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
The pathway
How registration works
National selection only
Qualify through IOQM → RMO → INMO → IMOTC
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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Related olympiads
Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM)
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Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO)
HBCSE / MTA
Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO)
HBCSE / MTA