International Drawing Olympiad (IDO) Offline by Indian Talent Olympiad
by Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO)
₹1,00,000 Cash Prize
International Drawing Olympiad (IDO) Offline by Indian Talent Olympiad is a competition by Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO) for students in Class 1–10, open to students across India. Registration closes 30 Oct 2026.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Class 1–10
Fee
₹175
Duration
60 minutes for Annual Olympiad, 25 minutes for Monthly Olympiad
Format
Individual
Time needed
One-time exam for annual participation; monthly exams are also available for continuous practice.
Key Dates
- Registration opens
- 1 Jun 2026
- Registration closes
- 30 Oct 2026
- Competition
- 7 Oct 2026 – 11 Jan 2027
- Results
- 28 Feb 2027
About This Opportunity
The International Drawing Olympiad (IDO) is an annual national-level competition organized by Indian Talent Olympiad. It aims to foster creativity, artistic skills, and imagination among students through an engaging offline examination. This platform allows young artists to showcase their talent in drawing, painting, and sketching, promoting a balance between academic and co-curricular development. The syllabus is carefully designed for each class level, focusing on originality, theme, color schemes, and effective message conveyance.
This Olympiad is open to students from Class 1 to Class 10 across India, regardless of their board of study (CBSE, ICSE, State Boards, or other recognized boards). Participation is primarily facilitated through schools, where students can register with their art teachers. The examination is conducted within the students' respective schools, ensuring widespread accessibility across the nation.
Participants gain invaluable experience in a competitive environment, significantly enhancing their drawing abilities and creative expression. Top performers are recognized with substantial awards, including cash prizes, laptops, tablets, and scholarships, along with prestigious medals and certificates. All students benefit from an improved understanding of art concepts and sharpened creative thinking, which prepares them for future challenges and artistic pursuits.
IDO seeks to identify and nurture artistic talent, providing national recognition for exceptional drawing skills. It encourages students to explore their imagination and express their thoughts visually, contributing to their overall cognitive development and building confidence in their artistic endeavors.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 1–10
- Age Range
- 6 - 15 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Students must be studying in a recognized school (CBSE, ICSE, State Board, or any other recognized board).
Prerequisites
- Basic drawing skills are beneficial, but the Olympiad is designed to nurture and develop artistic talent.
Open to students in Grades 1 to 10 (typically ages 6-15) from any recognized educational board across India. Participation is primarily facilitated through school registration.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
The syllabus is class-wise, aligned with CBSE, ICSE, and State Board curricula, focusing on fundamental drawing techniques, design principles, perspective, and creative expression. Workbooks are available for purchase to aid preparation.
Rewards & Recognition
Award
₹1,00,000 Cash Prize
National toppers are awarded cash prizes of up to ₹1,00,000. Additionally, State Rank 1-10 winners receive scholarships of ₹4,000 each.
Prizes
Laptops, Tablets & Medals
National and class-wise rank holders are awarded exciting prizes including laptops, tablets, and gold, silver, and bronze medals.
Certificate
Certificate from Indian Talent Olympiad
All participants receive a certificate of participation. Top performers are awarded Certificates of Excellence, and district toppers get special recognition certificates with rank details.
Opens doors to
Excelling in the IDO provides a significant advantage for admissions to prestigious art and design colleges by demonstrating exceptional creative aptitude. It also helps students prepare for Creative Ability Tests (CAT) conducted by various institutions.
Recognition
National Level Recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Focuses on nurturing artistic talent and creativity.
- Provides a national platform for students to showcase drawing skills.
- Exams are conducted in the students' own schools for convenience.
Exam format
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Format
- Drawing and artistic expression based, not objective type for offline.
- Language
- English
Rounds & format
The competition consists of a single round exam conducted offline in the respective schools.
How entries are judged
Students are judged on their ability to draw, express originality, theme, color scheme, topic selection, message conveyed, and overall attractiveness.
Selection process
Selection is based on performance in the drawing examination, evaluating artistic skills and creativity.
How to apply
- 1Students should contact their art teacher or the designated Olympiad coordinator in their respective schools to register.
- 2Schools can register online with Indian Talent Olympiad and opt for the IDO exam.
- 3The exam fee is paid to the in-charge teacher at the school.
How to prepare
- Indian Talent Olympiad provides workbooks for classes 1 to 10, available for purchase, which include different drawing patterns, strokes, color combinations, and ideas.
- Previous years' question papers are available for practice.
Fees & financial support
Fee details
The exam fee is ₹175 per student per subject when registering through school. An additional ₹25 is retained by the school for organizing expenses, making the total collected from students ₹175. Individual registration fee is ₹240 per subject. Workbooks are available for ₹80 each.
Financial support
Scholarships of ₹4,000 are awarded to State Rank 1-10 winners in each subject. National-level toppers also receive scholarships as part of their prize package.
Refund policy
Details regarding the refund policy are not explicitly stated. It is advisable to check with the school coordinator or Indian Talent Olympiad directly for refund information.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to register for International Drawing Olympiad (IDO) Offline by Indian Talent Olympiad?
The registration deadline is 30 Oct 2026.
Is International Drawing Olympiad (IDO) Offline by Indian Talent Olympiad free?
₹175 registration
Who can participate in International Drawing Olympiad (IDO) Offline by Indian Talent Olympiad?
Students in Class 1–10. children aged 6-15.
What will my child gain from International Drawing Olympiad (IDO) Offline by Indian Talent Olympiad?
Cash prizes up to ₹1,00,000 for national toppers.. Laptops and tablets for national rank holders.. Scholarships of ₹4,000 for state rank winners.. Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals for class-wise top performers.. Certificates of excellence for deserving students.. Enhances creativity, artistic skills, and imagination.. Develops concentration and visual skills.. Prepares students for national-level competitive exams.. Win laptops and tablets as national-level prizes.. Receive a nationally recognized certificate of participation or excellence..
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