Humming Bird Tamil Olympiad (HTO)

Celebrating Language. Preserving Heritage. Empowering Young Tamil Scholars.

Why Participate in HTO?
The Humming Bird Tamil Olympiad (HTO) is a unique academic platform designed to inspire, strengthen, and showcase students’ command over one of the world’s oldest and richest classical languages—Tamil. With a focus on linguistic depth, literary beauty, and cultural pride, HTO encourages students to dive deeper into the essence of the Tamil language while mastering its structure, vocabulary, and expressions.

As the world increasingly values multilingual fluency and cultural literacy, HTO plays a crucial role in developing confident communicators, eloquent writers, and responsible language custodians—ready to represent their roots on a global stage.

How HTO Benefits a Student:
• Builds a strong foundation in Tamil grammar, spelling, and comprehension
• Encourages interest in Tamil literature, poetry, and traditional proverbs
• Enhances academic performance in language and literature subjects
• Aligns with curriculum standards and supports school education
• Promotes creative and critical thinking through stories and written expression
• Cultivates pride in Tamil identity, culture, and heritage
• Offers students an opportunity for national-level recognition, awards, and scholarships

Whether your child is just learning simple words in Class 1 or mastering complex grammar in Class 12, the HTO provides the perfect stage to celebrate their Tamil fluency and literary talent.

HTO – Key Details
• Eligibility: Students of Classes 1 to 12
• Exam Mode: Online / Offline (School-decided)
• Question Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Number of Questions: 50
• Exam Duration: 50 minutes
• Registration Fee (India): ₹150 per subject
• Study Material (Optional): Experiential Olympiad Book: ₹125

Syllabus – Class 1 to 12
Download the Syllabus

Awards & Rewards*

For All Participants:
• Certificate of Participation
• Free access to Mock Tests & Video Tutorials
• Detailed Performance Analysis with Ranking at School, State, Zonal, and National Levels

Medal Policy:
• Top 3 students of each class (if more than 10 participants): Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals
• Topper of the Class (if 5–10 participants): Gold Medal
• All Medal Winners: Certificate of Merit

International Awards:
• 1st International Rank: ₹50,000 + Gold Medal + Certificate of Global Excellence
• 2nd International Rank: ₹25,000 + Silver Medal + Certificate of Global Excellence
• 3rd International Rank: ₹10,000 + Bronze Medal + Certificate of Global Excellence

Zonal Awards:
• 1st Zonal Rank: ₹3,100 + Gold Medal + Certificate of Zonal Excellence
• 2nd Zonal Rank: ₹2,100 + Silver Medal + Certificate of Zonal Excellence
• 3rd Zonal Rank: ₹1,100 + Bronze Medal + Certificate of Zonal Excellence
• Zonal Rankers (4th to 25th): Cash/Gift worth ₹500 + Certificate of Zonal Excellence

*Terms & Conditions Apply

The Humming Bird Tamil Olympiad is where language meets legacy—empowering students to preserve tradition, embrace expression, and shine with Tamil brilliance.