Format of Olympiad
Who is it for?
Global Entrepreneurship Olympiad aspires to encourage all school students to actively understand and pursue innovation and entrepreneurship. The participation of schools is crucial in achieving this goal. It offers three age-appropriate categories to cater to different learning levels:
- Junior: Grades 4-6
- Middle: Grades 7-9
- Senior: Grades 10-12
Exam Stages and Format
GEO follows a rigroous 3-tiered exam format.
Stage 1: Prelims Exam (MCQ based)
- Date: 7th Dec 2024
- Format: Multiple-choice questions based on the dedicated GEO Course Guide for each category.
Stage 2: Practical Entrepreneurship (Top 100 per Category)
- Dates: 10th Dec 2024 – 1st Jan 2025
- Entrepreneurship Challenge: Students will design, make, and sell a product or service on the platform www.thekidcompany.in based on provided constraints.
- Selection Criteria: Top 100 students per category based on Prelims Exam scores are invited to participate.
- Tasks:
- Design and submit a sample product/service via courier for evaluation (7 days).
- Create a video campaign to market their product.
Stage 3: Interviews (Top 10 per Category)
- Dates: 3rd – 5th Jan 2025
- Selection Criteria: Top 10 students per category based on a combined score of Prelims Exam, sample product/service design, video campaign performance, and actual sales on the platform.
Prizes
- Top 100 (Each Category): Certificate of Achievement
- Top 10 (Each Category): All-India Rank Certificate
- Top 3 (Each Category): Fully paid trip to ISRO (April-June 2025) with Award Ceremony at ISRO
- School Awards:
- Top 3 Schools (Overall): School Rank Certificate
- Schools with 300+ Participants: GEO Trophy at ISRO
- Teacher Awards: GEO Medal at ISRO (For teachers recommending 100+ students)