Maths Olympiad for Class 10

CREST International Olympiad offers the perfect platform where board exam preparation meets competitive excellence.

We conduct an international Mathematics Olympiad for grade 10 students every year. The students across the globe participate extensively to make their mark in the Mathematics Olympiad. The students have shown tremendous interest in the CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO) exam for a while now. The students, along with their school curriculum studies, take this exam seriously to upgrade their skills. It is one of the best recommended online Maths Olympiads for class 10.

a. The Maths Olympiad for Class 10 welcomes students of CBSE, ICSE, IB, State Boards and other recognised boards, in India and abroad.

b. You can enrol through your school or, if your school isn't registered with CREST, individually.

c. The exam is fully online. You take it alone at home, monitored through your webcam, on a laptop, desktop or tablet with a screen larger than 11.5 inches (Windows 8 or above, a Mac or an iPad); a mobile phone can't be used. Use the latest Google Chrome, or Edge or Firefox, but not Safari, and make sure your internet connection is stable.

d. Book your slot from the dashboard at least 2 days before the exam. A booked slot can be changed later for Rs. 40 per change.

e. For Class 10 the examination is conducted in 2 levels.

f. Board exam year? Each level is a single 60-minute sitting, so it fits around your board preparation.

1. Board exam revision in disguise. Quadratic equations, arithmetic progressions, trigonometry and probability are all part of Class 10 school Maths. Olympiad problems on them double as tough revision.

2. A bridge to entrance exams. Many engineering and science entrance tests build on Class 10 algebra and trigonometry. Facing timed, application-based questions now is useful practice for those later exams.

3. Understanding, not memorising. One Class 10 testimonial says the Olympiads helped the writer realise their potential in a conceptual manner, and recommends that everybody give it a try.

4. A record worth keeping. Medals, ranks and certificates from Class 10 are a neat addition to a student's portfolio. Another Class 10 review says CREST gave good ground to improve skills.

International Maths Olympiad registration for class 10 can be done by students on their own or through their respective schools.

The school has to fill in the form present here: https://www.crestolympiads.com/register-school, and it will be contacted within 48 working hours with the next steps.

Students who register separately from school & want to appear for the Maths Olympiad for class 10 online test can follow these simple steps:
1. Go to the browser and copy-paste this link: https://www.crestolympiads.com/registration
2. The registration form pops up.
3. Fill in all the registration form details.
4. Select the exam at the bottom of the details filling section in the registration form you wish to appear in.
5. Read the instructions carefully.
6. Make the payment.
7. Registration is complete.

Note:

1. Maths Olympiad Individual registrations by students are accepted.

2. Students who have not done registration through school will have to take exams from home. The individual participating should have a webcam and a good internet facility. Use a laptop, desktop or tablet with a screen larger than 11.5 inches: a Windows computer or tablet running Windows 8 or above, a Mac, or an iPad. Phones cannot be used. Use the latest version of Google Chrome (Edge or Firefox also work); the exam cannot be taken on the Safari browser. The exam is monitored through a webcam.

First, the paper: 50 questions, 60 minutes, 60 marks. Level 1 and Level 2 use exactly this pattern, and wrong answers carry no penalty.

The class 10 Maths Olympiad syllabus lines up closely with Class 10 school Maths. Seven chapters are new compared with Class 9: Real Numbers, Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progressions, Introduction to Trigonometry, Some Applications of Trigonometry and Areas Related to Circles.

Section 1 topics, in full:

• Real Numbers
• Polynomials
• Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
• Quadratic Equations
• Arithmetic Progressions
• Triangles
• Coordinate Geometry
• Introduction to Trigonometry
• Some Applications of Trigonometry
• Circles
• Constructions
• Areas Related to Circles
• Surface Areas and Volumes
• Statistics
• Probability

The Achievers Section tests the same chapters through Higher Order Thinking Questions, so revising Section 1 well covers both parts.

The exam dates for CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO) for Class 10 for the Academic year 2026-27 are as given below:

Note: Check Olympiad exam dates for other CREST Olympiads subjects as well.

The exam fee is INR 275 for students studying and enrolling from India. For students studying and residing outside of India, the fee is USD 15.

In Class 10 your time is split between school, board preparation and perhaps coaching. The good news is that the Olympiad syllabus overlaps heavily with school Maths, so the same study counts twice.

Build a weekly timetable in advance. A rank holder who topped CMO internationally in Class 10 summed up his method simply: stick to a timetable prepared in advance, keeping all your other priorities in view (read his Hall of Fame profile).

Give extra hours to the chapters that are new this year. Practise Quadratic Equations by factorisation and by the formula. Write out the AP formulas and solve a few sum-of-terms problems daily. Memorise the trigonometric ratios of standard angles, then move on to heights and distances in Some Applications of Trigonometry. Probability and Statistics questions are short and worth getting right every time.

Start timed practice early with the class 10 Maths Olympiad sample papers. You have about 72 seconds per question (50 in 60 minutes). Don't get stuck on a long Surface Areas and Volumes calculation; with no negative marking, pick the likeliest option and move on.

The class 10 Maths Olympiad books, including the CREST workbook, are useful for the last few weeks. Take the free practice test to check your webcam and browser. For chapter-wise tests and mocks, see the class 10 Maths Olympiad worksheets from Olympiad Success, the official preparation partner of CREST Olympiads.

The cut-off for CREST Mathematics Olympiad is announced after the completion of the examination. The cut-off is basically released to set minimum mark criteria for students to clear the examination. Students who score the same or more than the cut-off released are considered to be passed the examination. Students can check the class 10 Maths Olympiad cut-off & rankings by visiting the official website.

The Olympiad answer key is an unique way of enabling students to guess their scores beforehand. CREST Olympiads always release Maths Olympiad answer keys on the answer key dates listed on the website’s exam schedule page.

Your Class 10 Level 1 result normally arrives within 10 days of the last Level 1 answer key date, and the Level 2 result within a month of the last Level 2 answer key date. To see them, sign in on the CREST site using the login you registered with.

Look at the cut-off first. Equal to or above it, and you've passed; in Level 1 that also means you have qualified for Level 2. The answer key is out on the answer key dates shown in the exam dates table on this page, so you can estimate your marks well before results day.

In a board-exam year, a medal or certificate is a nice thing to carry forward. Medals go to the top 15% of students, Merit Certificates to the top 25% and Honourable Mention certificates to the top 60%. See Awards & Recognition for the full criteria. The names of rank holders appear on the CREST Awards page once results are declared.

a. CREST Olympiads offers students fascinating awards. Medals go to the top 15% of students, Merit Certificates to the top 25% and Honourable Mention certificates to the top 60%.

b. International Ranks 1-3 receive Achiever's Trophies and Merit Certificates.

c. Check Olympiad Awards & Prizes in detail now.

1. What is the exam pattern for the class 10 Maths Olympiad exams?

CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO) exam for students of class 10 will be conducted in two levels. The exam is an objective-type test that the students need to complete in 60 minutes.

2. How to check the results for the class 10 Maths Olympiad exam?

To view results for class 10 CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO):

a. Login with your credentials on https://www.crestolympiads.com/login
b. Go to Dashboard -> Performance -> Results -> Select CMO > Select CMO Level 1/CMO Level 2 & result page will show up.

3. How to prepare for class 10 Maths Olympiad exams?

Below are a few tips that will help students prepare for the class 10 Maths Olympiad examination:

a. Know the complete syllabus
b. Take help from the mentors
c. Learn to manage time efficiently
d. Practice Maths Olympiad sample papers

4. Can I participate individually in class 10 Olympiad of Maths exams?

Students can participate in the examination through schools as well as individually. Students willing to participate individually in CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO) can register on the CREST Olympiads registration page.

5. Can a class 10 student use a calculator for Maths Olympiad examinations?

Calculators are not allowed in the examinations.

6. Whom should I contact for queries related to Maths Olympiad exams for class 10?

For any query related to the Maths Olympiad exams for class 10, use the below details to get resolved.

CREST Olympiads contact number: +91-98182-94134
CREST Olympiads email: info@crestolympiads.com