COMPUTER SCIENCE – EXAM CONDITIONS

1. ELIGIBILITY & PARTICIPATION

• This category is open to students in Grades 3 to 11.
• Students participate in 3 grade groups:
  Group -1  3,4,5
  Group -2  6,7,8
  Group -3  9,10,11
• Each grade group has age-appropriate topics, gradually building from computer basics and coding logic to programming concepts, algorithms, and modern tech.  
  

2. EXAM FORMAT

• The exam is online and can be taken using the Coding Olympiad’s secure exam platform.
• The exam in this category involves answering 25 test questions within 60 minutes.
• This category consists of a single Online Final Exam.
• The ranking is determined based on the total score and the time spent in the exam.

3. FEES & BENEFITS

• Participation in this category is completely FREE.
• The exam encourages students to analyze problems, think step by step and apply logical thinking, skills that are essential in programming and other STEM fields.
• Students learn how computers, software and the internet work, enabling them to use technology effectively and safely.
• Even though the exam is test-based, participants explore coding principles such as sequences, loops, functions and basic data structures, preparing them for future programming challenges.
• The exam strengthens problem-solving skills and introduces students to concepts that will help in advanced computer science courses and future olympiads.
• Participants who perform exceptionally well will earn recognition and Grand Final discount awards. The top 3 students in each grade group will qualify for a 10% discount on participation in the Coding Olympiad Grand Finals held in Europe or the USA, offering a unique opportunity to compete internationally and showcase their knowledge on a bigger stage.

4. AWARDS & CERTIFICATES

• The top 3 students in each grade group will receive a physical Gold Medal (Gold 1, Gold 2 or Gold 3), a Certificate of Achievement delivered by post and Grand Final discount awards.
• Students scoring 90-100 points: Digital Gold Medal Certificate & Certificate of Achievement
• Students scoring 75-89.99 points: Digital Silver Medal Certificate & Certificate of Achievement
• Students scoring 55-74.99 points: Digital Bronze Medal Certificate & Certificate of Achievement
• Students scoring 25-54.99 points: Digital Honorable Mention Certificate & Certificate of Achievement
• Students scoring 0-24.99 points: Digital Participation Certificate 
  

5. ABOUT THE CODING GRAND FINALS – EUROPE & USA

• The qualification requirement for the Coding Grand Final in Europe or the USA is to achieve a minimum score of 40 points in the online Final Round.