About ISTF — ISTF

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●📢 Study Materials now available — Main Book + Workbook compulsory for all 8 subjects | ●🎉 ISTF Olympiad 2026-27 Registrations opening soon — Class 1 to 10 | ●🏆 ISTF Olympiad 2025-26 Results announced — Check AIR Rankings on portal | ●📋 Career Guidance Seminars — School registration open for JEE, NEET, UPSC pathways | ●⭐ School Trophy and Best Teacher Award nominations open | ●📢 Study Materials now available — Main Book + Workbook compulsory for all 8 subjects | ●🎉 ISTF Olympiad 2026-27 Registrations opening soon — Class 1 to 10 | ●🏆 ISTF Olympiad 2025-26 Results announced — Check AIR Rankings on portal | ●📋 Career Guidance Seminars — School registration open for JEE, NEET, UPSC pathways | ●⭐ School Trophy and Best Teacher Award nominations open

🎓ISTF has grown from 45,000 to 2,00,000+ students across 500+ schools since 2016 — one of Maharashtra's most widely participated national-level Olympiads.

Overview

India Science and Talent Foundation (ISTF) Olympiad is a national-level competitive examination designed to identify, nurture, and honour young talent across India. Open to students of Class 1 to 10 from Maharashtra State Board, CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, and IB schools.

Since 2016, ISTF has grown from 45,000 students to over 2,00,000 students across 500+ schools — making it one of Maharashtra's most widely participated national-level school olympiads. Study materials are available in English, Hindi and Marathi.

2,00,000+

Students (2025-26)

500+

Participating Schools

2016

Year Established

Objectives of ISTF Olympiad

Strengthen conceptual understanding beyond the regular school curriculum.
Develop analytical thinking and problem-solving ability from an early age.
Build awareness of AI, STEAM, and Financial Literacy for the future.
Provide a national platform with All India Ranking (AIR) for every student.
Inspire careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Entrepreneurship.
Motivate students for JEE/IIT, UPSC, MPSC pathways from Class 1 itself.

Why ISTF is Different

8 Unique Subjects
Including AI and Financial Literacy — subjects not found in most olympiads.

Marathi Medium Available
Study materials and support available in English, Hindi and Marathi.

All Boards Welcome
State Board, CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE and IB students all eligible.

Career Guidance Included
Free career seminars covering JEE, NEET, UPSC, CA and AI pathways.

Growth of ISTF (2016–17 to 2025–26)

Year	Approximate Student Count
2016-17	45,000
2017-18	60,000
2018-19	80,000
2019-20	95,000
2020-21	1,10,000
2021-22	1,25,000
2022-23	1,45,000
2023-24	1,85,000
2024-25	2,00,000
2025-26	2,00,000+