CREST Olympiad 2020 – Centre for Research and Exams in Science and Technology (CREST) is conducting a new age Olympiad exam. It is a 2 levels olympiad, open class prep / KG to class 10 students. To take part in this olympiad candidates have to register online at crestolympiads.com. The subjects offered in this olympiad are English, Mathematics, Science, Logical Reasoning, Cyber, and CREST International Spell Bee. The toppers of the olympiad will be eligible for awards and recognition. To know all about CREST Olympiad 2020 like how to register, eligibility, how to take the exam, result declaration, recognition, etc, keep reading.
Latest: CREST Olympiad 2020 Registrations are Open.
| Exam Name | Application Form |
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| Reasoning Olympiad (CRO) | Apply Now!! |
CREST Olympiad 2020
CREST Olympiad is conducted online and the students have to take the exams from their residence or any other place where they have access to a computer with good Internet connectivity. Candidates can choose to appear for more than one exam out of CMO, CSO, CEO, CRO, CCO, CSBW.
The important dates of CREST Olympiad is as follows:
For class Prep / KG (CEO, CSO, and CMO) and class 1 (CEO, CSO, CMO, CCO, CRO and CSBW), there will be only one exam (Level 1).
| Olympiad Exam | Practice exam 1 | Practice exam 2 | Level 1 Exam | Level 2 Exam |
| CREST English Olympiad (CEO) | 29 Sept 2020 10 Oct 2020 | 6 Oct 2020 7 Oct 2020 | 16 Oct 2020 17 Oct 2020 30 Oct 2020 13 Nov 2020 | 16 Jan 2021 |
| CREST English Olympiad (CEO) Answer Key Dates | 12 – 13 Oct 2020 | 8 – 9 Oct 2020 | 16 -1 7 Nov 2020 | 20 -21 Jan 2021 |
| CREST Science Olympiad (CSO) | 13 Oct 2020 14 Oct 2020 | 27 Oct 2020 28 Oct 2020 | 6 Nov 2020 7 Nov 2020 5 Dec 2020 17 Dec 2020 | 23 Jan 2021 |
| CREST Science Olympiad (CSO) Answer Key Dates | 16 – 17 Oct 2020 | 29 – 30 Oct 2020 | 19 – 20 Oct 2020 | 27 – 28 Jan 2021 |
| CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO) | 20 Oct 2020 21 Oct 2020 | 19 Nov 2020 20 Nov 2020 | 28 Nov 2020 12 Dec 2020 5 Jan 2021 | 30 Jan 2021 |
| CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO) Answer Key Dates | 23 – 24 Oct 2020 | 21 – 22 Oct 2020 | 7 – 8 Jan 2021 | 3 – 4 Feb 2021 |
| CREST Cyber Olympiad (CCO) | 24 Nov 2020 | 8 Dec 2020 | 18 Dec 2020 19 Dec 2020 8 Jan 2021 | NA |
| CREST Cyber Olympiad (CCO) Answer Key Dates | 26 – 27 Nov 2020 | 10 – 11 Dec 2020 | 11 – 12 Jan 2021 | – |
| CREST Reasoning Olympiad (CRO) | 25 Nov 2020 26 Nov 2020 | 10 Dec 2020 11 Dec 2020 | 22 Dec 2020 12 Jan 2021 | NA |
| CREST Reasoning Olympiad (CRO) Answer Key Dates | 29 – 30 Nov 2020 | 12 – 12 Dec 2020 | 15 – 16 Jan 2021 | – |
| CREST International Spell Bee (CSBW) – Winter Round | 16 Nov 2020 17 Nov 2020 | 1 Dec 2020 2 Dec 2020 | 15 Dec 2020 9 Jan 2021 | NA |
| CREST International Spell Bee (CSBW) – Winter Round Answer Key Dates | 19 – 20 Nov 2020 | 4 – 5 Dec 2020 | 13 – 14 Jan 2021 | – |
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How to Register for CREST Olympiad 2020
The candidates cab check the steps below to know how to register for CREST Olympiad 2020:
Apply for CREST Olympiad 2020: Click here to register for CREST Olympiad.
Step 1: Visit the official website for CREST Olympiad 2020 which is crestolympiads.com.
Step 2: Next, click on the button that says “register” on the home page. On the next page enter all the details asked.
Step 3: To submit the details candidates have to click on the “preview and pay” button and submit the form.
Step 4: Once the payment is done candidates are registered for the Olympiad.
Registration fee: The registration fee is Rs. 225 per exam.
Eligibility for CREST Olympiad 2020
The following conditions are applicable to apply for CREST Olympiad 2020:
Class: The candidates must be studying in any class from prep / KG to class 10.
CREST Olympiad 2020 Slot Booking
Once you make the payment for the subject(s), slot time details appear on the dashboard of the registered candidates. The student has to book their preferred slot for the exam from there. Please note that the slot booking should be done at least 2 days before the exam.
To login into the dashboard candidates have to use their User email and password.
The candidates can take part in practice tests before the actual exam. For the practice tests too, the candidates have to book the slots. There are 2 practice tests held for each of the exams.
CREST Olympiad 2020 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of CREST Olympiad 2020 is as follows:
Level 1 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme for CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO)
- Prep/KG
- Duration – 45 minutes
| Topic / Section | No. of Qs | Marks per Qs | Total Marks |
| Practical Mathematics | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Achievers Section | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Grand Total | 25 | – | 30 |
- 1st to 4th
- Duration – 60 minutes
| Topic / Section | No. of Qs | Marks per Qs | Total Marks |
| Practical Mathematics | 25 | 1 | 25 |
| Achievers Section | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Grand Total | 35 | – | 45 |
- 5th to 10th
- Duration – 60 minutes
| Topic / Section | No. of Qs | Marks per Qs | Total Marks |
| Practical Mathematics | 40 | 1 | 40 |
| Achievers Section | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Grand Total | 50 | – | 60 |
Level 1 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme for CREST Science Olympiad (CSO)
- prep / KG
- Duration – 45 minutes
| Topic/ Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| Practical Science | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Achievers Section | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Grand Total | 25 | – | 30 |
- 1st to 4th
- Duration – 60 minutes
| Topic/ Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| Practical Science | 25 | 1 | 25 |
| Achievers Section | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Grand Total | 35 | – | 45 |
- 5th to 10th
- Duration – 60 minutes
| Topic/ Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| Practical Science | 40 | 1 | 40 |
| Achievers Section | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Grand Total | 50 | – | 60 |
Level 1 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme for CREST English Olympiad (CEO)
- Prep/KG
- Duration – 45 minutes
| Topic/ Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| English Language | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Achievers Section | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Grand Total | 25 | – | 30 |
- 1st to 4th
- Duration – 60 minutes
| Topic/ Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| English Language | 25 | 1 | 25 |
| Achievers Section | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Grand Total | 35 | – | 45 |
- 5th to 10th
- Duration – 60 minutes
| Topic/ Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| English Language | 40 | 1 | 40 |
| Achievers Section | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Grand Total | 50 | – | 60 |
Level 1 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme for CREST Cyber Olympiad (CCO)
- 1st to 4th
- Duration – 60 minutes
| Topic/ Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| Computers & IT | 25 | 1 | 25 |
| Achievers Section | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Grand Total | 35 | – | 45 |
- 5th to 10th
- Duration – 60 minutes
| Topic/ Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| Computers & IT | 40 | 1 | 40 |
| Achievers Section | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Grand Total | 50 | – | 60 |
Level 1 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme for CREST Reasoning Olympiad (CRO)
- 1st to 4th
- Duration – 60 minutes
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| Logical Reasoning | 25 | 1 | 25 |
| Achievers Section | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Grand Total | 35 | – | 45 |
- 5th to 10th
- Duration – 60 minutes
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| Logical Reasoning | 40 | 1 | 40 |
| Achievers Section | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Grand Total | 50 | – | 60 |
Level 1 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme for CREST International Spell Bee Winter (CSBW)
| Section Name | Section Details | Qs. Class 1, 2 | Qs. Class 3, 4 | Qs. Class 5, 6 | Qs. Class 7, 8 |
| Word Champ | Identify your word knowledge | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Spell Spies | Test your spelling skills | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Sound Check | Check your pronunciation | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Spellacadabra | Write correct words | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Jumble Tumble | Form meaningful words from jumbled letters | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Word Tally | Study the image & write your answers | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Word Tally | Find out the correct words | – | – | 6 | 6 |
| Spell-probe | Spellings based on meanings | – | – | 4 | 4 |
| Back to the Roots | Know the root word | – | – | – | 3 |
| Word Fusion | Make new words & compund words with suffix, prefix | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Word Twins | Use same word in multiple sentences | – | – | 3 | 3 |
| Word Puzzle | Match the words with meanings, antonyms and synonyms | – | – | 4 | 5 |
| Get, Set, Spell! | Hear and write the correct word | – | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Grand Total | – | 40 | 50 | 65 | 70 |
Level 2 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme for CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO)
- 3rd to 4th
| Topic/ Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| Practical Mathematics | 25 | 1 | 25 |
| Achievers Section | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Grand Total | 35 | – | 45 |
- 5th to 10th
| Topic/ Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| Practical Mathematics | 40 | 1 | 40 |
| Achievers Section | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Grand Total | 50 | – | 60 |
Level 2 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme for CREST Science Olympiad (CSO)
- 3rd to 4th
| Topic/ Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| Practical Science | 25 | 1 | 25 |
| Achievers Section | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Grand Total | 35 | – | 45 |
- 5th to 10th
| Topic/ Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| Practical Science | 40 | 1 | 40 |
| Achievers Section | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Grand Total | 50 | – | 60 |
Level 2 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme for CREST English Olympiad (CEO)
- 3rd to 4th
| Topic/ Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| English Language | 25 | 1 | 25 |
| Achievers Section | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Grand Total | 35 | – | 45 |
- 5th to 10th
| Topic/ Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| English Language | 40 | 1 | 40 |
| Achievers Section | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Grand Total | 50 | – | 60 |
How is CREST Olympiad 2020 Different from Traditional Olympiads?
CREST Olympiad is different from other Olympiads in the following ways:
| Particulars | Traditional Olympiads | CREST Olympiads |
| Mode of exam | Pen & paper | Online |
| Date of exam | Fixed | Flexibility provided to students to choose a date |
| Type of exam | A mix of theory & practical | Focus entirely on conceptual understanding and discourage rote learning |
| Application to exam | Typically through schools | Encourage individual as well as school participation |
| Preparation | None | Two (2) complimentary practice exams |
CREST Olympiad 2020 Answer Keys
The question paper, answers, and score are shared with students for practice tests. However, rankings are not declared. The Answer Keys are made available as per the schedule. candidates can also challenge the questions during this period.
CREST Olympiad 2020 Result
There would be no ranks given to students of class Prep/KG and 1, to avoid any unnecessary burden on the kids. The result of the candidates are made available on their dashboard. The ranking is based on the scores that the candidates get in the exam.
For students of classes 3-10 appearing in CEO, CSO and/or CMO exams, ranks will be accorded on the following criteria:
Ranking Criteria for Single Level Exams
- Marks obtained in the exam.
- In case of a tie, the student completing the test in lesser time will be ranked higher.
- In case of a tie again, the younger student based on Date of Birth will be ranked higher.
- Since CREST Olympiads will be held on different days and sessions with different sets of question papers, final ranks will be announced based on normalization of the ranks for each session.
- In case two or more students score same marks under the criteria above, they will be awarded the same rank.
- In case of any confusion, decision of the Academic Council will be final & binding.
Ranking Criteria for Exams having Level 2
- Marks obtained in the exam.
- In case two or more students score same number of marks, ranks will be determined on the basis of marks scored in Level 1 exam.
- In case of a tie, the student completing the test in lesser time will be ranked higher.
- In case of a tie again, the younger student based on Date of Birth will be ranked higher.
- Since CREST Olympiads and CREST International Spell Bee Winter will be held on different days and sessions with different sets of question papers, final ranks will be announced based on normalization of the ranks for each session.
- In case two or more students score same marks under the criteria above, they will be awarded the same rank.
- In case of any confusion, decision of the Academic Council will be final & binding.
CREST Olympiad 2020 Cut-off to Qualify for Level 2
The cut-off to qualify for Level 2 is applicable to students of classes 3-10 appearing for CEO, CMO and CSO exams. Students should fulfil any of the following 3 criteria to qualify for Level 2 Olympiads exams:
- Top 15% of candidates in a particular class that have given the Level 1 exam.
- Top 25 rank holders in a particular class and in a particular city (top 50 cities in India) / zone (remaining towns and cities including international locations are divided into 5 zones – East, West, North and South, and International).
- Top 3 students (registered through school) from every school with more than 25 students in a class appearing for an Olympiad exam.
CREST Olympiad 2020 Awards & Recognition
To appreciate the students for their hard work and successfully qualifying the exams, various awards and recognition are offered to them:
For students appearing in CCO, CRO and CSBW
- The top 15% students will get a merit certificate.
- Next, the top 5% students will get a medal and a merit certificate.
- Top 3 students who registered through school with more than 25 students in a class will also get a merit certificate.
For students of class 2 appearing in CEO, CSO and CMO exams
- The overall top 3 students from classes II to X will get an Achiever’s trophy and a Merit certificate.
For students of class Prep/KG appearing in CEO, CSO and CMO exams and students of class 1 appearing in CEO, CSO, CMO, CCO, CRO and CSBW
- Students who secure more than 60% in the exam(s), will get a Merit Certificate and a Medal. It is to be noted that since these exams parent / teacher assisted, there would be no ranks given to the students.
For students of classes 3-10 appearing for CEO, CSO and CMO exams
- Those who qualify for the Level 2 exam and secure marks which aren’t in the bottom 10% in that exam are awarded a merit certificate.
- The top 40% students in Level 2 will get a medal and a merit certificate.
- From classes 2-10 for CREST Olympiad, the top 3% students will get an Achiever’s Trophy and a Merit certificate.
Apart from this, every participant will be awarded a participation certificate which can be downloaded by the students from their respective dashboard. Additionally, if a student meets 2 or more criteria then he/she will qualify for a higher award.
CREST Olympiad 2020 FAQs
Ans. It is an online exam for which students can appear from their home. You should have a working laptop, desktop or tablet with good Internet connection. The test can’t be taken from any Mobile device.
Students appearing for CREST Olympiads will need to prepare for the following subjects –
Mathematics (CMO) – For classes Prep/KG and 1-10
Science (CSO) – For classes Prep/KG and 1-10
English (CEO) – For classes Prep/KG and 1-10
Computer (CCO) – For classes 1-10
Reasoning (CRO) – For classes 1-10
Spell Bee (CSBW) – For classes 1-8
Ans. Students of classes 1-10 will need to pay an amount of Rs. 225 whereas students studying and residing outside of India, will need to pay $10 (US Dollars). For class Prep/KG, an application fee of Rs. 180 for English, Mathematics and Science is to be paid and for students studying and residing outside India will have to pay $8 (US Dollars).
Ans. Yes, you can change the exam slot by paying Rs. 30 per slot change.
Ans. The result will be declared online and can be checked by logging in using the login details to you dashboard. Students who obtain minimum cut off marks are declared as qualified and are awarded awards & recognition as per the rules and policy released by the exam conducting body.
Official website: crestolympiads.com
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