Singapore Junior Biology Olympiad 2026: Format, Awards, and Status
A source-checked record of SJBO 2026 eligibility, fees, theory format, award bands, published results, completed prizegiving date, and the discontinued practical round.
Q: What is the current status of SJBO 2026?
A: The published 2026 timeline has concluded. The online theory test took place on 6 May, results were released on 20 July, and the organiser scheduled its prize presentation for 22 August at Science Centre Singapore. The official 2026 results page records 2,895 participants from 119 schools.
Last reviewed: 25 August 2026 against SJBO's 2026 timeline, briefing, and published results page.
Current-cycle owner and a source contradiction
The Singapore Institute of Biology runs SJBO in collaboration with Science Centre Singapore and with MOE support. Its general About page still says the practical round is held at Science Centre Singapore.
For the 2026 cycle, the newer registration page and briefing are more specific: they say there is no practical round, with the registration page adding that there will not be one moving forward. This guide follows those current-cycle sources rather than the stale general sentence.
2026 timeline
| Milestone | Published date | Status on 25 August 2026 |
| Registration | 13 February to 13 March | Closed |
| Theory test | 6 May | Completed |
| Results release | 20 July | Published on the organiser's 2026 results page |
| Prize presentation | 22 August, morning | The published date has passed |
The briefing placed the prize presentation at Science Centre Singapore. The date has passed and should no longer be presented as upcoming. Use the organiser or school coordinator for any participant-specific follow-up from the ceremony.