Mathematics Olympiad
International Olympiads in Science and Mathematics are the world championships for school students held every year in a different country.
The most famous Olympiads are
1.The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO),
2.The International Physics Olympiad (IPhO),
3.The International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO),
4.The International Biology Olympiad (IBO),
5.The International Olympiad in Informatics
6. (IOI) and The International Astronomy Olympiad (IAO).
7. National Science Olympiad (NSO)
8. National Cyber Olympiad (NCO)
Olympiad exams or Olympiads are the means for students to compete with other students on a similar educational level. Such exams promote the learning of skills in subjects like mathematics, science, computer technology, or English language among students. An Olympiad helps students analyze their strengths and weaknesses based on their performance in the nationwide or international level examination. These exams provide an absolute assessment of students’ knowledge and motivate them towards academic improvement. The participating students are judged based on their scientific reasoning and logical ability. Countries send a delegation of students and leaders to participate at the International level. India conducts National Olympiads to identify the best students who can represent India at the international level.
Eligibility for Mathematics Olympiad exams
| Sr. No. | Olympiad | Eligibility |
| 1 | NSO | Class 1 to 12 students |
| 2 | NCO | Class 1 to 12 students |
| 3 | IMO | Class 1 to 12 students |
| 4 | IEO | Class 1 to 12 students |
| 5 | ICSO | Class 11 and 12 students |
| 6 | IGKO | Class 1 to 10 students |
MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIAD
The Mathematical Olympiad Programme in India, which leads to the participation of Indian students in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is organized by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) on behalf of the National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM) of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India. This programme is one of the major initiatives undertaken by the NBHM. Its main purpose is to spot mathematical talent among pre-university students in the country.
The Mathematical Olympiad program consists of five stages.
- Stage 1: Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO and pre – RMO): The RMO is a three-hour written test with six or seven problems.
- Stage 2: Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO):
- Stage 3: International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp (IMOTC):
- Stage 4: Pre-departure Training Camp for IMO:
- Stage 5: International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO): The six-member team selected at the end of IMOTC accompanied by a leader, India has been participating in the IMO since 1989. Students of the Indian Team who receive gold, silver, and bronze medals at the IMO receive a cash prize of Rs. 5000/-, Rs. 4000/- and Rs. 3000/- respectively at a formal ceremony at the end of the training camp during the following year.
the selected students need to have a valid Indian passport meeting the visa regulations of the host country. Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) finances international travel of the team, the leader, and the deputy leader, while NBHM (DAE) finances the other expenditures connected with the international participation and the entire in-country program.
Olympiad – Awards
| Sr. No. | Olympiad | Awards |
| 1 | NSO | Up to INR 50,000 + Gold medal + Certificate |
| 2 | NCO | Up to INR 50,000 + Gold medal + Certificate |
| 3 | IMO | Up to INR 50,000 + Gold medal + Certificate |
syllabus for Mathematical Olympiad
The syllabus for Mathematical Olympiad (regional, national and international) is pre-degree college mathematics.
The areas covered are arithmetic of integers, geometry, quadratic equations and expressions, trigonometry, coordinate geometry, a system of linear equations, permutations and combination, factorization of polynomial, inequalities, elementary combinatorics, probability theory and number theory, finite series, and complex numbers and elementary graph theory.
The syllabus does not include calculus and statistics. The major areas from which problems are given are algebra, combinatorics, geometry, and number theory. The syllabus is in a sense spread over Class XI to Class XII levels, but the problems under each topic involve a high level of difficulty and sophistication. The difficulty level increases from RMO to INMO to IMO.
Last year Question paper
Mathematical Olympiad
| Sr.No | Olympiad Year | Question Paper |
| 1. | 2020 | IOQM-2020-21-Question-Paper-and-Solution.pdf |
| 2. | 2019 | Pre-RMO-2019-Question-Paper-25-AUG-2019.pdf Pre-RMO-2019-Answer-Keys-25-AUG-2019.pdf |
| 3. | 2019 | Pre-RMO-2019-Question-Paper.pdf |
| 4. | 2018 | PRMO18_Question_Paper.pdf |
| 5 | 2017 | prmo2017.pdf keyprmo2017.pdf |
| 6. | 2016 | QPcrmo-16_1.pdf QPcrmo-16_1.pdf |
| 7. | 2016 | QPcrmo-16_2.pdf solution_2016.pdf |
| 8. | 2015 | INMO-2015.pdf |
| 9. | 2014 | INMO-2014.pdf |
| 10. | 2013 | INMO-2013.pdf RMO-2013-14.pdf |
| 11. | 2012 | INMO-2012.pdf RMO-2012-13.pdf |
| 12. | 2011 | INMO-2011.pdf RMO-2011-12.pdf |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How can I access practice worksheets for preparation?
The worksheets can be accessed online only. For this, you need access to a computer and Internet connection. We do not provide any hard copies of the tests.
How do I access the platform?
You need to create a profile using email id and phone number before you can access the platform. Please provide a valid email address here as we will be using this email address to send all the results, contests, deals, discount information, promotions etc. Also, You can directly register yourself by Google Plus or Facebook. From next time you can directly login through google plus and facebook links.
What are Olympiad Examinations?
Olympiad Exams are competitive exams in various subjects like Maths, Science, English, etc. conducted across India and outside of India. These exams are based on the multiple choice questions. Generally, the pattern is set in accordance to the popular boards like CBSE or ICSE or both. These exams are conducted by various organizations through schools or online. These exams help in assessing student’s conceptual undertanding and help in preparing for the real world competitions.
Who conducts Olympiad Exams?
There are independent private organizations who conduct the Olympiad Exams. Some of the major Olympiad Exam conducting bodies are as follows: