Registrations are invited for CREST Cyber Olympiad for Students in Classes 1 to 10. The exam will be conducted in both online and offline mode.
About CREST
The Centre for Research and Exams in Science and Technology (CREST) is established by some of the prominent names in the education industry. This initiative aims to assess the practical knowledge that would help students to apply their learning in different areas and excel in the same.
Olympiad Details
The CREST Cyber Olympiad (CCO) is an international competitive exam held online for students in classes 1-10. There will be only one level for all the classes. The exam is an objective-type test that the students need to complete in 60 minutes.
The exam consists of two sections:
- Section-1: Computers and IT.
- Section-2: Achievers Section.
Other Important Information:
- There are separate question papers for each and every class.
- The medium of the exam is English.
- CBSE, ICSE/ISC and other State Board syllabus is followed for the setting of test papers.
- The online exams are conducted on web-enabled devices like laptop, tablet or desktop with webcam. Mobile devices are not allowed.
- For students of class 1, the parent/teacher can assist the child in guiding through the questions.
- In case the registration is not through school, the student will have to take exam from home.
CREST Cyber Olympiad is globally recognized by students. The Olympiad not just tests students’ understanding of Cyber concepts but the application of those concepts as well. Through the CREST Cyber Olympiad exam, students are able to easily analyze their performance at the zonal and international levels.
Mode of Examination
Online and Offline.
Mode of Registration
Individually and through schools.
Exam Duration
60 minutes.
Eligibility Criteria
The list of basic requirements for appearing in the Computer Olympiad is as follows:
- Students studying in grades 1 – 10 from across the globe are eligible to appear for the CREST Cyber Olympiad.
- Participating students’ schools should be affiliated with education boards like CBSE, ICSE, IB, State Board, etc.
Exam Dates
11th and 23rd January, 2024.
Fee
The exam fee is INR 225 for students studying and enrolling from India.
Prizes
Awards worth USD 530,000 are kept for the achievers. There are prizes for 50% of the students with top scores. CREST Olympiads recognize students with Merit Certificates, Trophies, Medals, ‘Honorable mention’ Digital Certificates, etc. for their top performance in the examination. Each participant is also given a digital participation certificate.
How to Register?
Interested students can apply online via this link.
Contact
Email: info[at]crestolympiads[dot]com
