UCOUnified Cyber Olympiad (currently branded Unified International Cyber Olympiad, UICO)
About UCO
The Unified Cyber Olympiad — now marketed as the Unified International Cyber Olympiad (UICO) — is Unified Council’s computing-and-reasoning contest for Classes 2 to 10. The hour-long, 50-question paper blends computer knowledge with mental ability, logical reasoning and a touch of English, with no negative marking.
Its stated aim is to build the aptitude foundation behind good computing — logic and structured thinking — rather than to test programming, so it suits younger students taking a first step into competitive exams. Toppers earn cash awards, medals and national ranks, and all participants receive performance feedback.
Accepted by: Unified Council ranks, cash awards, medals and certificates; a benchmarking contest with no admission or selection role
Official websiteUCO eligibility
Classes 2–10
UCO exam pattern
Sections
- Mental Ability
- Reasoning
- Computers
- General English
Marking scheme: None
UCO syllabus outline
- Computer fundamentals, common applications and IT awareness pitched to each class
- Mental-ability and logical-reasoning questions that are class-specific rather than strictly syllabus-bound
- A short general-English component alongside the computing sections
Preparing for UCO?
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