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IMO Cutoff 2025-26, Check SOF IMO Cut Off Marks Here

IMO Cutoff 2025-26, Check SOF IMO Cut Off Marks Here

Edited By Manasvini Gupta | Updated on Jun 02, 2025 07:18 PM IST | #IMO
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IMO Cutoff 2025-26 - The Science Olympiad Foundation will release the the SOF IMO Cut off 2025-26 in online mode. Students appearing for the IMO 2025-26 exam will be able to access the IMO cutoff 2025 from the official website at sofworld.org. The SOF Maths Olympiad cut off 2025 for level 1 is likely to be released in March 2026.

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  1. IMO Cutoff 2025-26 Dates of Events
  2. IMO Cut off Marks 2025-26 - Check Previous Years’ IMO Cutoff
  3. IMO Level 1 Cut Off 2025-26 - Criteria for Selection
IMO Cutoff 2025-26, Check SOF IMO Cut Off Marks Here
IMO Cutoff 2025-26, Check SOF IMO Cut Off Marks Here

Students can use the IMO answer key to calculate their probable marks and compare them with the IMO cutoff marks to estimate their chances of selection. SOF International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) is conducted for students of Classes 1 to 12. However, IMO cut off 2025 is released only for students of classes 3 to 12th. Students who clear the IMO level 1 cut off 2025 will be eligible to appear for the IMO 2nd level exam. Read the complete article to know the previous years’ IMO cut offs 2025 and other information.

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IMO Cutoff 2025-26 Dates of Events

The following table lists details related to the IMO Cut off marks 2025-26, exam dates, and IMO result 2025 date. Students can go through the same to get information on the IMO cutoff schedule.

IMO Cut off Marks 2025-26 Dates

EventDates
IMO Level 1 exam dates 2025-26
  • Level 1 Exam Date 1: 12th November 2025
  • Level 1 Exam Date 2: 28th November 2025
  • Level 1 Exam Date 3: 12th December 2025
IMO level 1 answer keyDecember 2025-January 2026
IMO level 1 result 2025-26 dateJanuary 11, 2025
IMO level 1 cut off date 2025-26March 2026
IMO Level 2 exam date for Classes 3 to 12February 2026
IMO Level 2 answer key dateMarch 2026
IMO result level 2March 2026

Also, check: IMO Syllabus 2025-26

IMO Cut off Marks 2025-26 - Check Previous Years’ IMO Cutoff

IMO cut off marks vary for each year. The cut off marks of IMO SOF 2025-26 will depend upon the number of students appearing in the exam and the difficulty level of the exam. Below we have listed the previous years' IMO cut-off 2023-24 for students' reference.

SOF IMO Cut off (2023-24) - 1st Level cut off Top 5%

CLASS

TOTAL MARKS

ACHIEVERS SECTION
[M4]

MATHEMATICAL REASONING
[M2]

EVERYDAY MATHEMATICS
[M3]

LOGICAL REASONING
[M1]

03

33

6

9

9

9

04

31

6

9

8

8

05

44

9

16

8

11

06

47

9

16

9

13

07

43

15

16

2

10

08

45

12

18

4

11

09

48

12

18

4

14

10

48

9

17

9

13

CLASS

TOTAL MARKS

ACHIEVERS SECTION
[M4]

MATHEMATICAL REASONING
OR
APPLIED MATHEMATICS
[M2]

EVERYDAY MATHEMATICS
[M3]

LOGICAL REASONING
[M1]

11

40

9

12

6

13

12

42

6

15

8

13

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SOF IMO Cut off (2022-23) - 1st Level cut off Top 5%

Class

Total Marks

Achievers Section [M4]

Mathematical Reasoning [M2]

Everyday Mathematics [M3]

Logical Reasoning [M1]

3

35

8

10

8

9

4

33

6

8

10

9

5

45

9

16

7

13

6

47

9

16

10

12

7

42

9

14

6

13

8

45

12

14

7

12

9

49

15

17

6

11

10

51

12

19

8

12

11

43

12

10

8

13

12

41

12

17

4

8

Previous Years' SOF IMO cutoff 2019-20

Class

Total Marks

Achievers Section(M4)

Mathematical Reasoning (M2)

Everyday Mathematics (M3)

Logical Reasoning (M1)

3rd

34

10

8

10

6

4th

32

8

8

7

9

5th

39

6

15

9

9

6th

45

12

14

7

12

7th

44

15

12

7

10

8th

44

9

14

7

14

9th

47

12

16

6

13

10th

46

12

15

8

11

11th

37

6

15

2

14

12th

38

9

11

6

12

IMO Cutoff Marks 2018-19

Class

Total Marks

Achievers Section[M4]

Everyday Mathematics (M3)

Mathematical Reasoning (M2)

Logical Reasoning (M1)

3rd

32

6

9

9

8

4th

31

6

10

8

7

5th

42

15

9

13

5

6th

43

12

4

16

11

7th

44

12

6

14

12

8th

45

12

7

14

12

9th

48

12

8

15

13

10th

48

15

5

16

12

11th

39

3

8

14

14

12th

37

12

6

8

11

IMO Cutoff Marks 2017-18

Class

Total Marks

Logical Reasoning (M1)

Mathematical Reasoning (M2)

Everyday Maths (M3)

Achievers Section

(M4)

3rd

32

7

7

8

10

4th

31

8

8

7

8

5th

40

11

13

4

12

6th

47

12

17

6

12

7th

45

10

12

8

15

8th

44

10

15

7

12

9th

45

12

14

7

12

10th

45

11

16

6

12

11th

36

8

10

9

9

12th

41

12

15

5

9

IMO Level 1 Cut Off 2025-26 - Criteria for Selection

Along with the top 5% of students who secure IMO cutoff marks, the following students will also be selected for the level 1 exam:

  • Top 25 rank holders of each class at the zone level.

  • Class-wise toppers who secured at least 50% marks are also invited for the level 2 exam if they competed in the level 1 exam with at least 10 students of a class.

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Tie-Breaking Criteria of SOF IMO

Students are selected for the level 2 SOF IMO exam based on their total marks and IMO total cutoff. If two or more students obtain the same marks then section-wise IMO cutoff will be considered to determine the qualifiers. The tie-breaking criteria for IMO are mentioned below.

SOF IMO Section-Wise Priority

Priority

Section

1

Achiever’s Section

2

Mathematical Reasoning

3

Everyday Mathematics

4

Logical Reasoning

What after IMO Cutoff 2025-26?

  • After the release of the IMO 2025 cutoff, SOF will declare the IMO result 2025-26for level 1 exam.

  • Students can check their IMO 2025 result on the official website at sofworld.org by entering their roll number in the result login window.

  • IMO result 2025 will mention the student’s rank, marks obtained and other details which will inform them about their selection/non-selection for the level 2 IMO exam as per the cut-off marks.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are the minimum marks to pass in the IMO level 1 exam?

Students need to score a minimum of IMO cutoff marks to pass the IMO level 1 exam and get eligible to appear in the Level 2 IMO exam.

2. How are the students selected for the IMO level 2 exam?

Students are selected on the basis of their total marks secured and section-wise marks in the IMO level 1 exam.

3. What is the IMO cutoff for 2nd class students?

IMO cut off is declared for students of classes 3rd to 12th only.

4. Does SOF release the IMO level 2 cut off?

Science Olympiad Foundation may release the IMO Level 2 cut off scores along with the declaration of results.

5. Is 50 marks good in IMO?

Scoring 50 marks in IMO exam can be considered a good score but significance of this score will depend upon factors such as, other participants scores and personal goals of the candidate. IMO is highly competitive exam and the scores and rankings vary from one year to another. 

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Dear Aspirant,

Science olympiad foundation conducts the IMO (International Mathematics Olympiad ) for classes 1 to 12. IMO exam is conducted in 2 levels. Level 1 is for classes 1 to 12 and Level 2 is for classes 3 to 12 who qualify in level 1.

SOF also accepts individual registration. Each student has to pay INR 50 for those who pay individually.

  • They conducted the exam in an online mode for 1 hr.
  • IMO level 1 (set A) will conduct on 4th and 5th of December,2021.
  • IMO level 1 (set B) will conduct on the 24th and 26th of December, 2021
  • IMO level 1 (set C) will conduct on the 8th and 9th of January, 2022.
  • IMO level 2 will conduct in January 2022

Registration process:

Steps to fill the Individual Registration:

  • Visit SOF official website
  • View online registration for schools and students on the home page
  • Click on "read more". It will direct to the student registration page.
  • Click on "Registration by students"
  • Enter your school details and student details in the registration form.
  • Preview your application and submit it.

Hope this is helpful


Hello there,

Hope you are doing well.

There is only one mode to apply for the IMO exam 2021 i.e. Offline.  You have to contact your school authorities for IMO Forms, if your school is registered with IMO then the forms may have already arrived.

It must be remembered that no student can apply for the IMO 2021 registration independently. SOF will not accept any application form directly from students. Students should contact their respective schools for their registration.

Hope this helps. In case of any further query, please get back to us.

Thank you!

It is very simple to apply for maths Olympiad in india.You can register with Indian Talent Olympiad,one of the leading centres for Olympiad Examinations.Registrations are open for individual students.You can click on the website(https://www.indiantalent.org/Olympiad-exam-registration-student) tab on the homepage of Indian Talent Olympiad and start  with the application process.The website provides the clear instructions of registration,you can register by entering all required details such as name,standard,age, school, subject and other information,then further it would take you to the payment gateway,where you can pay the Examination fees.Registered students are allowed to participate in the weekly test series.To Apply and to know further details,you can even call on the toll free number 1800 266 9192.

Hello,

Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) conducts the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) for the students of classes 1 to 12. IMO Level 1 is conducted for Class 1 to 12 students and then the Level 2 is conducted for Class 3 to 12 students who qualify the level 1. Student's knowledge of logical reasoning, Mathematical reasoning, and everyday mathematics is tested through SOF International Mathematics Olympiad. So yes 5th class student can also apply for International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO).

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