Quick answer
The National Yoga Olympiad 2026 is an online quiz organised by NCERT for school students, held from 15 to 18 June 2026. Registration was open at nyoncert.in till 10 June 2026. Students answer 25 questions, with four marks each and no negative marking, and receive a certificate.
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The National Yoga Olympiad, run by NCERT on behalf of the Ministry of Education, has been promoting yoga in schools since 2016 as a follow up to International Day of Yoga. The 2026 edition moves fully online so students across the country can take part from their own schools.
About the National Yoga Olympiad
The Olympiad aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 and aims to build an understanding of yogic practices among learners. It encourages physical, mental, social and emotional well being through asanas, pranayama, kriya, dhyana and, for senior students, bandha. The 2026 round is an online quiz that any eligible registered student can attempt.
Registration process online
- ✓Open the official portal at nyoncert.in.
- ✓Go to the student registration link for 2026.
- ✓Schools register through their affiliating body such as a State board, KVS, NVS or CBSE.
- ✓Fill in student details and the correct school stage.
- ✓Submit before the closing date and keep the login for the quiz days.
Note: The student registration window closed on 10 June 2026. The online quiz runs from 15 to 18 June 2026.
Eligibility stages
Quiz pattern and rules
Important points
- ✓The Olympiad is organised by NCERT under the Ministry of Education.
- ✓Participation is for school students aged 8 to 18 across four stages.
- ✓Boys and girls compete in separate teams at middle and secondary stages.
- ✓Students with special needs are encouraged to take part.
- ✓Completing the Yoga Pledge and Yoga Song is compulsory before starting.
For the bigger picture around the day, read about the International Yoga Day 2026 theme, and if your school wants to host a session, use the Yoga Sangam Portal.
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