Science Olympiad Center
Main Olympiad Stages

Local Olympiads

The Main Olympiad is conducted across 17 subjects in four progressive stages, from school level to republic level, providing a comprehensive pathway for academic excellence.

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Competition Stages
17
Subjects
530K+
School Stage Winners
28K+
Regional Participants

Olympiad Stages

Progress through four stages of competition, from school level to republic level, demonstrating your excellence in 17 subjects.

Stage 1

School Stage

Maktab bosqichi

The first stage of the Main Olympiad, conducted among students of state and non-state general secondary education institutions, academic lyceums, and vocational schools across 17 subjects.

Eligibility

Students in grades 9-11 of state and non-state general secondary education institutions, and students in stages 1-2 of academic lyceums and vocational education institutions.

Organization Requirements

  • Determining competition dates and ensuring student safety
  • Forming judging panels (3-7 members) for each subject
  • Creating appeal commission member lists
  • Preparing control materials and ensuring confidentiality
  • Submitting recommendations for winners to advance to the next stage

Notification Requirements

All students must be informed at least 3 days before the competition through notice boards, social media, Telegram groups, teacher announcements, and general assemblies.

Winners

Up to 3 winners per subject and grade level (1st, 2nd, 3rd places) are determined based on scores and recommended by the school pedagogical council to participate in the next stage.

Participation Statistics

School Stage Winners
530,629 winners
Advanced to District Stage
431,270 participants (81%)

Subjects (17)

MathematicsPhysicsChemistryBiologyInformatics and Information TechnologiesNative Language and LiteratureUzbek LanguageRussian Language and LiteratureKarakalpak Language and LiteratureTajik LanguageKazakh LanguageEnglish LanguageGerman LanguageFrench LanguageHistoryState and Law FundamentalsGeography
Stage 2

District/City Stage

Tuman (shahar) bosqichi

The second stage of the Main Olympiad, conducted among students of general secondary education institutions, non-state general secondary education institutions, and specialized schools under the Agency for Specialized Educational Institutions.

Eligibility

Students in grades 9-11 of general secondary education institutions, non-state general secondary education institutions, and specialized schools (school-internats), as well as students in stages 1-2 of vocational education institutions.

Test Format

Group 1 Subjects (90 minutes)

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Informatics and Information Technologies

30 test questions per subject

Group 2 Subjects (60 minutes)

Native Language and Literature, Uzbek Language, Russian Language and Literature, Karakalpak Language and Literature, Tajik Language, Kazakh Language, English Language, German Language, French Language, History, State and Law Fundamentals, Geography

30 test questions per subject

Participation

431,270 participants students participated in this stage.

Special Rules

Academic lyceums under various ministries, specialized schools (Presidential and Creative Schools, Al-Beruniy International School-Internat, Abu Ali ibn Sino, Mirzo Ulug'bek, Muhammad al-Khwarizmi specialized schools) and their regional branches participate directly in the third (regional) stage, skipping this stage.

Students who won 1st place in grades 9-10 in the third (regional) stage of the previous academic year participate directly in the third (regional) stage of the current academic year.

Winners

3 winners per subject and grade level (1st, 2nd, 3rd places) are determined based on test results and recommended by the organizational committee to participate in the third stage.

Stage 3

Regional Stage

Hududiy bosqichi

The third stage of the Main Olympiad, featuring more complex problem-solving and comprehensive evaluation across multiple subjects.

Eligibility

Students who won 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in the district/city stage in the relevant subject and grade, as well as up to 3 students recommended by specialized educational institutions, academic lyceums, and non-state educational institutions.

Science Subjects Format

Part 1: Written Problems
  • 5 problems of varying difficulty
  • 50 points maximum
  • Duration: 180 minutes
  • Each problem evaluated according to specific criteria
Part 2: Test Questions
  • 30 test questions (50 points)
  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • First 10 questions: Simple closed tests (A, B, C, D), 0.9 points each
  • Next 10 questions: Medium difficulty closed tests (A, B, C, D), 1.5 points each
  • Last 10 questions: Open tests (written answers), 2.6 points each
  • Total: 10×0.9 + 10×1.5 + 10×2.6 = 50 points
Total: 100 points maximum

Informatics Format

5 problems solved on an online portal

  • Duration: 240 minutes
  • Maximum points: 50
  • Programming languages: C++, Python, Java
  • Points awarded for fully completed and system-accepted problems

Humanities Subjects Format

40 test questions (100 points)

  • Duration: 80 minutes
  • First 10 questions: Simple difficulty closed tests (A, B, C, D), 1.3 points each
  • Next 15 questions: Medium difficulty closed tests (A, B, C, D), 2.4 points each
  • Last 15 questions: High difficulty closed tests (A, B, C, D), 3.4 points each
  • Total: 10×1.3 + 15×2.4 + 15×3.4 = 100 points

Competition Statistics

Group 1 Subjects

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Informatics and Information Technologies

Dates: November 24-28

Grades: 9-10-11

~9,500 students

Group 2 Subjects

Languages, History, Geography, State and Law Fundamentals

18,500+ students

Prizes

Winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd places) in each subject are awarded one-time monetary prizes as specified in the Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 562 dated September 9, 2021.

Republic Stage Qualification

11th grade students with the highest achievements in each subject receive invitations to participate in the Republic Stage of the Main Olympiad.

Stage 4

Republic Stage

Respublika bosqichi

The final and most prestigious stage of the Main Olympiad, bringing together the best students from across Uzbekistan to compete at the national level.

Eligibility

Students who won 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in the third (regional) stage - specifically 11th grade students from general secondary education institutions, vocational schools, and academic lyceums.

Eligibility

Students who won 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in the third (regional) stage - specifically 11th grade students from general secondary education institutions, vocational schools, and academic lyceums.

Prizes and Awards

Monetary Prizes
  • 1st Place: 12 base calculation amounts
  • 2nd Place: 8 base calculation amounts
  • 3rd Place: 6 base calculation amounts
Certificates and Diplomas

Diplomas and certificates

Winners receive certificates that grant the right to admission to state higher education institutions without exams or with maximum points

Competition Format by Subject Groups

Science Subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Round 1: Written Work
  • 5 problems of varying difficulty (7, 7, 10, 10, 16 points each)
  • Total: 50 points
  • Duration: 180 minutes
Round 2: Test Questions

Test examination format

Informatics and Information Technologies

Format: Two days under same conditions (placing program solutions in electronic system)

  • 5 problems per day (10 total)
  • 10 points per problem = 100 points total
  • Duration: 240 minutes per day
  • Programming languages: C++, Python, Java
  • Points awarded by electronic system for fully completed and accepted problems
Language and Literature Subjects

Native Language and Literature, Uzbek Language, Russian Language and Literature, Kazakh Language, Tajik Language, Karakalpak Language and Literature

Round 1: Written Work (Essay)
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Total: 50 points
Round 2: Test Questions

Test examination format

Foreign Languages (English, German, French)

Format: Single round with two parts (listening comprehension, reading, and lexico-grammatical skills assessment)

Part 1: Listening and Reading Skills

Maximum 60 points - Assessment of listening comprehension and reading abilities

Part 2: Lexico-Grammatical Skills

Maximum 40 points - Test questions assessing vocabulary and grammar knowledge

Total: 100 points | Duration: 180 minutes

Humanities Subjects

Subjects: History, State and Law Fundamentals, Geography

Format: Single round - Test questions

All Other Subjects

Two rounds: written work and test questions

Start Your Olympiad Journey

Begin at the school stage and progress through district, regional, and republic levels. Each stage builds your skills and opens new opportunities for academic excellence.