International Biology Olympiad (IBO)

About

The International Biology Olympiad is an annual theory and practical competition for secondary students. Pakistan sends a national team selected through the NSTC and won a silver medal at the 37th IBO (2026).

Who can apply?

Students from Pakistan: Eligibility unverified.

Age and grade: age Under 20; Grades TBA.

NSTC requires an aggregate of 60% or more in core subjects and age under 20 at the time of the olympiad.

How students get in

Through Pakistan’s national selection process.

Pakistan’s team is selected through the National Science Talent Contest (NSTC) run by the STEM Careers Programme (HEC with PIEAS/PAEC).

Register for the NSTC, sit the screening test, then attend selection and training camps.

What you need

Not yet confirmed from the official source.

Important dates

• Applications open: Not announced
• Application deadline: Not announced
• Next NSTC registration dates have not been announced.
• Program dates: Not announced

Dates marked “Not announced” haven’t been published by the organizer yet. We don’t estimate them.

Cost & financial aid

Cost not confirmed. Financial aid: Check official site.

How to apply

1. Register for the National Science Talent Contest on the STEM Careers Programme portal when registration opens.
2. Sit the nationwide screening test.
3. If shortlisted, attend the residential training and selection camps.