SOF IMO — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for SOF International Mathematics Olympiad, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Older news (59)
SOF has indicated that IMO Level 2 for qualifying students in Classes 3-12 will tentatively be held on the second or third Sunday of February 2027, with final dates to be announced by December 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Sept 2026
Science Olympiad Foundation has announced three exam dates for IMO Level 1: October 23, November 26, and December 10, 2026. Schools may select one date for conducting the exam.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Sept 2026
SOF has officially announced three exam dates for IMO Level 1: October 23, November 26, and December 10, 2026. Schools may select one date as per their convenience, with separate question papers for each date.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Sept 2026
SOF announced that second-level exam dates for IMO, IEO, and ISO will be announced by December 2026, tentatively scheduled for the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Sept 2026
Science Olympiad Foundation has announced three exam date options for IMO Level 1: October 23, November 26, and December 10, 2026. Schools can select one date, and registrations must be submitted 30 days before the chosen exam date.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Sept 2026
SOF has announced that IMO Level 2 exam for qualified students in Classes 3-12 will tentatively be held on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027. Exact dates will be announced by December 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Sept 2026
Science Olympiad Foundation has released official sample question papers for IMO 2026-27 in PDF format to help students prepare and familiarize themselves with the exam pattern.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Sept 2026
SOF has indicated that IMO Level 2 examination for Classes 3-12 is expected to be held on the second or third Sunday of February 2027, with the final date to be announced by December 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Sept 2026
Science Olympiad Foundation has officially announced the Level 1 exam dates for IMO 2026-27. Schools may select one of three dates: October 23, November 26, or December 10, 2026. Each date has separate question papers and schools must register at least 30 days before their chosen date.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Sept 2026
Sample papers released for IMO 2026-27 cycle
27 Aug 2026SOF has released sample question papers in PDF format for the IMO 2026-27 exam to help students familiarize with the exam pattern and prepare effectively.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Sept 2026
The Science Olympiad Foundation has released official sample papers for the International Mathematics Olympiad 2026-27 exam. These sample papers are available in PDF format to help students familiarize themselves with the exam pattern and assess their preparation level.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Sept 2026
Sample papers released for IMO 2026-27
26 Aug 2026SOF has released sample papers for the International Mathematics Olympiad 2026-27 exam to help students familiarize themselves with the exam pattern and prepare effectively.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Sept 2026
SOF has announced that the IMO Level 2 exam for Classes 3-12 will be held tentatively on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027. The exact date will be confirmed by December 2026, following the Level 1 qualification process.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Sept 2026
SOF has confirmed that Level 2 exams for IMO, IEO, and ISO will be held tentatively on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027. Exact date to be announced by December 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Aug 2026
SOF has released the official exam schedule for IMO 2026-27. Level 1 will be held on October 23, November 26, or December 10, 2026 (schools choose one date). Separate question papers for each date.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Aug 2026
SOF has dispatched school registration forms for the 2026-27 academic session. Schools must submit registrations at least 30 days before their chosen exam date.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Sept 2026
Science Olympiad Foundation has confirmed three exam date options for IMO Level 1: October 23, November 26, and December 10, 2026. Schools can select one date for conducting the exam, with separate question papers for each date.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Sept 2026
SOF announced that IMO Level 2 for students of Classes 3-12 will be conducted tentatively on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027, with official dates to be confirmed by December 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Sept 2026
Science Olympiad Foundation has confirmed three Level 1 exam dates for IMO 2026-27: October 23, November 26, and December 10, 2026. Schools may select one date as per their convenience. Registration forms must be submitted at least 30 days before the chosen exam date.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
Sample papers released for SOF IMO 2026-27
11 Aug 2026SOF has released official sample question papers in PDF format for the IMO 2026-27 exam to help students prepare and familiarize themselves with the exam pattern.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Sept 2026
SOF has made available sample question papers for IMO 2026-27 in PDF format on the official website. These papers help students familiarize themselves with the exam pattern and assess their preparation level across all classes from 1 to 12.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
Registration prospectus with application forms have been sent to participating schools in July-August 2026. Students must register through their schools as individual registrations are not accepted.
Read full notice →Archived 28 Aug 2026
The complete SOF Olympiad exam schedule for 2026-27 has been published. Schools must submit registrations at least 30 days before their chosen exam date, with forms expected to reach SOF by August 31, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Sept 2026
SOF has sent out registration forms to schools for all Olympiads including IMO. Schools must submit registrations at least 30 days before their chosen exam date.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Sept 2026
SOF has announced that the second-level exam dates for IMO will be declared by December 2026, with the exam tentatively scheduled for the second or third Sunday of February 2027. Only qualifying students from Classes 3 to 12 are eligible for Level 2.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
SOF announced that Level 2 exams for IMO will be held tentatively on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027 for Classes 3-12 students who qualify from Level 1. Exact dates to be confirmed by December 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Aug 2026
SOF has officially announced three exam dates for IMO Level 1: October 23, November 26, and December 10, 2026. Schools can select one date to conduct the exam, and registration must be completed 30 days before the chosen date.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Aug 2026
The Science Olympiad Foundation has dispatched registration forms for all Olympiads including IMO for the 2026-27 academic year to participating schools across India and internationally.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Aug 2026
Science Olympiad Foundation has confirmed three exam dates for IMO Level 1: October 23, November 26, and December 10, 2026. Schools can choose one date for conducting the exam, and registrations must be submitted 30 days before the chosen date.
Read full notice →Archived 28 Aug 2026
Science Olympiad Foundation has officially announced Level 1 exam dates for IMO 2026-27. Schools can choose from three dates: 23rd October, 26th November, or 10th December 2026. Sample papers for the 2026-27 cycle have also been released.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Sept 2026
SOF has indicated that the Level 2 exam for qualifying students (Classes 3-12) will be held tentatively on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027. The final date will be announced by December 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 8 Sept 2026
SOF has officially announced three exam dates for IMO Level 1: October 23, November 26, and December 10, 2026. Schools can select one date for conducting the exam, and registrations must be submitted 30 days before the chosen date.
Read full notice →Archived 8 Sept 2026
SOF has released official sample papers for the IMO 2026-27 exam to help students prepare. The papers are available in PDF format on the official website and cover the exam pattern with multiple-choice questions testing mathematical reasoning and logical thinking.
Read full notice →Archived 8 Sept 2026
SOF has confirmed that IMO Level 2 will be conducted for qualifying students in Classes 3-12, tentatively on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027. Final dates will be announced by December 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Sept 2026
Science Olympiad Foundation has officially released three exam date options for Level 1: October 23, November 26, and December 10, 2026. Schools choose one date for their students, with registrations closing 30 days before the selected exam date.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Sept 2026
SOF has released official sample question papers in PDF format for the 2026-27 exam cycle to help students familiarize themselves with the exam pattern and prepare effectively.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Sept 2026
Schools must submit IMO 2026-27 registration forms at least 30 days before their selected exam date. Registration is done through schools only; individual student registrations are not permitted.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Sept 2026
SOF has announced that IMO Level 2 exam dates will be confirmed by December 2026, tentatively planned for the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027. Level 2 is only for qualifying students from Classes 3-12.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Sept 2026
Science Olympiad Foundation has officially announced Level 1 exam dates for IMO 2026-27: schools can choose from October 23, November 26, or December 10, 2026. Sample papers for the 2026-27 cycle have also been released on the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Sept 2026
Registration forms for the 2026-27 academic session have been dispatched to schools. Schools can register students for IMO and other SOF Olympiads by submitting forms at least 15-30 days before their chosen exam date to ensure timely access to roll numbers and mock tests.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
Olympiad registration forms for 2026-27 have been dispatched to schools. Schools must submit registrations at least 30 days before the chosen exam date.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Aug 2026
The Science Olympiad Foundation released the Level 1 results for the 2025-26 academic session in mid-January 2026, allowing qualified students to prepare for Level 2 conducted in February 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 27 Aug 2026
SOF announced Level 2 results for IMO, NSO, and IEO 2025-26 in March 2026. Results are available at results.sofworld.org. Registrations for the next session 2026-27 open in April 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 31 Aug 2026
The previous cycle's Level 1 results were released on January 15, 2026, following exams held in November-December 2025. Level 2 results for the 2025-26 cycle were announced on March 19, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 28 Aug 2026
The Science Olympiad Foundation released SOF IMO Level 1 results for the 2025-26 session on January 15, 2026. Level 1 qualifiers from classes 3-12 proceeded to Level 2 exam held on February 8, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 31 Aug 2026
Schools can register students for the upcoming IMO 2026-27 cycle by submitting forms at least 30 days before their chosen exam date. Registration fee is ₹125 per student for Indian participants.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Aug 2026
Science Olympiad Foundation has officially announced Level 1 exam dates for IMO 2026-27. Schools can choose from three dates: 23 October, 26 November, or 10 December 2026. Level 2 dates will be announced by December 2026, tentatively scheduled for February 2027.
Read full notice →Archived 31 Aug 2026
SOF has released the official Level 1 exam dates: 23rd October 2026, 26th November 2026, and 10th December 2026. Schools can choose any one date for conducting the exam. Sample papers are now available on sofworld.org.
Read full notice →Archived 24 Jul 2026
Science Olympiad Foundation has confirmed three exam date options for IMO Level 1: October 23, November 26, and December 10, 2026. Schools will select one date for conducting the exam, with separate question papers for each date.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Aug 2026
SOF IMO Level 2 Results 2025-26 declared
24 Jun 2026The Science Olympiad Foundation officially declared the Level 2 results for IMO, NSO, and IEO 2025-26 on March 18-19, 2026. Results are available on results.sofworld.org.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Aug 2026
Registration forms for the 2026-27 SOF Olympiad cycle have been dispatched to schools across India. Schools must submit registrations at least 30 days before their chosen exam date.
Read full notice →Archived 24 Jul 2026
Level 2 exam for students of Classes 3-12 who qualify from Level 1 is tentatively scheduled for the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027. Official dates will be confirmed by December 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 24 Jul 2026
SOF 2025-26 Level 2 results declared
7 Jun 2026SOF declared the IMO, NSO, IEO Level 2 Results for the 2025-26 academic session. Students can check their results online at sofworld.org using registration credentials.
Read full notice →Archived 24 Jul 2026
Level 1 results for the 2025-26 session were declared in mid-January 2026. The scorecard includes marks, school rank, zonal rank, international rank, and Level 2 qualification status for eligible students.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Aug 2026
SOF released Level 2 results for IMO, NSO, and IEO on March 18, 2026. Students can check their scorecard, rank, and awards eligibility online at results.sofworld.org using their registration details.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Aug 2026
Science Olympiad Foundation has announced the Level 2 examination dates for students who qualified from Level 1. The exam will be conducted in February-March window across registered schools nationwide.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Schools are reminded to complete student registrations for the International Mathematics Olympiad before the approaching deadline. Late registrations may attract additional fees as per SOF guidelines.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Updated sample papers aligned with current curriculum have been made available on the official portal. Students can download previous year papers and practice sets to strengthen their preparation for Level 1.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Foundation has started dispatching medals, certificates and merit awards to International and Zonal rank holders from the previous academic year. Schools will receive consolidated shipments in coming weeks.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Older dates (138)
Level 2 results (expected)
Wed, 31 Mar, 2027Expected March-April 2027 based on historical patterns
Archived 4 Sept 2026
IMO Level 2 result (expected)
Thu, 25 Mar, 2027Level 2 results typically declared in late March to early April
Archived 1 Sept 2026
Level 2 Result (expected)
Thu, 25 Mar, 2027Level 2 results typically declared 4-6 weeks after exam
Archived 31 Aug 2026
Level 2 result (expected)
Thu, 25 Mar, 2027Typically declared 4-6 weeks after Level 2 exam, around March-April
Archived 5 Sept 2026
IMO Level 2 result (expected)
Thu, 25 Mar, 2027Level 2 results typically announced 4-6 weeks after the exam, usually in March-April
Archived 8 Sept 2026
Level 2 Results (expected)
Sun, 21 Mar, 2027Level 2 results typically announced in March; previous year results declared on March 19, 2026
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Level 2 results declaration (expected)
Sat, 20 Mar, 2027Level 2 results typically released 4-6 weeks after exam; 2025-26 Level 2 results came on March 19, 2026
Archived 28 Aug 2026
Level 2 Result (expected)
Sat, 20 Mar, 2027Typically declared 4-6 weeks after Level 2 exam; March-April window
Archived 6 Sept 2026
Level 2 Result 2026-27 (expected)
Sat, 20 Mar, 2027Expected 4-6 weeks after Level 2 exam based on past cycles
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Level 2 Result (expected)
Sat, 20 Mar, 2027Expected around March 2027, based on previous year patterns
Archived 2 Sept 2026
SOF IMO Level 2 Result 2026-27 expected
Fri, 19 Mar, 2027Level 2 results typically announced in March
Archived 14 Aug 2026
IMO Level 2 result (expected)
Fri, 19 Mar, 2027Based on previous year pattern; Level 2 results typically in mid-March
Archived 7 Sept 2026
IMO Level 2 Result (expected)
Thu, 18 Mar, 2027Level 2 results typically announced in mid-March
Archived 3 Sept 2026
Level 2 results announcement expected
Wed, 17 Mar, 2027Final results and rankings for all levels
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏅Level 2 Exam (tentative)
Thu, 25 Feb, 2027Tentatively 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027; Classes 3-12 only
Archived 24 Jul 2026
🏅Level 2 Exam (expected)
Sun, 14 Feb, 2027Tentatively 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027; exact date to be announced by December 2026
Archived 27 Aug 2026
🏅IMO Level 2 exam (expected)
Sun, 14 Feb, 2027Tentatively 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027; final date to be announced by December 2026; only for Classes 3-12 qualifiers · no key published for this stage
Archived 8 Sept 2026
🏅IMO Level 2 (expected)
Sun, 14 Feb, 2027Tentatively on 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027; exact date to be announced by December 2026; for Classes 3-12 qualifiers only
Archived 4 Sept 2026
🏅IMO Level 2 Exam (expected)
Sun, 14 Feb, 2027Tentatively on 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027 for Classes 3-12; exact date to be announced by December 2026
Archived 3 Sept 2026
🏅Level 2 Exam (expected)
Sun, 14 Feb, 2027Tentatively 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027; to be announced by December 2026. Only for qualifying students Classes 3-12
Archived 2 Sept 2026
🏅IMO Level 2 (expected)
Sun, 14 Feb, 2027Tentatively scheduled for 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027 for Classes 3-12 qualifiers; exact date to be confirmed by December 2026 · no key published for this stage
Archived 10 Sept 2026
🏅IMO Level 2 exam (expected)
Sun, 14 Feb, 2027Tentatively 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027; only for Classes 3-12 qualifiers
Archived 5 Sept 2026
🏅IMO Level 2 exam (expected)
Sun, 14 Feb, 2027Tentatively 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027; official date to be announced by December 2026
Archived 1 Sept 2026
🏅IMO Level 2 exam (expected)
Sun, 14 Feb, 2027Tentatively 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027; Classes 3-12 only
Archived 7 Sept 2026
🏅Level 2 Exam (expected)
Sun, 14 Feb, 2027Tentatively 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027. Only for classes 3-12 qualifiers. Will be announced by December 2026.
Archived 31 Aug 2026
🏅Level 2 Exam 2026-27 (expected)
Sun, 14 Feb, 2027Tentatively 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027; for Classes 3-12 only
Archived 26 Aug 2026
🏅Level 2 Exam (expected)
Sun, 14 Feb, 2027Expected second or third Sunday of February 2027; for Classes 3-12 qualifiers only
Archived 6 Sept 2026
🏅Level 2 exam (Classes 3-12, expected)
Sun, 14 Feb, 2027Tentatively 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027; exact date to be announced by December 2026
Archived 28 Aug 2026
🏅SOF IMO Level 2 Exam 2027 (tentative)
Fri, 12 Feb, 2027Centrally fixed date, usually 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February
Archived 14 Aug 2026
🏅IMO Level 2 exam (tentative)
Thu, 11 Feb, 2027Second-level exam for Classes 3-12 qualifiers; centrally scheduled by SOF
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Level 2 Admit Card (expected)
Mon, 1 Feb, 2027Usually available by first week of February through schools and sofworld.org
Archived 6 Sept 2026
Level 2 admit cards available (expected)
Mon, 1 Feb, 2027Admit cards available by first week of February on sofworld.org
Archived 28 Aug 2026
Level 2 Admit Card (expected)
Mon, 1 Feb, 2027Admit cards made available to schools by first week of February
Archived 31 Aug 2026
Level 2 Admit Card (expected)
Mon, 1 Feb, 2027Level 2 admit cards usually available by first week of February through schools and sofworld.org
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Level 1 Results expected
Sun, 31 Jan, 2027Results typically 4-5 weeks after exam; available at results.sofworld.org
Archived 24 Jul 2026
Level 1 results (expected)
Sun, 31 Jan, 2027Results typically declared within 8 weeks of examination; expected January-February 2027
Archived 4 Sept 2026
IMO Level 2 admit card (expected)
Thu, 28 Jan, 2027Level 2 admit cards typically released in last week of January
Archived 7 Sept 2026
IMO Level 2 admit card (expected)
Thu, 28 Jan, 2027Based on 2025-26 timeline; admit cards typically released late January
Archived 1 Sept 2026
Final results and rank list publication
Tue, 26 Jan, 2027International, Zonal and School rank holders announced; awards distribution begins
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Level 1 results declaration expected
Thu, 21 Jan, 2027Typically released 4-6 weeks after final exam date; qualifiers announced for Level 2
Archived 23 Aug 2026
IMO Level 1 result (expected)
Wed, 20 Jan, 2027Results typically declared 45-65 days after exam; exact date varies by chosen exam date
Archived 1 Sept 2026
Level 1 Result (expected)
Wed, 20 Jan, 2027Expected in mid-January 2027, typically 45-65 days after exam
Archived 2 Sept 2026
Level 1 results declaration (expected)
Wed, 20 Jan, 2027Results typically released 6-8 weeks after last exam date; 2025-26 results came on Jan 15, 2026
Archived 28 Aug 2026
IMO Level 1 result (expected)
Wed, 20 Jan, 2027Results typically declared 45-65 days after Level 1 exam, usually in January-February
Archived 8 Sept 2026
Level 1 Result (expected)
Wed, 20 Jan, 2027Results typically declared 4-8 weeks after exam at results.sofworld.org. Top 5% qualify for Level 2.
Archived 31 Aug 2026
Level 1 result (expected)
Wed, 20 Jan, 2027Typically declared 45-65 days after Level 1 exam, around mid-January to February
Archived 5 Sept 2026
Level 1 Results (expected)
Sun, 17 Jan, 2027Results typically announced 6-8 weeks after exam; previous year results declared on January 15, 2026
Archived 27 Aug 2026
SOF IMO Level 1 Result 2026-27 expected
Fri, 15 Jan, 2027Results typically declared in mid-January, 4-6 weeks after exams
Archived 14 Aug 2026
IMO Level 1 Result (expected)
Fri, 15 Jan, 2027Results typically announced 4-6 weeks after the last exam date
Archived 3 Sept 2026
IMO Level 1 result (expected)
Fri, 15 Jan, 2027Based on previous year pattern; results typically released in January
Archived 7 Sept 2026
Level 1 Result 2026-27 (expected)
Fri, 15 Jan, 2027Results typically declared 45-65 days after last exam; mid-January expected
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Level 1 Result (expected)
Fri, 15 Jan, 2027Typically declared 45-65 days after exam; mid-January to February window
Archived 6 Sept 2026
Level 2 exam date announcement expected
Fri, 1 Jan, 2027SOF typically announces Level 2 dates by December
Archived 24 Jul 2026
Level 2 qualification announcement
Thu, 31 Dec, 2026Level 2 exam dates to be announced by December 2026; results typically declared within 8 weeks of Level 1 exam
Archived 10 Sept 2026
🏅SOF IMO Level 2 Exam
Tue, 22 Dec, 2026Level 2 examination for qualified students from Level 1
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Level 1 Answer Key (expected)
Sun, 20 Dec, 2026Typically released within 1-2 weeks after last exam date
Archived 2 Sept 2026
Level 2 exam dates announcement (expected)
Sun, 20 Dec, 2026SOF announces Level 2 dates by December 2026
Archived 28 Aug 2026
Level 1 Answer Key (expected)
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026Answer keys typically released shortly after final exam date
Archived 31 Aug 2026
Level 2 exam date announcement (expected)
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026SOF will announce Level 2 dates by December 2026
Archived 5 Sept 2026
🏅Level 1 Exam - Date 3 (Set C)
Thu, 10 Dec, 202610th December 2026 - Different question paper from Dates 1 & 2
Archived 24 Jul 2026
SOF IMO Level 2 exam date announcement
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Level 2 schedule to be announced by December 2026
Archived 14 Aug 2026
🏅SOF IMO Level 1 Exam - Set C
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Third exam date option; final date for Level 1 exam
Archived 14 Aug 2026
🏅IMO Level 1 - Date 3
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Final Level 1 exam window
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏅IMO Level 1 - Date 3
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Third and final exam date option for schools · no key published for this stage
Archived 10 Sept 2026
🏅Level 1 Exam - Set C (Date 3)
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Schools choose one of three dates; separate question papers for each date
Archived 27 Aug 2026
🏅IMO Level 1 - Date 3
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Schools select one of three dates; separate question papers for each date
Archived 7 Sept 2026
🏅IMO Level 1 - Date 3
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Third and final exam date option for schools
Archived 4 Sept 2026
🏅IMO Level 1 Exam - Date 3
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Third exam date option for schools
Archived 3 Sept 2026
🏅Level 1 Set C exam date
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Third and final exam date option for schools
Archived 28 Aug 2026
🏅Level 1 Exam - Date 3
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Third exam date option for schools
Archived 6 Sept 2026
🏅Level 1 Exam - Date 3
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Schools may select this as their exam date
Archived 2 Sept 2026
🏅IMO Level 1 - Date 3
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Schools choose one of three available dates
Archived 5 Sept 2026
🏅IMO Level 1 - Date 3
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Schools may select any one of the three dates
Archived 1 Sept 2026
🏅IMO Level 1 - Date 3
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Schools select one of three available dates; separate question papers for each date · no key published for this stage
Archived 8 Sept 2026
🏅Level 1 Exam - Set 3
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Final exam date option for schools. Separate question paper from Set 1 and 2.
Archived 31 Aug 2026
🏅Level 1 Exam - Set C
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Final exam date option for schools
Archived 26 Aug 2026
🏅Level 1 Exam - Date 2 (Set B)
Thu, 26 Nov, 202626th November 2026 - Different question paper from Date 1
Archived 24 Jul 2026
🏅SOF IMO Level 1 Exam - Set B
Thu, 26 Nov, 2026Second exam date option with separate question paper
Archived 14 Aug 2026
🏅IMO Level 1 - Date 2
Thu, 26 Nov, 2026Second exam window for schools
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏅IMO Level 1 - Date 2
Thu, 26 Nov, 2026Second available exam date option for schools
Archived 4 Sept 2026
🏅IMO Level 1 - Date 2
Thu, 26 Nov, 2026Schools may select any one of the three dates
Archived 1 Sept 2026
🏅Level 1 Exam - Set 2
Thu, 26 Nov, 2026Schools choose one of three dates. Separate question paper from Set 1.
Archived 31 Aug 2026
🏅Level 1 Exam - Set B
Thu, 26 Nov, 2026Alternate exam date for schools
Archived 26 Aug 2026
🏅Level 1 Exam - Set B (Date 2)
Thu, 26 Nov, 2026Schools choose one of three dates; separate question papers for each date
Archived 27 Aug 2026
🏅Level 1 Set B exam date
Thu, 26 Nov, 2026Second of three exam date options for schools
Archived 28 Aug 2026
🏅Level 1 Exam - Date 2
Thu, 26 Nov, 2026Schools may select this as their exam date
Archived 2 Sept 2026
🏅IMO Level 1 - Date 2
Thu, 26 Nov, 2026Schools select one of three dates; separate question papers for each date
Archived 7 Sept 2026
🏅IMO Level 1 - Date 2
Thu, 26 Nov, 2026Schools choose one of three available dates
Archived 5 Sept 2026
🏅IMO Level 1 - Date 2
Thu, 26 Nov, 2026Second exam date option for schools · no key published for this stage
Archived 10 Sept 2026
🏅IMO Level 1 Exam - Date 2
Thu, 26 Nov, 2026Second exam date option for schools
Archived 3 Sept 2026
🏅Level 1 Exam - Date 2
Thu, 26 Nov, 2026Alternative exam date for schools; separate question paper for each date
Archived 6 Sept 2026
🏅IMO Level 1 - Date 2
Thu, 26 Nov, 2026Schools select one of three available dates; separate question papers for each date · no key published for this stage
Archived 8 Sept 2026
School registration deadline (for Date 3 schools)
Wed, 25 Nov, 2026Final window for schools choosing December 10 exam date
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Answer Key Set A (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Answer keys typically released 3-4 weeks after exam
Archived 26 Aug 2026
School registration deadline (for Date 3 exam - 30 days before)
Tue, 10 Nov, 2026Schools must register at least 30 days before their chosen exam date
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Registration deadline for Date 3 (schools)
Tue, 10 Nov, 2026Schools selecting December 10 exam date must register by 30 days prior
Archived 4 Sept 2026
School registration deadline for Set C (Dec 10 exam)
Tue, 10 Nov, 2026Schools must submit registrations 30 days before chosen exam date
Archived 28 Aug 2026
Registration deadline for Set 3 exam
Tue, 10 Nov, 2026Schools must register at least 30 days before chosen exam date (10 Dec 2026)
Archived 1 Sept 2026
Level 1 Set A answer key release (expected)
Sun, 1 Nov, 2026Answer keys typically released a few days after each exam date
Archived 28 Aug 2026
Level 1 Admit Card (expected)
Fri, 30 Oct, 2026Admit cards typically released 2-3 weeks before exam date; available through schools
Archived 27 Aug 2026
School registration deadline (Date 2 - 26th Nov)
Tue, 27 Oct, 2026Schools must submit registrations 30 days before chosen exam date
Archived 24 Jul 2026
Registration deadline for Date 2 (schools)
Tue, 27 Oct, 2026Schools selecting November 26 exam date must register by 30 days prior
Archived 4 Sept 2026
School registration deadline (for Date 2 exam - 30 days before)
Tue, 27 Oct, 2026Schools must register at least 30 days before their chosen exam date
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Registration deadline for Set 2 exam
Tue, 27 Oct, 2026Schools must register at least 30 days before chosen exam date (26 Nov 2026)
Archived 1 Sept 2026
School registration deadline for Set B (Nov 26 exam)
Tue, 27 Oct, 2026Schools must submit registrations 30 days before chosen exam date
Archived 28 Aug 2026
🏅Level 1 Exam - Date 1 (Set A)
Fri, 23 Oct, 202623rd October 2026 - Schools choose one of three dates
Archived 24 Jul 2026
🏅SOF IMO Level 1 Exam - Set A
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026First exam date option; schools choose one of three dates
Archived 14 Aug 2026
🏅IMO Level 1 - Date 1
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026First exam window; schools select one of three dates
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏅IMO Level 1 - Date 1
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026Schools select one of three available dates; separate question papers for each date
Archived 4 Sept 2026
🏅Level 1 Exam - Set A
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026Schools choose one of three exam dates
Archived 26 Aug 2026
🏅IMO Level 1 - Date 1
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026Schools select one of three available dates; separate question papers for each date · no key published for this stage
Archived 8 Sept 2026
🏅IMO Level 1 - Date 1
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026Schools choose one of three available dates
Archived 5 Sept 2026
🏅IMO Level 1 - Date 1
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026Schools may select any one of the three dates
Archived 1 Sept 2026
🏅Level 1 Exam - Set 1
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026Schools choose one of three dates. Exam conducted at school premises during school hours.
Archived 31 Aug 2026
🏅Level 1 Exam - Date 1
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026Schools may select this as their exam date
Archived 2 Sept 2026
🏅IMO Level 1 - Date 1
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026Schools select one of three available dates; conducted in schools during school hours · no key published for this stage
Archived 10 Sept 2026
🏅Level 1 Exam - Set A (Date 1)
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026Schools choose one of three dates; all students in a school appear on the same chosen date
Archived 27 Aug 2026
🏅Level 1 Exam - Date 1
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026Schools select one of three dates; conducted at respective schools
Archived 6 Sept 2026
🏅IMO Level 1 Exam - Date 1
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026Schools select one of three available dates
Archived 3 Sept 2026
🏅IMO Level 1 - Date 1
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026Schools select one of three dates; separate question papers for each date
Archived 7 Sept 2026
🏅Level 1 Set A exam date
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026First of three exam date options for schools
Archived 28 Aug 2026
Level 1 results declaration
Tue, 13 Oct, 2026Results published online; Level 2 qualifiers announced
Archived 5 Jul 2026
School registration deadline (for Date 1 schools)
Thu, 8 Oct, 2026Schools choosing October 23 as exam date should submit registrations by this date
Archived 23 Aug 2026
School registration deadline (Date 1 - 23rd Oct)
Wed, 23 Sept, 2026Schools must submit registrations 30 days before chosen exam date
Archived 24 Jul 2026
School registration deadline for IMO Level 1 (Set A - Oct 23)
Wed, 23 Sept, 2026Schools must submit registrations 30 days before chosen exam date
Archived 14 Aug 2026
Registration deadline for Date 1 (schools)
Wed, 23 Sept, 2026Schools selecting October 23 exam date must register by 30 days prior
Archived 4 Sept 2026
School registration deadline (Date 1 - Set A)
Wed, 23 Sept, 202630 days before Set A exam (Oct 23); schools must submit forms
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Registration deadline for Set 1 exam
Wed, 23 Sept, 2026Schools must register at least 30 days before chosen exam date (23 Oct 2026)
Archived 1 Sept 2026
School registration deadline for Set A (Oct 23 exam)
Wed, 23 Sept, 2026Schools must submit registrations 30 days before chosen exam date
Archived 28 Aug 2026
School registration deadline (for Date 1 exam - 30 days before)
Wed, 23 Sept, 2026Schools must register at least 30 days before their chosen exam date
Archived 27 Aug 2026
🏅SOF IMO Level 1 Exam (Set B)
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026Alternate examination date for schools with scheduling conflicts
Archived 5 Jul 2026
School registration deadline
Mon, 31 Aug, 2026Schools must submit forms by this date; individual registrations 30 days before chosen exam date
Archived 6 Sept 2026
🏅SOF IMO Level 1 Exam (Set A)
Thu, 27 Aug, 2026First examination date for Level 1 across participating schools
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Admit card availability on portal
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026Schools can download roll numbers and admit cards for registered students
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Registration forms dispatched to schools
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026SOF typically sends prospectus and forms to schools in July-August each year
Archived 28 Aug 2026
Last date for student enrollment
Fri, 12 Jun, 2026Individual student registration closes
Archived 5 Jul 2026
School registration deadline (extended)
Fri, 29 May, 2026Final date for schools to register students for Level 1
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Registration opens (expected)
Wed, 15 Apr, 2026SOF registrations typically open in April-May for the academic year. Schools submit registrations 30 days before their chosen exam date.
Archived 31 Aug 2026
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