INDIAN LOGIC OLYMPIAD (ILO) – SYLLABUS
The Indian Logic Olympiad syllabus is designed to assess and nurture logical reasoning, analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and decision-making skills.
The questions are skill-based, not textbook-based, ensuring fair participation for students from all boards.

CATEGORY 1: LKG & UKG
Round 1 – School Level

• Picture-based reasoning

• Shape, colour, and size matching

• Odd one out (visual)

• Sequencing (daily activities, patterns)

• Direction sense (up/down, left/right)

• Spotting differences

• Simple cause-and-effect through pictures

Round 2 – National Level

• Advanced picture logic

• Visual puzzles

• Pattern continuation

• Story-based thinking questions

• Hands-on or activity-based logical tasks

CATEGORY 2: Classes 1 – 2
Round 1 – School Level

• Number and shape patterns

• Odd one out

• Simple coding–decoding using symbols

• Direction and position-based logic

• Sequencing and ordering

• Picture-based word logic

Round 2 – National Level

• Visual and numerical reasoning

• Logical arrangement problems

• Pattern-based puzzles

• Simple real-life problem-solving scenarios

• Explanation-based reasoning (basic level)

CATEGORY 3: Classes 1 – 2
Round 1 – School Level

• Number and shape patterns

• Odd one out

• Simple coding–decoding using symbols

• Direction and position-based logic

• Sequencing and ordering

• Picture-based word logic

Round 2 – National Level

• Visual and numerical reasoning

• Logical arrangement problems

• Pattern-based puzzles

• Simple real-life problem-solving scenarios

• Explanation-based reasoning (basic level)
  
   

CATEGORY 3: Classes 3 – 5
Round 1 – School Level

• Number series and patterns

• Analogy (numbers, shapes, words)

• Coding–decoding

• Classification and grouping

• Direction sense

• Logical word problems

Round 2 – National Level

• Puzzle-based reasoning

• Input–output logic (basic)

• Venn diagrams (introductory)

• Step-by-step problem solving

• Real-life logical scenarios (school, home, environment)
  
   

CATEGORY 4: Classes 6 – 8
Round 1 – School Level

• Number and alphabet series

• Coding–decoding (moderate)

• Analogies and classifications

• Direction and distance problems

• Logical deductions

Round 2 – National Level

• Input–output analysis

• Venn diagrams

• Flowchart-based logic

• Syllogisms (basic)

• Case-study based reasoning

• Strategy and optimization problems

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CATEGORY 5: Classes 9 – 10
Round 1 – School Level

• Advanced number and alphanumeric series

• Complex coding–decoding

• Analytical puzzles

• Data interpretation (tables, charts)

• Direction, time, and distance logic

• Logical deductions

Round 2 – National Level

• Syllogisms

• Statement & conclusion

• Cause and effect

• Flowchart and algorithmic reasoning

• Advanced analytical puzzles

• Real-world decision-making problems