Unicus Mathematics Olympiad 2022-2023 - Exam Date, Registration,Exam Pattern, Ranking Criteria and Result

The Unicus Mathematics Olympiad (UMO) is an international competitive exam for students in grades 1 to 11 that is held both online and offline (pen/paper) in the year 2022-23. Unicus Olympiads host six olympiads, including UMO. The olympiad exam’s primary focus is on mathematical concepts, formulas, etc. The UMO syllabus is divided into different categories and lays the groundwork for all boards. Students from all boards, including state, CBSE, ICSE, and international, are eligible to take the mathematics test. Based on their grades and academic curricula, this exam ensures that students are assessed on a variety of mathematics topics, such as patterns, logic, symbols, shapes, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus.

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Unicus Olympiads (Summer Olympiad Exams)

The Unicus Olympiads are unique in that a student’s understanding from previous years is tested. Mathematical, Science, English, Computer, Critical thinking, and General Knowledge olympiads are held. A webcam supervises the online exam, and students can view and contest any answer. The offline exam is only available to students who register through their schools. The exam is only given at one level, and there is no negative marking.

The various olympiads conducted by Unicus are as follows:

Unicus Mathematics Olympiad (UMO)
Unicus English Olympiad (UEO)
Unicus Science Olympiad (USO)
Unicus Critical Thinking Olympiad (UCTO)
Unicus Cyber Olympiad (UCO)
Unicus General Knowledge Olympiad (UGKO)

Exam Date for UMO

Unicus Olympiad is India’s first summer Olympiad exam, designed to encourage students to study in a concept-driven manner. This method stimulates students’ inquisitiveness, allowing them to solve all why, what, how, when, and where questions. Unicus Olympiads motivates students by awarding certificates.

Dates for Academic Year 2022 -2023

Students in grades 1 to 11 can now enrol for the UMO exam 2022–23, either independently or through their schools. Exam dates for the Unicus Mathematics Olympiad (UMO) have been published on the Unicus Olympiads’ official website. Exam dates are available for candidates to view and schedule their studies accordingly.

The exam is conducted on two dates:

12 July 2022, which falls on Tuesday
29 July 2022, which falls on Friday

Answer Key Release Date

After every exam, the UNICUS releases the answer key for the respective exams. The candidate can check the answer key and evaluate the marks that can be obtained in the olympiad exam. The UMO exam will release the answer key for the exams on:

1 August 2022, which falls on Monday
2 August 2022, which falls on Tuesday

Unicus Registration

The Unicus Mathematics Olympiad registration process is very simple, and the guidelines can be found on the official website. The details and procedures regarding the registration process are described below.

Some important points to remember when registering are listed below.

Students can enrol for the olympiad either individually or through their school.
To appear for exams, students must complete the UMO Registration Form 2022.
Unicus Olympiads require students to complete the application form within the time frame specified.
Registration must be completed online at the Unicus Olympiad’s official website.
Students must register with the help of school officials or their parents.

Registration of Students through School

Unicus Olympiads is open to students in grades 1 to 11 (school years 2022-23). All schools registered with Unicus Olympiads receive a prospectus containing registration forms. If any of the schools have not yet registered with the organisation, they can contact the organisation by sending an e-mail, and the respective arrangements will be made. Schools must return the application forms to Unicus Olympiads, duly completed in all respects, at least one month before the final exam.

Registration for Individual Participants

If any of the schools do not hold Olympiads, one can participate as an individual. Individual participant online registration is available on the official website. The exam is conducted online with a laptop or desktop computer, a good internet connection, and a webcam. It is not possible to take it with a mobile device. Because the online exam will be proctored, access to a webcam will be required for the final exam. The student will be required to take the exam from home.

Examination Pattern

The examination pattern for UMO is different for the higher and lower classes. Unicus Olympiads test students’ conceptual understanding of what they’ve obtained. The exam will have 70-75% weightage of previous class and 25-30% weightage of the one before. This will be valid for Classes 3rd to 11th. For Class 2nd, the exam will have 100% weightage of Class 1st.This will apply to students in grades 3 to 11. The exam for Class 2 will have the same weightage as Class 1. Pre-primary classes will be weighted 100 per cent in the exam for class one. The exam consists of two sections:

Classic Section: This section will consist of questions related to practical applications of mathematics
Scholar Section: This section will have questions on High Order Thinking Skills (HOTS).

Detailed information about the pattern for each class is tabulated below.

Classes	Sections	Total Questions	Marks Per Question	Total Marks	Total Time (in minutes)
1	Classic Section – Pre-primary	20	1	20
	Scholar Section – Pre-primary	5	2	10
	Grand Total	25		30	45
2	Classic Section – Class 1	30	1	30
	Scholar Section – Class 1	5	2	10
	35	35		40	60
3 to 5	Classic Section – Previous Class	23	1	23
	Classic Section – Previous to Previous Class	7	1	7
	Scholar Section – Previous Class	7	2	14
	Scholar Section – Previous to Previous Class	3	2	6
	Grand Total	40		50	60
6 to 11	Classic Section – Previous Class	28	1	28
	Classic Section – Previous to Previous Class	12	1	12
	Scholar Section – Previous Class	7	2	14
	Scholar Section – Previous to Previous Class	3	2	6
	Grand Total	50		60	60

Syllabus for Unicus Mathematics Olympiad

The syllabus for UMO is as per the academic curriculum of CBSE, ICSE and various other state boards. The syllabus for various classes is tabulated below.

Class	Syllabus of Classic Section	Syllabus of Scholar Section
1	Numbers (1-200) Number Names (1-50) 1 digit Addition and Subtraction Addition and Subtraction with and without Objects or Pictures Before, After, Between Number (1-100) Forward and Backward Counting (1-50) Putting Signs like ‘>’, ‘<’ and ‘=’ Skip Counting 2, 5 & 10 Shapes – Square, Rectangle, Triangle, Circle, Diamond, Oval, Semi-Circle Colours: Black, White, Pink, Orange, Green, Purple, Red, Yellow, Blue (Shades – Light & Dark) Basic Measurements of Time and Money Basic Concepts: Big-Small, Front-Back, Full-Empty, Heavy-Light, In-Out, More-Less, Right-Left, Same-Different, Tall-Short, Thick-Thin, Top-Bottom.	High-Order Thinking Skills-based questions – Syllabus as per Classic Section
2	Number Name and Number Sense (2-digit numbers) Numerals Addition Subtraction Length Weight Money Time Geometrical Skill.	High-Order Thinking Skills-based questions – Syllabus as per Classic Section
3	Number Name and Number Sense (3-digit numbers) Numerals Addition Subtraction Measurement of Length (conversions) Weight Money Time and Temperature Calendar Point, Line and Plane Figures Problems Based on Figures	High-Order Thinking Skills-based questions – Syllabus as per Classic Section
4	Numerals Number Name Number Sense (4-digits) Computation Operations Addition and Subtraction Multiplication and Division Fractions Length, Weight Capacity Quantity Money Time and Temperature Calendar Geometry Point Problems Based on Figures Straight Lines and Curved Lines Geometrical Shapes
5	Numerals Number Name and Number Sense (5-digits) Place Value Roman Numerals Computation Operations: Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division Factors and Multiple Fractions Measurements – Length, Mass, Capacity, Temperature Measurements – Time Pictorial Representation of Data Measurements – Money Geometry – Square, Rectangle, Circle, Closed and Open Figures Geometry: Perimeter of Various Shapes	High-Order Thinking Skills-based questions – Syllabus as per Classic Section
6	Numerals Number Name and Number Sense (5-digits), Place Value Number Sense, Roman Numerals Computation Operations: Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division Factors and Multiple Fractions; Measurements – Length, Mass, Capacity, Volume, Temperature Measurements – Money; Time, Relationship between Seconds, Minutes and Hours Temperature Geometry – Perimeter and Area of Rectangle, Square Symmetry and Data Handling Decimals	High-Order Thinking Skills-based questions – Syllabus as per Classic Section
7	Knowing Your Numbers: Whole Numbers, Integers, Playing with Numbers Computation Operations – Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division Measurements – Length, Mass, Capacity, Volume, Temperature Time, Relationship Between Seconds, Minutes and Hours Temperature Fractions and Decimals Basic Geometrical Ideas Algebra Ratio and Proportion Understanding Elementary Shapes Mensuration Symmetry and Practical Geometry Data Handling	High-Order Thinking Skills-based questions – Syllabus as per Classic Section
8	Number System, Integers Rational Numbers Fractions and Decimals Exponents and Power Comparing Quantities Simple Equations Algebraic Expressions Concept of Percentage: Profit and Loss, Simple Interest Lines and Angles The Triangle and Its Properties & Congruence of Triangles Mensuration Geometry and Solid Shapes Symmetry and Practical Geometry Data Handling	High-Order Thinking Skills-based questions – Syllabus as per Classic Section
9	Number System, Integers, Rational Numbers Fractions and Decimals Exponents and Powers Squares and Square Roots Cube and Cube Roots Direct and Inverse Proportions Linear Equations in One Variable Factorization; Algebraic Expressions and Identities Concept of Percentage and Profit and Loss, Simple Interest Lines and Angles The Triangle and Its Properties & Congruence of Triangles Visualizing Solid Shapes Understanding Quadrilaterals and Practical Geometry Mensuration Symmetry and Data Handling Introduction to Graphs Everyday Mathematics	High-Order Thinking Skills-based questions – Syllabus as per Classic Section
10	Direct and Inverse Proportions Squares and Square Roots Cube and Cube Roots Linear Equations in Two Variables Factorization Algebraic Expressions and Identities Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry Lines and Angles Triangles, Circles, Quadrilaterals & Areas of Parallelogram and Triangles Visualizing Solid Shapes Coordinate Geometry Surface Areas and Volumes Statistics and Probability Introduction to Graphs Everyday Mathematics	High-Order Thinking Skills-based questions – Syllabus as per Classic Section
11	Number System and Real Numbers Polynomials Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables Quadratic Equations Arithmetic Progressions Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry Lines and Angles Triangles, Circles, Quadrilaterals & Areas of Parallelogram and Triangles Triangles, Circles and Constructions Areas Related to Circles & Surface Areas and Volume Coordinate Geometry Statistics and Probability Introduction to Trigonometry and Its Applications Everyday Mathematics	High-Order Thinking Skills-based questions – Syllabus as per Classic Section

UMO Results

One month after the final exam, the Unicus Olympiad will release UMO 2022 results. Candidates must visit the official website to stay up to date on the UMO 2022 results. Students can also check UMO results with the school coordinator.

UMO Ranking Criteria

If two or more students achieve the same total mark, the ranks will be calculated by (in the case of an offline exam)

(i) Marks obtained in the previous class’s Scholar Section.

(ii) Marks obtained in the Scholar Section of the previous class.

(iii) Marks obtained in the previous class’s ClassicSsection.

(iv) Marks obtained in the Classic Section of the previous to the previous class.

In the event of a tie (in the case of an online exam), the student who completed the test in less time will be ranked higher.
In the event of another tie (in the case of an online exam), the younger student, based on the Date of Birth, will be ranked higher.
Because the Unicus Olympiads will be held on separate days and sessions with different sets of question papers. The final ranks will be determined by normalising the ranks for each session.
If two or more students receive the same score under the above criteria, they will be assigned the same rank.
In the event of a misunderstanding, the Academic Council’s decision will be final and binding.

Class 1 Ranking Criteria

The students who achieve more than 60% in the exam will receive a Merit Certificate, and Medal delivered to their home/school address. Also, all the students will get a digital Participation Certificate, which can be downloaded from the Results section on the dashboard.

Awards and Recognition

All the students who write the olympiad exams prepare with great zeal and expect a reward from the organisation. These help to boost the confidence of students and encourage them to write more such competitive exams.

UMO Rewards for Classes 2 -11

For students appearing for UMO (Classes 2 to 11), the awards and recognition are described below:

The top 15% of students will be awarded a Merit Certificate.
Gold Medal for all students who get 95 percentile or above, or Zonal rank less than or equal to 10.
The top 3 students (registered through school) from every school with more than 25 students in a class appearing for an Olympiad exam will be awarded a Medal of Excellence and a Merit Certificate.
The top 3 students from Classes 2 to11 will be awarded Scholar’s Trophy and Merit Certificate.
Every participant will be awarded a digital participation certificate. This will be available in the dashboard of the participant.
If a student meets 2 or more criteria, then they will qualify for a higher award.

UMO Rewards for Class 1

For students appearing for UMO (Class 1), the awards and recognition are as follows:

All students scoring more than 60% will receive a Merit Certificate and a Medal.
Every participant will be awarded a digital participation certificate. This will be available in the dashboard of the participant.
No ranks will be declared for all the students.

Preparation Tips for UMO

Students can prepare for the Mathematics Olympiad by reading extensively from their school textbooks. Students can refer to various Olympiad books available online and offline. The annual olympiad exam questions are based on the school curriculum. It provides services to all boards, including CBSE, ICSE, and other state boards.

The following are some preparation tips for the Unicus Mathematics Olympiad:

Participants should be aware of the exam pattern for their respective classes. The exam is split into two sections: Classic and Scholar.
Refer to UMO sample papers available on the official website to practise conceptual questions.
Students taking UMO 2022 can expect questions ranging in difficulty. The exam is introduced to stimulate students’ inquisitiveness.
A mock test can be taken to know the difficulty level of the exam.
Being the Mathematics exam, one must solve and practice more to get a good grip on the concepts and syllabus.
Spending some time daily on solving the olympiad exam syllabus will help to gain a high score in the examination.

Other UNICUS Olympiad Exams

Unicus Science Olympiad (USO)

Unicus English Olympiad(UEO)

Unicus General Knowledge Olympiad (UGKO)

Unicus Critical thinking Olympiad(UCTO)

Frequently Asked Questions on UMO 2022-2023

What is the procedure for checking Olympiad results?

Students who take the UMO exam can check their results on the official website by going to the respective subject link.

How are olympiad exams useful to students?

Olympiad exams are designed to bring out the best in children. These are national and international competitions that have long-term benefits. Some of the most notable advantages are improving problem-solving ability, analytical thinking, and testing students’ aptitude.

Can a candidate participate in the exam individually ?

Students can enter the Olympiad either individually or through their school. To appear for exams, students must complete the UMO Registration Form 2022. Unicus Olympiads require students to complete the application form within the time frame specified. Registration must be completed online at the Unicus Olympiad’s official website.

Which books can the candidate refer to for preparation?

Students can refer to their board’s academic syllabus (State board, CBSE, ICSE & International board). The UMO study resources can be found on the official website.