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IOQM Eligibility Criteria 2025-26

 

 

The Mathematics Teachers’ Association of India (MTAI) has officially announced the IOQM Exam Date 2025-26, with the Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM) scheduled to be held on 7th September 2025. Along with the exam date, MTAI has also outlined the eligibility criteria for students aspiring to appear for this prestigious exam.

Students studying in Class 8 to 12 are eligible to apply for IOQM 2025-26. Additionally, participants must be Indian citizens and should meet specific age requirements as per the norms set by MTAI. This exam is a crucial opportunity for students passionate about mathematics and aiming to participate in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

IOQM acts as the first step of India’s Mathematical Olympiad Programme, helping students qualify for advanced stages such as RMO (Regional Mathematical Olympiad) and INMO (Indian National Mathematical Olympiad), eventually leading to representation at the global level through the IMO.

Eligible students are encouraged to register early and start their preparation to embark on this prestigious mathematical journey.

IOQM Exam Pattern:

  • Level: Intermediate (Class X & XI)
  • Mode of Exam: Pen and Paper based
  • Type of Questions: Multiple Choice and Short Answer requiring detailed proofs
  • Number of Questions: 30
  • Duration of Exam: 3 Hours
  • Answer Range: Whole numbers between 00 and 99

Organizers: The IOQM is organized in collaboration with three esteemed institutions:

  • Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT)
  • Mathematics Teachers Association of India (MTAI)
  • Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

Participating in IOQM opens the door to various advanced stages of mathematical competitions, providing students a platform to showcase and enhance their problem-solving skills.

For more details, students can visit the official websites of the organizing institutions.

Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM) 2025-26 Eligibility Criteria

Here is a comprehensive table outlining the eligibility criteria for participating in the Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM) 2025-26:

Criteria Details
Age & Class Students born between August 1, 2006 and July 31, 2013, and studying in Class 8 to 12. Students born on or after August 1, 2013 are not eligible.
Citizenship Must be eligible to hold an Indian passport. OCI students are provisionally eligible up to the IMOTC/EGMOTC stage, but not eligible for final international team selection (IMO, EGMO, APMO).
Residency & Schooling Student must be residing and studying in India since or before 30 October 2023, OR studying in an Indian school system abroad since or before 30 October 2023. Students abroad must travel to India for IOQM and subsequent exams. They will be considered under the Delhi-NCR region. Travel expenses are to be borne by the student.
Academic Status Must not have passed (or scheduled to appear for) Class 12 board exams before 30 October 2025. Students cannot forfeit results to become eligible. Such acts will lead to disqualification.
Higher Education Status Must not have started or planned to start studies in a university or equivalent institution before June 1, 2026.
Direct INMO Qualification INMO 2025 awardees can appear for INMO 2026 directly without IOQM or RMO, if: They meet age criteria (as in point 1), Have not commenced higher studies before June 1, 2025, Fulfill IMO 2026 and EGMO 2027 eligibility, OCI awardees are not eligible to represent India in IMO 2026 or EGMO 2027
Student Responsibility It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they meet all eligibility criteria. If found ineligible at any stage, they can be disqualified from the programme.

 

Note: Students should carefully review and ensure they meet all the eligibility criteria before applying for IOQM 2025-26. This will help avoid any issues that may arise during the selection process. For further details, students are encouraged to visit the official websites provided and stay updated with any changes or additional information.

Qualification Criteria from IOQM to RMO:

  • Category A: Students from classes 8, 9, 10, or 11 who score at least 10% of the total marks on the IOQM 2025-26 paper will be classified as Category A.
  • Category B: Students from class 12 who score at least 10% of the total marks on the IOQM 2025-26 paper will be classified as Category B.

Qualifying for RMO 2025-26:

(a) From each region (refer to the list of regions here:

  • The top 200 students from Category A, including those tied for the 200th position, will qualify for RMO 2025-26.
  • The top 40 students from Category B, including those tied for the 40th position, will qualify for RMO 2025-26.
  • An additional 5 girls from Category A, regardless of their rank within the top 200, will qualify for RMO 2025-26 under the Girls’ Quota.

(b) There is no separate Girls’ Quota for Category B. A girl student from Category B will only qualify for RMO 2025-26 if she is among the top 40 students in Category B.

IOQM 2025-26 Certificate:

All students who score at least 10% of the total marks on the IOQM 2025-26 paper will receive a certificate.

The top 500 scorers from both Category A and Category B combined will qualify for the Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO). Additionally, 5 girls from Category A will qualify for RMO under the Girls’ Quota, if they are not already among the top 500 scorers.

 

IOQM Eligibility Criteria FAQs

1. What is the minimum score required on the IOQM 2025-26 paper to be eligible for RMO 2025-26?
Answer: To be eligible for the RMO 2025-26, a student must score at least 10% of the total marks on the IOQM 2025-26 paper. However, this is not the only criterion for qualification.

2. How are students classified for IOQM 2025-26?
Answer: Students are classified into two categories based on their class:

  • Category A: Students from classes 8, 9, 10, or 11.
  • Category B: Students from class 12.

3. What are the criteria for Category A students to qualify for RMO 2025-26?
Answer: The top 200 students from Category A (including those tied for the 200th position) will qualify for the RMO 2025-26. Additionally, 5 extra girls from Category A, regardless of their rank within the top 200, will qualify under the Girls’ Quota.

4. What are the criteria for Category B students to qualify for RMO 2025-26?
Answer: The top 40 students from Category B (including those tied for the 40th position) will qualify for RMO 2025-26. There is no separate Girls’ Quota for Category B; a girl student in Category B must be among the top 40 students to qualify.

5. Is there a Girls’ Quota for Category B students?
Answer: No, there is no separate Girls’ Quota for Category B. A girl student from Category B can only qualify for RMO 2025-26 if she is among the top 40 students in Category B.

6. Will students receive any recognition for participating in IOQM 2025-26?
Answer: Yes, all students who score at least 10% of the total marks on the IOQM 2025-26 paper will receive a certificate.

 

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