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    IOQM Cutoff 2026: Category & Region Wise Expected Cutoff Marks

    IOQM Cutoff 2026: Category & Region Wise Expected Cutoff Marks

    Garima SihagUpdated on 04 Sep 2026, 02:52 PM IST

    The Mathematics Teachers' Association, India (MTAI) is expected to release the IOQM 2026 cutoff along with the results in October 2026. Students will be able to check both the region-wise cutoff and their IOQM results on the official MTAI website. The IOQM cutoff list will be prepared separately for Category A and B based on the region-wise selection criteria. The IOQM cutoff varies across states and Union Territories. So, candidates should refer to the IOQM cutoff applicable to their respective region to determine their qualification status for the next stage of the Olympiad.

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    1. IOQM Official Regional Cutoff List
    2. Category-wise IOQM Cutoff
    3. Number of Students Selected in Each Criteria
    IOQM Cutoff 2026: Category & Region Wise Expected Cutoff Marks
    IOQM Cutoff 2026

    IOQM Official Regional Cutoff List

    The IOQM cutoff is not a single national cutoff. Instead, it is determined region-wise (state/UT) and category-wise, meaning the qualifying marks vary depending on the region from which a student appears. The official normalised expected IOQM cutoff scores for major regions highlight the competitive distribution across different states is provided below:

    Region Code

    Region / State Name

    Category A (Classes 8-11)

    Category B (Class 12)

    Girls' Quota (Cat A)

    Regional Certificate

    01

    Delhi

    37.0

    49.0

    35.0

    31.0

    02

    Uttar Pradesh

    27.0

    36.0

    25.0

    26.0

    04

    North-West (PB, HR, CH, HP)

    42.0

    70.5

    39.0

    48.0

    07

    Mumbai

    28.0

    39.0

    25.0

    33.0

    08

    Maharashtra & Goa

    32.0

    43.0

    31.0

    28.0

    10

    Rajasthan

    34.0

    43.0

    33.0

    31.0

    11

    Madhya Pradesh

    23.0

    33.0

    21.0

    26.0

    13

    North Bihar

    23.0

    29.0

    21.0

    25.0

    14

    South Bihar

    16.0

    19.0

    15.0

    24.0

    15

    Jharkhand

    22.0

    27.0

    21.0

    26.0

    16

    West Bengal

    30.0

    38.0

    27.0

    29.0

    25

    Andhra Pradesh

    35.0

    39.0

    33.0

    29.0

    26

    Telangana

    43.0

    46.0

    42.0

    31.0

    27

    Karnataka

    32.0

    42.0

    30.0

    29.0

    31

    Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV)

    28.5

    39.0

    28.0

    16.0

    32

    Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV)

    25.0

    32.0

    24.0

    15.0

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    Category-wise IOQM Cutoff

    The Mathematics Teachers' Association of India (MTAI) determines the qualification cutoff from the Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM) to the Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO) based on regional quotas. These are approximate national trend ranges for the General category. Students can check the expected category-wise IOQM cutoff here.

    Year

    Approx general cutoff

    2025

    39-43

    2024

    42-46

    2023

    36-40

    2022

    40-44

    2021

    38-42

    SC/ST and Girls' cutoffs are typically lower, and the exact qualifying score depends on the region

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    Number of Students Selected in Each Criteria

    To be considered for the next stage, students must first meet a baseline eligibility criterion by scoring at least 10% of the total marks (10 out of 100). After this minimum requirement is met, region-specific competitive cutoffs are applied separately for two categories.

    Category A includes students of Classes 8, 9, 10, and 11, with the top 200 students from each region qualifying for the next stage.

    Category B includes Class 12 students, with the top 40 students from each region qualifying. In addition to qualification for the next stage, a uniform cutoff of 24 marks is prescribed nationwide for the award of the IOQM National Certificate.

    Check the IOQM registration process here

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    Hello,

    You can check your IOQM result on the official website of the Mathematics Teachers’ Association (India) – MTA(I).

    Steps:

    1. Go to the official MTA(I) website.

    2. Look for the "IOQM 2025 Results" link on the homepage.

    3. Click the link and enter your roll number and date of birth.

    4. Submit the

    Hello,

    The provisional answer key of IOQM 2025 has been released on 7th September 2025 on the official MTA(I) website.

    Students can challenge it till 11th September 2025.

    The final answer key will be released in the second week of September 2025.

    Hope it helps !

    hello sir!

    Of course, you can apply for the Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM) if you are from Rajasthan But you need to qualify certain criteria like If you are studying in Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) then you are not eligible, you need to consider

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    HBCSE is expected to release the PRMO online registration form by September 25, 2021. Students can complete PRMO online registration 2021 through the official website, mtai.org.in and iaptexam.in. The officials have not yet released the application forms yet. The application forms could be released tomorrow. Keep an eye on

    Hello Aspirant,

    Hope you are doing well.

    1. Candidates who were born on or after August 1, 2001 and are currently enrolled in Class VIII, IX, X, XI, or XII are eligible to sit for the IOQM examination.

    Individuals pursuing their education at Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas