The Unicus International Critical Thinking Olympiad Exam offers a platform for students in grades 2nd to 11th to showcase their logical reasoning and analytical skills. This online exam is focused on evaluating the core cognitive skills, such as pattern recognition, analytical reasoning, spatial understanding, and advanced problem-solving skills, through very carefully designed multiple-choice questions. As a result of participation in this specialized olympiad exam, students acquire the necessary self-confidence, get their analytical thinking skills strengthened, and become the right people for academic and professional world.
Note: Please note that UCTO is available for students from Class 2 onwards.
The exam consists of two sections:
Classic Section: This section will consist of questions related to logical reasoning
Scholar Section: This section will have questions on High Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in reasoning
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Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Class 7 Class 8 Class 9 Class 10 Class 11Students currently studying in classes 2nd through 11th across any curriculum-CBSE, ICSE, State Boards, or international programs-can participate in this Critical Thinking Olympiad. The exam welcomes diverse educational backgrounds while maintaining consistent evaluation standards for reasoning abilities. On top of that, there is no such barrier of marks requirement to participate in the Critical Thinking Olympiad exam, as Unicus provides the platform for testing and improving the students' skills without any barrier.
There are two ways to participate in the International Critical Thinking Olympiad: one is through the school, and the second is to participate as an individual. There is no need to worry as both are simple and straightforward processes.
Students from classes 2nd-11th are eligible to give online Critical Thinking Olympiad. Prospectuses containing the registration forms are sent to all the schools registered with us. If your school is not registered with us, then please send an email to [email protected], and we will send you the prospectus. Schools must return the registration forms to Unicus Olympiads, duly filled in and complete in all respects, at least one month before the final exam.
If your school does not conduct Olympiads, then you can register as an individual participant. The Critical Thinking Olympiad registration process for individual participants is simple; you just need to click here and fill up the form with your details. The exam is conducted online using a laptop or desktop with a good Internet connection and webcam. It can't be taken using a mobile device. As the online mode of the exam will be proctored, access to a webcam will be compulsory for the final exam. The student will have to take the exam from home in an environment conducive to focused thinking.
Unicus Critical Thinking Olympiad is a summer Olympiad exam with final examinations scheduled for 15th July 2025 and 2nd August 2025. For the final exam dates, you can check out the exam date section and prepare for the exam in a well-planned manner. Complete your registration at least one month ahead of these dates for optimal preparation and slot availability.
We have designed a unique awards and recognition program to motivate students for their academic journey. Rather than other Olympiads that offer digital gifts and cash prizes, we focus on trophies, gold medals, and certificates. All are based on the participation performance, and these things act as tokens of success that hold real value. To explore each type in detail, visit the students' award and recognition page students' award and recognition for Unicus Exams.
We already know that preparation is one of the essential aspects for doing better at any competetive exams. Hence, we offer a diverse approach for preparation to get a holistic approach. Our practice material is accessible to every student and comes in the form of Critical Thinking Olympiad sample papers, previous year papers, free Mock Tests, and premium study resources. Along with that, you will get the Answer Keys to Self-evaluate and learn from mistakes, and make the preparation more efficient.
Steps to Prepare for Unicus Critical Thinking Olympiad
A combination of the CBSE and ICSE, Critical Thinking Olympiad syllabus is followed for preparing the exam papers. For classes 3rd to 11th, the syllabus covers the topics of the previous 2 classes passed by the student, while for class 2nd, it covers the topics of class 1. The reasoning domains include verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, logical deduction, pattern recognition, series completion, coding-decoding, blood relations, directions, and analytical puzzles. To check out the complete Unicus Critical Thinking Olympiad syllabus, visit here.
Understanding the Marking Scheme is crucial for students to gain a comprehensive perspective of the Critical Thinking Olympiad examination structure. As a globally recognized assessment with substantial participation worldwide, familiarity with the Ranking criteria becomes equally important, ensuring that both students and parents are thoroughly informed about all aspects of the examination process.
Unicus is counted among the top-tier platforms that organize the International Critical Thinking Olympiad and are open to students from all parts of the world. So, selecting Unicus is basically about removing the barrier of opportunities that will eventually take you to academic success on a high level.
Concept-Based Learning: The focus of Unicus Olympiads is on the understanding of the concepts rather than the memorization of the material. Unicus Olympiads also engage students by providing a fun and interactive topic-wise Olympiad Quiz for Critical Thinking for each subject.
Online and Flexible Exam: We carry out Online Critical Thinking Olympiad exams through interfaces that are secure and can be accessed from anywhere.
Free Test and Practice Resources: Any student can download and use the Critical Thinking Olympiad sample papers along with practice questions and mock tests.
Summer & Winter Olympiad: Unicus is the pioneer in India for conducting the Olympiads twice in an academic year. This enables students to remain academically engaged and distinguishes Unicus from other Olympiads.
Future Approach: Unicus is designed for the future, and it helps you to go ahead with certainty. Its quizzes on Life Skills and Career Assessment add focus to your studies and keep your long-term goals in view.
