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Mathematical Olympiad 2023-24

This is an exam for upto class XII students who wish to participate in math olympiad programs held at national & international to represent India.


Table of contents

  1. Announcement of the stages of selection for the 2023-2024 cycle
  2. First stage exam
    1. IOQM 2023
  3. Second stage exam
    1. RMO 2023
  4. Third stage exam
    1. INMO 2023-24
  5. Eligibility and selection criteria

The Mathematical Olympiad Programme in India, which leads to the participation of Indian students in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is organized by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) on behalf of the National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM) of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India. This programme is one of the major initiatives undertaken by the NBHM. Its main purpose is to spot mathematical talent among pre-university students in the country.


Announcement of the stages of selection for the 2023-2024 cycle

In the 2023-2024 cycle, the selection to the International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp (IMOTC) will be accomplished in three stages.

First stage exam

The first stage exam will be Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM).

IOQM 2023

The IOQM is being conducted by the Mathematics Teachers’ Association (India). More details about the IOQM will be announced in the first week of July 2023 on the MTA(I) website https://www.mtai.org.in/.

  • Date: September 3, 2023 Time: 10:00 to 13:00 hours (IST)
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Total marks: 100
  • The answer to each question is an integer in the range 00-99. No negative marking. OMR-based exam.
  • Composition of the paper: 10 questions of 2 marks each; 10 questions of 3 marks each; 10 questions of 5 marks each.

Second stage exam

The second stage of Mathematical olympiad will be called Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO)

RMO 2023

  • Date: October 29, 2023; Time: 13:00 to 16:00 hrs
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Number of questions: 06
  • Each question requires writing detailed proof.

Third stage exam

The third stage will be Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO)

INMO 2023-24

  • Number of questions: 06
  • Date: January 21, 2024; Time: 12:00 to 16:30 Hrs.
  • Duration: 4.5 hours
  • Each question requires writing detailed proof.

Eligibility and selection criteria

The eligibility criteria for IOQM and the selection criteria for RMO from IOQM are here. The selection criteria for INMO from RMO will be published at a later date.