Indian Space Olympiad 2026
Indian Space School
📌About the Event
Indian Space Olympiad 2026, also called ISO 2026, is an online space science, astronomy and space technology competition conducted by Indian Space School for school students. The olympiad is designed to help young learners explore topics like astronomy, the Solar System, space science, rockets, satellites and STEM concepts in a competitive format.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Organized by: Indian Space School
- Mode of conduct: Online competition
- Category: Space science, astronomy, STEM, space technology
- Target participants: School students from Classes 1 to 12
- Key learning areas: Astronomy, Solar System, stars, galaxies, universe, Earth & Moon, space science and space technology
- Purpose: To encourage students to build curiosity, scientific thinking and conceptual understanding in space science and astronomy
📅 Important Dates
- Registration opened: 24 June 2026
- Last date to register: 10 August 2026
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibility:
- Open to students from Classes 1 to 12.
- Students studying in India and abroad, including NRI students, are mentioned as eligible in available listings.
- Rules:
- Students must complete the official online registration form.
- Registration details should be filled correctly, including student name, class, school details and contact information.
- Students should prepare from space science and astronomy-related topics such as fundamentals of astronomy, Solar System, stars, galaxies, Earth & Moon and universe concepts.
- Evaluation process:
- The competition is expected to test students’ conceptual understanding of space science, astronomy and STEM.
- Ranking/selection is likely to be based on performance in the olympiad exam.
- Detailed marking scheme, tie-break rules and round-wise evaluation should be checked on the official event page before final publishing.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Cash prizes for top performers are mentioned in available event listings.
- Trophies and certificates are listed as key incentives.
- Recognition for achievers in a national-level space science competition.
- Learning exposure in astronomy, space technology and STEM concepts.
- Motivation for students interested in ISRO, satellites, rockets, astronomy and future space careers.