National Mathematics Talent Contest (NMTC)
Organised by Association of Mathematics Teachers of India (AMTI)Official Website ↗
One of India's oldest maths competitions since 1959. Known for challenging non-routine problems requiring genuine mathematical thinking. Five levels. Very popular in Tamil Nadu Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Eligibility
Class 3–12 (5 levels: Primary Sub-Junior Junior Inter Senior)
Fee
₹60–₹150 per student
Reg. Opens
May–Jun–Aug
Exam Date
Sep 2026 (Preliminary) / Nov 2026 (Final)
Level
National
Pathway Stage
National Entry
About this olympiad
The pathway
How registration works
Through school or registered AMTI centre
School contacts local AMTI representative
Very affordable
Two stages: Preliminary screening then Final for qualifiers.
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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Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM)
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Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO)
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