IOQJS is Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Junior Science. It’s the first stage of the International Science Olympiad competition. It is a three-hour test consisting of two papers that is normally held in January. The Indian National Olympiad (INO) and the National Standard Examination (NSE) are combined in the IOQJS, which is conducted by the IAPT and HBCSE as a mixture of two competitive examinations (NSE).
The Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Junior Science (IOQJS) exam’s major goal is to inspire students to evaluate their science skills by participating in a worldwide competition.
IOQJS Eligibility Criteria
| IOQJS Exam Pattern | Details |
| Duration | 3 hours Paper 1: 1 hour Paper 2: 2 hours |
| Exam Mode | Pen-and-paper based |
| Types of questions | Paper 1: Multiple Choice Questions Paper 2: Subjective Questions |
| Negative marking | -1 for every incorrect response |
The Indian Association of Physics Teachers and the Homi Bhabha Center for Science Education developed the syllabus for the Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Junior Science. Because this Olympiad is for secondary school students, the IOQJS programme covers nearly all courses in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics that are covered in CBSE curricula up to the tenth grade.
