India Meteorological Department (IMD) is celebrating its 150th anniversary on 15^th January 2025. To commemorate this historic milestone, IMD has planned year-long activities starting January 15^th, 2024, culminating in a grand Foundation Day celebration at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, in the presence of distinguished dignitaries.

As part of the celebrations, IMD will organize a National Meteorological Olympiad (Met- Olympiad) to promote interest and awareness about weather and climate sciences among students. The Olympiad will target students from classes 8th, 9th, and 11th, conducted at state and national levels.

The Olympiad will be conducted in two stages: State Level: An online test for registered participants and National Level: A contest and workshop for state-level winners in New Delhi.

The Olympiad features a 1-hour online examination with 60 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on meteorology and related sciences which will be conducted in English only. Study materials, syllabus, and sample questions are available on the official portal (https://mausam.imd.gov.in/met-oly/).

The eligibility and registration is open to students from classes 8, 9, and 11. Registration is online at https://mausam.imd.gov.in/met-oly/

Participants must ensure their devices (computer, laptop, tablet, or mobile) and internet connectivity are compatible with the online test platform. Organizers are not liable for technical issues during the exam.

Awards State-Level Prizes

For each class (8, 9, 11): 1st Prize: Rs. 5000, 2nd Prize: Rs. 3000 and 3rd Prize: Rs. 2000.

Top three state-level winners from each class will be invited to New Delhi for one-day workshop on January 14^th, 2025.

Participation in IMD's 150th Foundation Day Celebration on January 15, 2025.

All travel and lodging expenses for the winners and one accompanying teacher or guardian will be covered by IMD.

National-Level Prizes

State-level top two winners from each class will compete at the National level. National winners will receive: 1st Place: Rs. 25,000, 2nd Place: Rs. 15,000 and 3rd Place: Rs. 10,000.

Additionally, certificates of participation (soft copies) will be awarded to all students who will complete the Olympiad.

Registration Opens will open from 1^st December 2024 and Closes on 10^th December 2024.

State-Level Exam: December 14^th -15^th, 2024

State-Level Results: December 17^th, 2024

National-Level Camp & Contest: January 14^th, 2025

IMD's Foundation Day Celebration and distribution of awards: January 15^th, 2025

This Olympiad is a fantastic opportunity for young minds to delve into the field of meteorology and earn prestigious rewards.

 

(DIPR)