HBCSE Exam 2025-26: Date, Eligibility, Admit Card, Result
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HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad Exam Date:09 Nov' 25 - 09 Nov' 25
About HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad 2026
Mathematical Olympiad 2025-26- The Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM) is jointly organised by the Mathematics Teachers' Association (India) - MTA, the Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT), and the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE). Students in classes 8th to 12th are eligible to participate in the Mathematical Olympiad 2025-26. Open-school students are also eligible to apply for the Mathematical Olympiad. After IOQM, the HBCSE is responsible for all selection processes of the Indian Mathematical Olympiad.
Stage 1: IOQM 2025-26:
- Individual IOQM student registration 2025-26 was held from June 30 to July 25, 2025. Students were able to register online through the website at ioqmexam.in.
- IOQM 2025-26 student registration (through the centre) began on June 9 and ended on July 25 2025.
- IOQM 2025-26 centre registrations started on June 9 and concluded on July 4, 2025.
- The IOQM 2025 admit card can either be collected through the registered centres or can be downloaded from the official website, ioqmexam.in.
- IOQM exam 2025-26 was conducted on September 7, 2025.
- The provisional IOQM answer key 2025, along with the IOQM question paper 2025, has been released on September 8, 2025, through the official website, ioqmexam.in and mtai.org.in.
- Stage 1 IOQM result 2025 is expected to be announced in October 2025.
- The MTAI will release the IOQM cutoff 2025-26 in October 2025.
Stage 2: RMO 2025-26
- The Stage 2 RMO exam 2025-26 will be held on November 9, 2025.
- The RMO 2025-26 admit card will be made available for download in October 2025. RMO hall tickets can be downloaded through the student login.
- The provisional RMO scores will be made available in November 2025.
- Candidates seeking re-evaluation will be able to submit their requests in November 2025.
- The final RMO scores and results are expected to be declared in December 2026, subject to any adjustments during the process.
INMO and Further Stages
- Students who qualify for the RMO stage have to apply for the next stage, i.e., INMO. The INMO registrations will be conducted in January 2026. The admit card will be made available in January 2026.
- The INMO 2025-26 (third stage exam) will be conducted on January 18, 2026.
- Approximately 65 top-performing students will be selected from the Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO). They will be extended invitations to participate in the fourth stage known as the International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp 2025-26 (IMOTC 2025-26). This camp will take place at HBCSE or another designated institute in India and will be held from April to May.
- Before their departure, the chosen team undergoes an intensive training program lasting approximately 8-10 days at HBCSE. This 5th Stage is also known as Pre-Departure Camp 2025-26.
- The Olympiad program concludes with the students participating in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), accompanied by four teachers or mentors. This is the 6th and final stage of the Mathematical Olympiad.
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HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad 2026 Highlights
| Full Exam Name | Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education Mathematical Olympiad |
| Short Exam Name | HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad |
| Conducting Body | Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education |
| Frequency Of Conduct | Once a year |
| Exam Level | Intermediate |
| Languages | English +1 more |
| Mode Of Application | online |
| Application Fee | Offline : 200 |
| Mode Of Exam | offline |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad Important Dates
HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad RMO (session 2026)
HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad INMO (session 2026)
HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad IOQM (session 2026)
The answer key for the IOQM 2025 exam has been released in online mode. The IOQM exam answer key contains the correct answers to all the questions asked in the exam. The provisional IOQM 2025-26 answer key has been released on September 8, 2025, through the official website, mtai.org.in.
Note: Candidates can calculate their probable score using the IOQM answer key. The official answer key is made available within a week of the conduction of the exam, but candidates can access the unofficial answer key on the same day, which is released by various renowned coaching institutes.
Students should note that only eligible students will be allowed to apply for the Mathematical Olympiad 2025-26. If the exam conducting authority finds any ineligible students, then he/she will be disqualified without any further information.
- Students should be born between August 1, 2006 and January 1, 2013.
- Class 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12 students are eligible to sit for IOQM 2025-26 exam.
- Open-school students can also apply for the exam.
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INMO
The best-performing students from the RMO (around 900) qualify for the third stage – the Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO).
The INMO is tentatively held on the third Sunday of January at 28 centres across the country.
- Students can apply directly apply online through the official portal.
- All Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya and Atomic Energy Central Schools may also register as registration centres and may accept to register students from other schools.
- Students need to enter their Name, Date of Birth and school details in the IOQM 2025-26 application form.
- Along with the application form, also pay the fee through offline or online mode.
IOQM Registration Fees:
| School Type | Fees |
|---|---|
| JNV | Rs. 180 /- |
| KV | Rs. 180 /- |
| OTHERS | Rs. 300 /- |
Students can send their queries related to IOQM 2025-26 to the Chief Examination Co-ordinator, MTA by sending an email at mtaprmo@gmail.com or by post at the following address:
Dr S. Muralidharan
18, Phase 4, Wood Creek County
Near Chennai Trade Center
St. Thomas Mount P.O., Chennai- 600016
Documents Required at Exam HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad 2026
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education Mathematical Olympiad 2026
- IOQM 2025-26 is a 3-hour examination with 30 questions. 10 questions of 2 marks each, 10 questions of 3 marks each and 10 questions of 5 marks each.
- The answer to each question is an integer in the range 00-99. There will be no negative marking and the answers will need to be marked on an OMR sheet.
- The Mathematical Olympiad will be held in offline or pen and paper mode.
- The question paper will be in English and Hindi.
- IOQM 2025-26 syllabus is broadly equivalent to the senior secondary level (up to and including Class 12th) of CBSE.
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INMO
- INMO contains descriptive questions on Mathematics.
- The main topics from which questions are provided are algebra, combinatorics, geometry and number theory.
- The difficulty level is higher than RMO.
HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad 2026 Syllabus
HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education Mathematical Olympiad Syllabus
- HBCSE releases the previous year's IOQM question papers on the official website.
- Students can download and practise the last year's question papers to be aware of exam pattern, types of questions asked in the exam and difficulty level of the exam.
- These help candidates to analyze their preparation level.
- These question papers are available to download for the years from 2012 along with answer key and solutions.
Previous Years' Question Papers
| Question Paper | Download Links |
| IOQM Question Paper 2025-26 | Download Here |
| IOQM Question Paper 2024-25 | Download Here |
| PRMO 2019 Question Paper for First Round | Download Here |
| PRMO 2019 Question Paper for Second Round | Download Here |
| PRMO 2018 Question Paper | Download Here |
| PRMO Question Paper 2017 | Download Here |
| PRMO Question Paper 2015 (Set A) | Download Here |
| PRMO Question Paper 2015 (Set B) | Download Here |
| PRMO Question Paper 2014 | Download Here |
| PRMO Question Paper 2013 | Download Here |
| PRMO Question Paper 2012 | Download Here |
Students preparing for Mathematical Olympiad 2025-26 should follow the below-given smart tip to score good marks-
- Cover all the topics of the IOQM syllabus till June, when registration for Mathematical Olympiad will commence.
- Solve at least one previous year's papers of Pre-RMO & RMO daily. It will help students to know the important topics and difficulty levels. Solve as many question papers or sample papers as possible.
- Ask experts and teachers in case of any doubt. Aspirants should have strong basics to get good marks.
- Take appropriate breaks and regular sleep.
- Eat healthy.
Mathematics Teachers’ Association (India) released the admit card of IOQM 2025-26 on August 18, 2025. Students can either collect the same through the registered centres or can download it from the official website. It is mandatory to carry admit card to the exam hall on exam day. Without it, no candidate will be allowed to enter the exam hall.
Steps to Download IOQM Admit Card 2025-26 Online
- Visit the official website, ioqmexam.in
- Click on the student registration link
- Enter your registration number and date of birth
- Now, click on the "Submit" tab
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The HBCSE will announce the result of IOQM 2025-26 stage 1 in October 2025 at www.mtai.org.in. Students who attain the minimum cutoff marks are eligible for the RMO 2025-26 exam. To check the result, students need their roll number and date of birth. MTA released the IOQM cut-off 2025 in October 2025. Below are the steps to check the IOQM result online.
Steps to Check Online IOQM 2025-26 Result
- Visit the official website at ioqexam.in
- Click the "IOQM result 2025-26" link
- Enter Roll number and date of birth in specified fields
- The result will appear on the screen.
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General Information
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is IOQM 2025-26 exam date?
A:
IOQM exam 2025-26 was conducted on September 7, 2025.
Q: What is the IOQM 2025-26 exam centres?
A:
All KVs and JNV schools will be exam centres.
Q: What are the stages of Mathematical Olympiad 2025-26?
A:
For 2025-26, there will be six stages as given below:
- Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM)
- Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO)
- Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO)
- International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp (IMOTC)
- Pre-Departure Camp (PDC)
- International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)
Q: Who will conduct first stage of International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2025-26?
A:
The IOQM exam or the first stage of the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2025-26 is organised by the Mathematics Teachers’ Association, India.
Q: Who will appear for RMO 2025-26 exam?
A:
Students selected in IOQM 2025-26 exam will be able to appear in the Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO).
Q: How many questions will be asked in IOQM 2025-26 exam?
A:
There are a total of 30 questions in IOQM exam 2025 which are to be answered with a digit between 00 and 99.
Q: When will the HBCSE announce the IOQM result 2025-26 for stage 1?
A:
The HBCSE will declare the IOQM 2025-26 results for stage 1 in October 2025.
Q: When will the MTAI release the IOQM cutoff 2025-26?
A:
The MTAI will release the IOQM cutoff 2025-26 in October 2025.
Q: Can NIOS students apply for Mathematical Olympiad?
A:
Yes, NIOS students are eligible for Mathematical Olympiad.
Q: What are the best books for Mathematical Olympiad?
A:
Challenge and Thrill of Pre-College Mathematics and Problem Primer for the Olympiads are highly suggested books.
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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 your age(DOB) and should be studying 12th or less,hope this information helps you
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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 (JNVs) are ineligible to sit for the IOQM.
2. Candidates for the INMO 2020 Merit Award and all INMO awardees from 2020 or earlier are allowed to write the INMO 2021 exam WITHOUT qualifying via the IOQM, providing they meet the eligibility requirements for the IMO 2020 and EGMO 2022 exams.
3. The applicants must be citizens of the Republic of India.
Students holding OCI cards are allowed to write the IOQM on a provisional basis, subject to the criteria outlined below, which include:
Following a decision by the Madras High Court, students having OCI status will be disqualified from consideration for selection to the Indian team for the International Mathematical Olympiad in Japan.
Such students, on the other hand, are provisionally eligible for selection at ALL previous levels, up to and including the IMOTC, if they meet all other requirements.
They are also entitled to write the selection exams at the IMOTC, although on a temporary basis.
This policy is subject to modification at any time without prior notice if any additional orders are made by the courts or by a government body with appropriate jurisdiction.
4. It is the student's duty to verify that all of the eligibility requirements listed above are met before enrolling.
Students who do not satisfy the eligibility requirements at any point throughout the programme may be excluded from participation if it is discovered at a later time that they did not meet them.
Criteria for advancement from the IOQM to the INMO.
1. The following rule will be used in the preparation of the list of students who have qualified for the INMO 2021:
If they achieve a minimum cut-off score of 5 percent of the total marks in the IOQM paper, the top 300 (class XI or lower category)+ 60 (class II category) from each area in IOQM will be awarded a certificate.
However, this is not a qualifying requirement for the INMO programme.
• The top 540 on the IOQM merit list will be eligible for INMO, regardless of whether they are from a regional quota.
The total number of students in this pool (a) will be 90 from class XII.
(a) There will be 450 pupils in each of the classes VIII, IX, X, and XI.
• A minimum of 30 students (from the class XI or below category) plus 6 students (from the class XII category) plus 5 students (from the class XII category), regardless of the number of female students qualifying in the class XI or below category.
It is not possible for any girl student from class XII to qualify for INMO in the girls category.) from each region will qualify for INMO regardless of their scores (provided that each qualifying candidate has a score greater than a minimum cut-off score of 5 percent of the total marks of the IOQM paper.)
Hope you got the answer to your question. Incase of any queries, feel free to question. Have a great day!
Tushar, HBCSE will release the online registration forms for PRMO tentatively from the first or second weeks of August. You can either register through your school if it has been registered or you can register on your own. Schools will start registering themselves for PRMO tentatively from the month of June. So you need to check if your School has been registered or not. Based on that, you can either register through your school or individually. At this point in time, you need to wait for official notification for the registration process to start. For more information, please read our article: https://school.careers360.com/articles/prmo-registration
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