As the SOF Olympiad Level 2 exams for IMO, IEO, & NSO are near, students and parents have many confusions regarding the guidelines for the exam, what their child can do, wear, bring, and what not. There are many queries regarding SOF Level 2 exam guidelines and admit cards. Therefore, we have brought answers to all your questions as per SOF, and do’s and don’ts as per SOF instructions and guidelines. Let’s clear up all the confusion among SOF aspirants and their parents regarding the guidelines for Level 2 Olympiad exams.
The Level 2 Olympiad exams for IEO, IMO, & NSO will be conducted on the second Sunday of February 2025 (tentatively). There will be a gap of one hour between each exam.
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DETAILS REGARDING THE EXAM CENTRES
- Exam centres for Level 2 Olympiad exams have been finalized in all major cities of India and in all countries, participating in SOF Olympiad exams, across the globe.
- Centres allocated to qualifying students have been shared through their respective schools.
- Also, the centre of examination will be mentioned on your admit card along with other things like exam day guidelines.
You can also read all the guidelines for the exam on the admit card.
HOW TO GET SOF LEVEL 2 OLYMPIAD ADMIT CARDS?
- Admit cards are uploaded on the official SOF website sofworld.org by the first week of February 2024. So, you can download it from there. http://results.sofworld.org/admitcard
- They will be couriered to the respective schools from where you have qualified for 2nd level exams and can be e-mailed to the respective schools upon
- You can also use the admit cards issued to you for 1st level exams and write to SOF at info@sofworld.org OR result@sofworld.org for the address of your exam centre.
- You can collect your admit cards (in duplicate) by either of the above modes.
- The admit cards carry details of the venue address and time of the exam.
- Roll numbers of students will be the same as allotted for the first level exams.
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SOF LEVEL-2 EXAM PREPARATION MATERIALS
Many students might be confused regarding the preparation materials for Level-2 exams. It has been found that a lot of students rely solely on their Level-1 preparation resources and appear to have the same mindset and approach as those who did on the Level-1 exam. However, they must be cautioned that the difficulty of Level-2 is quite high. Therefore, they must prepare with study resources that offer practice required for Level-2 exams. This is why students must prefer MTG’s Level-2 study materials as MTG is the official academic partner of SOF and their resources provide the ideal preparation for Level-2 exams. Here’s a list of MTG’s SOF Level-2 study resources:
This is an eBook containing the previous 5 years’ solved question papers of the level-2 exams. These books can be downloaded and printed. These Level-2 question papers are very helpful in understanding the actual pattern and difficulty level of the exam to vanish fear and boost confidence. These previous year question papers have answer keys for evaluation.
MTG’s Online Mock Test for SOF Level-2 is an essential tool for preparation as it provides the required exam-like touch to your preparation. Online Mock Test is a set of 3 mock tests that are perfect for hands-on practice as it is in-line with the syllabus and difficulty level of the actual SOF paper. Furthermore, being an online mock test, you can practice anytime, anywhere at the palm of your hand!
It is an instant downloadable eBook in the PDF format containing 8 practice test papers for Level-2, similar to the actual Olympiad Level-2 exam set. Also, it comes with 8 OMR answer sheets similar to the OMR answer sheets provided in the examination hall in PDF format. Apart from this, students will also get 8 detailed solutions in PDF format for the practice test papers.
MTG’s Online Live Classes for Level-2 exams will help students understand level-2 exam pattern. MTG’s expert teachers will assist students in answering challenging Olympiad questions. There will be 12 sessions with concept revision along with practice questions where the emphasis will be on question-solving techniques and taking last year Level-2 paper. Students are allowed to ask their doubts related to other questions if they are practicing through MTG resources.
Do’s and Don’ts for the SOF Level 2 Exam
| Do’s | Don’ts |
|---|---|
| Paste coloured passport size photographs on both copies of admit cards and get them attested (signed and stamped) by school authorities. Without it you won’t be allowed to appear for the exam. | Don’t accompany your child inside the exam centres as Parents/guardians are not be allowed entry inside the exam centres. You are only allowed outside the exam centre. |
| Carry both copies of admit cards to the exam centre, where one copy will be retained by the centre. | Don’t carry any textual material - printed or written, bits of paper, calculator, mobile phone, or any electronic device etc. in the exam hall. |
| Carry a separate set of admit cards for each 2nd level Olympiad for which you have qualified. | Don’t register for the 2nd level exam again because you don’t need to re-register. |
| Report at the allocated exam centre at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam. | Don’t use any unfair means as you can be expelled from the examination centre.If any unfair mean is detected after the exam is over, the result of such student(s) may not be declared and they will not be eligible for any award or certificate. |
| Use the question paper for doing your rough work. | Don’t carry anything other than admit cards and pen/pencil as only these will be permitted in the exam hall. |
WHAT IS THE EXAM PATTERN OF SOF LEVEL 2 OLYMPIADS?
- Students will be given 60 minutes to complete the exam.
- The exams will be in pen-and-paper mode with multiple-choice questions.
- There will be no negative marking.
- The syllabus for the exams will be similar to 1st-level exams.
- The level of difficulty may, however, be higher.
The pattern of questions/Marking Scheme in detail are mentioned on the official SOF website for all subjects, You can check it here – SOF Olympiad Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
SOME GENERAL TIPS AND GUIDELINES
- Students will be allowed entry into the exam hall 15 minutes before the commencement of the
- Students will not be allowed entry into the exam hall 10 minutes after the commencement of the No extra time will be provided to such candidates to complete the exam.
- Students may leave the exam hall only after completion of exam time. Students will not be allowed to leave the exam hall while the exam is in progress.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Can the students use a pencil?
Yes, students can use pencil if they want.
2. What should the students wear? Uniform or casuals?
It’s your choice, students can wear anything but the most important thing is that they must carry school ID card.
3. Can the students carry extra sheets of paper for working or will that be provided?
There’s no need for students to carry any answer sheets as they will be provided.
4. When will the results for level 2 be released?
Any time between March-April.
5. Do students have to fill OMR sheet with black pen?
Students can use any pen, black or blue but it must be a ball pen. Our recommendation would be that student first fill the OMR sheet with the pencil so that they have the option to erase and attempt again in case they fill it up wrong the first time.
6. Can students wear a watch? Is it allowed or not in the exam centre?
No, students are not allowed to wear watch in the exam hall.
7. Can students get extra blank page for rough work?
Yes, extra sheets will be provided.
