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International Mathematical Olympiad — World

Organised by IMO Board / Shanghai China 2026Official Website ↗

Most prestigious maths competition in the world for high school students. Two-day exam with six proof-based problems. India has won multiple medals. Selection pathway: IOQM → RMO → INMO → IMOTC → IMO.

Eligibility

Top 6 from IMOTC — represent India

Fee

Nil (government funded)

Reg. Opens

N/A–N/A

Exam Date

Jul 2026 (Shanghai)

Level

International

Pathway Stage

National Entry

About this olympiad

Most prestigious maths competition in the world for high school students. Two-day exam with six proof-based problems. India has won multiple medals. Selection pathway: IOQM → RMO → INMO → IMOTC → IMO.

The pathway

Stage 5 of 5 (final — represent India)

How registration works

1

National selection only

2

Qualify through IOQM → RMO → INMO → IMOTC

3

Top 6 represent India.

How to prepare

Understand the syllabus

Focus on the core concepts of the Mathematics curriculum with a higher weightage on analytical problems.

Solve past papers

Practice with previous years' question papers to understand the exam pattern and marking scheme.

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Get notified when IMO World 2026 registration opens.

Quick Facts

TypeMathematics Olympiad
International?Yes
Govt Recognized?No
Online Exam?No

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