International Reasoning and Aptitude Olympiad (iRAO)

The SilverZone Reasoning and Aptitude exam is to ascertain a student’s genuine potential in order to help them choose the best professional path. The SilverZone Foundation organizes iRAO and goes beyond typical tests. The questions come from school curriculums like CBSE, ICSE, and State Boards, plus some real-life scenarios to apply what you know. The iRAO allows students to showcase their thinking skills and aptitude abilities. In addition to logical thinking, math, and language skills, it also tests your thinking abilities. The iRAO helps you figure out what you're good at and what you need to improve, guiding you toward your future goals.

1.0iRAO 2024: What You Need to Know

The International Reasoning and Aptitude Olympiad (IRAO) is a competition for students in grades 1 through 12 to test and enhance their critical thinking abilities. Covering areas such as reasoning, logic, problem-solving, numerical aptitude, and spatial visualization, iRAO challenges participants to think analytically and creatively.

To get an overview of the Olympiad, we have provided a list that includes the exam's highlights for iRAO:

iRAO Highlights 2024
Name of the Exam	International Reasoning and Mental Ability Olympiad (iRAO)
Name of Parent Organization	Silver Zone Foundation
Mode of Reference	Online
Mode of Examination	OMR Or Computer Based Test
Eligibility	Students from Class 1st to 12th

2.0iRAO 2024: Important Dates and Schedule

Knowing the important dates of an exam allows effective planning and time management and reduces stress by providing a clear timeline for preparation, avoiding conflicts, and ensuring thorough study.

The iRAO Olympiad 2024 exam has two scheduled dates listed below:

iRAO Olympiad 2024 Exam Dates
Name of Event	Date of Event
Last Date of Registration of iRAO	31st August 2024
IRAO First Exam Date	Thursday 14-11-2024
IRAO Second Exam Date	Monday 09-12-2024
IRAO Result Date	February/March 2025

3.0iRAO 2024 Syllabus

The 2024 International Reasoning and Aptitude Olympiad (iRAO) syllabus includes a wide range of topics designed to assess students' thinking abilities and aptitude. The exam pattern shows how questions are organized. Examine the table below to see the detailed syllabus and paper pattern of the IRAO exam 2024:

International Reasoning and Aptitude Olympiad Syllabus and Marking Scheme

Class 1
Unit	Chapters	No. of Questions	Marks	Total Marks
Series	Analogy Spatial Understanding	4	4	16
Coding	Grouping	2	4	8
Arrangement	Odd One Out	2	4	8
Analytical	Ranking Test Patterns	5	4	20
Non-Verbal (Image Based)	Geometrical Shapes	2	4	8
Quantitative Aptitude	Money Time and Calendar Measuring Units	5	3	15
Scholar Zone	Scholar’s Zone	5	5	25
Total No. of Questions: 25		Total Marks: 100

Class 2
Unit	Chapters	No. of Questions	Marks	Total Marks
Series	Analogy	2	4	8
Coding	Coding-Decoding	2	4	8
Arrangement	Odd One Out	2	4	8
Analytical	Ranking Test Patterns	5	4	20
Non-Verbal (Image Based)	Geometrical Shapes Grouping and Embedded figures	4	4	16
Quantitative Aptitude	Money Time and Calendar Measuring Units	5	3	15
Scholar Zone	Scholar’s Zone	5	5	25
Total No. of Questions: 25		Total Marks: 100

Class 3
Unit	Chapters	No. of Questions	Marks	Total Marks
Series	Analogy (both word-based and numerical) Odd One Out (both word-based and numerical) English Dictionary-based word arrangements Missing letters/ Numbers	6	3	18
Coding	Coding Decoding Symbols Maths operations	3	3	9
Arrangement	Sitting arrangement Blood relations Direction Test	5	3	15
Analytical	Ranking, missing characters, etc. Box containing some number you've got to find the missing number	3	3	9
Non-Verbal (Image Based)	Mirrors and water reflections Sequence of figures Configuration fitting pieces odd pieces.	3	3	9
Quantitative Aptitude	Number System Algebra Geometry Mensuration Data Handling	5	3.5	17.5
Scholar Zone	Scholar’s Zone	5	4.5	22.5
Total No. of Questions: 30		Total Marks: 100

Class 4
Unit	Chapters	No. of Questions	Marks	Total Marks
Series	Analogy (both word-based and numerical) Odd One Out (both word-based and numerical) English Dictionary-based word arrangements Missing letters/ Numbers	6	3	18
Coding	Coding Decoding Symbols Maths operations	3	3	9
Arrangement	Sitting arrangement Blood relations Direction Test	5	3	15
Analytical	Ranking, missing characters, etc. Box containing some number you've to find the missing number	3	3	9
Non-Verbal (Image Based)	Mirrors and water reflection Sequence of figures Configuration fitting pieces odd pieces.	3	3	9
Quantitative Aptitude	Number System Algebra Geometry Mensuration Data Handling	5	3.5	17.5
Scholar Zone	Scholar’s Zone	5	4.5	22.5
Total No. of Questions: 30		Total Marks: 100

Class 5
Unit	Chapters	No. of Questions	Marks	Total Marks
Series	Analogy (both word-based and numerical) Odd One Out (both word-based and numerical) English Dictionary-based word arrangements Missing letters/ Numbers	6	3	18
Coding	Coding Decoding Symbols Maths operations	3	3	9
Arrangement	Sitting arrangement Blood relations Direction Test	5	3	15
Analytical	Ranking, missing characters, etc. Box containing some number you've to find the missing number	3	3	9
Non-Verbal (Image Based)	Mirrors and water reflection Sequence of figures Configuration fitting pieces odd pieces.	3	3	9
Quantitative Aptitude	Number System Algebra Geometry Mensuration Data Handling	5	3.5	17.5
Scholar Zone	Scholar’s Zone	5	4.5	22.5
Total No. of Questions: 30		Total Marks: 100

Class 6
Unit	Chapters	No. of Questions	Marks	Total Marks
Series	Analogy (both word-based and numerical) Odd One Out (both word-based and numerical) English Dictionary-based word arrangements Missing letters/ Numbers	6	2.5	15
Coding	Coding Decoding Symbols Maths operations	3	2.5	7.5
Arrangement	Sitting arrangement Blood relations Direction Test	5	2.5	12.5
Analytical	Ranking, missing characters, etc. Box containing some numbers you've to find the missing number Time and Clock	3	2.5	7.5
Non-Verbal (Image Based)	Mirrors and water reflection Sequence of figures Configuration fitting pieces odd pieces.	3	2.5	7.5
Quantitative Aptitude	Number System Algebra Geometry Mensuration Data Handling	10	3	30
Scholar Zone	Scholar’s Zone	5	4	20
Total No. of Questions: 35		Total Marks: 100

Class 7
Unit	Chapters	No. of Questions	Marks	Total Marks
Series	Analogy (both word-based and numerical) Odd One Out (both word-based and numerical) English Dictionary-based word arrangements Missing Letters/ Numbers	5	2.5	12.5
Coding	Coding Decoding Symbols Maths operations	3	2.5	7.5
Arrangement	Sitting arrangement Blood relations Direction Test	5	2.5	12.5
Analytical	Ranking, missing characters, etc. Box containing some number you've to find the missing number Cubes and Dices Time Clock and Calendar	5	2.5	12.5
Non-Verbal (Image Based)	Mirrors and water reflection Sequence of figures Configuration fitting pieces odd pieces.	2	2.5	5
Quantitative Aptitude	Number System Algebra Geometry Mensuration Data Handling	10	3	30
Scholar Zone	Scholar’s Zone	5	4	20
Total No. of Questions: 35		Total Marks: 100

Class 8
Unit	Chapters	No. of Questions	Marks	Total Marks
Series	Analogy (both word-based and numerical) Odd One Out (both word-based and numerical) English Dictionary-based word arrangements Missing letters/ Numbers	5	2.5	12.5
Coding	Coding Decoding Symbols Maths operations	3	2.5	7.5
Arrangement	Sitting arrangement Blood relations Direction Test	5	2.5	12.5
Analytical	Ranking, missing characters, etc. Box containing some number you've to find the missing number Statement analysis Statement conclusion	5	2.5	12.5
Non-Verbal (Image Based)	Mirrors and water reflection Sequence of figures Configuration fitting pieces odd pieces. Rule detection	2	2.5	5
Quantitative Aptitude	Number System Algebra Geometry Mensuration Data Handling	10	3	30
Scholar Zone	Scholar’s Zone	5	4	20
Total No. of Questions: 35		Total Marks: 100

Class 9
Unit	Chapters	No. of Questions	Marks	Total Marks
Series	Analogy (both word-based and numerical) Odd One Out (both word-based and numerical) English Dictionary-based word arrangements missing letters Ranking missing characters, etc.	6	2.25	13.5
Coding	Coding Decoding Symbols Maths operations	3	2.25	6.75
Arrangement	Sitting arrangement Blood relations Direction Test	4	2.25	9
Logical	Statement and Argument Syllogism Data Interpretation	5	2.25	11.25
Non-Verbal (Image Based)	Mirrors and water reflection Sequence of figures Configuration fitting pieces odd pieces.	2	2.25	4.5
Qualitative Aptitude	English Grammar	5	2.25	11.25
Quantitative Aptitude	Number System Algebra Geometry Mensuration Permutation and Combinations Probability	10	2.5	25
Scholar Zone	Scholar’s Zone	5	3.75	18.75
Total No. of Questions: 40		Total Marks: 100

Class 10
Unit	Chapters	No. of Questions	Marks	Total Marks
Series	Analogy (both word-based and numerical) Odd One Out (both word based and numerical) Ranking Missing characters etc	4	2.25	9
Coding	Coding Decoding Symbols Maths operations	3	2.25	6.75
Arrangement	Sitting arrangement Blood relations Direction Test	4	2.25	9
Logical	Statement and Argument Syllogism Statement and Assumption Statement - Courses of Action Situation Reaction Test Verification of Truth of the Statement	7	2.25	15.75
Non-Verbal (Image Based)	Mirror and Water Image Configuration Fitting Pieces Odd Pieces. Dot Situation	2	2.25	4.5
Qualitative Aptitude	English Grammar	5	2.25	11.25
Quantitative Aptitude	Number System Algebra Geometry Mensuration Permutation and Combinations Probability	10	2.5	25
Scholar Zone	Scholar’s Zone	5	3.75	18.75
Total No. of Questions: 40		Total Marks: 100

Class 11
Unit	Chapters	No. of Questions	Marks	Total Marks
Series	Analogy (both word-based and numerical) Odd One Out (both word-based and numerical) Ranking missing characters etc	5	2.25	11.25
Coding	Coding Decoding Symbols Maths operations	4	2.25	9
Arrangement	Sitting arrangement Blood relations Direction Test	5	2.25	11.25
Logical	Syllogism Logic Venn Diagram	4	2.25	9
Non-Verbal (Image Based)	Mirror and Water Image Configuration Fitting Pieces Odd Pieces.	2	2.25	4.5
Qualitative Aptitude	English Grammar	5	2.25	11.25
Quantitative Aptitude	Number System Algebra Geometry Mensuration Permutation and Combinations Probability	10	2.5	25
Scholar Zone	Scholar’s Zone	5	3.75	18.75
Total No. of Questions: 40		Total Marks: 100

Class 12
Unit	Chapters	No. of Questions	Marks	Total Marks
Series	Analogy (both word based and numerical) Odd One Out (both word based and numerical) Ranking missing characters etc	4	2.25	9
Coding	Coding Decoding Symbols Maths operations	5	2.25	11.25
Arrangement	Sitting arrangement Blood relations Direction Test	4	2.25	9
Logical	Syllogism Logic Venn Diagram Statement and Conclusion	5	2.25	11.25
Non-Verbal (Image Based)	Mirror and Water Image Configuration Fitting Pieces Odd Pieces. Sequence of figures	2	2.25	4.5
Qualitative Aptitude	English Grammar	5	2.25	11.25
Quantitative Aptitude	Number System Algebra Geometry Mensuration Permutation and Combinations Probability	10	2.5	25
Scholar Zone	Scholar’s Zone	5	3.75	18.75
Total No. of Questions: 40		Total Marks: 100

4.0iRAO 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Students in grades 1–12 are eligible to participate in the International Reasoning and Aptitude Olympiad (iRAO). These students can take the test to demonstrate their aptitude in various subjects.

5.0Register for iRAO 2024: Application Details

Candidates can only apply for the exam offline through their school registered with the SilverZone Foundation. If the school is not registered, candidates may request a prospectus by emailing info@silverzone.org. The school can fill out the forms carefully and send them back to the Foundation on time.

Important Note:

Your school can now easily become a registered center for the International Reasoning and Aptitude Olympiad (iRAO) without any fees! The only requirement is that a minimum of 20 students from your school register to ensure feasibility.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to showcase your students' talent and enhance their reasoning and aptitude skills with the iRAO. Register your school today!

6.0iRAO 2024 Exam Pattern

The medium of the test is English only.
The iRAO test papers are made for different class levels and usually have these sections.
The test will consist of objective-type questions with multiple-choice answers, and there will be no negative marking.
OMR answer sheets will be provided for all classes.

Class Range	Number of Questions	Duration
1-2	25	40 Minutes
3-5	30	40 Minutes
6-8	35	40 Minutes
9-12	40	50 Minutes

7.0Practice for International Reasoning and Aptitude Olympiad Sample Papers

Preparing effectively for the iRAO 2024 involves utilizing various resources, and sample papers are among the most beneficial tools for students. They are an excellent resource for practising and preparing for the International Reasoning and Aptitude Olympiad. Candidates can download iRAO sample papers based on the pattern of the actual exam from the official website.

8.0iRAO 2024 Admit Card

Registered students can download their iRAO admit cards from the official website. Candidates who have applied can download their respective admit cards by filling in the necessary details.

Listed below are some important instructions regarding the Admit card:

A copy of the hall ticket/admit card is distributed to the affiliated schools before 2 to 3 weeks of the examination.
Students should carry their admit cards during the examination.
Admit cards contain details like a student's name, father/mother's name, session, date, and other dates, along with the rules and regulations mentioned by the board.
After downloading the SilverZone IRAO admit card/hall ticket, check whether the information provided on the admit card is correct.

9.0iRAO Exam 2024 Results

Stay current on your performance in the iRAO Examination 2024. Silver Zone Foundation results usually take 45-60 days to publish.

10.0iRAO 2024 Awards and Recognitions

The International Reasoning and Aptitude Olympiad (iRAO) gives out awards and recognitions to top-performing participants, celebrating their success in the competition. Here's a summarized tabular representation of the awards and recognition provided by the International Reasoning d Aptitude Olympiad (iRAO):

Rank	Award
1st Olympiad rank	Cash Prize of Rs. 10,000
2nd Olympiad rank	Cash Prize of Rs. 7,500
3rd Olympiad rank	Cash Prize of Rs. 5,000
4th to 10th Olympiad rank	Gift Certificates of different values
11th to 25th Olympiad rank	Gift Certificates of different values
26th to 500th Olympiad rank	Topper Achievement Certificate
1st to 3rd Zonal Rank	Medals of Excellence
1st to 3rd State Rank	Medals of Excellence
1st to 3rd Class Topper	Medals of Excellence (if the topper obtains at least 50% marks)
All participants	Participation Certificate with ranks and marks

For shared ranks, the cash prize is divided equally among up to 10 students, each also receiving a Golden Medal of Excellence and a Certificate.
If more than 10 students share a rank, they receive a gift certificate, a Medal of Excellence, and a Special Achievement Certificate.
Awards are given for the highest level achieved (e.g., international over zonal).
Zones for determining toppers include the North, West, East, and South, as well as an International Zone encompassing various states, union territories, and countries.

IRAO faq

To sign up for the iRAO, students must go through their schools, provided the school is affiliated with the Silverline Foundation. Registration for the exam is strictly an offline process and must be coordinated by the school, as individual students cannot directly apply on their own.

Students must not meet any minimum percentage criteria to apply for the IRAO.

You can visit the official SilverZone website for more information and updates: Check here

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International Reasoning and Aptitude Olympiad (iRAO)

1.0iRAO 2024: What You Need to Know

2.0iRAO 2024: Important Dates and Schedule

3.0iRAO 2024 Syllabus

4.0iRAO 2024 Eligibility Criteria

5.0Register for iRAO 2024: Application Details

6.0iRAO 2024 Exam Pattern

7.0Practice for International Reasoning and Aptitude Olympiad Sample Papers

8.0iRAO 2024 Admit Card

9.0iRAO Exam 2024 Results

10.0iRAO 2024 Awards and Recognitions

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