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About HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad 2025
Mathematical Olympiad 2024-25- The Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM) is jointly organized 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 2024-25. 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.
More about IOQM 2024-25:
- IOQM exam 2024-25 will be conducted on September 8, 2024.
- IOQM 2024-25 centre registrations will be conducted from June 28, 2024, to July 16, 2024, on the website - ioqm.manageexam.com.
- IOQM 2024-25 student registration (through the centre) will be held from June 28 to August 12, 2024, and students can register individually online from July 17 to August 12, 2024.
- IOQM admit card 2024-25 will be released in August 2024. The IOQM 2024-25 admit card can either be collected through the registered centres or can be downloaded from the official website, ioqmexam.in.
- Stage 1 IOQM result 2024-25 will be announced in September 2024.
- The IOQM answer key 2024-25 along with the IOQM question paper 2024 will be released in September 2024 through the official website, ioqmexam.in and mtai.org.in.
- The Stage 2 RMO exam 2024-25 will be held on November 3, 2024.
- The registration for RMO 2024-25 is expected to be held in October 2024.
- The RMO 2024-25 admit card will be made available for downloading in October 2024. RMO hall tickets can be downloaded through student login. For in-depth details, students can visit the official website, https://rmo2023.ioqmexam.in/
- HBCSE will announce the RMO final results in December 2024.
- 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 2025. The admit card will be made available in January 2025.
- The INMO 2024-25 (third stage exam) will be conducted on January 19, 2025.
- 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 2024-25 (IMOTC 2024-25). 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 2024-25.
- 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.
HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad 2025 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, Hindi |
Mode of Application | Online |
Application Fee (General) | 200 Rs [Offline] |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
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HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad 2025 Important Dates
HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad IOQM (Session 2025)
Upcoming Dates and Events
08 Sep, 2024
Exam - First stage exam | Mode: Online
HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad RMO (Session 2025)
Upcoming Dates and Events
03 Nov, 2024
Exam - Second stage exam | Mode: Online
HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad INMO (Session 2025)
Upcoming Dates and Events
19 Jan, 2025
Exam - Third stage exam | Mode: Online
HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Students should note that only eligible students will be allowed to apply for Mathematical Olympiad 2024-25. 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, 2005 and January 1, 2012.
- Class 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12 students are eligible to sit for IOQM 2024-25 exam.
- Open-school students can also apply for the exam.
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HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad INMO Eligibility Criteria
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.
Mode of Application : Online
Mode of Payment : Other
- 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 2024-25 application form.
- Along with the application form, also pay the fee through offline or online mode.
IOQM Registration Fees: Rs 200 per subject
Application Fees
Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
---|---|---|---|---|
General, SC, ST, OBC | Offline | Female, Transgender, Male | ₹ 200 |
Arithmetic of integers
Geometry
Quadratic equations and expressions
Trigonometry
Co-ordinate geometry
System of linear equations
Permutations and combination
Factorization of polynomial
Inequalities
Elementary combinatorics
Probability theory and number theory
Finite series and complex numbers
Elementary graph theory
HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad 2025 Preparation Tips
Students preparing for Mathematical Olympiad 2024-25 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.
- IOQM 2024 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 2024-25 syllabus is broadly equivalent to the senior secondary level (up to and including Class 12th) of CBSE.
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HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad INMO Exam Pattern
- 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 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 |
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 |
Mathematics Teachers’ Association (India) will release the admit card of IOQM 2024-25 in August 2024. 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 2024-25 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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Documents Required at Exam
- Hall Ticket
MTA releases the answer key of IOQM in online mode. The answer key contains the correct answers to all the questions asked in the exam. The IOQM 2024-25 answer key will be released in September 2024 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 conduction of exams but candidates can access the unofficial answer key on the same day, which is released by various renowned coaching institutes.
The result of IOQM 2024-25 will be announced in September 2024, on www.mtai.org.in. Students who attain the minimum cutoff marks are eligible for the RMO 2024-25 exam. To check the result, students need their roll number and date of birth. MTA also releases the merit list along with the IOQM result 2024-25. Below are the steps to check the IOQM result online
Steps to Check Online IOQM 2024-25 Result
- Visit the official website, ioqexam.in
- Click the "IOQM result 2024-25" link
- Enter Roll number and date of birth in specified fields
- The result will appear on the screen.
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General Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question:How many questions will be asked in IOQM 2024 exam?
Answer:
There are a total of 30 questions in IOQM exam 2024 which are to be answered with a digit between 00 and 99.
Question:Who will appear for RMO 2024 exam?
Answer:
Students selected in IOQM 2024-25 exam will be able to appear in the Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO).
Question:What is the duration of first stage exam of International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)?
Answer:
The total duration for first stage exam is 3 hours.
Question:What is IOQM 2024-25 exam date?
Answer:
IOQM exam 2024-25 will be conducted on September 8, 2024.
Question:Who will conduct first stage of International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2024-25?
Answer:
The IOQM exam or the first stage of the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2024-25 is organised by the Mathematics Teachers’ Association, India.
Question:What are the stages of Mathematical Olympiad 2024-25?
Answer:
For 2024-25, 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)
Question:What is the IOQM 2024-25 exam centres?
Answer:
All KVs and JNV schools will be exam centres.
Question:Can NIOS students apply for Mathematical Olympiad?
Answer:
Yes, NIOS students are eligible for Mathematical Olympiad.
Question:How many students will be selected in this exam?
Answer:
Top 300 students from Classes 8, 9, 10, 11 are selected from each region. While the top 60 students from Class 12 from each region are selected for RMO (Regional Mathematics Olympiad).
Question:What are the best books for Mathematical Olympiad?
Answer:
Challenge and Thrill of Pre-College Mathematics and Problem Primer for the Olympiads are highly suggested books.
Questions related to HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad
sir ! i am from rajasthan state can i give IOQM.
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
Thank you
where is the application form and how to apply ?
Hello,
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 the official website for the latest information. Students studying in class 8 to 12 and who are born on or after August 1, 2002, will be eligible for PRMO registration 2021
Why does the official site of hbcse and mta do not have any information about prmo 2020-21?
HBCSE has delayed the online registration form of Pre-RMO 2020 exam. It is expected to be issued in the last week of June 2020 on mtaexam.com
You can register for PRMO 2020 exam in online mode or through the registered centres.
Eligible students will be able to register for or Pre-Regional Mathematical Olympiad 2020 till the first week of July 2020.
Pre-Regional Mathematics Olympiad 2020 may help in the second week of August 2020.
I hope this helps.