International Drawing Olympiad (IDO) Online by Indian Talent Olympiad
by Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO)
₹1,00,000 Cash Prize
International Drawing Olympiad (IDO) Online 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 10 Nov 2026.
Mode
Online
Eligibility
Class 1–10
Fee
₹240
Duration
60 minutes for annual exam; 25 minutes for monthly Olympiads
Format
Individual
Time needed
The annual exam duration is 60 minutes for drawing. Monthly Olympiads have a duration of 25 minutes. Participants should also allocate time for preparation using workbooks and sample papers.
Key Dates
- Registration opens
- 1 Jun 2026
- Registration closes
- 10 Nov 2026
- Competition
- 1 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
- Results
- 28 Feb 2027
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About This Opportunity
The International Drawing Olympiad (IDO) is an annual national-level competition organized by Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO) to foster creativity, artistic skills, and imagination among students. It provides a unique online platform for young artists to showcase their talent in drawing, painting, and sketching, encouraging a balance between academics and co-curricular activities.
This Olympiad is open to students from Class 1 to Class 10 across India, studying under CBSE, ICSE, State Board, or any other recognized board. Participants can register individually or through their schools. The competition aims to identify and nurture artistic talent, allowing students to express their true imaginations through art.
Participants gain valuable experience in a competitive environment, enhancing their drawing and creative thinking skills. Top performers receive national-level recognition, including cash prizes, laptops, tablets, and various awards and certificates, motivating them for future challenges. All participants receive a digital participation certificate.
The IDO emphasizes self-development and self-esteem, helping children express themselves freely. It also helps students improve concentration and effectively communicate messages through their artwork. The syllabus is designed to be age and class-appropriate, focusing on originality, theme, color scheme, topic selection, and overall attractiveness.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 1–10
- Age Range
- 6 - 16 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Students studying in CBSE, ICSE, State Board, or any other recognized board in India.
Open to students in Classes 1 to 10 (ages 6-16) from any recognized board across India. No specific academic prerequisites are required beyond current school enrollment. Both individual and school registrations are accepted.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
The syllabus is divided by age groups and classes (Class 1 to 10) and varies for each class. It aligns with CBSE and ICSE curricula and focuses on originality, theme, color scheme, topic selection, message conveyed, and attractiveness. Specific topics include background patterns, object drawing, landscape, portrait, and various art techniques.
Rewards & Recognition
Award
₹1,00,000 Cash Prize
The top national rank holder receives a cash prize of ₹1,00,000. Other national rank holders receive prizes of ₹40,000 (Rank 2), ₹20,000 (Rank 3), and ₹6,000 (Rank 4). Additionally, scholarships of ₹4,000 are awarded to State Rank 1 to 10 winners.
Prizes
Laptops, Tablets & Medals
Top national rank holders are awarded prizes such as laptops and tablets. State rank winners and other top performers receive gold medals and Excellence Awards.
Certificate
Certificate from Indian Talent Olympiad
All participants receive a digital participation certificate. Top performers receive merit certificates and special recognition certificates with their rank details.
Career pathways
Participation can open doors to further artistic education and career paths in creative industries such as graphic design, animation, fine arts, and illustration. It provides a strong foundation for a student's portfolio.
Recognition
National Level Recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Focuses specifically on drawing and artistic skills.
- Offers both annual and monthly online competition formats.
- Provides a platform for students to balance academics with co-curricular activities.
- Emphasizes self-development and self-expression through art.
Exam format
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Format
- Drawing/Art submission based on given topics.
- Language
- English
Rounds & format
The annual Olympiad exam is typically a single round for drawing. Monthly Olympiads are also single-round exams. For other subjects, a second round may be conducted for qualified students.
How entries are judged
Students are judged on their ability to draw, express creativity, neatness, color combination, message conveyed, and attractiveness. Judges' decisions are final.
Selection process
Participants are selected based on their performance in the drawing submission, evaluated on creativity, originality, and artistic skills. Ranks are determined by marks scored, and in case of ties, time taken to complete the exam and internal marking ratios may be considered.
How to apply
- 1Students can register individually through the Indian Talent Olympiad website or through their respective schools.
- 2Individual participants need to fill out a registration form, choose their class and subjects, and make the payment online.
- 3Schools can register online and submit consolidated payments for their students.
How to prepare
- Workbooks provided by Indian Talent Olympiad (available for purchase).
- Previous years' question papers.
- Online test series and demo tests available on the ITO website.
Fees & financial support
Fee details
The individual registration fee for Class 1 to Class 10 is ₹240 per subject for Round 1. Students qualifying for Round 2 need to pay an additional ₹120. For school registrations, the fee is ₹175 per student per subject, with the school retaining ₹25 for organizing expenses and sending ₹150 to ITO. Workbooks are available for ₹80 each.
Financial support
Scholarships are awarded to State Rank 1st to 10th winners, with amounts such as ₹4,000 for the International Drawing Olympiad. National rank holders also receive significant cash prizes that can be considered as scholarships.
Refund policy
No fees shall be refunded once paid. Fees once paid are also not transferable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to register for International Drawing Olympiad (IDO) Online by Indian Talent Olympiad?
The registration deadline is 10 Nov 2026.
Is International Drawing Olympiad (IDO) Online by Indian Talent Olympiad free?
₹240 registration
Who can participate in International Drawing Olympiad (IDO) Online by Indian Talent Olympiad?
Students in Class 1–10. children aged 6-16.
What will my child gain from International Drawing Olympiad (IDO) Online by Indian Talent Olympiad?
Cash prizes up to ₹1,00,000 for national rank holders.. Laptops and tablets for top national ranks.. Scholarships and gold medals for state rank winners.. Excellence Awards and medals for ranks 11-25.. Certificates of participation for all students.. Class Topper and District Topper awards.. Develops artistic, creative, and innovative thinking.. Enhances concentration and communication skills through art.. Provides a platform for national-level recognition and competition.. Cash prize of ₹1,00,000 for National Rank 1.. ₹40,000 cash prize for the next 10 students.. ₹20,000 cash prize for the next 10 students. . ₹6,000 cash prize for the next 100 students. .
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