CREST Reasoning Olympiad (CRO)

Q: Is there a Level 2 in CREST CRO?

No. CREST CRO is a single-level Olympiad.Students from Nursery to Class 10 appear for only one examination. There is no Level 2 for the CREST Reasoning Olympiad. Final rankings, awards, and certificates are based solely on the student's performance in this single-level exam.

Crest Reasoning Olympiad (CRO) is recommended exam for assessing the logical and critical thinking abilities. CRO is an international exam which is conducted online for students in classes from 1 to 10 class.

This exam is consists of two sections:

Section 1: Logical Reasoning
Section 2: Achievers Section

Benefits of CRO Olympiad Exam

Develops logical reasoning and analytical thinking skills through application-based questions.
Enhances critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by encouraging students to analyze patterns, relationships, and sequences.
Strengthens cognitive skills such as observation, decision-making, verbal reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning.
Improves mental agility and accuracy, helping students solve complex reasoning problems more efficiently.
Builds a strong foundation for competitive exams that include logical aptitude and reasoning sections.

Mark Allocation

Class	Section	No. of Questions	Marks per Question	Total Marks	Duration
Senior KG	Logical Reasoning	20	1	20	45 mins
	Achiever’s Section	5	2	10
	Grand Total	25	—	30
Classes 1–4	Logical Reasoning	25	1	25	60 mins
	Achiever’s Section	10	2	20
	Grand Total	35	—	45
Classes 5–10	Logical Reasoning	40	1	40	60 mins
	Achiever’s Section	10	2	20
	Grand Total	50	—	60

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is CREST CRO?

CREST Reasoning Olympiad (CRO) is an international reasoning competition conducted by CREST Olympiads for students from Class 1 to Class 10. The exam is designed to enhance logical reasoning, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills through application-based questions.

Who can participate in CREST CRO?

Students studying in Nursery to Class 10 from recognized schools in India and abroad are eligible to participate in the CREST Reasoning Olympiad. There are no minimum academic score requirements. Students can register through their schools or individually via the official CREST Olympiads website.

What is the syllabus for CREST CRO?

The CREST CRO syllabus is based on age-appropriate logical reasoning concepts and gradually increases in difficulty with each grade.

The topics vary by class, beginning with simple visual and logical reasoning for younger students and progressing to advanced verbal and non-verbal reasoning for higher classes.

Is there a Level 2 in CREST CRO?

No. CREST CRO is a single-level Olympiad.

Students from Nursery to Class 10 appear for only one examination. There is no Level 2 for the CREST Reasoning Olympiad. Final rankings, awards, and certificates are based solely on the student's performance in this single-level exam.

How to prepare for CREST CRO ?

Preparing for the CREST Reasoning Olympiad (CRO) requires consistent practice and a clear understanding of logical reasoning concepts. Students should begin by thoroughly studying the class-wise syllabus and strengthening their verbal, non-verbal, and analytical reasoning skills. Regular practice of topics such as analogies, series, coding-decoding, classifications, puzzles, and pattern recognition helps improve both speed and accuracy.