About the Adivasi Olympiad
The Adivasi Olympiad is a talent search examination for Adivasi children, specially designed to identify and nurture young talent with a strong focus on tribal-centric subjects and indigenous knowledge systems.
Adivasi Olympiad
More than an Academic Test
It is a platform that values Adivasi history, languages, culture, traditions, ecology, oral knowledge, and contemporary issues. The Olympiad encourages students to stay connected with their roots while also strengthening their academic abilities and critical thinking.
Through this initiative, we aim to create opportunities for tribal students to learn, compete, and grow with confidence in both traditional wisdom and modern education.
What We Set Out to Do
Identify and nurture talent among Adivasi children through a structured examination
Promote learning based on tribal history, culture, languages, and indigenous knowledge
Encourage pride and awareness of Adivasi identity and heritage
Strengthen academic foundation with culturally relevant education
Bridge traditional knowledge systems with modern educational frameworks
Create equal opportunities for tribal students to excel in competitive platforms
A Future Where
Five things we are working towards, and measure ourselves against.
- 1Tribal knowledge systems are recognised as a vital part of mainstream education
- 2Every Adivasi child is empowered through culturally rooted learning
- 3Indigenous wisdom is preserved, respected, and passed on to future generations
- 4Adivasi youth emerge as leaders, scholars, innovators, and cultural ambassadors
- 5Education becomes a tool for identity, dignity, and transformation in tribal society
Adivasi Olympiad
Adivasi Olympiad is an official educational initiative of ADIVASI WISDOM TRUST, organised in collaboration with Team Dhumkudiya.
For official SMS communications related to the Adivasi Olympiad programme, ADIVASI WISDOM TRUST uses the SMS communication header “ADOLYM”.
ADIVASI WISDOM TRUST
ADIVASI WISDOM TRUST is the principal organisation responsible for the administration, management and conduct of the Adivasi Olympiad programme.
Convenes the Olympiad and holds the examination, its records and its certificates.
TEAM DHUMKUDIYA
Team Dhumkudiya is the programme's partner/collaborating organisation supporting the initiative and its activities.
A community institution inspired by the traditional Dhumkudiya system of the Oraon people.
Registrations Are Open
Class 6 to 10 · ₹300 · examination on 29 November 2026