The CREST Olympiad exam date 2026-27 varies by subject, class and exam level. CREST Olympiads conducts online exams in subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, Reasoning, Cyber, Mental Maths and Drawing. Students can check the CREST Olympiad exam schedule to find the dates for practice tests, Level 1 and Level 2 exams, along with answer key release dates.
Knowing these important dates in advance helps students plan their studies and avoid missing their preferred exam slots.
CREST Olympiads conducts exams for students from Nursery to Grade 12, depending on the subject. The table below lists the classes eligible for each student Olympiad and its Level 1 and Level 2 exam dates.
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Olympiad Name |
Eligible Classes |
Level 1 Exam Dates |
Level 2 Exam Dates |
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CREST International Spell Bee (CSB) – Summer Round |
Senior KG to Grade 8 |
4 and 5 August 2026 |
7 and 8 July 2026 |
|
CREST International Drawing Olympiad (CIDO) |
Senior KG to Grade 10 |
21 and 25 July 2026 |
Not applicable |
|
CREST Mental Maths Olympiad (CMMO) |
Senior KG to Grade 12 |
9 and 14 July 2026 |
7 and 8 August 2026 |
|
CREST English Olympiad (CEO) |
Nursery to Grade 10 |
1 and 5 December 2026 |
30 January and 1 February 2027 |
|
CREST Mathematics Olympiad (CMO) |
Nursery to Grade 10 |
10 and 19 December 2026 |
9 and 10 February 2027 |
|
CREST Science Olympiad (CSO) |
Nursery to Grade 10 |
3 and 12 December 2026 |
4 and 6 February 2027 |
|
CREST Reasoning Olympiad (CRO) |
Grade 1 to Grade 10 |
9 and 19 January 2027 |
Not applicable |
|
CREST Cyber Olympiad (CCO) |
Grade 1 to Grade 10 |
12 and 27 January 2027 |
Not applicable |
|
International Green Warrior Olympiad (IGWO) |
Grade 1 to Grade 10 |
14 and 23 January 2027 |
Not applicable |
|
CREST International Spell Bee (CSBW) – Winter Round |
Senior KG to Grade 8 |
7 and 16 January 2027 |
Not applicable |
Students looking for additional support with Olympiad preparation can also check the PW Olympiad batches. These batches provide learning resources and practice support for students preparing for different Mathematics and Science Olympiads.
Students can take free trial or practice tests before appearing for the main exam. The practice tests are available 24x7, allowing students to prepare at a convenient time.
|
Olympiad |
Practice 1 Dates |
Practice 2 Dates |
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CREST International Spell Bee – Summer Round |
13 and 16 June 2026 |
7 and 11 July 2026 |
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CREST International Drawing Olympiad |
20 and 22 June 2026 |
21 and 25 July 2026 |
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CREST Mental Maths Olympiad |
23 and 24 June 2026 |
9 and 14 July 2026 |
|
CREST English Olympiad |
29 and 31 October 2026 |
1 and 5 December 2026 |
|
CREST Mathematics Olympiad |
12 and 13 November 2026 |
10 and 19 December 2026 |
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CREST Science Olympiad |
3 and 4 November 2026 |
3 and 12 December 2026 |
|
CREST Reasoning Olympiad |
24 and 25 November 2026 |
9 and 19 January 2027 |
|
CREST Cyber Olympiad |
27 and 28 November 2026 |
12 and 27 January 2027 |
|
International Green Warrior Olympiad |
20 and 21 November 2026 |
14 and 23 January 2027 |
|
CREST International Spell Bee – Winter Round |
17 and 18 November 2026 |
7 and 16 January 2027 |
Practice tests help students become familiar with the exam format. After completing a practice test, students receive the question paper, answers and score. Rankings are not declared for practice tests.
CREST Olympiads also conducts online exams for teachers in English, Science, Mathematics and Reasoning. The October 2026 schedule includes four stages for each subject.
|
Teacher Olympiad |
Stage |
Exam Dates |
Answer Key Dates |
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CREST Teacher English Olympiad (CTEO) |
Stages 1–4 |
1, 3 and 5 October 2026 |
7–8 October 2026 |
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CREST Teacher Science Olympiad (CTSO) |
Stages 1–4 |
7, 8 and 9 October 2026 |
12–13 October 2026 |
|
CREST Teacher Mathematics Olympiad (CTMO) |
Stages 1–4 |
12, 13 and 14 October 2026 |
16–17 October 2026 |
|
CREST Teacher Reasoning Olympiad (CTRO) |
Stages 1–4 |
16, 17 and 19 October 2026 |
23–24 October 2026 |
Teachers should check the official exam portal for any revised dates or additional instructions.
CREST Olympiad exams are held between 11 AM and 7 PM IST in the slot booked by the student. Once the exam fee is paid, the available timings appear on the student dashboard.
Students should follow these steps to book an exam slot:
Complete registration and pay the fee for the selected subject.
Log in to the student dashboard.
Check the available exam slots.
Select a preferred date and time at least two days before the exam.
Review the booking details before the examination day.
Students should book their slots early to get a suitable time and avoid last-minute problems.
CREST Olympiads releases answer keys on the dates listed in the exam schedule. Students can use them to review their responses and raise challenges during the answer key window, where applicable.
Students can refer to the CREST Answer Key page for related answer key information.
The result timeline depends on the exam:
Practice tests: Results are generally shared within one week of the last answer key date.
Level 1 exams: For Olympiads with a Level 2 exam, results are declared within 10 days of the last Level 1 answer key date.
Final results: For Level 2 exams, or Level 1 exams where there is no Level 2, results are declared within one month of the last answer key date.
The CREST Olympiad exam date 2026-27 varies by subject and class, so students should check the exam schedule before registering. Keep track of registration deadlines, exam slots and answer key dates to avoid missing important updates. Regular practice with sample papers and previous years' question papers can also help students prepare for their chosen Olympiad.
