No shadow of doubt that Twelfth Grade demands peak mathematical performance! For this, our Class 12 Mental Maths competition provides competitive environments that challenge knowledge while empowering real-world mathematical thinking. Recognized internationally for educational standards, CREST creates platforms where students develop skills useful for board examinations, competitive tests, and professional careers ahead.
CREST Mental Maths Olympiad (CMMO) is an international exam open for students in grade 12. Students from more than 60 + countries and 6000+ schools participate in this Mental Maths competition to evaluate their aptitude, logical reasoning, and enhance their ability to perform Mathematical operations quickly without the use of a calculator.
Other Important Information:
| Mode of Examination | Online |
| Mode of Registration | Individual and through schools |
| Exam Duration | 1 hour (60 minutes) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Levels of Examination | 2 Levels |
| Marking Scheme | Mental Maths Olympiad marking scheme |
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a. Of all the classes in the CREST Mental Maths Olympiad, which starts at Senior KG, Class 12 is the highest. Students of any board and country are welcome in the Mental Maths Olympiad for class 12.
b. Your school may register you; otherwise registration is open to you directly on the CREST website. Schools can write to info@crestolympiads.com to take part.
c. The paper is solo, with the webcam on from the first minute to the last, and it runs on a desktop, a laptop or a tablet larger than 11.5 inches rather than on a phone.
d. Check your setup a few days before: a stable internet connection, the latest Google Chrome (Edge or Firefox also work; Safari is not supported) and Windows 8 or above on a Windows device (a Mac or an iPad is fine too). The CREST FAQs also explain how to check your browser's zoom settings.
e. Of the two levels, Level 2 is for the top 66.67% of Class 12 candidates in Level 1 and also for the three top school-registered scorers of any school that enters over 25 students in Class 12.
1. The last CREST class. No subject in the CREST FAQ list goes beyond Class 12, and Mental Maths is the only one that reaches it.
2. Rank holders in Class 12. Second place in the world for Class 12 Mental Maths in 2023-24 is recorded on a Hall of Fame profile. Another profile covers three years in a row, 2023-24 to 2025-26: third in Class 10, then first in both Class 11 and Class 12.
3. Calculation without a calculator. CREST built this exam to test logical skills, aptitude and the ability to do mathematical operations quickly without a calculator.
Following are the steps to register for class 12 CREST Mental Maths Olympiad (CMMO) -
Step 1: Visit the Olympiad registration link.
Step 2: The registration form opens up.
Step 3: Fill in all the registration form details.
Step 4: Select the subject(s).
Step 5: Read the instructions carefully.
Step 6: Proceed to make the payment.
Step 7: Registration is complete.
Note: Schools looking to conduct the CREST Mental Maths Olympiad (CMMO) for class 12 can email us at info@crestolympiads.com or call/WhatsApp on +91-98182-94134.
For the last class in the series, the Mental Maths Olympiad syllabus for class 12 has exactly the seven topics below:
Classes 9, 10 and 11 have these same seven topics and the Class 12 prep guide matches the Class 10 and 11 guides, so Class 12 is a year of revision rather than new material. In the guide, Data Handling means statistics, probability and data interpretation, and Geometry means lines and angles.
The paper runs for 60 minutes and has 100 questions carrying 120 marks, split into 80 Basique (1 mark) and 20 Avance (2 marks). Level 2 is identical in build and mistakes are never penalised.
Topic detail is in the Class 12 sub-topic guide.
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Exam Dates |
Practice Test 2 Dates: 23rd and 24th June 2026 Level 1 Dates: 9th and 14th July 2026 Level 2 Dates: 7th and 8th August 2026 |
| Fee | INR 275 (India-based candidates)/ USD 15 (International candidates) |
By Class 12 you have met every topic before, so spend your time on speed: mixed sets, a timer and honest marking.
The class 12 Mental Maths sample papers set a good benchmark: ten men who finish a job in 12 days and how many are needed for 20 days, which of four numbers is divisible by 19, and a lift going down 7 m a minute from 5 m above ground to 205 m below. Aim for 36 seconds each.
Since the CREST Mental Maths workbooks stop at Grade 10, rely on the free Class 12 prep guide and worksheet below, the sample papers, and the free trial, taken in one sitting.
Keep a log of every question that took you more than a minute, and redo those in the week before the exam.
Free CREST material for Class 12:
Free practice for Class 12 Mental Maths Olympiad
Mental Maths Olympiad for other classes
On the official website, students can view the answer key dates for the CREST Mental Maths Olympiad (CMMO). Answer key is made available on the answer key dates shown on the exam schedule. Answer key can only be checked by the students who participated in the exam
Cut-off for class 12 CREST Mental Maths Olympiad (CMMO) can be checked by candidates online on the website.
Sign in with your registered credentials to see the Class 12 Mental Maths Olympiad results: Level 1 results are normally published 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.
For awards, only the Level 2 paper counts. The three students placed highest in the world receive Achiever's Trophies. 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.
Because each session has its own question paper, CREST normalises the ranks of every paper. Medals and trophies then travel by post to whatever address was entered at registration.
Students must clear the cut-off for the CREST Mental Maths Olympiad (CMMO) to obtain awards such as Certificates of Achievement, Trophies and Medals etc.
According to the student's performance, different awards will be given.
Check out the comprehensive details on CREST Olympiad awards.
1. What is the importance of Mental Maths for class 12?
Answer: Mental Maths is important in class 12 because it helps students solve Mathematical problems quickly, which is essential for success in board exams and competitive exams. It also helps improve a student's overall confidence in solving Mathematical problems and reduces anxiety during exams.
2. What are some tips for improving Mental Maths for class 12?
Answer: Some tips for improving Mental Maths for class 12 include: practicing regularly, focusing on accuracy, memorizing formulas, using Mental shortcuts, visualizing problems, and breaking down complex problems into smaller parts.