Unicus Olympiads 2026-27 — Unicus Olympiads (unicusolympiads.com) conducts 10 online olympiads for students of Class KG to 11 in two sessions: Summer olympiads in July and Winter olympiads in January. The next winter olympiads are in January 2027 and the summer olympiads in July 2027. All exams are online only and are taken on a laptop or desktop. Check the list of olympiads, eligibility, exam dates, fee, registration, syllabus, sample papers and awards of Unicus Olympiads below.
Unicus Olympiads 2026-27
Every Unicus Olympiad has three mock tests and one final exam. The mock tests can be attempted 3 times by a student, on any date and time. For the final exam, each olympiad has two date windows, and the student books a slot in either window from the dashboard.
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List of Unicus Olympiads
Unicus Olympiads conducts the following 10 olympiads.
| Olympiad | Code | Classes | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicus Mathematics Olympiad | UMO | 1 to 11 | Summer (July) |
| Unicus Science Olympiad | USO | 1 to 11 | Summer (July) |
| Unicus English Olympiad | UEO | 1 to 11 | Summer (July) |
| Unicus General Knowledge Olympiad | UGKO | 2 to 11 | Summer (July) |
| Unicus Critical Thinking Olympiad | UCTO | 2 to 11 | Summer (July) |
| Unicus Global Mathematics Olympiad | UGMO | KG to 10 | Winter (January) |
| Unicus Global Science Olympiad | UGSO | KG to 10 | Winter (January) |
| Unicus Global English Olympiad | UGEO | KG to 10 | Winter (January) |
| Unicus Artificial Intelligence Olympiad | UAIO | 1 to 10 | Winter (January) |
| Unicus Global Xtempore (Extempore) Olympiad | UGXO | KG to 10 | Winter (January) |
Note: Unicus does not conduct any Cyber or Reasoning olympiad; reasoning-style skills are covered by the Unicus Critical Thinking Olympiad (UCTO). The Unicus Non-Routine Mathematics Olympiad (UNRMO) has been discontinued.
Unicus Olympiads Exam Dates 2026-27
The final exam of each olympiad has two date windows. The answer keys are released on the dates below, and students can challenge questions during that period. Results are declared within 1 month of the last answer key date.
Winter Olympiads (January 2027)
| Olympiad | Final Exam (Window 1 / Window 2) | Answer Key Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Unicus Global English Olympiad (UGEO) | 9 Jan / 20 Jan 2027 | 22 – 23 Jan 2027 |
| Unicus Global Science Olympiad (UGSO) | 14 Jan / 23 Jan 2027 | 28 – 29 Jan 2027 |
| Unicus Global Mathematics Olympiad (UGMO) | 16 Jan / 28 Jan 2027 | 1 – 2 Feb 2027 |
| Unicus Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (UAIO) | 19 Jan / 30 Jan 2027 | 3 – 4 Feb 2027 |
| Unicus Global Xtempore (Extempore) Olympiad (UGXO) | 22 Jan / 3 Feb 2027 | 5 – 6 Feb 2027 |
Summer Olympiads (July 2027)
| Olympiad | Final Exam (Window 1 / Window 2) | Answer Key Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Unicus General Knowledge Olympiad (UGKO) | 6 Jul / 16 Jul 2027 | 19 – 20 Jul 2027 |
| Unicus Critical Thinking Olympiad (UCTO) | 7 Jul / 20 Jul 2027 | 23 – 24 Jul 2027 |
| Unicus Science Olympiad (USO) | 9 Jul / 24 Jul 2027 | 28 – 29 Jul 2027 |
| Unicus English Olympiad (UEO) | 10 Jul / 22 Jul 2027 | 26 – 27 Jul 2027 |
| Unicus Mathematics Olympiad (UMO) | 13 Jul / 30 Jul 2027 | 2 – 3 Aug 2027 |
The schedule is tentative and may change. Always check the latest dates on the official Unicus Olympiads exam dates page.
Unicus Olympiads Exam Mode
Unicus Olympiads are conducted only in online mode. The exam is taken from home (or the school’s computer lab) on a laptop or desktop with a good internet connection and a webcam. It cannot be taken on a mobile phone, and since the exam is proctored, a webcam is compulsory.
Unicus Olympiads Eligibility
Students of Class KG to 11 from any board (CBSE, ICSE, State Board) or country can take Unicus Olympiads, as per the classes given for each olympiad in the list above. Students of Class KG can take only the winter olympiads — UGMO, UGSO, UGEO and UGXO. Students of Class 1 can take UMO, USO and UEO in summer, and UGMO, UGSO, UGEO, UAIO and UGXO in winter. Exams for Class KG and 1 are parent/teacher-assisted.
Unicus Olympiad Registration 2026-27
Students can register individually on the official website, or through their school if the school participates in Unicus Olympiads. After the payment is confirmed, the slot details appear on the student’s dashboard. The fee is INR 225 per subject per student (INR 150 registration fee + INR 75 for 3 mock tests, one of which is a free trial) for Classes KG to 11. International students pay USD 15 per subject. Read the complete Unicus Olympiad registration process.
Unicus Olympiads Syllabus
The syllabus of each Unicus Olympiad is based on the immediate last two classes studied by the student, as per the curriculum of boards like CBSE and ICSE. Check the subject-wise and class-wise Unicus Olympiad syllabus.
Unicus Olympiads Sample Papers
Sample papers help students understand the question pattern and marking scheme of each olympiad. Get the Unicus Olympiad sample papers for all 10 olympiads.
Unicus Olympiads Marking Scheme and Ranking Criteria
Check the official marking scheme and ranking criteria for the number of questions, marks and how ranks are decided.
Unicus Olympiads Awards & Recognition
For UMO, USO, UEO, UGKO, UCTO (Grades 2 to 11), UGMO, UGSO, UGEO (Grades 2 to 10), UAIO (Grades 2 to 10) and UGXO (Grades 2 to 10):
- Overall Top 3 participants in each subject from Grades 2–11 get a Scholar’s Trophy and Certificate of Excellence.
- Top 3 participants from every school with more than 25 participants in a class appearing for an olympiad get a Gold Medal and Certificate of Excellence.
- Top 10% of overall participants, or those with Zonal ranks up to 10, get a Gold Medal and Certificate of Excellence.
- Top 25% participants get a Certificate of Excellence.
- Top 25 to 50% participants get a digital Certificate of Appreciation (a hard copy for participants registered through school).
- Remaining 50% participants get a digital Certificate of Participation on their dashboard.
- A participant meeting 2 or more criteria qualifies for the higher award.
For UMO, USO, UEO (Grade 1), UGMO, UGSO, UGEO, UGXO (Grades KG and 1) and UAIO (Grade 1):
- All participants scoring more than 60% get a Certificate of Excellence and a Medal.
- Remaining participants get a digital Certificate of Participation on their dashboard.
- No ranks or percentile are declared for these participants.
Unicus Olympiads 2026-27 – FAQs
How many olympiads does Unicus conduct?
Unicus conducts 10 olympiads — UMO, USO, UEO, UGKO and UCTO in summer (July), and UGMO, UGSO, UGEO, UAIO and UGXO in winter (January).
Is Unicus Olympiad online or offline?
Unicus Olympiads are conducted only online, on a laptop or desktop with a webcam. They cannot be taken on a mobile phone.
Which Unicus Olympiads can a KG student take?
A Class KG student can take only the winter olympiads — UGMO, UGSO, UGEO and UGXO.
What is the official website of Unicus Olympiads?
The official website is unicusolympiads.com.
Official References
The details on this page are as per the official Unicus Olympiads website (unicusolympiads.com), checked on 13 October 2026. Always confirm the latest information on the official pages below.
