International Hindi Olympiad 2026
Hindi Olympiad Foundation, New Delhi
📌About the Event
The International Hindi Olympiad 2026 is a global Hindi-language competition organised for students of Classes 1 to 12. It tests students’ understanding of Hindi grammar, vocabulary, spelling and general language knowledge while encouraging an interest in Hindi literature and culture. Participants can compete with students from different regions and countries and receive recognition at the school, regional and international levels.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Competition level: School, regional and international levels
- Language: Hindi
- Mode of registration: Online through the official website or offline through participating schools
- Mode of examination: Online and offline
- Exam duration: 1 hour
- Question format: Multiple-choice questions
- Topics covered: Hindi grammar, vocabulary, spelling and general language knowledge
- Frequency: Conducted annually
- Classes covered: Classes 1 to 12
📅 Important Dates
- Registrations: Currently open
- Last date for each examination: Students must register at least 20 days before their selected examination date.
- Available Level 1 examination dates:
- 28 July 2026
- 31 July 2026
- 18 August 2026
- 31 August 2026
- 10 September 2026
- 25 September 2026
- 14 October 2026
- 28 October 2026
- 13 November 2026
- 30 November 2026
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibilty:
- Students studying in Classes 1 to 12 can participate.
- Applicants must be enrolled in a school recognised by CBSE, ICSE, a State Board or another recognised educational board in India or abroad.
- Indian as well as international students are eligible.
- Students must complete their registration and pay the applicable examination fee before the deadline.
- Competition Structure :
- Students of Classes 1 and 2 participate through a single-stage competition.
- For Classes 3 to 12, the competition may progress through school, regional and international stages.
- According to the organiser’s published competition information, students scoring more than 80% in the first-stage school examination may qualify for the subsequent stages.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- International-Level Awards
- First position:
- Trophy
- Distinguished Achievement Certificate
- ₹5,100 cash prize
- Second position:
- Trophy
- Distinguished Achievement Certificate
- ₹3,100 cash prize
- Third position:
- Trophy
- Distinguished Achievement Certificate
- ₹2,100 cash prize
- First position:
- Regional-Level Awards
- First position: Gold medal and Distinguished Merit Certificate
- Second position: Silver medal and Distinguished Merit Certificate
- Third position: Bronze medal and Distinguished Merit Certificate
- School-Level Awards
- First position: Gold medal and certificate
- Second position: Silver medal and certificate
- Third position: Bronze medal and certificate
- School-level medals are subject to the minimum participation criteria prescribed for each class.
- Additional medals may be awarded when the number of participants in a class crosses the organiser’s specified thresholds.