ICO - International Computer Olympiad

Compared to past generations, today’s generation is more innovative. Computers have become the centre of humankind thanks to information and technology. Due to the obvious passion for the subject, the International Computer Olympiad (ICO) is one of the most engaging exams. ICO is open to students in grades one to ten.

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Computer Olympiad tests are also known by other titles such as cyber olympiad, informatics olympiad, and digital olympiad. This exam aims to educate and prepare young brains for the future. As the world becomes more digital, such exams are becoming more common. It has become the need of the hour and generates extraordinary curiosity. We will discuss more details on ICO 2022-23 in this article.

ICO Exam Date

Last Date of School Registration

10 September 2022

Last Date of Individual Student Registration

30 November 2022

Exam Date for School Registration

2 December 2022

Exam Date for Individual Student Registration

  • Slot 1 of Round 1 – 5 December 2022
  • Slot 2 of Round 1 – 9 January 2023

ICO Exam Pattern

CLASS 1 – 4

Sections

Section 1

Subjective

Section 2

Logical

Section 3

Hot’s

Total

No. of Questions

20

10

5

35

Marks Per Questions

1

1

1

Total Marks

20

10

5

35

CLASS 5 – 10

Sections

Section 1

Subjective

Section 2

Logical

Section 3

Hot’s

Total

No. of Questions

35

10

5

50

Marks Per Questions

1

1

1

Total Marks

35

10

5

50

ICO Application

Schools that have registered for the Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO) can enrol their pupils in the Indian Talent Organisation’s olympiad exams. Before the deadline, the school coordinator must provide the names of interested pupils. Individual involvement is not permitted by ITO registration. Students can only take part in school activities. The school organisers can email the Indian Talent Organisation to become an ITO registered school.

ICO Syllabus

The ICO syllabus covers the school syllabus as established by the Indian Standard Education Board so that students can study from other literature. As a result, the syllabus covers all aspects of school needs. The ICO curriculum is based on the most recent and cutting-edge technological advances in the world of computers. It covers computer usage, fundamental language, hardware, software, computer components, MS Paint, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, mental aptitude, and logical reasoning.

Class Wise Syllabus 1 to 4

  • Basics of the Computer System
  • Information Processing Cycle
  • Essential Computer Hardware
  • Operating System
  • Categorized Storage Devices
  • Mental Ability Exercise

Class Wise Syllabus 5 to 10

  • Subjective Exercise
  • Mental Ability Exercise
  • Answers and Explanation

ICO Result

The results of the ICO will be released a month after the exam date. Students can check their CITO results online or speak with their school coordinator about their specific results. Exam results are usually expected in February. Keep an eye on the ICO results on this page or the official website to acquire the most up-to-date information.

ICO Awards

The fascinating component of the olympiad tests is the ICO Awards. The Indian Talent Olympiad offers special rewards to meritorious youngsters to add to the excitement. National, state, and top lady student awards are among the featured awards.

Frequently Asked Questions on ICO 2022-2023

Q1

What does the International Computer Olympiad (ICO) mainly focus on?

The International Computer Olympiad (ICO) focuses on the most cutting-edge computer technology as well as their fundamentals. In comparison to past generations, today’s generation is more tech-savvy. Therefore, it is necessary to be aware of computer breakthroughs and advancements to keep up with current global trends.
Q2

What is the format of the olympiad exam?

The olympiad exam questions are divided into three sections – Section 1 – subjective, section 2 – logical reasoning, section 3 – high order thinking section (HOTs). This format remains the same for science, maths, English, general knowledge, computer and social studies exams for Class 1 to 10.
Q3

What is the individual registration fee for the olympiad?

Registration fee for ICO olympiad is Rs. 200.
Q4

Are there books that students should read before taking an olympiad exam?

Students can refer to their own academic syllabi (state board, CBSE, ICSE and international board). The Indian Talent Olympiad provides study resources in the form of olympiad books, which may be found on the study app https://www.indiantalent.org/olympiad-books.