SOF IHO Exam 2026: Dates, Registration, Syllabus & Pattern Explained

What is SOF IHO?

SOF IHO stands for Science Olympiad Foundation International Hindi Olympiad. It’s an exam for students from classes 3 to 10. The exam tests your Hindi skills: grammar, creative Hindi writing / comprehension, and ability to do higher-level questions. It’s a single-level exam, which means there is no second or advanced round for IHO.

SOF IHO Exam 2026 – Key Details

Here are some important facts:

Important Dates

These are the dates you need to know for IHO 2025-26 session (which leads into the “2026” exam timeline):

How to Register

• Only schools can register for the exam. If your school is already registered with SOF, they will have forms (called School Registration Form or SRF, and Student Registration Sheet or SRS).

• Schools fill these forms and submit them to SOF before the deadline. SOF then gives roll numbers to all students who are registered.

• Make sure your school registers you on time. Ask your teacher or principal about it.

Exam Pattern (Structure & Marks)

Here’s how the exam paper is set up depending on your class:

• The exam is multiple‐choice: you pick the correct answer from choices.

• Time allowed is 60 minutes.

Syllabus / Topics

What will be tested? The questions will come from topics your board teaches (CBSE, ICSE, State boards). Here are the section-wise ideas:

1. शब्द और व्याकरण बोध (Words & Grammar)

   • Vocabulary, correct word use, grammar rules, parts of speech

   • Spelling, synonyms/antonyms, correct writing

2. रचनात्मक बोध (Creative / Comprehension)

   • Reading passages or short texts in Hindi

   • Understanding meaning, answering questions on the passage

   • Maybe some creative writing or expansion of ideas in Hindi

3. मेधावी खंड (Achievers Section)

   • Tougher questions, meant to test deeper understanding

   • Could be tricky grammar, interpretation, or more advanced parts of comprehension

What Happens After the Exam

• After the exam, SOF releases an answer key (for all sets) so you can check your answers.

• Then the results are announced (in March for this 2025-26 cycle). You’ll need your roll number to see your result.

• Schools usually distribute certificates, and SOF gives recognition for top performers.

Why Take SOF IHO & How to Prepare

Even though this exam is optional, it has good benefits:

• It helps you improve your Hindi language skills, especially grammar and comprehension.

• It gives you practice under exam conditions (time limit, multiple-choice format).

• Doing well could bring recognition, awards, certificates.

Here are some tips:

• Read Hindi stories, newspapers, or short passages to get better at comprehension.

• Study grammar rules well: parts of speech, tense, spelling, usage.

• Practice past years’ question papers or sample papers; this helps with speed and knowing what kinds of questions appear.

• Time yourself when you practice so you get used to finishing in 60 minutes.

Where to Find Official Information

For official updates, always rely on the SOF website: sofworld.org. There you’ll find:

• Registration announcements

• Exam dates

• Answer keys and results

• Sample papers or previous exam patterns

Summary

SOF IHO is a single-level exam conducted in Hindi for students from class 3 to 10. In 2025-26, there are three possible dates, schools choose one for conducting it. The exam has sections on grammar, creative comprehension, and an achiever’s (harder) section. It lasts 60 minutes. After the exam, SOF shares answer keys, then results follow in March 2026.

If you want, I can also give you a downloadable version of the syllabus or sample questions for IHO 2026 to help you practice.