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International Mathematics Olympiad

IMO in India leading to participation in the International Mathematics Olympiad is organized by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) on behalf of the National Board of Higher Mathematics (NBHM) of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).

The Mathematics Olympiad program follows the following 5 stages:

1. Stage I : Pre-Regional Mathematical Olympiad (Pre-RMO)

2. Stage II : Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO)

3. Stage III : Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO)

4. Stage IV : International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp (IMOTC)

5. Stage V : Pre-departure Training Camp for IMO 6. Stage VI : International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)

Stage 1: Pre – Regional Mathematical Olympiad (PRMO) :

The first stage examination, the pre-Regional Mathematical Olympiad (PRMO) is a two and half hour examination with 30 questions. The answer to each question is either a single digit number or a two digit number and will need to be marked on a machine readable OMR response sheet. The PRMO question paper will be in English and Hindi.

Stage 2: Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO) :

The second stage examination, the Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO) is a three hour examination with six problems. The RMOs are offered in English, Hindi and other regional languages as deemed appropriate by the respective Regional Coordinators. The problems under each topic involve high level of difficulty and sophistication.

Stage 3: Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO) :

The best-performing students from the RMO (approximately 900) qualify for the third stage – the Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO). The INMO is held on the third Sunday of January at 28 centres across the country.

Stage 4: International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp (IMOTC) :

The top students from the INMO (approximately 35) are invited for the fourth stage, the International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp (IMOTC) held at HBCSE during April to May. At this camp orientation is provided to students for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). Emphasis is laid on developing conceptual foundations and problem-solving skills. Several selection tests are held during this camp. On the basis of perfromance in these tests six students are selected to represent India at the IMO. Resource persons from different institutions across the country are invited to the training camps.