SOF ISSO for Class 5
SOF International Social Studies Olympiad, conducted by Science Olympiad Foundation: the Class 5 syllabus, exam pattern, dates and fee.
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ISSO Class 5 at a glance
- Conducted by
- Science Olympiad Foundation
- Questions for Class 5
- 50
- Duration
- 60 min
- Total marks
- 60
- Fee
- ₹150-200
- Exam window
- Jan
- Levels
- 1 (Single Level)
- Classes eligible
- 3-10
It is held in Jan. Each school picks its exam day inside the window; the date for your child comes from the school. Confirm on sofworld.org.
Exam pattern for Class 5
50 questions for 60 marks, 60 minutes, all multiple choice. No negative marking.
| Section | Questions | Marks each | Section marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Studies | 45 | 1 | 45 |
| Achievers Section | 5 | 3 | 15 |
Ties are broken by section, in this order: Achievers > Social Studies.
SOF ISSO Class 5 syllabus
As published by SOF for Class 5: 2 sections, 12 topics. Reproduced as printed, so what you read here is what the paper is set from.
Social Studies
- Our Earth
- Our Environment
- Weather and Climate
- Our Country
- Our Freedom Struggle
- Great Achievers
- The United Nations
- Inventions and Discoveries
- Agriculture and Industries
- Transport and Communication
- Evolution of Mankind
Achievers
- Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section - 1
Compiled from sofworld.org · source. Always confirm against the official site before an exam.
Questions parents ask about ISSO Class 5
- What is the SOF ISSO syllabus for Class 5?
- The Class 5 paper has 2 sections: Social Studies, Achievers. Topics include Our Earth, Our Environment, Weather and Climate, Our Country, Our Freedom Struggle, Great Achievers, The United Nations, Inventions and Discoveries, Agriculture and Industries, Transport and Communication. The full list of 12 topics, as SOF publishes it, is on this page.
- How many questions are in the Class 5 ISSO paper?
- 50 questions for 60 marks, in 60 minutes. Social Studies: 45 questions of 1 mark each; Achievers Section: 5 questions of 3 marks each. There is no negative marking.
- When is the SOF ISSO exam for Class 5 in 2026-27?
- It is held in Jan. Each school picks its own exam day inside that window and tells its students, so the date for your child comes from the school. Confirm it on the official SOF site before the exam.
- Where can a Class 5 child practise ISSO questions for free?
- On PrepMojo. Every child gets 10 practice questions a day free, forever, with no card needed, and every answer comes with an explanation. It works in the app on iPhone and Android and in any web browser. Till 30 Nov 2026, every child has PrepMojo Plus at no cost as part of our Navratri and Diwali Offer.