Humming Bird Kannada Olympiad (HKO)
Nurturing Language. Honouring Culture. Empowering Future Kannada Leaders.
⮚Why Participate in HKO?
The Humming Bird Kannada Olympiad (HKO) is an exclusive platform that celebrates the beauty, strength, and historical richness of the Kannada language. Designed to enhance linguistic ability and instill cultural pride, HKO helps students master grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and written expression in one of India’s most treasured classical languages.
In an age where regional identity and multilingual proficiency are gaining importance, HKO provides students with a unique opportunity to strengthen their command over Kannada while gaining national recognition for their talent.
In an age where regional identity and multilingual proficiency are gaining importance, HKO provides students with a unique opportunity to strengthen their command over Kannada while gaining national recognition for their talent.
⮚How HKO Enriches a Student’s Academic Journey:
• Strengthens grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills in Kannada
• Encourages literary appreciation through poetry, stories, and folk expressions
• Enhances school performance in Kannada language and literature subjects
• Supports curriculum goals while going beyond textbook learning
• Boosts confidence in written and oral expression
• Fosters deep-rooted cultural connection and pride in Karnataka’s heritage
• Provides national recognition, medals, scholarships, and performance reports
• Encourages literary appreciation through poetry, stories, and folk expressions
• Enhances school performance in Kannada language and literature subjects
• Supports curriculum goals while going beyond textbook learning
• Boosts confidence in written and oral expression
• Fosters deep-rooted cultural connection and pride in Karnataka’s heritage
• Provides national recognition, medals, scholarships, and performance reports
From simple word formation in primary grades to rich grammar and literary interpretation in senior classes, the HKO builds confident Kannada scholars who are ready to uphold the language with pride and precision.
⮚HKO – Key Details
• Eligibility: Students of Classes 1 to 12
• Exam Mode: Online / Offline (as per the school’s preference)
• Question Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Number of Questions: 50
• Exam Duration: 50 minutes
• Registration Fee (India): ₹150 per student
• Study Material (Optional): Experiential Olympiad Book – ₹125
• Exam Mode: Online / Offline (as per the school’s preference)
• Question Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Number of Questions: 50
• Exam Duration: 50 minutes
• Registration Fee (India): ₹150 per student
• Study Material (Optional): Experiential Olympiad Book – ₹125
⮚Awards & Rewards*
Every Participant Receives:
• Certificate of Participation
• Free Access to Mock Tests & Video Tutorials
• Detailed Performance Analysis Report with School, State, Zonal & National Rankings
Medal Policy:
• Top 3 Students in Each Class (if 10+ participants): Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals
• Class Topper (if 5–10 participants): Gold Medal
• Certificate of Merit for all Medal Winners
International Awards:
• 1st Rank: ₹50,000 + Gold Medal + Global Excellence Certificate
• 2nd Rank: ₹25,000 + Silver Medal + Global Excellence Certificate
• 3rd Rank: ₹10,000 + Bronze Medal + Global Excellence Certificate
Zonal Awards:
• 1st Rank: ₹3,100 + Gold Medal
• 2nd Rank: ₹2,100 + Silver Medal
• 3rd Rank: ₹1,100 + Bronze Medal
• Ranks 4th to 25th: ₹500 Gift/Cash + Certificate of Zonal Excellence
• Certificate of Participation
• Free Access to Mock Tests & Video Tutorials
• Detailed Performance Analysis Report with School, State, Zonal & National Rankings
Medal Policy:
• Top 3 Students in Each Class (if 10+ participants): Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals
• Class Topper (if 5–10 participants): Gold Medal
• Certificate of Merit for all Medal Winners
International Awards:
• 1st Rank: ₹50,000 + Gold Medal + Global Excellence Certificate
• 2nd Rank: ₹25,000 + Silver Medal + Global Excellence Certificate
• 3rd Rank: ₹10,000 + Bronze Medal + Global Excellence Certificate
Zonal Awards:
• 1st Rank: ₹3,100 + Gold Medal
• 2nd Rank: ₹2,100 + Silver Medal
• 3rd Rank: ₹1,100 + Bronze Medal
• Ranks 4th to 25th: ₹500 Gift/Cash + Certificate of Zonal Excellence
*Terms & Conditions Apply
The Humming Bird Kannada Olympiad is where language meets leadership—empowering students to communicate, compete, and connect with the vibrant soul of linguistic legacy.