About the exam
Apart from excelling in academics, it is important for students to focus on soft skills such as drawing, painting and sketching. Many students in India have exceptional drawing skills, and teachers are best placed to identify students with an interest in different art forms. The Drawing Competition is open for students from Class 1 to Class 10 — drawing is the best form of expression, revealing true imagination.
How to participate
- Contact the art teacher in your school — ITO believes in bringing out hidden talent through the Drawing Competition.
- ITO is based in Mumbai and has collaborated with schools across the country; schools can register online and opt for Olympiad exams.
- The exam is conducted in the students' respective schools and makes them ready for national-level competition.
- Teachers should encourage participation — it is a unique exam where imagination goes on paper as drawings and paintings.
- ITO rewards deserving students topping the IDO exam with prizes and awards.
Syllabus and judging
The syllabus is set according to the age and class of students, different for each class from 1 to 10. Students are tested on their ability to draw, creativity, theme, colour combination, choice of topics, message conveyed and attractiveness. National-level winners receive cash awards, scholarships, excellence certificates and medals.
How to prepare
Know the syllabus, refer to good workbook resources, and start early. Practice from pictures, bring your own ideas to life, decide your view and start at eye level. Students pursuing fine arts, architecture, interior design, fashion design and other creative fields should take this exam — the pattern differs from other subjects, so prepare for IDO separately. Those who prepare for the Drawing Olympiad automatically score well in the Creative Ability Tests conducted by colleges and universities for creative courses.
Drawing Olympiad workbook
Workbooks for Classes 1–10 show different drawing patterns, strokes, colour combinations, ideas, perspectives and views, with step-by-step tutorials in every book. They can be purchased at a nominal cost — order online.
Monthly practice test series
Monthly drawing tests run for all classes from 1 to 10. Each month students draw one topic in front of the camera and upload it. Tests are online — laptop, mobile or tablet — with audio and video switched on at all times. ITO monitors students using artificial intelligence, including eyeball recognition, so there is no scope for tampering. Monthly winners receive cash prizes, scholarship awards, excellence certificates and medals.
Register for the Drawing Olympiad
Take the exam through your school, or enroll for the monthly online tests individually.
Register your school Register as a student
Exam dates are on the exam schedule page. Results are published on the results page.