languages are available for the exam?
Participants can take the exam in Sanskrit, Hindi, or English.
Q10: What is the structure of the exam?
- Total Questions: 50 (MCQ, Match the pair, True/False, Fill in the Blanks)
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Marking Scheme: 2 marks per correct answer, no negative marking.
- Attempt Restrictions: Students cannot switch tabs; if they do, the exam will end automatically.
Q20: How can I contact support for assistance?
Email: supportbhagavadgita@sanskritolympiad.in
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Phone Contacts: Little Guru: +91 777711149 | Nidhi: +91 8977531149
For more details, visit www.sanskritolympiad.in.
