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Online applications are invited for the CREST Science Olympiad 2023 for Classes KG to 10. Register now and win exciting prizes!
The CREST Science Olympiad (CSO) is an international competitive exam held online for students in Classes KG-10. For students of Classes KG-2, there will be only one level. There will be 2 levels for students of Classes 3-10. The exam is an objective-type test that the students need to complete in 60 minutes. For students of Classes KG and 1, the exam will be parent/teacher assisted. The time of exam will be 45 minutes for KG students.
The exam consists of two sections:
The basic requirements for participating in level 1 are listed below:
Students need to at least qualify for the minimum marking criteria of level 1 to become eligible for the level 2 exam. The qualifying criteria vary each year for each class.
Explore class-wise Science Olympiad complete information:
| Conducted for grades | KG to 10 |
| Mode of examination | Online and Offline |
| Mode of registration | Individually and through schools |
| CSO exam duration | For Grade KG – 45 minutes For Grades 1-10 – 60 minutes |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Levels of examination | 1 level in offline mode 2 levels in online mode for Grades 3-10 |
CREST Science Olympiad (CSO) is popularly known by students globally for serving exceptional quality questions and the exam is held annually.
The CREST Science Olympiad gives a platform to showcase their talent & examine their skill sets in the field of Science and technology. The exam prepares children for other national & international competitions as well. The CREST Science Olympiad syllabus is categorized into two sections. The international Science Olympiad syllabus for the CSO exam varies from smaller to higher classes with increasing difficulty. All the questions are specially curated by experienced mentors and professionals to test students’ scientific skills.
As we read above, the question paper is divided into 2 sections. Each section has a different marking scheme. The marking scheme varies for each question and each class.
For more in detail understanding, refer to the CREST Science Olympiad exam pattern.
The exam dates for CREST Science Olympiad (CSO) for the Academic Year 2023-24 are as given below:
| Level 1 exam dates | December 5, 2023 December 16, 2023 |
| Level 2 exam date | February 2, 2024 Note: The CSO level 2 exam will only be held for students in grades 3 to 10. |
| Last date for registration | It is advisable to register for the exam before November. |
| Level 1 answer key dates | December 20 to 21, 2023 |
| Level 2 answer key dates | February 8 to 9, 2024 |
| Level 1 result date | Generally, the results are announced within a month’s time after the last answer key date |
| Level 2 result date | Generally, the results are announced within a month’s time after the last answer key date |
Note: Check Olympiad exam dates for other CREST Olympiads subjects as well.
The exam fee is INR 225 for students studying and enrolling from India. For students studying and residing outside of India, the fee is country-specific.
The CREST Olympiads awards and recognition offered to students are as follows:
