CREST International Drawing Olympiad (CIDO)

CREST International Drawing Olympiad (CIDO), is an annual mission that empowers young minds to understand their creativity and unleash their artistic powers for the betterment of our planet! It’s a platform that helps to generate skills.

This exam is conducted for the students of Senior KG to 10.

Benefits of CIDO

• Develops creativity, imagination, and artistic expression skills.
• Enhances observation skills and helps students understand shapes, patterns, colours, and visual details.
• Improves fine motor skills through drawing, colouring, and creative activities.
• Encourages students to express ideas, emotions, and messages through artwork.
• Builds confidence by providing a global platform to showcase artistic talent.

Other Information

Materials Required

• HB pencil, sharpener, eraser, and drawing board.
• Colours as required (crayons, oil pastels, pencil colours, pastel colours, painting brushes, etc.).
• White A4-size drawing sheet.

Drawing Sheet Specifications

• Use an A4-size sheet (210 mm × 297 mm).
• Draw a 1 cm border and complete the artwork within the border.
• Write Name, CREST ID, and Class outside the border at the left bottom corner.

Drawing Guidelines

• Keep the drawing surface clean and flat.
• Pencil drawings should be neat, clear, and free from unwanted marks.
• Students must show their progress through the camera every 7–10 minutes during the exam to avoid disqualification.

Uploading the Drawing

• Upload a clear, high-resolution image of the drawing on a plain background.
• Accepted formats: .jpg, .jpeg, and .png.
• Maximum file size: 10 MB.
• Upload the drawing within 5 minutes of exam submission.

Device & Exam Requirements

• Use a laptop, desktop, or tablet with a webcam for the online exam.
• Mobile phones are not allowed.
• Parents/teachers may assist Senior KG and Class 1 students during image upload.
• Students registering individually must take the exam from home.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)