Finance Olympiad
Money, banking, budgeting, risk and the Indian financial system — from counting coins and saving pocket money to UPI payments, the stock market, insurance, and how RBI and SEBI actually work.
No payment for the mock test. Enrol for just ₹299 whenever you're ready.
You have ₹100. You spend ₹40 on lunch. How much do you have left to save?
What the Finance Olympiad Actually Tests
Real financial literacy, not extra maths homework.
Money & Transactions
Coins, notes, UPI and digital payments — understanding how money actually moves.
Planning & Budgeting
Making a budget, setting savings goals, and prioritising wants versus needs.
Risk & Reward
Understanding saving versus investing, and why risk and return move together.
Insurance & Protection
Why insurance exists, and how it protects against life's uncertainties.
The Financial Landscape
Banks, the stock market, and how RBI, SEBI and NPCI keep the system running.
A Clear Report, Not a Rank
A percentage-based report showing exactly what your child knows.
Difficulty That Grows With Your Child
The same four pillars — Money & Transactions, Planning, Risk & Reward, and the Financial Landscape — scaled to where your child actually is.
Foundation
Coins, notes, needs versus wants, and a first look at saving — framed as everyday choices a young child already makes.
Intermediate
Budgeting, interest, digital payments, borrowing and a first introduction to the stock market and insurance.
Advanced
Investing, credit and risk management, and how India's financial regulators — RBI, SEBI and NPCI — actually work.
Class-Wise Syllabus, Class 1 to Class 10
Tap a class to open its complete topic-wise breakdown.
Class 1 — Finance Olympiad Syllabus
6 topics- 01What Is Money?
Recognising that money is used to buy the things we need and want.
- 02Coins & Notes
Identifying common Indian coins and notes and their values.
- 03Needs vs. Wants
Telling apart something we need from something we simply want.
- 04Simple Saving — the Piggy Bank
Understanding saving as putting money aside for later.
- 05Fair Exchange — Buying Small Things
Understanding that money is exchanged fairly for goods.
- 06Counting Money Up to ₹100
Counting and adding small combinations of coins and notes.
Class 2 — Finance Olympiad Syllabus
6 topics- 01Where Money Comes From
Understanding that money is earned by working.
- 02Simple Budgeting — a Wants List
Making a simple list of things to save up for.
- 03Saving for a Goal
Setting aside money regularly to reach a small goal.
- 04Banks — a First Look
Understanding that banks are a safe place to keep money.
- 05Giving & Sharing Money Wisely
Thinking about generosity as part of using money well.
- 06Counting & Comparing Amounts
Comparing two amounts of money to see which is more.
Class 3 — Finance Olympiad Syllabus
7 topics- 01Making a Simple Budget
Planning how to spend a fixed amount of pocket money.
- 02Saving vs. Spending
Deciding when it makes sense to save instead of spend.
- 03Bank Accounts — Basics
Understanding what a savings account is used for.
- 04Interest — a First Look
Understanding that banks pay a little extra for money saved.
- 05Digital Money — UPI Basics
Recognising UPI as a way to pay using a phone.
- 06Smart Shopping Choices
Comparing two options to find the better deal.
- 07Value for Money
Understanding that the cheapest option isn't always the best one.
Class 4 — Finance Olympiad Syllabus
7 topics- 01Pocket Money Planning
Splitting pocket money between spending, saving and giving.
- 02Types of Bank Accounts
Telling apart a savings account from a current account.
- 03Simple Interest — Basics
Working out simple interest on a small saved amount.
- 04Digital Payments — UPI & Cards
Understanding how UPI and debit cards move money digitally.
- 05Wants, Needs & Priorities
Ranking spending choices by what matters most.
- 06Saving for Short-Term Goals
Planning savings toward something a few weeks away.
- 07Comparing Prices & Deals
Working out which of two offers is actually cheaper.
Class 5 — Finance Olympiad Syllabus
8 topics- 01Budgeting Across Categories
Splitting a budget across several different spending categories.
- 02Savings Accounts & Interest
Understanding how a savings account grows over time.
- 03Digital Banking Safety
Basic safety habits when using apps or cards to pay.
- 04Understanding Bills & Receipts
Reading a simple bill or receipt correctly.
- 05Borrowing — a First Look
Understanding that borrowed money has to be paid back.
- 06Risk vs. Reward — Simple Examples
Seeing that bigger rewards usually come with bigger risk.
- 07Insurance — What It Means
Understanding insurance as protection against bad luck.
- 08Financial Goal Setting
Setting a realistic savings goal with a plan to reach it.
Class 6 — Finance Olympiad Syllabus
8 topics- 01Income & Expenses
Tracking money coming in against money going out.
- 02Simple vs. Compound Interest — Introduction
Seeing the difference between the two kinds of interest.
- 03Digital Payments — UPI, Cards & Wallets
Comparing different digital ways to pay for things.
- 04Loans & Borrowing Basics
Understanding why loans come with interest attached.
- 05Risk & Reward in Saving
Comparing a savings account with a slightly riskier option.
- 06Insurance — Why We Need It
Understanding common types of insurance and their purpose.
- 07Introduction to the Stock Market
Understanding what it means to own a small part of a company.
- 08Setting a Savings Goal
Planning a savings goal that takes several months to reach.
Class 7 — Finance Olympiad Syllabus
8 topics- 01Household Budgeting
Understanding how a family plans its monthly expenses.
- 02Compound Interest — Practice
Calculating compound interest over a few time periods.
- 03Banking Services & Digital Payments
Understanding the range of services a bank offers today.
- 04Loans, EMIs & Credit Basics
Understanding what an EMI is and how it's calculated.
- 05Risk, Return & Diversification
Understanding why spreading money across options reduces risk.
- 06Insurance Types & Uses
Comparing life, health and property insurance.
- 07Stock Market Basics
Understanding what shares are and how their price can change.
- 08Reading a Simple Financial Statement
Reading a basic summary of income and expenses.
Class 8 — Finance Olympiad Syllabus
8 topics- 01Personal Financial Planning
Setting a personal savings and spending plan across a year.
- 02Interest & Growth Over Time
Seeing how compound interest accelerates growth over years.
- 03Digital Finance & Cybersecurity
Recognising common digital payment scams and how to avoid them.
- 04Credit, Loans & Responsible Borrowing
Understanding what makes borrowing responsible versus risky.
- 05Risk Management Basics
Identifying ways to reduce financial risk before it happens.
- 06Insurance — Choosing Wisely
Comparing insurance options to find the right level of cover.
- 07Stock Market & Mutual Funds — Introduction
Understanding how a mutual fund pools money from many investors.
- 08RBI & the Banking System
Understanding the Reserve Bank of India's role in the economy.
Class 9 — Finance Olympiad Syllabus
8 topics- 01Advanced Budgeting & Planning
Planning finances across multiple, sometimes competing goals.
- 02Compound Interest & Time Value of Money
Understanding why money today is worth more than the same money later.
- 03The Digital Financial Ecosystem
Mapping how UPI, banks and fintech apps connect together.
- 04Credit Scores & Responsible Credit
Understanding what a credit score is and why it matters.
- 05Risk & Return Trade-Offs
Comparing investment options by their risk and expected return.
- 06Insurance & Risk Transfer
Understanding insurance as a way of transferring financial risk.
- 07Stock Market & Mutual Funds
Comparing direct stock investing with mutual fund investing.
- 08RBI, SEBI & Financial Regulation
Understanding what RBI and SEBI each regulate.
Class 10 — Finance Olympiad Syllabus
8 topics- 01Independent Financial Planning
Building a complete personal financial plan from scratch.
- 02Investment Basics — Shares, Bonds & Mutual Funds
Comparing the three most common ways to invest.
- 03Digital Finance & Fintech
Understanding how fintech apps are changing everyday banking.
- 04Credit & Debt Management
Understanding how to manage debt responsibly over time.
- 05Risk, Insurance & Diversification
Combining insurance and diversification to manage overall risk.
- 06Understanding the Stock Market
Reading a simple stock quote and understanding what moves it.
- 07India's Financial Regulators — RBI, SEBI & NPCI
Understanding how India's financial system is kept safe and fair.
- 08Independent Case Study
Applying everything learned to one extended financial scenario.
Every class builds on the one before it — topics revisited each year go deeper, not just repeat.
Take It the Way That Works for Your School
Offline, At School
Conducted at school, coordinated through your school's exam cell — no individual booking needed.
Online, AI-Proctored
Appear individually from home — proctored by AI, so your school doesn't have to run it for you.
Finance Olympiad · Enrolment Fee
The same flat fee across every Academic Olympiad and Skills Lab subject. No slabs, no surprises — and a free mock test before you commit to anything.
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A percentage-based report, certificate, and medal for qualifiers.
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Recognition That Doesn't End at the Result
Medals for Winners
Students who meet the medal-qualifying criteria are recognised with a medal.
Certificate for Every Student
Every child who appears receives a participation certificate.
Recognition for Schools
Principals and coordinators receive mementos, plus digital PR and social recognition.
Finance Olympiad, Answered Directly
Money and transactions, planning and budgeting, risk and reward, and the wider financial landscape — from coins and pocket money in the early classes to UPI, the stock market, insurance, and how RBI and SEBI work in the senior classes.
A flat ₹299 for the Finance Olympiad, the same fee across every Academic Olympiad and Skills Lab subject. A free mock test is included so you can try it before enrolling.
Yes — the online mode is AI-proctored and can be taken individually from home. The offline mode is conducted only at school, coordinated through your school's exam cell.
A percentage-based performance report (not a percentile rank), a certificate, and a medal for students who meet the medal-qualifying criteria — plus bonus mock tests you can retake through the year.
Yes. Every subject includes one free mock test, so your child can see the question style before you pay anything.
Financial literacy concepts like coins, saving and simple choices can be introduced from the very first year of school, so unlike our other Skills Lab subjects, the Finance Olympiad is open from Class 1 through Class 10.
