Indian National Chemistry Olympiad (INChO)

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Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) and Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT)

National Standard Examination in Chemistry (NSEC)

November 22, 2026 (UTC+5:30)

The second of three stages India uses to select its International Chemistry Olympiad team, open to students who clear the National Standard Examination in Chemistry. Roughly 300 qualifiers sit INChO, and the strongest performers are invited to an Orientation cum Selection Camp at HBCSE Mumbai to choose the four-student national team.

Registration

Format: In person
Age: 14-19
Participation: Individual
Location: India
Entry fee: INR 300
Prize: Advancement to the Orientation cum Selection Camp; selection for India's four-student IChO team.

Timeline

National Standard Examination in Chemistry (NSEC)November 22, 2026 (UTC+5:30) source
Indian National Chemistry Olympiad (INChO)January 30, 2027 (UTC+5:30) source

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