International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad 
"Artificial Intelligence is the science and engineering of making intelligent Machines.”
- John McCarthy
Edition
2nd
Class 1 to 10
About iAIO
International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (iAIO)
Imagine sparking a love for AI in young minds! The International AI Olympiad by SilverZone is all about building those essential AI skills for students in Classes 1 to 10. It fuels curiosity, unleashes creativity, and sharpens computational thinking through fun, hands-on challenges. Perfectly in tune with global tech trends and India's NEP 2020 goals, this AI Olympiad turns learning into an exciting adventure for early learners.
Why Join the iAIO? Key Benefits for Students:
- Dive into real-world AI wonders, like smart assistants and healthcare innovations, while honing critical thinking and logic—superpowers for future STEM careers.
- Ignite curiosity and digital fluency that lasts a lifetime.
- Explore cool topics: machine learning, neural networks, coding basics, data handling, and even AI ethics.
- Gear up for higher studies, competitive exams, and an AI-driven world.
- Embrace project-based learning and thoughtful chats on ethical tech.
- Boost classroom smarts, nurture creativity, problem-solving, and leadership—all aligned with NEP 2020.
Participating in the SilverZone AI Olympiad doesn't just add to resumes; it prepares kids for tomorrow's tech landscape.
Test Paper Structure:
The question paper is grade-specific and consists of the following sections:
Section 1AISection 2Scholar’s Zone
The examination is being conducted for all classes from 1st to 10th with the following details.
Detailed guidelines for conducting the test will be shared with the school along with the question papers. For grades 1st onwards, OMR answer sheets will be provided.
Registration
Registration Of Students:
The International AI Olympiad prospectus, along with registration forms, is sent to all schools currently registered with the SilverZone Foundation. Please note that the printed prospectus may not reflect the most recent updates. The latest information on syllabus, exam format, levels, and prizes is always available on our official website. We recommend referring to it for accuracy.
For New Schools:
Schools not yet registered with SilverZone may request a prospectus by writing to us at info@silverzone.org. Once received, schools must return the completed registration forms by the specified deadline.
Important Note For Schools:
- Any school can become a registered centre for the International AI Olympiad. There is no fee required to register the school itself.
- For smooth coordination and exam feasibility, a minimum of 40 students per school is required to register for the Olympiads.
- For any clarification regarding exam rules, syllabus, paper pattern, or registration process, schools may write to us directly at info@silverzone.org
About
International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (iAIO)
Imagine sparking a love for AI in young minds! The International AI Olympiad by SilverZone is all about building those essential AI skills for students in Classes 1 to 10. It fuels curiosity, unleashes creativity, and sharpens computational thinking through fun, hands-on challenges. Perfectly in tune with global tech trends and India's NEP 2020 goals, this AI Olympiad turns learning into an exciting adventure for early learners.
Why Join the iAIO? Key Benefits for Students:
- Dive into real-world AI wonders, like smart assistants and healthcare innovations, while honing critical thinking and logic—superpowers for future STEM careers.
- Ignite curiosity and digital fluency that lasts a lifetime.
- Explore cool topics: machine learning, neural networks, coding basics, data handling, and even AI ethics.
- Gear up for higher studies, competitive exams, and an AI-driven world.
- Embrace project-based learning and thoughtful chats on ethical tech.
- Boost classroom smarts, nurture creativity, problem-solving, and leadership—all aligned with NEP 2020.
Participating in the SilverZone AI Olympiad doesn't just add to resumes; it prepares kids for tomorrow's tech landscape.
Key Features of the Olympiad:
- The International AI Olympiad is conducted in a single level (Level 1) and is open to all students from Classes 1 to 10 .
- Each class will receive a separate and class-specific question paper to ensure appropriate difficulty levels.
- All questions are objective-type (Multiple Choice Questions).
- There is no negative marking, encouraging students to attempt all questions confidently.
- The International AI Olympiad is conducted only in English to maintain a standardised assessment format and ensure clarity in technical terminology used across all classes.
The Olympiad is held once a year and is conducted during school hours to ensure student convenience and maximum participation. Each participating school can select one of the three proposed dates for conducting the Olympiad. All dates will have separate sets of question papers, ensuring exam integrity and flexibility in scheduling.
Test Paper Structure:
The question paper is grade-specific and consists of the following sections:
- Section 1: AI
- Section 2: Scholar’s Zone
The examination is being conducted for all classes from 1st to 10th with the following details.
- For Grades 1-5: There will be 30 questions, and the duration will be 40 Minutes.
- For Grades 6-8: There will be 35 questions, and the duration will be 40 Minutes.
- For Grades 9 - 10 : There will be 40 questions, and the duration will be 50 Minutes.
Detailed guidelines for conducting the test will be shared with the school along with the question papers. For grades 1st onwards, OMR answer sheets will be provided.
Registration Of Students:
The International AI Olympiad prospectus, along with registration forms, is sent to all schools currently registered with the SilverZone Foundation. Please note that the printed prospectus may not reflect the most recent updates. The latest information on syllabus, exam format, levels, and prizes is always available on our official website. We recommend referring to it for accuracy.
For New Schools:
Schools not yet registered with SilverZone may request a prospectus by writing to us at info@silverzone.org. Once received, schools must return the completed registration forms by the specified deadline.
Important Note For Schools:
- Any school can become a registered centre for the International AI Olympiad. There is no fee required to register the school itself.
- For smooth coordination and exam feasibility, a minimum of 40 students per school is required to register for the Olympiads.
- For any clarification regarding exam rules, syllabus, paper pattern, or registration process, schools may write to us directly at info@silverzone.org
Quick Challenge
Five questions. Sixty seconds. Train your thinking.
A warm-up in the Olympiad style: AI and coding questions with one correct answer each, answered against the clock.
- Just like the real paper, every question is multiple choice with no negative marking, so attempt them all.
- You get an explanation after each answer.
- Finished? Download the sample paper for your class and try the real format.
Ready for a warm-up?
Five short questions on Python, machine learning, neural networks, the Internet of Things and AI ethics.
Original practice questions written for this page to show the objective format — not from an official iAIO paper. The 60-second timer and scoring apply to this warm-up only.
Complete Syllabus
AI Olympiad syllabus for Class 1 to 10
Select a class to explore the official Artificial Intelligence topics and chapters in one clear view.
Choose a classClass 1 sample paper
Topics and chapters
Class 1Artificial Intelligence
3 chapters- Natural and Artificial Things
- Exploring Artificial Intelligence
- Getting to Know Robots
Scholar’s Zone
1 chapter- Scholar’s Zone
The syllabus is arranged class-wise so students can quickly find the Artificial Intelligence and Scholar Zone chapters covered in their AI Olympiad paper.
How the iAIO score is calculated
The raw score is computed by multiplying each correct answer by its corresponding base marks and summing the results.
Raw score = Σ (correct answer × base marks)
Total marks are determined by adding the raw score to the sum of the weightage of correct answers. Each question carries an additional weightage, starting from .0001 and increasing incrementally (.0002, .0003, and so forth). Question 1 has a weightage of .0001, question 2 has .0002, and so on.
Total marks = Raw score + Σ weightage of correct answers
This weightage is utilised to resolve ties when calculating class, zonal and Olympiad ranks.
Try the tie-breaker
Tap questions to mark them correct and watch the weightage separate two equal raw scores.
Example Artificial Intelligence paper: 10 questions at 3 marks each.
18Raw score
.0026Weightage of correct answers
18.0026Total marks
6 of 10 correct. Two students with 18 raw marks are separated by which Artificial Intelligence questions they answered correctly.
Class rank
This encompasses all students from various sections and divisions of the same class within the same school.
Olympiad rank
This encompasses all students from India and abroad belonging to the same class.
One award per exam
Each winner is entitled to one award per exam, receiving the higher-level award only. For example, international top three rank holders will receive awards based on their international ranks, and any awards based on their zonal ranks will be passed to the next rank holder. Similarly, if a zonal award winner also qualifies for a class award, the class award will be given to the next rank holder.
Sample Papers
Sample Question Papers
The detailed Syllabus and Sample Test Paper are provided in this website, click the following links to download the Syllabus and Sample Test Paper class wise. For Books please contact, School Coordinator or book your order online now.
Prizes, dates and venue
What you can win
Drag along the ranks and watch the award change.
Cash prizes of ₹10,000, ₹7,500 and ₹5,000 for the top three International Olympiad rank holders in every class; gift certificates of varying values for ranks 4 to 25; Topper Achievement Certificates up to rank 500; Medals of Excellence for Zonal, State and Class toppers; and a participation certificate for every student who sits the paper.
Where did you rank?
Drag the medal, tap a rank, or use the arrow keys. Every award shown here is the one published for that rank.
₹10,000
in each class · 1st Olympiad rankAlso receives
- Participation certificate with all your ranks
- Medal of Excellence if you also top your class, zone or state
The 1st International Olympiad rank holder in each class receives a prize of ₹10,000/-.
Three more ways to win a medal
Hover or tap a card to read the rule.
One award per exam — each winner receives the higher-level award.
Certificate of ParticipationSilverZone Foundation
Every participant takes something home
All participants are awarded Participation Certificates reflecting their Class, Zonal, State and Olympiad ranks and their marks — so every student sees exactly where they stand.
Certificates reach students through their school along with the results.
What if students tie on the same rank?
Drag the slider to see how a shared rank is settled at the rank you picked above.
₹10,000to the single rank holder — 1st olympiad rank
- Awarded in full, with the participation certificate.
The rules behind the awards
How ties and overlapping awards are settled.
Up to 10 students on the same rank
The award amount is divided equally among the winners, and each recipient is honoured with a Symbolic Golden Medal of Excellence in the relevant category along with a certificate.
11 or more students on the same rank
Instead of a shared award, each winner receives a gift certificate coupon, along with a Medal of Excellence in the relevant category and a Special Achievement Certificate.
One award per exam
Each winner receives the higher-level award only. Any award based on a Zonal rank passes to the next rank holder, and if a Zonal award winner also qualifies for a class award, the class award goes to the next rank holder.
Class topper medals
At school level the top three rank holders in each class receive Medals of Excellence, provided the topper obtains at least 50% marks.
Dates: announced with the prospectusVenue: conducted at your own school
Zones
Zone and state categorisation
To streamline operations, all states and Union Territories in India, along with participating international countries, are organised into five zones.
North Zone
States and Union Territories in this zone.
- Delhi NCR
- Haryana
- Punjab
- Himachal Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- J&K
- Ladakh
- Chandigarh
- Rajasthan
- Uttar Pradesh
This categorisation serves the following purpose: determining zone toppers for performance-based awards.
All zones at a glance (text version)
| Zone | States, Union Territories and countries |
|---|---|
| North Zone | Delhi NCR, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, J&K, Ladakh, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh |
| East Zone | West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur, Chhattisgarh |
| South Zone | Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Andhra Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar |
| West Zone | Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Madhya Pradesh |
| International Zone | Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Ghana, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates (UAE), United Kingdom, United States of America (USA) |
OMR answer sheet
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Answer Sheet
Sample OMR answer sheet
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Study Material
Recommendation & Books
OLYMPIAD EXCELLENCE GUIDE
The AI Excellence Guide is a thoughtfully designed book for young learners who enjoy hands-on learning, exploration, and creativity. It supports skill-building and concept clarity through a variety of engaging and educational tools.
Special Features of this book:-
- Concise Topic Sections
- Chapter Summary
- Practice MCQs After Every Concept
- MCQ Quiz at the End of Each Chapter
- 8 Model Papers at the End
- Fun Facts
- Activity Section
- Colourful Diagrams and Real-World Examples,
- Aligned with NEP 2020 Goals
FAQ
AI Olympiad FAQs
Quick answers about eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, preparation, prizes and registration.
What is the International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (iAIO)?
iAIO is SilverZone Foundation’s Artificial Intelligence Olympiad for students of Classes 1 to 10. Aligned with NEP 2020, it builds curiosity, creativity and computational thinking through topics such as machine learning, neural networks, coding basics, data handling and AI ethics.
Who can take part, and how many levels are there?
iAIO is conducted at a single level (Level 1), open to all students of Classes 1 to 10 through their school. Any school can become a registered centre free of charge; a minimum of 40 students per school must register.
What is the iAIO exam pattern?
Each class sits its own objective (multiple-choice) paper in English, answered on an OMR sheet. Classes 1–5 answer 30 questions in 40 minutes, Classes 6–8 answer 35 questions in 40 minutes and Classes 9–10 answer 40 questions in 50 minutes. Every paper has two sections — AI and a Scholar’s Zone. There is no negative marking.
What does the AI syllabus cover?
Each class has its own chapters. In Class 6, for example, students meet the world of AI, getting started with Python, simple machine learning with Python, data visualisation, neural networks, ethics and safety in AI, and AI with the Internet of Things. By Class 8, topics move on to deep learning, computer vision and model evaluation.
How can students prepare?
Start with the class-wise syllabus and sample paper on the AI Olympiad page. The AI Excellence Guide offers concise topic sections, chapter summaries, practice MCQs after every concept, a quiz at the end of each chapter and eight model papers.
What prizes does the AI Olympiad offer?
In every class, the top three International Olympiad rank holders receive ₹10,000, ₹7,500 and ₹5,000. Ranks 4 to 25 receive gift certificates, ranks up to 500 receive Topper Achievement Certificates, and zonal, state and class toppers receive Medals of Excellence (class toppers must score at least 50%). Every participant receives a certificate showing their class, zonal, state and Olympiad ranks along with their marks.
How does a school register for iAIO?
Registration is through schools. SilverZone sends the iAIO prospectus and registration forms to every school registered with the Foundation. Schools not yet registered can request a prospectus by writing to info@silverzone.org and must return the completed forms by the stated deadline. Each school chooses one of three proposed exam dates.
Where can I find iAIO sample papers?
Class-wise sample question papers and a sample OMR answer sheet are available on the AI Olympiad page. The AI Excellence Guide can be ordered online or through your school coordinator.