Last date
31/08/2026
Reward
10,000
Qualification
Other
Post
School
General information
Scholarship name
INTERNATIONAL REASONING & MENTAL ABILITY OLYMPIAD (IRAO)
The SilverZone Reasoning and Aptitude exam is designed to help students assess their reasoning and aptitude skills. This exam is an annual event that evaluates students' abilities in various areas such as analytical reasoning, logical reasoning, numerical aptitude, spatial reasoning, and verbal reasoning. The exam is based on the curriculum provided by CBSE, ICSE, and State Boards. Apart from the curriculum, the iRAO exam also includes applied reasoning questions that test students' problem-solving abilities. By taking this exam, students can discover their strengths and weaknesses in different reasoning and aptitude domains. This Olympiad is crucial for students in every grade as it allows them to identify their true potential, assisting them in selecting a career path that is best suited to their abilities. By strengthening their positive attributes and working on their negative ones, students can achieve their full potential and reach their goals. The iRAO exam is available to students in grades I through XII. It encourages students to develop their reasoning and aptitude abilities from an early age, which is critical for their future success. The exam helps students to hone their cognitive skills and become more confident in their abilities to solve problems. ITEM DESCRIPTION Name INTERNATIONAL REASONING & MENTAL ABILITY OLYMPIAD (IRAO) Provided By The SilverZone Purpose To help students assess their reasoning and aptitude skills. Scholarship Benefits 5000 - 10000 Rs. No. of Scholarships Minimum 20 Required Qualification 1-12th Class Scholarship Field For School
- Region
- Delhi
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Other
- For
- School
Key dates
Last date to apply: 31/08/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is August 31, 2026.
Eligibility
- Students studying in Classes 1st to 12th are eligible to apply.
- The exam is based on the curriculum provided by CBSE, ICSE, and State Boards.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 10,000 Rank. No. Award 1st The 1st International Olympiad rank holder in each class will receive a Prize of Rs. 10,000/-. 2nd The 2nd International Olympiad rank holder in each class will receive a Prize of Rs. 7,500/-. 3rd 3rd Olympiad rank The 3rd International Olympiad rank holder in each class will receive a Prize of Rs. 5,000/-. 4th to 10th 4th to 10th Olympiad rank Rank holders from 4th to 10th position in each class will be awarded Gift Certificates of varying values. 11th to 25th 11th to 25th Olympiad rank Rank holders from 11th to 25th position in each class will be awarded Gift Certificates of varying values. 26th to 500th 26th to 500th Olympiad rank Rank holders from 26th to 500th position in each class will receive the Topper Achievement Certificate. 1th, 2th and 3th Zonal Rank 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Zonal Rank The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Zonal Rank holders across all classes will be honored with Medals of Excellence. 1st, 2nd 3rd State Rank 1st, 2nd, and 3rd State Rank The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd State Rank holders across all classes will be presented with Medals of Excellence. 1st, 2nd 3rd Class Topper 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Class Topper The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Class Toppers in each school will be bestowed with Medals of Excellence, provided the topper achieves a minimum of 50% marks. Excellence, provided the topper obtains at least 50% marks All All participants will be awarded Participation Certificates reflecting their Class/Zonal/State/Olympiad Ranks and Marks. Up to 10 Students with the Same Rank: In this scenario, the award amount will be divided equally among the winners, and each recipient will be honored with a Symbolic Golden Medal of Excellence in the relevant category along with a Certificate. For 11 or More Students with the Same Rank: Instead of a shared award, each winner will receive a gift certificate coupon, along with a Medal of Excellence in the relevant category and a Special Achievement Certificate. Important Notes Each winner is entitled to one award per exam, receiving the higher-level award only. For example, international top three rank holders will receive awards based on their international ranks, and any awards based on their Zonal ranks will be passed to the next rank holder. Similarly, if a Zonal award winner also qualifies for a class award, the class award will be given to the next rank holder. A minimum of 20 students need to be registered for the iRAO, from the school.
Application
No Application Fees is required.
- The prospectus containing the Registration Forms of iRAO are sent to all the schools registered with the SilverZone Foundation. However, it might not have updated information which has been incorporated and updated later in this website regarding changes in syllabus, prizes and levels etc.
- The schools which are NOT registered with the Foundation may also request for prospectus by sending an e-mail at info@silverzone. org.
- The schools must return the Registration Forms, properly filled in and complete in all respects, by the due date to the Foundation. Note Principals/teachers may please note that any school can become a registered centre for the International Reasoning and Aptitute Olympiad (iRAO). No fee is required for the same. Only for feasibility reason, a minimum of 20 students need to be registered for the iRAO, from the school. Any clarification regarding rules,format/pattern of the paper, etc., may be sought from the SILVERZONE FOUNDATION through email at info@silverzone.org.
Selection process
The Olympiad is organized in the respective schools of the participants during school hours. In the year, the Exam may be conducted online during Jan/Feb. The structure of the event (iRAO) stands as the following: There will be a different question paper for each class. All the questions are objective-type with no negative marking for wrong answers. CLASSES CLASS 1 & 2 CLASSES 3 to 5 CLASSES 6 to 8 CLASSES 9 to 12 No.of Questions 25 30 35 40 Total Marks 100 Duration 40 Minutes The question paper is class specific and usually consists of the following sections: (Classes I-VIII) Section-1: Mental Ability Test Section-2: Quantitative Aptitude Section-3: Scholar’s Zone (Classes IX-XII) Section-1: Mental Ability Test Section-2: Qualitative Aptitude Section-3: Quantitative Aptitude Section-4: Scholar’s Zone The medium of the test is English only. The iRAO is conducted on two dates. and it might be conducted online (Registration through school only). Each school may select a date for conducting the Olympiad as per its convenience. Each date of the Olympiad has a separate set of question papers. Other Info About Test Paper The examination is being conducted for all classes from 1st to 12th with the following details.
- For Classes 1-2: There will be 25 questions and the duration will be of 40 Minutes.
- For Classes 3-5: There will be 30 questions and the duration will be of 40 Minutes.
- For Classes 6-8: There will be 35 questions and the duration will be of 40 Minutes.
- For Classes 9-12: There will be 40 questions and the duration will be of 50 Minutes. The details of the manner in which the test is to be conducted will be sent with the question papers. The questions will be of objective type in nature with multiple choice answers. There is no negative marking. For all classes OMR answer sheets will be provided.
Contact
SILVERZONE FOUNDATION Address: B-2, ANSAL CHAMBER-II, BHIKAJI CAMA PLACE NEW DELHI-110066(INDIA) Phone: (+91) 11-40534089/ 11-40113407 Email: INFO@SILVERZONE.ORG For more information - Click here Apply Now https://www.silverzone.org/Reasoning-Olympiad