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    SOF IMO Class 10 Syllabus 2026-27 - Check Level 1, Level 2 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
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    SOF IMO Class 10 Syllabus 2026-27 - Check Level 1, Level 2 Syllabus & Exam Pattern

    Dinesh GoyalUpdated on 23 Jun 2026, 02:29 PM IST

    The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) will conduct the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) on October 23, November 26, and December 10, 2026 for Sets A, B, and C respectively. Students who appear for the IMO exam should get well-versed with the IMO 10th syllabus 2026. They can download the official SOF IMO syllabus for Class 10 from the website, sofworld.org.

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    1. SOF IMO Class 10th Syllabus 2026 - Highlights
    2. SOF IMO Class 10 Syllabus 2026
    3. SOF IMO Exam Pattern 2026
    SOF IMO Class 10 Syllabus 2026-27 - Check Level 1, Level 2 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
    SOF IMO Class 10 Syllabus

    The SOF IMO is conducted at two levels. The Level 1 exam tests students on Logical Reasoning, Mathematical Reasoning, Everyday Mathematics, and Higher-Order Thinking Skills. For Class 10, the paper comprises 50 questions, which have to be solved in 60 minutes. Go through the following tables to know the SOF IMO Class 10 syllabus and exam pattern 2026.

    Check: IMO Syllabus for Class 1 to 12

    SOF IMO Class 10th Syllabus 2026 - Highlights

    Students can go through the following table to get an overview of the International Mathematical Olympiad syllabus 2026:

    ParticularsDetails

    Exam duration

    60 minutes

    Total questions

    50

    Total marks

    60

    Exam levels

    Level 1 and Level 2

    IMO Level 1 syllabus distribution

    60% from the Class 10 syllabus, 40% from the Class 9 syllabus

    IMO Level 2 syllabus distribution

    100% from the Class 10 syllabus

    Sections in level 1

    Logical Reasoning, Mathematical Reasoning, Everyday Mathematics, Achievers Section

    Sections in level 2

    Mathematics, Achievers Section

    Question type

    Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)

    Official syllabus download website

    sofworld.org

    SOF IMO Class 10 Syllabus 2026

    For the SOF IMO Level 1 exam, there will be 4 sections which students need to solve. The section-wise syllabus is mentioned below:

    Section 1: Logical Reasoning

    The topics incorporated in the Logical Reasoning section include the following:

    • Verbal Reasoning
    • Non-Verbal Reasoning
    • Series Completion
    • Analogy
    • Coding-Decoding
    • Blood Relations
    • Direction Sense Test
    • Ranking and Order
    • Puzzle Test
    • Venn Diagrams
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    Section 2: Mathematical Reasoning

    The SOF IMO Mathematical reasoning section is built to test students’ understanding of concepts from Class 10, along with important fundamentals from Class 9, as per SOF’s guideline of 60% current class and 40% previous class. The topics incorporated in the syllabus include the following:

    • Real Numbers
    • Polynomials
    • Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
    • Quadratic Equations
    • Arithmetic Progressions
    • Triangles
    • Coordinate Geometry
    • Introduction to Trigonometry
    • Some Applications of Trigonometry
    • Circles
    • Areas Related to Circles
    • Surface Areas and Volumes
    • Statistics
    • Probability

    Section 3: Everyday Mathematics

    Section 3 of the IMO syllabus, level 1, deals with the application of math concepts in real-life situations. The topics included are:

    • Word Problems
    • Data Interpretation
    • Profit and Loss
    • Speed, Time and Distance
    • Time and Work
    • Ratio and Proportion
    • Percentage
    • Simple and Compound Interest
    • Miscellaneous Problem-Solving Scenarios
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    Section 4: Achievers Section

    The Achievers section features Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) questions based on the same syllabus as Section 2: Mathematical Reasoning. These are conceptual, application-driven problems that challenge students’ critical thinking and advanced problem-solving skills.

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    SOF IMO Exam Pattern 2026

    The level 1 and level 2 exam pattern for the SOF Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) is mentioned in the following tables. Students should note that the Level 2 exam can be attempted by selected students only. Go through the exam paper pattern of IMO carefully and prepare for the exam accordingly:

    SOF IMO Paper Pattern (Level 1)

    SectionNo. of QuestionsMarks/QuestionTotal Marks

    Logical Reasoning

    15

    1

    15

    Mathematical Reasoning

    20

    1

    20

    Everyday Mathematics

    10

    1

    10

    Achievers Section

    5

    3

    15

    Grand Total

    50


    60

    SOF IMO Exam Paper Pattern (Level 2)

    SectionNo. of QuestionsMarks/QuestionTotal Marks

    Mathematics

    45

    1

    45

    Achievers Section

    5

    3

    15

    Grand Total

    50


    60


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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is the SOF IMO exam pattern the same for Level 1 and Level 2?
    A:

    No, it differs. Level 2 consists only of Mathematics and the Achievers Section. Logical Reasoning and Everyday Math are excluded at Level 2.

    Q: Where can I download the SOF Class 10 IMO syllabus?
    A:

    The official IMO Class 10th syllabus can be downloaded through the website: sofworld.org.

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    Questions related to IMO

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    Have a question related to IMO ?

    Hi Student

    The SOF Foundation will declare the IMO result 2025-26 for level 2 in March 2026. You can click on the link below to get the direct link to access and download the SOF result for the IMO exam .

    Dear Student,

    Level 1 SOF admit card can be collected from their respective school authority. Online, it can be found on sofworld.org, once link is activated.

    HELLO,

    The SOF IMO Level 1 results for the 2025 2026 session are expected to be released in January 2026 , typically around second week of January. You can check the results directly on the official SOF website that is results.sofworld.org (//results.sofworld.org) .

    Here you can visit the link to

    Hello,
    I have attached the link for IMO Exam results 2025 - 2026 in which you can get your Math Olympiad results, including section - by - section scores and qualifying IMO class. Kindly check the below link and find your results.
    https://school.careers360.com/articles/imo-result
    I hope this helps you.

    Hello

    You can download it from the official SOF website once it becomes available.

    The IMO 2025–26 Set C official answer key hasn’t been released yet because SOF usually uploads it a few weeks after the exam

    Here I am attaching a link, you can access the answersheet directly by