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Assessment Framework

BAIO Exam Structure

A comprehensive look at our two-stage AI Olympiad, designed to evaluate computational thinking, logical reasoning, and real-world problem-solving abilities.

AI OLYMPIAD JOURNEY

Two Rounds. One Real Skill Tested.

A two-stage journey from AI literacy to real-world problem-solving.

Round Format What It Tests Who Advances
Round 1
Online, MCQ-based AI Literacy & Computational Thinking Open to Grades 3–12
Round 2
Hands-on AI Challenge Real-world problem-solving with AI Top 20% of Round 1
Deep Dive

Round 1 Structure

Detailed breakdown of the online AI literacy test by grade level.

Grades 3-5

Preparatory Stage

60 min
35 MCQs
40 Marks
A
Computational Thinking
10 Qs 10 marks
B
AI & Tech Concepts
10 Qs 10 marks
C
Everyday AI
10 Qs 10 marks
D
Elite Thinker
5 Qs 10 marks
Grades 6-8

Middle Stage

60 min
45 MCQs
50 Marks
A
Computational Thinking
15 Qs 15 marks
B
AI & Tech Concepts
15 Qs 15 marks
C
Everyday AI
10 Qs 10 marks
D
Elite Thinker
5 Qs 10 marks
Grades 9-12

Secondary Stage

60 min
50 MCQs
60 Marks
A
Computational Thinking
15 Qs 15 marks
B
AI & Tech Concepts
15 Qs 15 marks
C
Everyday AI
10 Qs 10 marks
D
Elite Thinker
10 Qs 20 marks
Round 2 Deep Dive

Round 2 Structure

Detailed breakdown of the hands-on real-world AI challenge by stage.

Qualification Criteria:
Top 20% of Round 1 Hands-on Challenge Separate Act for each Class Band

ACT I

Mission Control: First Contact
Classes 3 to 5
Badge: Cadet
Mission Theme Train the Machine. Trust Your Mind.
Badge: Cadet
Level 1 Honour Round 2 Role
Classes 3 to 5
Preparatory Stage

ACT II

Mission Deploy: The Field Test
Classes 6 to 8
Badge: Agent
Mission Theme Build It. Break It. Better It.
Badge: Agent
Level 2 Honour Round 2 Role
Classes 6 to 8
Middle Stage

ACT III

Mission Override: Human in the Loop
Classes 9 to 12
Badge: Strategist
Mission Theme When AI Is Wrong, Who Decides?
Badge: Strategist
Level 3 Honour Round 2 Role
Classes 9 to 12
Secondary Stage
Outcomes

What Students Will Learn

A structured, future-ready AI and STEM learning journey.

A
Think Logically
Algorithms Decomposition Pattern recognition Flowcharts Spatial reasoning
B
Understand AI
AI fundamentals Generative AI Machine learning Data NLP
C
Use Tech Responsibly
Robotics Digital citizenship AI ethics Cybersecurity
D
Solve Real Problems
Critical thinking AI systems Case studies Innovation

Everything You Need to Know

Quick answers to frequently asked questions about Bharat AI Olympiad. If you still need assistance, our support team will be happy to help.

BAIO is structured around two rounds: an online proctored Round 1 and a Round 2 real-world AI challenge for qualifying students.

Round 1 tests computational thinking, logical reasoning, AI and technology concepts, everyday AI, digital citizenship, ethics, and applied problem solving.

Round 2 is designed as a real-world AI challenge where qualifying students apply AI thinking to practical problems in a controlled setting.

BAIO focuses on AI thinking and computational reasoning, not only programming ability, so students can participate without needing advanced coding skills.
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