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CREST Reasoning Olympiad : A Complete Guide
(CRO)

The CREST Reasoning Olympiad (CRO) is an international online competition designed to test students' logical and reasoning abilities. Open to students from Grade 1 to Grade 10, the CRO assesses participants' analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Unlike conventional subject-based Olympiads, the CRO focuses on non-verbal and verbal reasoning, making it one of the most unique and widely participated Olympiads worldwide. The test is structured to help students develop critical thinking skills necessary for success in competitive exams like JEE, CAT, GMAT, and SAT.

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Key Highlights 

Details

Aspect

Grades Covered

1 to 10

Mode of Examination

Online

Registration Mode
Through school & individually
Exam Duration:
60 minutes for all grades
Question Type
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Levels of Examination
1 level only
Exam Sections:
Exam Structure and Pattern 

The CRO consists of two sections, each designed to assess different aspects of logical reasoning.

Logical Reasoning Section: Covers pattern recognition, series completion, coding-decoding, spatial intelligence, puzzles, and more.

Achievers Section: Includes higher-order thinking (HOT) questions from the Logical Reasoning syllabus.

Eligibility Criteria

Level 1

✔ Open to all students from Grades 1 to 10.
✔ Students can register through school or individually.
✔ Open to international participants.

Registration Process

Registration Through Schools

Individual Registration 

Note: Individual participants must have a laptop/desktop with a webcam and stable internet for the online proctored exam.

Detailed Grade-Wise Syllabus

The CRO syllabus is structured based on logical reasoning and intelligence-based topics. It covers verbal and non-verbal reasoning, spatial intelligence, and problem-solving skills.

Syllabus for KG 

✔ Analogy
✔ Geometrical Shapes
✔ Grouping of Figures
✔ Embedded Figures
✔ Odd One Out
✔ Pattern Recognition
✔ Measuring Units
✔ Ranking Test
✔ Spatial Understanding

Syllabus for Class 1

✔ Analogy
✔ Coding & Decoding
✔ Geometrical Shapes
✔ Embedded Figures
✔ Odd One Out
✔ Pattern Recognition
✔ Measuring Units
✔ Grouping of Figures
✔ Ranking Test
✔ Series Completion

Syllabus for Class 2 

✔ Patterns & Analogies
✔ Geometrical Shapes
✔ Mirror Images & Water Images
✔ Direction Sense Test
✔ Ranking Test
✔ Alphabet Test & Logical Sequences
✔ Puzzle Test
✔ Coding-Decoding 

Syllabus for Class 3 

✔ Patterns & Analogies
✔ Geometrical Shapes & Solids
✔ Embedded Figures
✔ Mirror Images & Water Images
✔ Direction Sense Test
✔ Possible Combinations
✔ Ranking Test
✔ Alphabet Test & Logical Sequences
✔ Puzzle Test
✔ Coding-Decoding

Syllabus for Class 4 & 5 

✔ Patterns & Analogies
✔ Geometrical Shapes & Solids
✔ Embedded Figures
✔ Mirror Images & Water Images
✔ Direction Sense Test
✔ Possible Combinations
✔ Ranking Test
✔ Alphabet Test & Logical Sequences
✔ Puzzle Test
✔ Coding-Decoding

Syllabus for Class 6 & 7

✔ Series Completion & Missing Character
✔ Blood Relations
✔ Logical Venn Diagram
✔ Alpha-Numeric Sequences
✔ Ranking & Time Sequences
✔ Mathematical Operations
✔ Analytical Reasoning
✔ Mirror Images & Water Images
✔ Embedded Figures
✔ Grouping of Identical Figures
✔ Cubes & Dice
✔ Paper Folding & Paper Cutting

Syllabus for Class 8

✔ Series Completion & Missing Character
✔ Blood Relations
✔ Coding-Decoding
✔ Logical Venn Diagram
✔ Alpha Numeric Sequences
✔ Number, Ranking & Time Sequences
✔ Mathematical Operations
✔ Analytical Reasoning
✔ Mirror Images & Water Images
✔ Figure Formation & Construction of Squares

Syllabus for Class 9 & 10

✔ Series Completion, Analogy & Classification
✔ Coding-Decoding & Blood Relations
✔ Puzzle Test & Sequential Output Tracing
✔ Direction Sense Test & Logical Venn Diagrams
✔ Alphabet & Logical Sequences
✔ Mathematical Operations & Missing Characters
✔ Mirror Images, Water Images & Embedded Figures
✔ Grouping of Identical Figures
✔ Cubes & Dice & Figure Formation

Exam Dates & Fees
Date
Event
Registration Deadline: Before November Fee:
Benefits of Participating in the CRO

✔ Enhances Logical Thinking & Problem-Solving Skills
✔ Prepares for Future Competitive Exams (JEE, CAT, SAT, GMAT, etc.)
✔ Improves Decision-Making Ability
✔ Encourages Critical Thinking & Reasoning
✔ Boosts Academic Performance & IQ

The CREST Reasoning Olympiad (CRO) is an excellent platform for students to develop critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills. By preparing with sample papers, workbooks, and mock tests, students can excel in the competition and gain a competitive edge.

 ​For registration and queries, visit CREST Olympiads or contact:
 +91-98182-94134
 info@crestolympiads.com

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