International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) for Indian Students

The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is an annual global mathematics competition for pre-university students that convenes contestants from over 100 countries. In India, the Mathematical Olympiad Programme organized by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) leads to national selection and training of students who represent India at the IMO. The international competition consists of two 4.5-hour exam days and awards Gold, Silver and Bronze medals as well as certificates and cash prizes to top performers. Indian participants progress through multi-stage selection exams (IOQM, RMO, INMO) and an intensive training camp (IMOTC) before the international team is selected.

Gold, Silver and Bronze medals; cash prizes for Indian team medalists (₹5,000 for gold, ₹4,000 for silver, ₹3,000 for bronze); participation and merit certificates from HBCSE & NBHM; national and international recognition.

Open to Indian citizens and OCI cardholders (with restrictions for final team selection) studying in Grades 8-12, typically aged 13-18. Students must be enrolled in a school in India and qualify through the multi-stage selection process (IOQM, RMO, INMO) organized by HBCSE.

Multi-stage selection beginning with IOQM; students register through their schools or individually (registration open 1 Jun 2026 to 25 Jul 2026). Subsequent stages (RMO, INMO) and training camp (IMOTC) are managed by HBCSE; online registration via the official portal.