Indian National Chemistry Olympiad
| Conducted by | Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research |
|---|---|
| Exam type | Olympiad stage (national/international) |
| Field | Chemistry |
| Who can apply | Students selected from NSEC on score, with state-wise representation, in two class groups (Class 12; Classes 10-11). Selected students must register on the HBCSE site. |
| Age / class | Class 10, 11 or 12 |
| How often | Annual (a new selection cycle is announced each year) |
| Stages | Stage 2 of 5: an advanced written examination held by HBCSE at centres across India; problems are unconventional and comparable in difficulty to the international Olympiads. |
| What it leads to | Top INChO performers are called to the Chemistry Orientation-Cum-Selection Camp (OCSC). |
| Talent category | Olympiads |
| Pathway | NSEC > INChO > OCSC (Chemistry) > IChO |
| Recognition | Government |
| Level | National |
| Achievement | Certificate of Merit for scores at or above that of the last student selected for the camp. |
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