Organisation : Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO)
Contest Name : National Essay Olympiad (NESO) 2026-27
Applicable For : Students of class 1 to class 10
Last Date of Registration : 31st August, 2026
Exam Dates : 06th October 2026, 27th November 2026 and 08th January 2027
Website : https://www.indiantalent.org/national-essay-olympiad
What is ITO National Essay Olympiad?
National Essay Olympiad (NESO) is for those students who have all of these traits in them. This exam is open for students from Class 1 to Class 10. The subject differs from mainstream subjects such as Mathematics, Science, General Knowledge, English, and Computers. It allows students to test their language skills. It encourages story-telling thus making it more interesting. Students must be well-versed with topics on which they attempt essay writing. Last date of registration is 31st August, 2026.
Eligibility of ITO National Essay Olympiad
Interested students can participate in Indian Talent Olympiad from their respective schools Only (all boards). Students from class 1 – 10 can participate in all subjects for Olympiad exams. There are no other eligibility criteria.
How To Register For ITO National Essay Olympiad?
** Schools can contact the officials of Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO) to participate in Essay Writing. Exam pattern is shared with participating schools that are further communicated to all students.
** National Essay Olympiad (NESO) is conducted on a National level.
** Essay Topics are given on-the-spot depending on the level and grade the student is studying in. General topics about current affairs or our surroundings are usually preferred.
** It is a good way to test their general knowledge on issues happening in and around us.
** Get in touch with your English teacher today to know more about National Essay Olympiad (NESO) exams.
** Indian talent Olympiad rewards deserving students with prizes and awards topping in Essay Writing Competition.
Register Here : https://www.indiantalent.org/olympiad-exam-registration-student
Prizes of ITO National Essay Olympiad
A cash prize of Rupees 1 Lac is allotted to the first 8 students who achieve 1st Rank at the National Level. The 10 students obtaining 2nd Rank at National Level are honoured with a cash prize of Rs. 40,000. Laptops OR Rs. 20,000 are given to 10 students who stand subsequent to second rank holders on the national level.
Tablets OR Rs. 8000 are given to the 100 meritorious students who earn the 4th rank, respectively. State Level Scholarships and Excellence Medal Awards (For School Registered) are allotted to the students who fit the criteria of the respective awards as well.
Best Performer Title is given for the individually participating students who rank between Rank 11 and Rank 100 at State Level. The awards include scholarships of varying amounts, medals and certificates of merit.
Important Dates of ITO National Essay Olympiad
Offline School Olympiad Registration :
** Round 1 – SET A (Class 1 To 10) 31st August, 2026
Offline Olympiad Exam Dates :
** 06th October, 2026 – Tuesday (Set A)
** 27th November, 2026 – Friday (Set B)
** 08th January, 2027 – Friday (Set C)
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