How can I appear in IPhO?
All students who qualify to appear for the INPhO get a certificate of merit from IAPT. The Indian National Physics Olympiad is organized by HBCSE in about 15 centres in the country. Eligibility: Students selected from Stage I examination (i.e. NSEP) are eligible to appear for INPhO.
How much time does it take to prepare for IPhO?
But assuming that you have a good understanding of physics of your course (which varies by country), both theoretical and practical, you should be good to go with about 6 months of light preparation specifically for the IPhO, spending time sharpening your problem-solving skills and tricks.
Can I give IPhO after 12th?
The examination is intended for students in 9th,10th and primarily, the 11th and 12th standard. Students who have passed Class 12 are not eligible to enrol for NSEP. Besides, they must satisfy the age criteria for IPhO (Less than 20 years of age on June 30th of the year of the respective IPhO).
Where will IPhO 2022 held?
Belarus
Summary
| Number | Year | Host Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A Russia-organized IdPhO 2020 was held instead as an IPhO endorsed event. | |
| 51 | 2021 | Lithuania |
| 52 | 2022 | Belarus |
| 53 | 2023 | Japan |
How do I prepare for the INPhO exam?
A good strategy is to attempt the last 10 questions in the first 30 minutes and then the rest of the paper. Then comes the harder part, INPhO. In the 3 hour format, with the total score usually being around 75 or 80 in the recent years, the number of problems is around 5–8, each obviously being quite challenging.
Which countries took part in the IPhO?
Several months before the first IPhO took place, invitations were sent to all the Central European countries. The invitations were accepted by Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary and Romania (five countries including Poland, the organiser of the competition). Each team consisted of three secondary school students accompanied by one supervisor.
What is the best book to prepare for IPhO exam?
Irodov is as good a book as any. Okay, you mastered the concepts behind general physics and solved problems. Now, it is time to work on your time-management and Olympiad-writing experience. Write prior IPhO and APhO papers in test conditions: Sit down.
Is INPhO a stepping stone to Physics Olympiad?
This reply is being written from an Indian perspective, focused around INPhO as the stepping stone. However, the points can be generalized with ease. India’s participation in Physics Olympiads has been quite old and the results at IPhO speak about how good the process is.