{"id":719220,"date":"2024-05-22T17:58:35","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T12:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=719220"},"modified":"2024-12-18T15:30:21","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T10:00:21","slug":"nco-olympiad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/olympiad-exam\/nco-olympiad\/","title":{"rendered":"NCO Olympiad"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/olympiad-exam\/nco-olympiad\/#Overview\" title=\"Overview\">Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/olympiad-exam\/nco-olympiad\/#Important_Details_of_NCO_Olympiad\" title=\"Important Details of NCO Olympiad\">Important Details of NCO Olympiad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/olympiad-exam\/nco-olympiad\/#Eligibility_of_NCO_Olympiad\" title=\"Eligibility of NCO Olympiad\">Eligibility of NCO Olympiad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/olympiad-exam\/nco-olympiad\/#NCO_Olympiad_Registration_Process\" title=\"NCO Olympiad Registration Process\">NCO Olympiad Registration Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 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Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/olympiad-exam\/nco-olympiad\/#Question_Paper_Composition\" title=\"Question Paper Composition\">Question Paper Composition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/olympiad-exam\/nco-olympiad\/#Marking_Scheme\" title=\"Marking Scheme\">Marking Scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/olympiad-exam\/nco-olympiad\/#Exam_Duration\" title=\"Exam Duration\">Exam Duration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/olympiad-exam\/nco-olympiad\/#Exam_Level\" title=\"Exam Level\">Exam Level<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li 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2024-25<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/olympiad-exam\/nco-olympiad\/#NCO_Olympiad_Exam_Awards\" title=\"NCO Olympiad Exam Awards\">NCO Olympiad Exam Awards<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/olympiad-exam\/nco-olympiad\/#At_International_Level\" title=\"At International Level\">At International Level<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/olympiad-exam\/nco-olympiad\/#At_Zonal_Level\" title=\"At Zonal Level\">At Zonal Level<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/olympiad-exam\/nco-olympiad\/#FAQs_on_NCO_Olympiad\" title=\"FAQs on NCO Olympiad\">FAQs on NCO Olympiad<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/olympiad-exam\/nco-olympiad\/#Which_subject_is_NCO\" title=\"Which subject is NCO?\">Which subject is NCO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/olympiad-exam\/nco-olympiad\/#How_to_study_for_NCO\" title=\"How to study for NCO?\">How to study for NCO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/olympiad-exam\/nco-olympiad\/#What_is_NCO_in_Olympiad\" title=\"What is NCO in Olympiad?\">What is NCO in Olympiad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/olympiad-exam\/nco-olympiad\/#What_is_the_fees_of_NCO_exam\" title=\"What is the fees of NCO exam?\">What is the fees of NCO exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/olympiad-exam\/nco-olympiad\/#Who_is_eligible_for_National_Cyber_Olympiad\" title=\"Who is eligible for National Cyber Olympiad?\">Who is eligible for National Cyber Olympiad?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview\"><\/span>Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>NCO Olympiad full form is <strong>National Cyber Olympiad<\/strong> (NCO), it is a prestigious competition that tests students&#8217; knowledge and skills in the field of cybersecurity and computer science. This Olympiad aims to promote digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities among students. Participants engage in challenging tasks that assess their understanding of cyber concepts, coding, and information technology. The NCO Olympiad provides a platform for students to showcase their talents, enhance their technological proficiency, and prepare for the digital challenges of the future.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Details_of_NCO_Olympiad\"><\/span>Important Details of NCO Olympiad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\" style=\"widtd: 31.6312%;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #89cff0; color: black;\">\n<th style=\"widtd: 99.5833%;\" colspan=\"2\">NCO Olympiad<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"widtd: 46.25%;\"><strong>Full Exam Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"widtd: 53.3333%;\">National Cyber Olympiad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"widtd: 46.25%;\"><strong>Short Exam Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"widtd: 53.3333%;\"><strong>NCO<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"widtd: 46.25%;\"><strong>Conducting Body<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"widtd: 53.3333%;\">Science Olympiad Foundation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"widtd: 46.25%;\"><strong>Frequency of Conduct<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"widtd: 53.3333%;\">Once a year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"widtd: 46.25%;\"><strong>Exam Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"widtd: 53.3333%;\">Matriculate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"widtd: 46.25%;\"><strong>Languages<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"widtd: 53.3333%;\">English<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"widtd: 46.25%;\"><strong>Mode of Application<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"widtd: 53.3333%;\">Offline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"widtd: 46.25%;\"><strong>Application Fee (General)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"widtd: 53.3333%;\">125 Rs [Offline]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"widtd: 46.25%;\"><strong>Mode of Exam<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"widtd: 53.3333%;\">Offline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"widtd: 46.25%;\"><strong>Exam Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"widtd: 53.3333%;\">1 Hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_of_NCO_Olympiad\"><\/span>Eligibility of NCO Olympiad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The National Cyber Olympiad (NCO) is open to students from classes 1 to 12 studying in schools recognized by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF). To be eligible for the NCO exam, students must meet the following criteria<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>The student must be enrolled in a school recognized by SOF.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Students from classes 1 to 12 are eligible to participate in the NCO.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The student must have completed and submitted the application form along with the fees at least 30 days before the exam date.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>A minimum of 5 students from each school must apply for the NCO.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>There is no minimum marks requirement or eligibility based on performance in school exams.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The NCO exam aims to identify and nurture students&#8217; talents in the fields of computer science, information technology, and analytical thinking. By participating in this Olympiad, students can assess their strengths, weaknesses, and progress compared to their peers at the school, city, state, and international levels.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NCO_Olympiad_Registration_Process\"><\/span>NCO Olympiad Registration Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The National Cyber Olympiad (NCO) registration process involves filling out the registration form on the official SOF website or through schools. A minimum of 10 students per school must register, with a fee of INR 125 for students. Schools may charge an additional fee of Rs. 25 as a token of appreciation for teachers. Students with specific exemptions can register, and the exam dates are typically announced on the SOF website.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NCO_Olympiad_Exam_Fees\"><\/span>NCO Olympiad Exam Fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The NCO 2024 fees are INR 125 per student, including GST, for schools in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. Additionally, schools may collect an extra INR 25 per student for miscellaneous expenses and teacher remuneration.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NCO_Olympiad_Dates_2024-25\"><\/span>NCO Olympiad Dates 2024-25<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The National Cyber Olympiad (NCO) exam dates for 2024-25 are as follows<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NCO Level 1 Exam Dates<\/strong>: November 28, 2024 and December 19, 2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration Deadline<\/strong>: 15 days before the respective exam date<\/li>\n<li><strong>Result Declaration<\/strong>: February 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_Pattern_of_NCO_Olympiad\"><\/span>Exam Pattern of NCO Olympiad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The National Cyber Olympiad (NCO) exam pattern is as follows<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_Structure\"><\/span>Exam Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The NCO exam is conducted in two levels: Level 1 and Level 2.<\/li>\n<li>Level 1 is further divided into three sections\n<ul>\n<li>Section I: Logical Reasoning<\/li>\n<li>Section II: Computers &amp; IT<\/li>\n<li>Section III: Achievers&#8217; Section<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Question_Paper_Composition\"><\/span>Question Paper Composition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>For Classes 1-4, the question paper consists of 40 objective-type questions.<\/li>\n<li>For Classes 5-10, the question paper consists of 60 objective-type questions.<\/li>\n<li>There is no negative marking in the exam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marking_Scheme\"><\/span>Marking Scheme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>For Classes 1-4\n<ul>\n<li>Section I: 5 questions of 1 mark each<\/li>\n<li>Section II: 25 questions of 1 mark each<\/li>\n<li>Section III: 5 questions of 2 marks each<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>For Classes 5-10\n<ul>\n<li>Section I: 10 questions of 1 mark each<\/li>\n<li>Section II: 35 questions of 1 mark each<\/li>\n<li>Section III: 5 questions of 3 marks each<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_Duration\"><\/span>Exam Duration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The duration of the NCO exam is 1 hour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_Level\"><\/span>Exam Level<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The Level 1 exam tests students&#8217; knowledge of computers, IT, logical reasoning, and mental ability.<\/li>\n<li>The Level 2 exam is more advanced and tests students&#8217; higher-order thinking skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NCO_Olympiad_Syllabus_2024-25\"><\/span>NCO Olympiad Syllabus 2024-25<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The National Cyber Olympiad (NCO) syllabus for 2024-25 covers the following topics for classes 1 to 10:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Classes_1-4\"><\/span>Classes 1-4<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Section I<\/strong>: Patterns, Odd One Out, Measuring Units, Geometrical Shapes, Spatial Understanding, Grouping, Analogy, Ranking Test, Problems based on Figures<\/li>\n<li><strong>Section II<\/strong>: Basic Computer Knowledge, Input\/Output Devices, Storage Devices, Operating Systems, MS Office, Internet and its Applications<\/li>\n<li><strong>Section III<\/strong>: Higher Order Thinking Questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Classes_5-10\"><\/span>Classes 5-10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Section I<\/strong>: Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning<\/li>\n<li><strong>Section II<\/strong>: Computer Science and IT, Latest Technological Developments<\/li>\n<li><strong>Section III<\/strong>: Higher Order Thinking Questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The syllabus is based on the CBSE\/ICSE and state board curricula, and students are advised to study their textbooks thoroughly to prepare for the Olympiad<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NCO_Olympiad_Result_2024-25\"><\/span>NCO Olympiad Result 2024-25<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The NCO Olympiad Result for 2024-25 is expected to be declared around February 2025. Students can check their results on the official Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) website by entering their roll number and solving a math puzzle in the captcha. The results will include the student&#8217;s basic information, zonal, state, and international rank, and a participation certificate will be provided to each participant.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NCO_Olympiad_Exam_Awards\"><\/span>NCO Olympiad Exam Awards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The NCO Olympiad Exam Awards include a range of scholarships, medals, and certificates for students who excel in the competition at zonal and international level.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_International_Level\"><\/span>At International Level<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Rank<\/th>\n<th>Scholarships<\/th>\n<th>No. of Awards<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1st<\/td>\n<td>Rs.50,000 each + Gold Medal* + Certificate of Outstanding Performance<\/td>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2nd<\/td>\n<td>Rs.25,000 each + Silver Medal* + Certificate of Outstanding Performance<\/td>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3rd<\/td>\n<td>Rs.10,000 each + Bronze Medal* + Certificate of Outstanding Performance<\/td>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_Zonal_Level\"><\/span>At Zonal Level<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Rank<\/th>\n<th>Scholarships<\/th>\n<th>No. of Awards<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1st<\/td>\n<td>Rs.5000 each + Gold Medal* + Certificate of Zonal Excellence<\/td>\n<td>240<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2nd<\/td>\n<td>Rs.2500 each + Silver Medal* + Certificate of Zonal Excellence<\/td>\n<td>240<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3rd<\/td>\n<td>Rs.1000 each + Bronze Medal* + Certificate of Zonal Excellence<\/td>\n<td>240<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rank 4 to 10<\/td>\n<td>Gifts Worth Rs.1000 + Medal of Distinction + Certificate of Zonal Excellence<\/td>\n<td>1680<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rank 11 to 25<\/td>\n<td>Medal of Distinction + Certificate of Zonal Excellence<\/td>\n<td>3600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rank 26+<\/td>\n<td>Participation Certificate<\/td>\n<td>All<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_NCO_Olympiad\"><\/span>FAQs on NCO Olympiad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_subject_is_NCO\"><\/span>Which subject is NCO?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe National Cyber Olympiad (NCO) tests students on IT, computer knowledge, logical reasoning, and mental ability across three sections.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_study_for_NCO\"><\/span>How to study for NCO?<span 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