You can write our online exam for the first round when it opens!
(For 25/26 it will take place from 27.10.2025-30.11.2025) No worries, no prior astro-specific knowledge is needed.
When is the exam taking place?
This year, we’re hosting two rounds of competition! The first round is a 45-minute online exam,
available from 27.10.2025-30.11.2025 Stay tuned for updates on our social media! 😊
Can I still participate if I am going to start studying this summer?
If you are going to be younger than 20 years old on the 1st of July 2026,
and if you have been in a Gymnasium on the 1st of January 2026, you are eligible to participate.
For more details, check out the faq of the IOAA.