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The Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO) is one of the most prestigious mathematics competitions in India. It is organized by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) in collaboration with the National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM). The exam is conducted on the third Sunday of January every year. <\/span><\/p>\n

INMO Exam Date 2026: Official Schedule<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO) 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Particulars<\/b><\/td>\nDetails<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
INMO Exam Date<\/span><\/td>\nSunday, January 18, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Timing<\/span><\/td>\n12:00 PM \u2013 4:30 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mode of Examination<\/span><\/td>\nOffline (Pen & Paper)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Centres<\/span><\/td>\nDesignated centres across India<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Note:<\/b> It is mandatory to register for INMO to appear for the exam. The registration deadline was open till 17:30 on January 14, 2026. For other exam-specific details, visit the <\/span>INMO official website<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the INMO Olympiad?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The INMO Olympiad is the third stage in India\u2019s Mathematics Olympiad Program. It is an advanced proof-based mathematics exam that selects the best young mathematicians at the national level. The chosen candidates are trained to represent the country at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The overall sequence for India’s International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) pathway is:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Stage No.<\/b><\/td>\nExam \/ Stage Name<\/b><\/td>\nPurpose<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/span><\/td>\nIndian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM)<\/span><\/td>\nFirst screening test to identify talented students in mathematics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/span><\/td>\nRegional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO)<\/span><\/td>\nRegional-level selection of top performers from IOQM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/span><\/td>\nIndian National Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp <\/span>(INMOTC)<\/b><\/td>\nRegional-level training where students are trained for the <\/span>INMO<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/b><\/td>\nIndian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO)<\/b><\/td>\nNational-level advanced proof-based mathematics examination<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/span><\/td>\nInternational Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp (IMOTC)<\/span><\/td>\nIntensive training of top INMO qualifiers for international selection<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/span><\/td>\nPre-Departure Camp (PDC)<\/span><\/td>\nFinal preparation camp for the 6 selected students for the Indian team<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/span><\/td>\nInternational Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)<\/span><\/td>\nInternational competition of mathematics where students represent India<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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For INMO, only the top performers from RMO qualify to appear for INMO.<\/b><\/p>\n

Key Features of INMO<\/span><\/h2>\n

INMO is one of the most respected mathematics competitions in India. The key features are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n