Maths Olympiad for Class 8

Your Class 8 mathematician is ready for greatness! CREST's international Olympiad offers the perfect platform where academic excellence meets personal triumph. Competing internationally, students develop analytical prowess that shapes academic futures.

CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO) exam is conducted globally where students from 6000+ schools participate. The exam intends to improve analytical skills, aptitude, inculcate innovative thinking, and much more. The exposure that students get through this exam is unmatched by the exams conducted by various other Olympiad conducting organizations. Read through the page to know more about the international Olympiad of Mathematics!

a. If you are in Class 8, on any board (CBSE, ICSE, IB, a State Board or another), the Maths Olympiad for Class 8 is open to you, wherever in the world you live.

b. You can register independently or through your school. Since starting in 2019, CREST has reached 6000+ schools in 60+ countries.

c. Webcam proctoring means you take the paper at home by yourself, with your face fully in frame. Using a calculator, a mobile or any other electronic device during the test can lead to disqualification.

d. A laptop, desktop or tablet with a working webcam and a screen over 11.5 inches is required, along with a stable internet connection. Windows users need Windows 8 or above; Macs and iPads also qualify. The test runs in the latest Google Chrome, with Edge or Firefox as back-ups; it cannot be taken in Safari, and it doesn't open on mobile phones.

e. Slots are booked from your dashboard under Book Slot/Take Exam. The "Click To Take Exam" button becomes active 10 minutes before your slot.

f. For Class 8, the CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO) has 2 levels, Level 1 and Level 2.

1. Strong algebra before Class 9. Identities, factorisation and linear equations in one variable are the base for the polynomials and coordinate geometry that follow. Olympiad practice makes them second nature.

2. Thinking beyond rote. A Class 8 reviewer wrote that CREST questions test concepts and make students think and apply their knowledge, which discourages rote learning and sharpens analytical skills.

3. A first look at the competitive world. Another Class 8 review says the Olympiad gave the writer a chance to explore competition and find out the level of their own knowledge.

4. Freedom to choose your slot. As one Class 8 testimonial puts it, you get to decide when you take the test, which makes it easier to fit around school.

International Maths Olympiad registration for class 8 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 8 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.

Class 8 covers a lot of new ground. Squares and Square Roots, Cubes and Cube Roots, Factorization, Direct and Inverse Variations, Introduction to Graphs, Understanding Quadrilaterals and Constructions all appear for the first time. Algebraic Expressions now come with Identities, and equations move on to Linear Equations in One Variable.

The class 8 Maths Olympiad syllabus, Section 1:

• Rational Numbers
• Squares and Square Roots
• Cubes and Cube Roots
• Exponents and Powers
• Comparing Quantities
• Algebraic Expressions and Identities
• Linear Equations in One Variable
• Understanding Quadrilaterals
• Constructions
• Mensuration
• Visualizing Solid Shapes
• Data Handling
• Direct and Inverse Variations
• Factorization
• Introduction to Graphs
• Playing with Numbers

Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions based on the Section 1 syllabus.

In the exam you'll face 50 questions in 60 minutes, for a total of 60 marks. Level 1 and Level 2 are set in the same format, and there is no negative marking. For other classes, see the Maths Olympiad syllabus page.

The exam dates for CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO) for Class 8 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.

Class 8 has 16 topics, the longest list in CMO. A two-month plan with a fixed daily slot works better than weekend marathons.

Take the new topics one at a time. Learn squares up to 30 and cubes up to 15 so you recognise them instantly. Practise the standard identities until you can expand and factorise without writing every step. For Direct and Inverse Variations, ask yourself each time: if one quantity goes up, does the other go up or down? Read Introduction to Graphs questions slowly; the axis labels often hold the answer.

A CMO International Rank 1 holder from Class 8 treated theory and problem-solving as equally important. He started from the basics, built up the theory, then solved past papers, and for two years kept a strict routine: up at 7 am, studying by 8:30 am, with 15-minute breaks (see his Class 8 Hall of Fame profile). You don't have to copy the hours, but the order of basics, theory and then papers is worth following.

For papers, use the class 8 Maths Olympiad sample papers, then the previous year paper. Time yourself strictly: an hour for 50 questions means roughly 72 seconds each. The free trial mirrors the real exam, so take it at least once.

You'll find the CREST Class 8 workbook on the Maths Olympiad books page. Guided teaching is available through Olympiad Success online classes, from CREST's official preparation partner.

CREST Mathematics Olympiad cut-off for class 8 is made available on the CREST Olympiads website. The cut-off marks are set to ensure a minimum marking criteria for passing the examination. Know more about the Mathematics Olympiad cut-off & rankings in detail.

The dates for the class 8 Maths Olympiad answer keys can be found on the CREST Olympiads website. Answer keys for CREST Mathematics Olympiad are released on the answer key dates shown on the exam schedule. Students can predict their scores with the help of these answer keys.

Class 8 Maths Olympiad Level 1 results become public within 10 days of the last Level 1 answer key date, and Level 2 results within a month of the last Level 2 answer key date. Log in using your credentials and check the performance section of the dashboard for your Level 1 score.

The cut-off is the minimum score needed to pass. Meet it in Level 1 and Level 2 opens up for you. Cut-off marks and the list of rank holders are put up on the CREST Awards and Cut-off & Ranking Criteria pages after results are declared.

In Class 8, 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. Whatever your score, a digital participation certificate is added to your dashboard.

a. CREST Olympiads gives students a range of awards.

b. Medals go to the top 15% of students, Merit Certificates to the top 25% and Honourable Mention certificates to the top 60%.

c. A digital participation certificate will be given to each participant. This will be available in the participant's dashboard.

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

e. Check Olympiad Awards & Prizes in detail now.

1. What is the syllabus for the class 8 Olympiad of Mathematics?

CREST Mathematics Olympiad syllabus for class 8 consists of topics - Rational Numbers, Squares and Square Roots, Cubes and Cube Roots, Exponents and Powers, Comparing Quantities, Algebraic Expressions and Identities, Linear Equations in One Variable, Understanding Quadrilaterals, Constructions, Mensuration, Visualizing Solid Shapes, Data Handling, Direct and Inverse Variations, Factorization, Introduction to Graphs & Playing with Numbers.

2. Are there any preparation material available for the class 8 Olympiad of Mathematics exam?

Students of class 8 can purchase the CREST Mathematics Workbook designed by top-notch course providers to have a thorough understanding of the concepts. The workbook is equally helpful to practice topic-wise questions.

Alternatively, students can check the Olympiad Success website for online LIVE Olympiad preparation classes.

3. What are the major benefits of participating in the class 8 Olympiad of Maths exams?

Maths Olympiad exams for class 8 encourage kids to focus on a more wide area of questions. One of the best advantages is that it gives young students confidence from an early age to participate and compete at national & international level competitions.

4. My daughter has recently given the class 8 Maths Olympiad examination. How can I access her result?

To view class 8 CREST Mathematics Olympiad results you have to first login with your credentials on https://www.crestolympiads.com/login

Then go to the Dashboard -> Performance -> Results -> Select CMO > Select CMO Level 1/CMO Level 2 & result page will show up.

5. Whom should I contact for queries related to Maths Olympiad exams for class 8?

For any query related to the Maths Olympiad exams for class 8, use the below details to get resolved.

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