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Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics
HBCSE Stage-1 for the Indian math olympiad chain (RMO → INMO → IMOTC → IMO). 30 questions in 3 hours, integer answers 00–99, no calculus.
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Basic PreliminariesIf the sum of the first n positive integers is 5050, what is the value of n?
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10 questions across the syllabus to see where you stand.
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Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
HBCSE picks ~25 students per region per class for RMO. Cutoffs vary by region and year — figures here are representative of metropolitan regions.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Class 12 students (Top ~1,200) | ~50 – 55 |
| 2024 | Class 11 | ~45 – 50 |
| 2024 | Class 9-10 | ~35 – 45 |
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IOQM — Quick Practice
FULL20 questions · 180 min
Start mock →| 2024 | Class 8 | ~25 – 35 |
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Topic-by-topic weightage averaged across 2022-2024 papers. Use this to decide where to invest study hours, not where to skim. Source ↗ · verified 2026-05.
25/100 marks avg
Divisibility + modular arithmetic + Diophantine equations
22/100 marks avg
Polynomials + functional equations + inequalities (AM-GM, Cauchy-Schwarz)
24/100 marks avg
Counting + pigeonhole + graph theory basics
22/100 marks avg
Euclidean geometry (triangles, circles, similarity, power of a point)
7/100 marks avg
Estimation, integer answer (TITA) format
Take a mock to see where you stand on the leaderboard.
| # | Student | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuvraj S. | 80.0% |
| 2 | Yuvraj S. | 80.0% |
| 3 | Ishir B. | 60.0% |
| 4 | Suhani K. | 60.0% |
| 5 | Suhani K. | 60.0% |
| 6 | Yuvraj S. | 58.3% |
| 7 | Arman S. | 40.0% |
| 8 | Arman S. | 40.0% |
| 9 | Arman S. | 20.0% |
| 10 | Ranjan D. | 0.0% |
What can I get from IOQM?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Elite — IMO pipeline
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
National camp contenders
82–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
INMO probable — top tier
70–82% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
INMO qualification zone
55–70% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Certificate range
35–55% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Foundation building needed
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
Students will be able to correct registration information through their student login from 3-5 August 2026. MTAI advises checking all details carefully during initial registration.
The Mathematics Teachers' Association of India (MTAI) has opened registration for IOQM 2026 at ioqm.mtai.org.in. Individual student online registration runs from 29 June to 25 July 2026, while centre-based registration started 1 June.
MTAI announced on 30 June that server and payment gateway issues affecting student enrollment have been resolved. Students can now complete registration without technical difficulties.
MTAI confirmed that centre registration ended on 26 June 2026. Students can continue enrolling through registered centres or individually until 25 July 2026.
The Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics 2026 will be conducted on Sunday, 6 September 2026, at examination centres across India. The 3-hour offline exam comprises 30 problem-solving questions with no negative marking.
Student registration deadline (centre & individual)
15 days awaySat, 25 Jul, 2026
Last date to complete IOQM 2026 registration through centres or online portal
Registration correction window opens
24 days awayMon, 3 Aug, 2026
Edit facility available 3-5 August for registered students to correct information
Registration correction window closes
26 days awayWed, 5 Aug, 2026
Final date to update registration details via student login
Admit card release (tentative)
51 days awaySun, 30 Aug, 2026
Hall tickets expected to be available via student login portal
🏅IOQM 2026 examination day
58 days awaySun, 6 Sept, 2026
Sunday, 6 September 2026 | 3-hour offline exam | 30 questions, no negative marking
🏅IOQM 2026 — exam day
65 days awaySun, 13 Sept, 2026
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Basic Preliminaries
Foundational tools used across the paper: number system, modulus, logs, greatest integer.
Number Theory
Divisibility, primes, modular arithmetic, Diophantine equations and arithmetic functions.
Algebra
Polynomials, inequalities, complex numbers, sequences and functional equations.
Combinatorics
Counting techniques, pigeonhole, recurrences and elementary graph theory.
Geometry
Plane Euclidean geometry — triangles, circles, transformations and coordinate methods.
Trigonometry
Trigonometric ratios, identities and applications to geometry and equations.
IOQM 2026 results announcement (tentative)
86 days awaySun, 4 Oct, 2026
Results typically declared 3-4 weeks after exam on official portal
🏅Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO) 2026
128 days awaySun, 15 Nov, 2026
15 November 2026 | Second stage for IOQM qualifiers | 3-hour descriptive exam
🏅Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO) 2027
191 days awaySun, 17 Jan, 2027
17 January 2027 | National stage for RMO qualifiers | 4.5-hour exam