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 Olympiads. Graduates and working professionals can participate in the 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?
Pricing details are loading — please check the registration page for the current schedule.
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?
Exam dates are being finalized — please check the schedule page for the current calendar.
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?
Cash prizes are awarded across National and State ranks for both school and graduate streams. See /prizes for the full table.
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 a DPIIT-recognised startup under Startup India (Govt. of India) and holds three ISO certifications: ISO 21001:2018 (Educational Organizations Management), ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), and ISO 27001:2022 (Information Security Management). Your child's exam process, results, and personal data are managed to internationally certified standards.
Is my child's data safe with Springfield?
Yes. Springfield Olympiads is certified to ISO 27001:2022 — the international standard for Information Security Management. Student data including name, school, address, and payment information is stored and processed per this standard. We do not sell or share student data with third parties.
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.
For Schools & Coordinators
How do I register my entire school batch?
Download our Excel template from /institute-registration, fill in student details, and upload it in your coordinator dashboard. You'll get individual roll numbers for all students via email within 24 hours.
Is there a group discount for schools?
Yes. Schools registering 20+ students get 15% off. 50+ students get 25% off. Contact hello@springfieldolympiads.com with your student count for a custom invoice.
Do we get a school coordinator certificate?
Yes. Every registered school coordinator receives a digital participation certificate. Schools with 10+ medal winners receive a trophy and a framed school rank certificate.
How do we track all our students' results?
Your coordinator dashboard at /dashboard/school shows all registered students, their roll numbers, exam status, and results in one view once published.
Can we get a consolidated result sheet for the school?
Yes. After results are published, coordinators can download a single Excel sheet with all students' ranks from the coordinator dashboard.