RMORegional → NationalMathematics
Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO)
Organised by HBCSE / MTAOfficial Website ↗
Second stage of IMO selection. 6 proof-based problems over 3 hours. Top students from each region qualify for INMO — the national final.
Eligibility
Class 8–12 (IOQM qualifiers only)
Fee
Nil (covered by IOQM)
Reg. Opens
Auto–Auto
Exam Date
Nov 2026
Level
Regional → National
Pathway Stage
National Entry
About this olympiad
Second stage of IMO selection. 6 proof-based problems over 3 hours. Top students from each region qualify for INMO — the national final.
The pathway
Stage 2 of 5 (IOQM
RMO
INMO
IMOTC
IMO)
How registration works
1
Automatic selection based on IOQM performance
2
Region-wise examination
3
No separate registration required.
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.
Notify Me
Get notified when RMO 2026 registration opens.
Quick Facts
TypeMathematics Olympiad
International?No
Govt Recognized?Yes
Online Exam?No
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