International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO)

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IChO International Steering Committee and the annual host country

IChO 2027 (host to be confirmed)approximate

July 10, 2027 (UTC)

A theoretical and experimental chemistry competition for secondary school students, held annually since 1968. National teams of up to four students qualify through their own country's chemistry olympiad.

Registration

Format: In person
Age: 13-19
Participation: Individual
Location: International
Entry fee: Free
Prize: Gold, silver or bronze medal awarded by score.

Timeline

IChO 2026 (Tashkent, Uzbekistan)July 10, 2026 (UTC+5) source
Results announced (IChO 2026)July 19, 2026 (UTC+5) source
IChO 2027 (host to be confirmed)approximateJuly 10, 2027 (UTC) source

Country pathways

Real national qualifier pathways into this competition, where one exists.

India official site

Indian National Chemistry Olympiad (INChO)approximateJanuary 24, 2027 source

Visit the official site