Silverzone iRAO 2026-27 (International Reasoning and Aptitude Olympiad) is conducted by SilverZone Foundation for students of Class 1 to 12. The exam is held on 4 dates: Exam date – 30 September 2026 (held); Exam date – 2 November 2026; Exam date – 2 December 2026; Online exam – 19 December 2026. The next one is on 2 November 2026. Registration is open till 31 October 2026. It is also called SilverZone Reasoning Olympiad or International Reasoning and Mental Ability Olympiad.
Silverzone iRAO 2026-27
This page covers Silverzone iRAO 2026-27 dates, how to apply, eligibility, the exam pattern, awards and official links.
| Full name | International Reasoning and Aptitude Olympiad |
| Conducted by | SilverZone Foundation |
| Classes | 1 to 12 |
| Mode | Offline (pen-paper, objective MCQ on OMR/answer sheet) at the student’s own school during school hours |
| Duration | 40 minutes (Classes 1-8); 50 minutes (Classes 9-12) |
| Language | English |
| Fee | Rs 220 (USD 10 outside the Indian subcontinent) per student per Olympiad, including GST; schools may collect an extra Rs 30 (USD 2) per student per Olympiad for coordination. No fee for specially-abled students or Indian students whose parents were martyred in defence operations. |
| Official website | silverzone.org |
Silverzone iRAO 2026-27 Quick Links
Silverzone iRAO 2026-27 Important Dates
SilverZone Foundation has confirmed the Silverzone iRAO 2026-27 exam dates. The Result (online exam) date is to be announced. Dates were checked on 30 October 2026 against silverzone.org.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration (through school) | 31 October 2026 |
| Exam date | 30 September 2026 (held) |
| Exam date | 2 November 2026 |
| Exam date | 2 December 2026 |
| Online exam | 19 December 2026 |
| Result (online exam) | To be announced |
How to Apply for Silverzone iRAO 2026-27
Registration open; last date 31 Oct 2026 (school registration form asked schools to apply by 31 Aug 2026). The fee is rs 220 (USD 10 outside the Indian subcontinent) per student per Olympiad, including GST; schools may collect an extra Rs 30 (USD 2) per student per Olympiad for coordination. No fee for specially-abled students or Indian students whose parents were martyred in defence operations.
Is the Silverzone iRAO 2026-27 application form out?
Yes. Registration open; last date 31 Oct 2026 (school registration form asked schools to apply by 31 Aug 2026).
- Registration (through school)
- 31 October 2026
- Exam date
- 30 September 2026 (held)
- Exam date
- 2 November 2026
- Exam date
- 2 December 2026
Steps to Apply for Silverzone iRAO 2026-27
- Students take part through their school: the school registers with SilverZone Foundation (online at school.silverzone.org or on the offline School Registration Form) and enrols its students.
- Any school can become a registered centre free of charge; a minimum of 20 students must register for iRAO from the school.
- The school picks one of the three exam dates and pays the fee for all its students (online, UPI, NEFT/RTGS or DD in favour of SilverZone Foundation, New Delhi; no cash).
- School registration deadline in the form was 31 August 2026; SilverZone has extended it to 15 days before the November and December exam dates.
- Schools not yet registered can ask for the prospectus at [email protected] or 011-69114100.
Who can apply for Silverzone iRAO 2026-27?
Classes 1–12.
Qualifying and selection: Single level – no Level 2 or 3. Students get Olympiad (international), zonal, state and class ranks; class toppers 1-3 get medals only with at least 50% marks.
What is the Silverzone iRAO exam pattern?
Silverzone iRAO has multiple-choice questions and lasts 40 minutes; 50 minutes. Mode: offline (pen-paper, objective MCQ on OMR/answer sheet) at the student’s own school during school hours. There is no negative marking. The number of questions and marks depend on the class:
| Class | Questions | Marks | Sections |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 and 2 | 25 | 100 | Mental Ability 15, Quantitative Aptitude 5, Scholar’s Zone 5 |
| 3 to 5 | 30 | 100 | Mental Ability 20, Quantitative Aptitude 5, Scholar’s Zone 5 |
| 6 to 8 | 35 | 100 | Mental Ability 20, Quantitative Aptitude 10, Scholar’s Zone 5 |
| 9 to 12 | 40 | 100 | Mental Ability 20, Qualitative Aptitude 5, Quantitative Aptitude 10, Scholar’s Zone 5 |
Covers analytical, logical, numerical, spatial and verbal reasoning, based on CBSE, ICSE and state board curricula plus applied reasoning
What do Silverzone iRAO toppers get?
In each class, Olympiad rank 1 gets Rs 10,000, rank 2 Rs 7,500 and rank 3 Rs 5,000; ranks 4-25 get gift certificates and ranks 26-500 a Topper Achievement Certificate. Zonal and state rank 1-3 get Medals of Excellence, school class toppers 1-3 get medals (min 50%), and every participant gets a certificate and a performance report.
Silverzone iRAO 2026-27 Official Notices and Links
Every date on this page comes from these official pages (30 October 2026):
- api.silverzone.org/api/result/Get_ExamDate?FYear=2026-27 – Registration (through school)
- silverzone.org/olympiadsdates – Registration (through school)
- service.silverzone.org/Files/demo/main/School_Registration_Form_2026.pdf – Exam date
- silverzone.org/Reasoning-Olympiad – Result (online exam)
- silverzone.org/result – Result (online exam)
Silverzone iRAO 2026-27 FAQs
When is the Silverzone iRAO 2026-27 exam?
Offline (school) exam date option 1: 30 Sep 2026. Offline (school) exam date option 2: 02 Nov 2026. Offline exam date option 3 (school form only; not on website dates list): 02 Dec 2026. Online exam: 19 Dec 2026.
Is Silverzone iRAO 2026-27 registration open?
Registration open; last date 31 Oct 2026 (school registration form asked schools to apply by 31 Aug 2026).
Who is eligible for Silverzone iRAO?
Classes 1–12.
How many questions are there in Silverzone iRAO?
Class 1 and 2: 25 questions, 100 marks; Class 3 to 5: 30 questions, 100 marks; Class 6 to 8: 35 questions, 100 marks; Class 9 to 12: 40 questions, 100 marks – 40 minutes (Classes 1-8); 50 minutes (Classes 9-12).
What is the Silverzone iRAO fee?
Rs 220 (USD 10 outside the Indian subcontinent) per student per Olympiad, including GST; schools may collect an extra Rs 30 (USD 2) per student per Olympiad for coordination. No fee for specially-abled students or Indian students whose parents were martyred in defence operations.
What is the official website of Silverzone iRAO?
silverzone.org