GREEN Olympiad is India's first annual examination on environmental issues for school students. The examination is designed innovatively to test the knowledge of students and also educate and sensitize them in the process. One of its kinds in India, the GREEN Olympiad asks questions on environment and sustainable development.

GREEN Olympiad for Youth (GO4Youth) was launched in 2020 on the side-lines of GREEN Olympiad. It is also an annual MCQ-based examination designed for students enrolled in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to check the level of awareness and comprehension of the students about climate change, pollution, waste management, sanitation, conservation of biological diversity, management of biological resources and biodiversity, forest and wildlife conservation, and sustainable development and living. GO4Youth is endorsed by University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.

GREEN Olympiad: Students of grades 4 – 12 enrolled in a school affiliated to recognized educational board or trust are eligible to appear for GREEN Olympiad. Private coaching institute and similar entities are not allowed to participate in this exam.

GO4Youth: College students in the age group of 18-25 years, and enrolled in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in India, can participate in GO4Youth.

GREEN Olympiad 2025- 26 will only accept school-based registration. Schools can either register online or offline through the registration portal- https://teri-greenolympiad.com

GO4Youth 2025- 26, will only accept individual registration. Registration will be live in December 2025.

GREEN Olympiad: Paper Based (Offline)
GO4Youth: Online

Schools can register at https://teri-greenolympiad.com.

GREEN Olympiad: The schedule for GO (registration and examination) is as follows-

GO4Youth: Dates will be updated shortly.

English, Hindi, Assamese, Kannada, Marathi and Tamil

60 minutes

50 questions

As long as you fall under the eligibility criteria, you may participate in the GREEN Olympiad / GO4Youth examination.

Yes, you are eligible for GREEN Olympiad / GO4Youth, if you fall in the eligibility criteria.

• Rs 250 (including taxes) per student enrolled in schools based in India / USD 7.5 per student (including GST as applicable by Government of India) enrolled in schools based outside India.
• A minimum of 20 students need to register from a school.
• Schools can retain Rs 30/ USD 1.5 per student for conducting the Olympiad at their premises.
• An additional fee of Rs 100 per student/ USD 4 per student will be charged for the Mock Paper, which students can opt for at the time of registration. The mock paper is available in English.

GO4Youth: Fees will be updated shortly

A. Schools in India can remit the total fee through a Bank Draft should be drawn in favor of “The Energy and Resources Institute”, payable at New Delhi or an online transfer (NEFT / RTGS / IMPS) can be made to the following bank account:

B. For schools located outside India, kindly remit the total fee through a Bank Draft should be drawn in favor of “The Energy and Resources Institute”, payable at New Delhi or an online transfer (NEFT / RTGS / IMPS) can be made to the following bank account:

The school will be the centre for its registered students. GREEN Olympiad Secretariat will send question papers and OMR sheets before the examination.

No, you cannot change the date of examination under any circumstances.

You can get your school code by clicking here- https://www.teri-greenolympiad.com/forgetSchoolCode, and then you need to enter the coordinating teacher’s email ID. If still not available, you can write to us at helpdesk@teri-greenolympiad.com.

GREEN Olympiad addresses a range of topics such as water, waste, energy, air, biodiversity, climate, global warming, sustainable development, culture, green skills and current affairs pertaining to environment and sustainable development. Since 2023, we are promoting Mission LiFE and the vision of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India to reach out to students in all parts of the country and beyond. The paper comprises of multiple choice questions that test students’ knowledge, application and analytical skills and simultaneously spreads awareness through informative questions. There is no negative marking and students are expected to appear for a paper-based examination within the confines of the school. You may please refer to sample questions available on our website under ‘Prepare for the Examination’ section- https://www.teriin.org/olympiad/index.php for different levels.

GO4Youth examination is not based on any prescribed syllabus or textbooks. We encourage the participants to do extensive reading and be well-versed with current affairs, facts and changes linked to the environment around them. It is desirable that students do an extensive self-study and then attempt the paper. The questions will trigger reasoning and help them develop an aptitude for adopting a pro-environment lifestyle. You may please refer to ‘Youth Corner’ available on our website- https://www.teriin.org/olympiad/knowledge-enhancement-for-GO4Youth.php

Yes, which students can opt for at the time of registration.

• Certificate of Participation, Merit and Distinction for students
• Medals for school toppers in all the levels
• Certificate of Appreciation for teachers and school principals
• Cash prizes upto Rs 10 Lakhs in various categories

All participants and coordinating teachers will receive certificates. Certificate of Excellence, Distinction and Merit will also be awarded to students based on scores.

• Participation of schools in “Sustainability Excellence Award”
• Volunteer opportunities for students
• Teachers' capacity building initiatives
• Involvement of teachers in content research
• Recognition of schools at programmes of repute organised by TERI

All the answer sheets (filled-in OMR sheets) need to be sent to the following address:
GREEN Olympiad Secretariat,
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI),
6 C, Darbari Seth Block,
India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi – 110003

The result will be declared on the website, https://www.teri-greenolympiad.com and the same will be dispatched along with certificates to the registered schools.