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Applied Intelligence Olympiad

Real-life reasoning, situational decision-making and practical problem-solving — Olympiad-style questions built around everyday situations, not textbook recall.

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Why This Olympiad

What the Applied Intelligence Olympiad Actually Tests

Not extra homework. A different kind of question altogether.

Real-Life Reasoning

Working through situations the way they actually unfold, not as abstract textbook problems.

Situational Decision-Making

Weighing options and choosing sensibly when a scenario has more than one way through.

Practical Problem-Solving

Getting to a workable answer, the way problem-solving actually happens outside a classroom.

Everyday Judgment

Sound, fair calls in situations that don't come with a single obviously "correct" step.

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Thinking Through Ambiguity

Staying clear-headed when information is incomplete or a situation has more than one angle.

A Clear Report, Not a Rank

A percentage-based report showing exactly what your child knows.

Classes 3–10

Difficulty That Grows With Your Child

The same exam philosophy, scaled to where your child actually is.

Classes 3–5

Foundation

Simple, everyday-situation questions — deciding what to do next in a familiar scenario, framed to feel relatable, not intimidating.

Classes 6–8

Intermediate

More nuanced situations with a few moving parts, calling for practical decision-making rather than a single obvious answer.

Classes 9–10

Advanced

Multi-factor real-life reasoning and judgment calls that mirror the kind of thinking senior classes are expected to handle.

Full Syllabus

Class-Wise Syllabus, Class 3 to Class 10

Tap a class to open its complete topic-wise breakdown.

Class 3 — Applied Intelligence Olympiad Syllabus

7 topics
Topic
  1. 01
    Everyday Decision-Making

    Choosing sensibly between two simple, familiar options.

  2. 02
    Sharing Fairly

    Working out a fair way to split something between friends.

  3. 03
    Simple Money Choices

    Deciding how to spend a small, fixed amount of pocket money.

  4. 04
    Being a Good Friend

    Choosing the kind response in simple friendship situations.

  5. 05
    Right and Wrong in Simple Situations

    Spotting the fair choice in an easy, everyday scenario.

  6. 06
    Time Management Basics

    Deciding what to do first when there's more than one task.

  7. 07
    Solving a Small Everyday Problem

    Working through a simple, real-life problem step by step.

Class 4 — Applied Intelligence Olympiad Syllabus

7 topics
Topic
  1. 01
    Weighing Two Options

    Comparing the pros and cons of two simple choices.

  2. 02
    Fair Play in Games & Groups

    Recognising fair versus unfair behaviour during group activities.

  3. 03
    Managing Pocket Money

    Planning simple saving and spending with a small budget.

  4. 04
    Helping Others — Situational Reasoning

    Deciding the most helpful response in a given situation.

  5. 05
    Simple Rules & Why They Matter

    Understanding the reason behind common everyday rules.

  6. 06
    Planning a Simple Task

    Organising the steps needed to complete a small task on time.

  7. 07
    Handling a Small Disagreement

    Choosing a sensible way to resolve a minor conflict.

Class 5 — Applied Intelligence Olympiad Syllabus

8 topics
Topic
  1. 01
    Situational Reasoning — Multiple Choices

    Picking the best response from three or four realistic options.

  2. 02
    Fairness in Group Situations

    Judging what's fair when a group has to make one decision.

  3. 03
    Budgeting Simple Money Decisions

    Planning spending across more than one small goal.

  4. 04
    Understanding Consequences of Actions

    Thinking through what happens next after a choice is made.

  5. 05
    Basic Ethics — Right vs. Convenient

    Telling apart the easy option from the right one.

  6. 06
    Time & Priority Management

    Deciding what matters most when time is limited.

  7. 07
    Team Situations — Cooperation

    Choosing responses that help a team work well together.

  8. 08
    Problem-Solving in Real Scenarios

    Applying a simple method to a realistic, multi-part problem.

Class 6 — Applied Intelligence Olympiad Syllabus

8 topics
Topic
  1. 01
    Weighing Trade-Offs

    Understanding that most real choices involve giving something up.

  2. 02
    Fairness & Perspective-Taking

    Considering a situation from more than one person's point of view.

  3. 03
    Money Decisions — Saving vs. Spending

    Balancing short-term wants against longer-term saving goals.

  4. 04
    Ethics in Everyday Situations

    Applying simple ethical principles to realistic dilemmas.

  5. 05
    Understanding Rules & Exceptions

    Recognising when a rule genuinely needs an exception.

  6. 06
    Planning Under Constraints

    Making a workable plan when time, money or resources are limited.

  7. 07
    Group Decision-Making

    Reaching a fair group decision when opinions differ.

  8. 08
    Practical Problem-Solving — Multi-Step

    Working through a real-world problem across several steps.

Class 7 — Applied Intelligence Olympiad Syllabus

8 topics
Topic
  1. 01
    Multi-Factor Decision-Making

    Weighing several factors at once before choosing a course of action.

  2. 02
    Fairness & Bias — Introduction

    Spotting when a decision may be unintentionally unfair.

  3. 03
    Money Choices — Value for Money

    Judging which of several options offers genuinely better value.

  4. 04
    Ethical Dilemmas — Simple Cases

    Reasoning through situations with no single "correct" answer.

  5. 05
    Understanding Different Viewpoints

    Fairly representing a perspective you don't personally hold.

  6. 06
    Strategic Planning — Basics

    Setting a simple goal and planning steps to reach it.

  7. 07
    Conflict Resolution

    Choosing a fair, practical way to resolve a disagreement.

  8. 08
    Real-World Problem-Solving

    Applying structured thinking to an unfamiliar, realistic scenario.

Class 8 — Applied Intelligence Olympiad Syllabus

8 topics
Topic
  1. 01
    Situational Judgment — Advanced

    Choosing the wisest response among several plausible ones.

  2. 02
    Fairness in Complex Situations

    Judging fairness when a situation affects several people unevenly.

  3. 03
    Financial Decision-Making — Trade-Offs

    Balancing competing financial priorities in a realistic scenario.

  4. 04
    Ethical Reasoning — Weighing Priorities

    Deciding which value matters most when two principles conflict.

  5. 05
    Argumentation — Building a Case

    Structuring a clear, reasoned case for a position.

  6. 06
    Strategy & Planning — Applied

    Planning toward a goal that has more than one viable path.

  7. 07
    Leadership in Group Situations

    Choosing responses that guide a group toward a good outcome.

  8. 08
    Innovative Problem-Solving

    Finding a creative solution when the obvious approach won't work.

Class 9 — Applied Intelligence Olympiad Syllabus

8 topics
Topic
  1. 01
    Complex Situational Reasoning

    Working through scenarios with several interacting factors.

  2. 02
    Fairness, Bias & Perspective

    Identifying bias and correcting for it in a decision.

  3. 03
    Financial Judgment — Real-World Scenarios

    Making sound financial calls in realistic, layered situations.

  4. 04
    Ethics & Integrity in Decisions

    Holding to a principle even when it's the harder choice.

  5. 05
    Argumentation & Persuasion

    Making a persuasive case while staying fair to the other side.

  6. 06
    Strategic Thinking — Multi-Step

    Planning several moves ahead toward a longer-term goal.

  7. 07
    Civic & Social Reasoning

    Reasoning through situations involving community and shared resources.

  8. 08
    Innovation & Creative Solutions

    Generating an original solution to a genuinely open-ended problem.

Class 10 — Applied Intelligence Olympiad Syllabus

8 topics
Topic
  1. 01
    Advanced Real-Life Reasoning

    Reasoning through layered, realistic scenarios end to end.

  2. 02
    Fairness & Ethics — Applied Cases

    Applying ethical principles to detailed, real-world case studies.

  3. 03
    Financial Strategy & Planning

    Planning toward a financial goal across multiple constraints.

  4. 04
    Ethical Decision-Making Under Pressure

    Holding to sound judgment when a decision must be made quickly.

  5. 05
    Argumentation — Advanced

    Building and defending a well-structured, evidence-based argument.

  6. 06
    Strategic & Long-Term Thinking

    Weighing short-term costs against long-term benefit.

  7. 07
    Civic Leadership & Responsibility

    Reasoning through decisions that affect a wider community.

  8. 08
    Independent Case Study

    Applying everything learned to one extended real-world scenario.

Every class builds on the one before it — topics revisited each year go deeper, not just repeat.

Exam Modes

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Applied Intelligence Olympiad · Enrolment Fee

299/ subject

The same flat fee across every Academic Olympiad and Skills Lab subject. No slabs, no surprises — and a free mock test before you commit to anything.

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Percentage-Based Report
Certificate for Every Student
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What You Walk Away With

Recognition That Doesn't End at the Result

Medals for Winners

Students who meet the medal-qualifying criteria are recognised with a medal.

Certificate for Every Student

Every child who appears receives a participation certificate.

Recognition for Schools

Principals and coordinators receive mementos, plus digital PR and social recognition.

Questions People Ask

Applied Intelligence Olympiad, Answered Directly

Real-life reasoning, situational decision-making and practical problem-solving — questions built around everyday situations rather than textbook recall, examined as a full Olympiad subject for Classes 3–10.

Applied Intelligence is a Skills Lab Olympiad subject, and Skills Lab subjects are designed and examined for Classes 3–10 only — they are not offered for Classes 1–2.

A flat ₹299 for the Applied Intelligence Olympiad, the same fee across every Academic Olympiad and Skills Lab subject. A free mock test is included so you can try it before enrolling.

Yes — the online mode is AI-proctored and can be taken individually from home. The offline mode is conducted only at school, coordinated through your school's exam cell.

A percentage-based performance report (not a percentile rank), a certificate, and a medal for students who meet the medal-qualifying criteria — plus bonus mock tests you can retake through the year.

Yes. Every subject includes one free mock test, so your child can see the question style before you pay anything.

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