International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO)

IMO in India leading to participation in the International Mathematics Olympiad is organized by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) on behalf of the National Board of Higher Mathematics (NBHM) of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).

The Mathematics Olympiad program follows the following 5 stages :

1. Stage I : Pre-Regional Mathematical Olympiad (Pre-RMO)
2. Stage II : Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO)
3. Stage III : Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO)
4. Stage IV : International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp (IMOTC)
5. Stage V : Pre-departure Training Camp for IMO
6. Stage VI : International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)

The first stage examination, the pre-Regional Mathematical Olympiad (PRMO) is a two and half hour examination with 30 questions. The answer to each question is either a single digit number or a two digit number and will need to be marked on a machine readable OMR response sheet. The PRMO question paper will be in English and Hindi. The syllabus may be found here.

Instructions for how to enroll for PRMO will be available after April 30, 2019.

Sample PRMO questions and Sample OMR sheet showing marked answers can be downloaded from here.

Queries regarding PRMO may be sent by email to mtaprmo@gmail.com Queries will not be replied to individually, but via the FAQ section on this website.

The second stage examination, the Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO) is a three hour examination with six problems. The RMOs are offered in English, Hindi and other regional languages as deemed appropriate by the respective Regional Coordinators. The syllabus may be found here. The problems under each topic involve high level of difficulty and sophistication.

The best-performing students from the RMO (approximately 900) qualify for the third stage – the Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO). The INMO is held on the third Sunday of January at 28 centres across the country.

The top students from the INMO (approximately 35) are invited for the fourth stage, the International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp (IMOTC) held at HBCSE during April to May. At this camp orientation is provided to students for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). Emphasis is laid on developing conceptual foundations and problem-solving skills. Several selection tests are held during this camp. On the basis of perfromance in these tests six students are selected to represent India at the IMO. Resource persons from different institutions across the country are invited to the training camps.

TThe selected team undergoes a rigorous training programme for about 8-10 days at HBCSE prior to its departure for the IMO.

The Olympiad programme culminates with the participation of the students in the IMO. The students are accompanied by 4 teachers or mentors.

Centre Director
Prof. K. Subramaniam
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education,
Near Anushaktinagar Bus Depot,
V. N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd,
Mumbai – 400 088
P: (022) 2557 5622,
(022) 2507 2207
Email Id: - matholy@hbcse.tifr.res.in
Member Secretary
National Board for Higher Mathematics,
Department of Atomic Energy,
Anushakti Bhavan, CSM Marg, Mumbai – 400 001
P: (022) 22022533 (O),
Fax: (022) 22028972
Email Id: - msnbhm@dae.gov.in

Queries should be sent by email only. In general, queries will not be responded to individually but via FAQs on the HBCSE mathematics olympiad webpages.

National Co-ordinator
Prof. B. Sury
Stat Math Unit,
Indian Statistical Institute,
8th Mile Mysore Road,
Bangalore 560059
P: (022) 2557 5622 (Telefax), (022) 2507 2207
Email Id: - matholympiadnc@gmail.com
Deputy National Co-ordinator
Dr. Prithwijit De
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education,
Near Anushaktinagar Bus Depot,
V. N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd,
Mumbai – 400 088
P: (022) 2557 5622,
(022) 2507 2207
Email Id: - dymathnc@hbcse.tifr.res.in