Indian National Earth Science Olympiad 2025: The International Earth Science Olympiad – IESO, was established as a key initiative of the International Geoscience Education Organization (IGEO).
It is a yearly contest for high school students. The primary objectives of the IESO are to stimulate students’ interest and societal awareness of Earth Science, improve Earth Science education, and enhance Earth Science instruction/learning at the school level.
The Indian National Earth Science Olympiad also seeks to cultivate amicable relationships among young learners from various nations and to promote global collaboration in sharing ideas and resources related to Earth sciences and Earth sciences education.
Indian National Earth Science Olympiad 2025
Indian National Earth Science Olympiad 2025 scheduled to take place on 08th February 2025 (Saturday) at 10:30 am. This INESO 2025 competition encompasses multiple fields of earth sciences, such as geology, geophysics, meteorology, oceanography, astronomy, and environmental sciences.
Students who are enthusiastic about earth sciences and wish to enhance their academic and personal growth while networking with similar individuals globally should take advantage of this outstanding chance to take part in the IESO exam.
The IESO is supported by the Ministry of Earth Science (MoES), Government of India as one of its outreach programme for promotion of Earth Science.
Indian National Earth Science Olympiad Stages
The Geological Society of India is responsible for selecting the Indian Team for the International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO). The Earth Science Olympiad program consists of four stages, these are-
- National level Entrance Test: This is carried out by a specific national organization that supervises the IESO in the relevant country. The Entrance Test evaluates students’ understanding in geology, geophysics, meteorology, oceanography, astronomy, and environmental science. A specific number of the highest scorers advance to the following stage.
- Training Camp culminating in the Indian National Earth Science Olympiad: This camp includes lectures, practical sessions, field excursions, and data analysis. At the conclusion of the training camp, the student’s advancement is assessed through a competitive examination, the INESO. The highest-scoring students from the INESO are selected to represent the nation at the IESO.
- Pre-departure training camp: At this camp, the chosen students receive additional training and preparation. This camp assists them in improving their knowledge and skills and highlights team building and cultural exchange.
- International Earth Science Olympiad: The concluding phase is the IESO itself, convened in a different nation annually. It comprises both theoretical and practical assessments, along with field activities, and the participants’ performance is evaluated by a global jury.
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