Frequently Asked Questions

The India Spelling Bee is a competition for students of all schools across India. It has school level, regional level and national level competition. It can be held in both written and online formats.

Registration is open to schools with students in classes one through nine (1-9).

Schools can register online by submitting the registration form. There is no India Spelling Bee registration fee for the school. Click here to register now.

Schools can register for the India Spelling Bee, and then eligible students at the registered school may participate. Individual Students are also allowed to participate at a fess of Rs 270.

There must be a minimum of six eligible students at the school in order for the school to participate, no exceptions.

The students have to pay Rs. 175 for the Guide Book. The student has to submit his / her details at the school. This is a one-time charge for ISB 2024-25 and there are no other charges for regional or national level contest, should the student qualify. There are no charges for the school. This is the basic minimum charge and there are value added options also.

The registered students will all get a ISB guide Book of the relevant grade (according to the class the student studies in) in a user-friendly PDF format. All participants will also be given softcopy of Certificate of Participation.

The students can refer to the ISB Guide Book and prepare for the contest. It also has practice exercises and sample papers which can be used.

Students do not need a coach to participate in the India Spelling Bee. The Guide Book is enough.

Schools may register for the India Spelling Bee starting on March 16, 2024. The school level can be held till 31st March, 2025. School registration must be done by 28th February, 2025.

India Spelling Bee school level contest can be held in both OFFLINE and ONLINE formats. The registered schools may choose the optin suitable to them.

You will need to check with your school to find the current school ISB coordinator.

No. Only school authorities may register a school for the India Spelling Bee.

There is no registration fee for the school to register.

The payment can be done through the school or directly through the link shared by Team ISB

Yes. Any school with students in classes 1- 9 can participate.

A list of qualified students will be posted on India Spelling Bee website. We will also send mail to each school at the registered email id.

Yes only the ISB official material may be used for the contest. However the students can use any other books / reference material for preparation.

School champions receive a medal and a certificate. Winners at the state and national competitions will be competing for cash prizes, medals and certificates. The national level winner also gets a LAPTOP.

No. The ISB is open only to students in classes one through nine (1-9) who are presently studying in a registered school as on July 1, 2024.

No. Students can only participate with the school they are enrolled in. Unfortunately, presently if a child's school doesn't register for the ISB, he/she cannot compete. We do have open contests from time to time and you can contact us for the schedule of the same.

You may still purchase the school ISB materials, subject to availability and any extension in registration deadline. Please email info.indiaspellingbee@gmail.com for details

You may email the India Spelling Bee office at info.indiaspellingbee@gmail.com. One may also contact at 7003018023 (Phone/WhatsApp)