National Mathematics Olympiad 2026

The National Mathematics Olympiad (NMO) 2026 is a school-level mathematics competition organised by the Mathematics Research Foundation for students in Classes 1–12 across India. The competition has prelims (school level) and mains (national level for Classes 6–12) with MCQ-based Round 1 and problem-solving Round 2. It awards participation certificates to all students and merit medals, certificates and the Aryabhata Award for top winners. The prelims are held on multiple dates in 2026 and mains date and venue will be notified to participating schools.

Participation certificates for all students; special merit certificates and medals for regional winners; The Aryabhata Award for international winners; opportunities to interact with leading mathematicians.

Students from Classes 1 to 12 are eligible; all schools under CBSE, ICSE and state boards can participate.

Schools register students and send registration details to the NMO Cell at Mathematics Research Foundation 20 days before the chosen exam date; pay INR 150 per student via UPI, DD or NEFT/RTGS.