Asian Physics Olympiad

The Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO) is an annual competition for high-school students from Asia and Oceania featuring theoretical and practical physics examinations. The 2026 edition is scheduled for 2026-05-17 to 2026-05-25 and follows a multi-stage national selection process. Each participating country may send up to eight contestants and candidates typically undergo national exams and pre-departure training camps prior to participation. The competition is organised in a format closely similar to the International Physics Olympiad.

Medals and honorable mentions; special prizes for top scorers; in-country accommodation, meals and excursions covered by the host during the competition.

Students studying in classes 9, 10, 11 or 12 who have qualified through national selection stages (including INPhO and Pre-Departure Training camps) and who do not attain the age of 20 years on June 30 of the year.

Selection is via national-level examinations and training: National Standard Examinations in Physics (NSEP), Indian National Olympiads in Physics (INPhO) where applicable, and Pre-Departure Training Camps (PDTs); participating countries nominate contestants (up to eight each).