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. TEN teams with the highest scores will be selected. They will be randomly divided into TWO groups (Group A and Group B) of FIVE teams each.
5. There will be SIX rounds in no particular order:
1. History (Subcontinent, USA, Europe)
2. Geography (Subcontinent, USA, Europe)
3. Music and Movies (Bollywood, Hollywood, Prominent World Cinema)
4. Sports (Cricket, Hockey, Basketball, Soccer/Football)
5. Our World (Famous places, people and events)
6. General Science (Maths, Physics, 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 in 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 the 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 members of the participating teams.