Rules:

1. Each school will be represented by TWO participants.
2. Participants will be permitted to use writing material. No electronic equipment will be permitted.
3. All teams will participate in a preliminary qualifying written round of objective questions.
4. The TEN teams with the highest scores will be selected. They will be randomly divided into TWO groups (Group A and Group B) of SIX teams each.
5. There will be FIVE rounds in no particular order:
1. Maths
2. Biology
3. Chemistry
4. Physics
5. Technology
6. Tie-breaker questions can include any of the above categories.
7. TOP SCORER is also being introduced in ISEO 2010. Every participant will be given TWO MINUTES to answer as many questions as he can. Questions cannot be passed onto others or audience. The score will NOT BE added in the TEAM SCORE. In-case of a tie between top-scorers, pass-able questions will be offered to each contestant. Quizmaster will decide which category and contestant shall be the first one to answer.
8. The teams with the THREE highest scores of each group will participate in the Final Round.
9. The Final Round will include visual and oral questions.
10. The THREE teams that score the highest will be declared top position holders. In case there is a tie, positions will be decided by tie-breaker questions, following a format decided by the Quizmaster.
11. The Quizmaster’s decision will be final.
12. Attendance will be restricted to faculty members and enrolled students of participating schools.