Frequently Asked Questions
Everything parents and students ask most often, organized by topic. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us.
Who can participate
Who can participate in Springfield Olympiads?
Students from Class 3 to Class 12 can participate in our English (SIEO), GK (SIGKO), Maths (SIMO), Reasoning (SIRO), Science (SISO) Olympiads. Graduates and working professionals can participate in the Finance (FINANCE) and Graduates (GRADS) Olympiads.
Can a school register students in bulk?
Yes — school coordinators can upload an Excel file with student details via the /institute-registration flow. Bulk registrations get a 20% discount. Payment can be made online (Razorpay) or offline (cheque/NEFT).
Is there an age limit?
For school students, eligibility is based on class (3–12), not age. Graduates can participate regardless of age as long as they're enrolled in or completed higher education.
Pricing & payment
What does registration cost?
School students: ₹149.00 for 1 subject, ₹249.00 for 2, ₹329.00 for 3, ₹399.00 for 4, and ₹449.00 for all 5 subjects (English, GK, Maths, Reasoning, Science). Graduates and professionals: ₹299.00 for one subject or ₹499.00 for both (Finance + Grads). International students (outside India) pay 2× these amounts.
What if my payment fails?
Your registration stays saved. You can retry the payment using the link sent to your email, or by logging into your dashboard. You will never be double-charged — the same Razorpay order is reused until it succeeds.
Do you offer refunds?
Refunds are handled per our refund policy. Typically, refunds are available before the exam date minus a small processing fee. See /refund for full terms.
Exam schedule
When are the upcoming Olympiads held?
Science: 28 September 2026. Maths: 26 October 2026. English: 30 November 2026. GK: 7 December 2026. Reasoning: 28 December 2026. Grads: 25 January 2027. Finance: 22 February 2027.
What time does the exam start?
All Springfield Olympiads start at 11:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time, UTC +5:30) and run for 60 minutes. International students should convert this to their local time — for example, 11:00 AM IST is 5:30 AM UTC, 6:30 AM London, 1:30 AM New York (same day), 4:30 PM Sydney.
How long is the exam?
Each Olympiad is 60 minutes long and consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) administered online through our secure examination portal.
Where is the exam held? What do I need to take it?
All Springfield Olympiads are 100% online — students take the exam from home, school, or anywhere with a stable internet connection. You will need a desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone with a working camera, an updated browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari, or Firefox), and a reliable internet connection (minimum 2 Mbps recommended). No travel, no paperwork.
Results, ranks & prizes
How are ranks calculated?
Ranks are computed based on total score with state-wise and international rankings. State rank compares you to students from the same state; international rank compares you to all Springfield Olympiad participants worldwide.
What prizes do I get?
School students: National Rank 1 (per class, per subject) gets ₹50,000.00 cash + Gold; Rank 2 ₹25,000.00 + Silver; Rank 3 ₹15,000.00 + Bronze. State Rank 1 gets ₹10,000.00 + Gold, Rank 2 ₹7,000.00 + Silver, Rank 3 ₹5,000.00 + Bronze. Graduates and professionals get higher amounts — up to ₹1,00,000.00 for National Rank 1. Every participant receives a certificate. See /prizes for the full table. Prize structure is indicative and can be changed without prior notice.
When are results published?
Results are published within 30 days of the exam. You will receive an email notification and can view your rank + score report on your dashboard.
How will I receive cash prizes?
Cash prizes are transferred via NEFT to the bank account provided during prize claim verification, within 60 days of result publication. Prizes are subject to applicable deductions under Indian tax law.
What is a percentile?
The percentile tells you what percentage of participants scored below you. A 95th percentile means you performed better than 95% of all participants in that Olympiad.
Certificates & roll numbers
When do I get my certificate?
Certificates are auto-generated and available on your dashboard within 48 hours of results being published. Every certificate carries a unique certificate number that can be verified publicly.
What does my roll number mean?
Your roll number has the format YY-SEG-CLS-XXXXXX. For example, 26-S-07-000142 means: joined in 2026 (26), School segment (S), Class 7 (07), student #142. The roll number stays the same even when you move to the next class next year.
Can I verify a certificate?
Yes — visit /certificate/[certificate-number] to verify any certificate issued by Springfield Olympiads. The page shows the student name, exam, score, and rank.
About Springfield
Is Springfield Olympiads accredited?
Springfield Olympiads is an independent educational platform. Our certificates are recognized by schools across India and add value to student portfolios for school applications and merit records.
How is Springfield different from SOF / Silverzone / Unified Council?
Modern UX, faster results (30 days vs 3–6 months), transparent ranking, and mobile-first design. No paper logistics, no postal delays, no opaque ranking formulas.
Do you have a referral program?
Yes — we run an intern referral program. Reach out via /contact if you're interested in promoting Springfield Olympiads at your school or college.