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INChO 2026 - Dates, Syllabus, Eligibility, Preparation

The Indian National Chemistry Olympiad (INChO) is a national-level chemistry olympiad used to select students for the next stage of India’s International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) programme. It is conducted by HBCSE (TIFR) as part of the National Olympiad programme. Students qualifying INChO are shortlisted for the Orientation-cum-Selection Camp (OCSC) in Chemistry, subject to stage-wise rules and quotas. The exam tests conceptual understanding and problem-solving in chemistry, typically at a le

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Indian National Chemistry Olympiad (INChO)

Conducted by: Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

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Key Summary

•INChO is a national chemistry olympiad by HBCSE (TIFR) that selects students for the next stage of the IChO programme in India.

INChO (Indian National Chemistry Olympiad) is India’s premier national-level chemistry olympiad exam conducted by HBCSE (TIFR). It serves as a key selection stage for students aiming to enter the OCSC camp and progress toward the International Chemistry Olympiad pathway.
The Indian National Chemistry Olympiad (INChO) is a national-level chemistry olympiad used to select students for the next stage of India’s International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) programme. It is conducted by HBCSE (TIFR) as part of the National Olympiad programme. Students qualifying INChO are shortlisted for the Orientation-cum-Selection Camp (OCSC) in Chemistry, subject to stage-wise rules and quotas. The exam tests conceptual understanding and problem-solving in chemistry, typically at a level extending beyond standard school exams.

INChO Paper Pattern

exam Mode

Offline Based Test

exam Duration

3 hours (typically; confirm from the current year notification)

exam Level

UG

eligibility

INChO is open to Indian school students (typically Classes 11 and 12) who are eligible under HBCSE Olympiad programme rules for the relevant year and who qualify the preceding stage(s) of the chemistry olympiad pathway as announced (commonly through NSEC/INChO selection rules). Candidates must be studying in India in a recognized school system and satisfy nationality/participation criteria specified by HBCSE for the olympiad programme year.

official Website

https://olympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in/

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