What is the NCO exam?

Who runs the NCO?

The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF), the New Delhi non-profit behind the IMO, IEO and IGKO. Registration normally happens through the school.

What does the NCO test?

Computers and IT: parts of a computer, how software works, the internet and how to stay safe on it, plus a logical reasoning section and an Achievers Section whose questions carry more marks. The syllabus follows what children already learn in school computer classes, stretched one step further.

What is the paper pattern?

Multiple choice only, in English, 60 minutes: 35 questions for classes 1 to 4 and 50 for classes 5 to 10. There is no negative marking.

How should my child prepare?

Reasoning puzzles and hands-on computer knowledge beat memorising definitions. The aliensbrain kids Practice Hall cyber topics are free for classes 1 to 10, from parts of a computer to internet safety, with fresh questions on every attempt.

Paper pattern at a glance

Quick answers

What is the full form of NCO?

National Cyber Olympiad, run by the Science Olympiad Foundation.

Which classes can appear in the NCO?

SOF conducts it from class 1 upwards; our practice covers classes 1 to 10.

Does the NCO need coding?

No. It tests computer awareness and logical reasoning, not programming.

Practise for it, free

Start with the class 1 to 10 cyber topics, or pick your class and subject.