Frequently Asked Questions
The Collins – ARC SDG Olympiad for Schools is a national initiative by Collins India and ARC, with certification from Earth Day Network and the International Sustainability Academy (Germany). Open to students in grades 3 to 9, this Olympiad will rigorously assess their understanding of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The examination is designed innovatively to test the knowledge of students and also educate and sensitize them in the process.
Students in classes 3 to 9 who are Indian citizens, residing in India and UAE are eligible to participate.
Visit https://collins.in/sdg-championship/ and click on the “Register” button. You will be directed to a page asking for individual registrations. For individual registration, fill in the required details. For bulk registration for schools, please reach out to us at sdgolympiad@harpercollins.co.in
The test will be conducted online.
The Olympiad will be conducted on 20 September 2025 at 11:30 AM IST/ 10:00 AM GST. For Grades 3 & 4, the test consists of 25 questions with a time limit of 45 minutes. For grades 5 to 9, the test includes 40 questions, and students have 60 minutes to complete it.
The test will be conducted in English.
The SDG Olympiad is currently open only to students residing in India and UAE.
The registration fee for individual participants is ₹499 (inclusive of taxes). Register here for payment https://sdg.monitorexam.com/
The early bird discount of 10% will be automatically applied to all registrations completed on or before 31 May 2025. No discount code is required.
For bulk registration for schools, please reach out to us at sdgolympiad@harpercollins.co.in
Upon registration, participants will get access to learning material that provides comprehensive information about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Yes, all participants will be awarded a certificate of participation.
The top three winners in each category will be honoured with trophies, medals, a special winners’ kit, and certificates. They will also receive an exclusive invitation to attend the prestigious Sustainability Festival hosted by ARC, where they will be felicitated on stage. Please note that travel expenses for attending the award ceremony will need to be borne by the winners. In case a winner is unable to attend the festival, we will ensure the trophy is delivered to their home/school.
In addition, the next seven participants in the top ten will be awarded a special kit and certificate in recognition of their achievement.
The results will be declared and uploaded on the Collins website on 14 October 2025.
For any technical issues, you can contact our support team at care@monitorexam.com and for Olympiad related information contact us at sdgolympiad@harpercollins.co.in.