Aptitude Skills Olympiad
Speed math, mental calculation and number reasoning — an Olympiad-style paper built to sharpen how quickly and confidently your child can think with numbers, for Classes 3 to 10.
No payment for the mock test. Enrol for just ₹299 whenever you're ready.
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What the Aptitude Skills Olympiad Actually Tests
Not extra homework. A different kind of question altogether.
Speed Math
Quick, accurate calculation under real time pressure.
Mental Calculation
Working things out in your head, without reaching for a method on paper.
Number Reasoning
Spotting relationships and structure among numbers, not just crunching them.
Quick Estimation
Judging a sensible answer fast, before working out the exact one.
Confident Number Sense
Comfort with numbers that carries over into everyday problem-solving.
A Clear Report, Not a Rank
A percentage-based report showing exactly what your child knows.
Difficulty That Grows With Your Child
The same exam philosophy, scaled to where your child actually is.
Foundation
Building simple mental math confidence — quick addition, subtraction and number patterns framed to feel familiar, not intimidating.
Intermediate
Faster calculation and multi-step number reasoning, stretching speed and accuracy as problems get a little more layered.
Advanced
Complex number reasoning under real time pressure, mirroring the pace and precision senior classes are expected to handle.
Class-Wise Syllabus, Class 3 to Class 10
Tap a class to open its complete topic-wise breakdown.
Class 3 — Aptitude Skills Olympiad Syllabus
7 topics- 01Quick Addition & Subtraction
Building speed and accuracy on 2-digit sums without pen and paper.
- 02Number Patterns
Spotting the rule behind a simple counting sequence.
- 03Doubling & Halving
Using doubling and halving as a mental shortcut for small numbers.
- 04Skip Counting Tricks
Counting in 2s, 5s and 10s to speed up simple calculations.
- 05Simple Word Problems
Turning a short story into a quick addition or subtraction sum.
- 06Comparing Numbers Fast
Judging which of two numbers is bigger without full calculation.
- 07Estimation Basics
Guessing a sensible answer before working out the exact one.
Class 4 — Aptitude Skills Olympiad Syllabus
7 topics- 01Mental Multiplication Tables
Recalling tables up to 12 instantly, without counting up.
- 02Speed Addition — 3-Digit Numbers
Adding larger numbers quickly using place-value shortcuts.
- 03Number Series
Extending a sequence once the underlying pattern is found.
- 04Rounding & Estimation
Rounding numbers to quickly estimate a total.
- 05Simple Fractions, Mentally
Working out halves and quarters of small numbers in your head.
- 06Quick Money Math
Adding prices and working out change without writing it down.
- 07Time Calculations
Working out elapsed time and simple clock-based problems fast.
Class 5 — Aptitude Skills Olympiad Syllabus
8 topics- 01Multiplication Shortcuts
Tricks for multiplying by 11, 25 and other friendly numbers.
- 02Division Tricks
Spotting quick divisibility rules before dividing in full.
- 03Factors & Multiples, at Speed
Finding common factors and multiples quickly.
- 04Percentage Basics, Mentally
Working out 10%, 25% and 50% of a number instantly.
- 05Speed Word Problems
Translating a short problem into the right calculation fast.
- 06Number Patterns — Advanced
Extending sequences that combine two operations.
- 07Estimation in Real Life
Estimating totals while shopping, travelling or measuring.
- 08Mental Math with Decimals
Adding and comparing simple decimal numbers in your head.
Class 6 — Aptitude Skills Olympiad Syllabus
8 topics- 01Vedic Math Basics
Fast calculation techniques drawn from Vedic math sutras.
- 02Squares & Square Roots — Mental Tricks
Shortcuts for squaring two-digit numbers quickly.
- 03Ratio & Proportion, at Speed
Simplifying and comparing ratios without long working.
- 04Profit & Loss, Mentally
Working out gain, loss and percentage change quickly.
- 05LCM & HCF Shortcuts
Finding LCM and HCF faster using prime-factor tricks.
- 06Speed Percentages
Converting between fractions, decimals and percentages fast.
- 07Number Series — Advanced
Cracking series with alternating or two-step rules.
- 08Approximation Techniques
Simplifying a calculation to get a fast, close-enough answer.
Class 7 — Aptitude Skills Olympiad Syllabus
8 topics- 01Advanced Multiplication Tricks
Multiplying two-digit and three-digit numbers rapidly.
- 02Algebraic Mental Math
Simplifying simple algebraic expressions in your head.
- 03Speed Averages
Finding the average of a small data set quickly.
- 04Compound Interest Shortcuts
Estimating compound growth without the full formula.
- 05Time-Speed-Distance Basics
Solving simple motion problems using quick ratios.
- 06Data Handling, Mentally
Reading and comparing values from a simple table fast.
- 07Fraction-Decimal Conversions, at Speed
Switching between fractions and decimals instantly.
- 08Number Theory Basics
Prime numbers, divisibility and basic number properties.
Class 8 — Aptitude Skills Olympiad Syllabus
8 topics- 01Speed Algebra
Solving simple equations quickly without extra working.
- 02Exponents & Powers, Mentally
Working with powers and roots using quick rules.
- 03Time-Speed-Distance — Advanced
Solving multi-step motion problems under time pressure.
- 04Ratio-Based Word Problems
Splitting quantities in a given ratio quickly.
- 05Compound Interest — Advanced
Estimating interest over multiple periods fast.
- 06Probability Basics, Mentally
Estimating simple chances without a full calculation.
- 07Mixtures & Alligations
Quick techniques for mixing-ratio problems.
- 08Data Interpretation, at Speed
Reading charts and tables to answer questions fast.
Class 9 — Aptitude Skills Olympiad Syllabus
8 topics- 01Advanced Number Theory
Working with prime factorisation and number properties at speed.
- 02Speed Trigonometric Basics
Recalling standard trig ratios instantly for quick problems.
- 03Simplification Shortcuts
Solving BODMAS-heavy expressions using smart shortcuts.
- 04Profit-Loss-Discount Combined
Working through multi-step commercial math problems fast.
- 05Time-Work Problems
Solving work-rate problems using quick ratio methods.
- 06Speed Statistics
Finding mean, median and mode of a data set quickly.
- 07Coordinate Geometry, Mentally
Estimating distances and midpoints without full formulas.
- 08Complex Word Problems
Breaking a dense word problem into fast, solvable steps.
Class 10 — Aptitude Skills Olympiad Syllabus
8 topics- 01Advanced Speed Algebra
Solving quadratic and simultaneous equations quickly.
- 02Quadratic Shortcuts
Spotting roots and patterns in quadratics without full working.
- 03Compound Growth Problems
Estimating population and investment growth over time.
- 04Advanced Time-Work-Distance
Combining time, work and distance concepts in one problem.
- 05Statistics & Probability, at Speed
Solving combined stats-and-probability questions fast.
- 06Mensuration Shortcuts
Quick area and volume estimates for common shapes.
- 07Real-World Financial Math
Applying speed math to loans, EMIs and simple budgeting.
- 08Independent Speed Test Simulation
A timed, mixed-topic set that mirrors the real exam pace.
Every class builds on the one before it — topics revisited each year go deeper, not just repeat.
Take It the Way That Works for Your School
Offline, At School
Conducted at school, coordinated through your school's exam cell — no individual booking needed.
Online, AI-Proctored
Appear individually from home — proctored by AI, so your school doesn't have to run it for you.
Aptitude Skills Olympiad · Enrolment Fee
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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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.
Aptitude Skills Olympiad, Answered Directly
Speed math, mental calculation and number reasoning — questions built to test how quickly and confidently a child can think with numbers, for Classes 3–10.
A flat ₹299 for the Aptitude Skills 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.
The Aptitude Skills Olympiad is part of IGNITIA's Skills Lab. Skills Lab subjects are designed and examined as full Olympiad subjects specifically for Classes 3–10, not Classes 1–2.
