CREST Reasoning Olympiad (CRO) - Grades 1-10
Trophy & Medals for Top Performers
CREST Reasoning Olympiad (CRO) - Grades 1-10 is a competition by CREST Olympiads for students in Class 1–10, open to students across India. Registration closes 30 Nov 2026.
Mode
Online
Eligibility
Class 1–10
Fee
₹225
Duration
60 minutes
Format
Individual
Time needed
Approximately 2-3 hours for preparation and exam
Key Dates
- Registration opens
- 1 Sept 2026
- Registration closes
- 30 Nov 2026
- Competition
- 9 Jan 2027 – 19 Jan 2027
- Results
- 23 Feb 2027
Online · CREST Olympiads Online Platform
About This Opportunity
The CREST Reasoning Olympiad (CRO) is an international online competition designed to assess students' logical and reasoning abilities. The CRO focuses on evaluating analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Unlike traditional subject-based Olympiads, CRO emphasizes non-verbal and verbal reasoning, making it a unique and widely participated Olympiad. The exam consists of two sections: Logical Reasoning and Achievers Section. The Logical Reasoning section covers areas like patterns, geometric shapes, analogy, spatial understanding, and coding-decoding.
Participating in the CRO enhances logical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing students for future competitive exams like JEE, CAT, SAT, and GMAT. It also improves decision-making ability and encourages critical thinking and reasoning.
The CREST Reasoning Olympiad helps students develop a strong foundation by ensuring a thorough understanding of concepts rather than rote learning. The exam is conducted online and is an objective-type test that students need to complete in 60 minutes.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 1–10
- Age Range
- 6 - 16 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Enrolled student in Grades 1-10
Open to Grades 1-10 students nationwide. Focuses on logical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
The syllabus is based on CBSE, ICSE/ISC, and other State Board syllabi
Rewards & Recognition
Prizes
Trophy & Medals
The top 3 students from Grades 2-10 are awarded an Achiever's Trophy. The top 5% of students receive a medal. Students in Grades KG-1 who score above 60% receive a Star Medal.
Certificate
Merit & Participation Certificates
A digital participation certificate is provided to every participant. The top 15% of students receive a Merit Certificate. Top performers and school achievers also receive special recognition certificates.
Opens doors to
Developing strong reasoning and analytical skills through the Olympiad provides a significant advantage in preparing for future competitive entrance exams like JEE, CAT, SAT, and GMAT.
Recognition
International Recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Focuses on logical and reasoning abilities
- Enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Prepares students for future competitive exams
Exam format
- Total marks
- 45
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Format
- Objective-type questions
- Language
- English
Rounds & format
The CREST Reasoning Olympiad (CRO) has one level for all classes
How entries are judged
Based on performance in the Logical Reasoning and Achievers Sections
Selection process
Top 50% of students with the highest scores are recognized
How to apply
- 1Register through school or individually via the CREST Olympiads website
How to prepare
- Sample papers
- Workbooks
- Mock tests
Fees & financial support
Fee details
The exam fee is ₹225 for students studying and enrolling from India. For students studying and residing outside of India, the fee is USD 10
Refund policy
Refer to the CREST Olympiads website for refund policies
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to register for CREST Reasoning Olympiad (CRO) - Grades 1-10?
The registration deadline is 30 Nov 2026.
Is CREST Reasoning Olympiad (CRO) - Grades 1-10 free?
₹225 registration
Who can participate in CREST Reasoning Olympiad (CRO) - Grades 1-10?
Students in Class 1–10. children aged 6-16.
What will my child gain from CREST Reasoning Olympiad (CRO) - Grades 1-10?
Enhances logical thinking and problem-solving skills. Prepares students for future competitive exams. Improves decision-making ability and encourages critical thinking. Top performers receive merit certificates, trophies, and medals. All participants receive a digital participation certificate. Develops a strong foundation by ensuring a thorough understanding of concepts. Provides exposure to new skills and a competitive environment, boosting confidence. Opportunity to benchmark skills against peers internationally. Achiever's Trophy for the top 3 students in each grade (2-10).. Medals for the top 5% of participants..
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