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IOQM 2025
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ABOUT IOQM
OVERVIEW: The Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM) is a national-level Math competition for students of Classes 8 to 12, that meet official eligibility criteria.
ORAGANIZER: It is jointly conducted by the Mathematics Teachers' Association (India) (MTAI) and the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE).
PURPOSE: IOQM serves as the first stage in the process to select India's team for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), Asian Pacific Mathematics Olympiad (APMO) & European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO).
FORMAT: The exam is conducted for 3 hours in offline mode with 30 questions (2,3 & 5 marks) totalling 100, with integer answers (00-99) and no negative marking.
Objectives ofIOQM
Key goals of the examination
Talent Identification: To identify talented young mathematicians across India who demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills.
Creative Thinking: To encourage students to think creatively and deeply beyond the standard school curriculum and develop genuine love for mathematics
International Preparation: To build a strong foundation for India's representation at the International level - IMO, EGMO & APMO
Benefits ofIOQM
Why participate in IOQM?
Advanced Preparation: Prepares students for higher-level Olympiads like the Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO) and beyond.
Skill Development: Helps develop advanced mathematical thinking, analytical skills, and perseverance.
Opportunities: Provides recognition and opens pathways for scholarships, academic opportunities, and international representation.
Recognition: Regional & National Merit certificates awarded to top IOQM performers.
CERTIFICATESQualificationCriteria
How to qualify for the next stage
Minimum Score: To qualify from IOQM 2025 to RMO 2025, a student must score at least 10% of the total marks.
Category Quotas: From each region, the top 200 students of Classes 8–11 (Category A) and the top 40 students of Class 12 (Category B) will qualify, along with 5 additional girl students from Category A
Additional Info: There is no separate girls' quota for Category B, and overseas students will not affect regional cutoffs
Road to IMO 2026
Your journey through the Mathematical Olympiad stages
IMO 2026
Ultimate Goal
67th International Mathematical Olympiad
IOQM 2025
Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics
RMO 2025
Regional Mathematical Olympiad
INMO 2026
Indian National Mathematical Olympiad
IMOTC 2026
International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp
PDTC 2026
Pre - Departure Training Camp for IMO 2026, HBCSE, Mumbai
IMO 2026
67th International Mathematical Olympiad, Shanghai, China
IOQM 2025
Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics
Sunday
7 Sep 2025
RMO 2025
Regional Mathematical Olympiad
Sunday
9 Nov 2025
INMO 2026
Indian National Mathematical Olympiad
Sunday
18 Jan 2026
IMOTC 2026
International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp
Apr-May 2026
PDTC 2026
Pre - Departure Training Camp for IMO 2026, HBCSE, Mumbai
Jun-Jul 2026
IMO 2026
67th International Mathematical Olympiad, Shanghai, China
10-20 Jul 2026
IOQM 2025
Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics
RMO 2025
Regional Mathematical Olympiad
INMO 2026
Indian National Mathematical Olympiad
IMOTC 2026
International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp
PDTC 2026
Pre - Departure Training Camp for IMO 2026, HBCSE, Mumbai
IMO 2026
67th International Mathematical Olympiad, Shanghai, China
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International Recognition
Please note : The answer key and solution provided here are not applicable to students from Region 04 & Region 05, where the IOQM 2025 examination was postponed due to ongoing weather-related events. Updates regarding the new exam dates & procedures will be announced by 14th September 2025. For the latest information, please visit the official MTAI IOQM 2025 page:https://www.mtai.org.in/ioqm-2025
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