IOQM 2026-27 - Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics

Students born between 1 August 2007 and 31 July 2014, and studying in Classes 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12, are eligible to appear for IOQM 2026. Please note that NO student born on or after August 1, 2014 will be allowed to write IOQM 2026. https://ioqm.mtai.org.in/documents/elcrIOQM.pdf

Yes. A student currently studying in Class XII is eligible to appear for IOQM 2026. However, once a student has passed the Class XII Board Examination, they are no longer eligible. This applies even if the student has taken a gap year, is not enrolled in any college, or intends to reappear for the Class XII examination for improvement of marks. For detailed eligibility criteria, https://ioqm.mtai.org.in/documents/elcrIOQM.pdf.

IOQM 2026 is the first stage of the Mathematical Olympiad programme conducted at the national level. The subsequent stages are the Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO), INMO Training Camp (INMOTC), Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO), International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp (IMOTC), Pre-Departure Camp (PDC), and the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

IOQM 2026 will be conducted in offline mode using an OMR answer sheet.

No, there is no negative marking in the IOQM 2026 exam.

Previous years question papers are available at: https://olympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in/how-to-prepare/past-papers/.

Traditionally, Mathematical Olympiads reward out-of-the-box thinking and the ability to reason logically rather than extensive mathematical knowledge. Familiarity with basic concepts from Number Theory, Geometry, Algebra, and Combinatorics is helpful (Calculus and Statistics are excluded), but success typically depends more on clarity of thought and problem-solving ability. HBCSE provides an indicative syllabus at https://olympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in/how-to-prepare/syllabus/.
The syllabus is based primarily on foundational concepts in the school curriculum. However, the problems are designed to test logical reasoning, creativity, and mathematical thinking rather than routine application of formulas.

You may register either through a registered Centre or individually through the online registration portal. Detailed registration instructions are available on the IOQM 2026 website. https://ioqm.mtai.org.in/.

IOQM 2026 Examination Centres are available only within India. Students residing outside India who are eligible to appear for IOQM 2026 must travel to India and appear at an Examination Centre located in India. Such students may select an Examination Centre from the available options during registration.
Note: Students residing outside India will be considered under the Delhi (NCR) Region for RMO selection purposes.

The registration fee is INR. 180/- for students studying in Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs). For students studying in all other schools, the registration fee is INR. 300/-.

Yes. Students pursuing home-schooling or open-schooling are eligible to appear for IOQM 2026, subject to fulfilling all eligibility requirements and submitting the necessary supporting documents. For detailed eligibility criteria, https://ioqm.mtai.org.in/documents/elcrIOQM.pdf.

IOQM 2026 Examination Centres are located only within India. Students residing overseas may appear for IOQM 2026, provided they satisfy the prescribed eligibility criteria. Such students must travel to India and appear at an Examination Centre in India. Students residing outside India may select an Examination Centre from the available options during registration. For detailed eligibility criteria, please refer to the https://ioqm.mtai.org.in/documents/elcrIOQM.pdf.

If you do not receive the OTP during registration, please contact the Helpdesk using your registered mobile number or registered email address for assistance.

Students are advised to carefully select their preferred Examination Centre during registration. Requests for change of Examination Centre after successful registration may not be entertained. Once the hall ticket has been issued, no requests for change of Examination Centre will be considered.

Wearing the school uniform is not mandatory.

If a payment-related issue occurs close to the registration deadline, students should contact the Helpdesk with the transaction details for verification and further guidance.

Students will be provided with an edit facility through their Student Login to correct information submitted during registration. The edit facility is tentatively scheduled to be available from 03 August 2026 to 05 August 2026. Any changes to the schedule will be notified through the IOQM 2026 portal. For further assistance, they may contact the Helpdesk.

If you do not have a school ID card, you may upload the current academic year's fee receipt or the previous academic year's marks card as supporting documentation.

The hall ticket will be made available through the Student Login. Notifications will also be sent to the registered mobile number and email address.

You may retrieve your enrollment number through the Student Search facility using your registered mobile number. Alternatively, you may contact the Helpdesk for assistance.

If multiple payments have been made for the same registration, please do not initiate a chargeback or dispute the transaction with your bank. Instead, contact the Helpdesk with the payment details and supporting screenshots. Eligible cases will be verified, and the excess payment(s), if any, will be refunded as per the refund policy after completion of the registration cycle.

Payment verification may take up to 24–72 working hours. Until verification is completed, the payment status may continue to appear as Pending. Once the payment is verified, the status will be updated accordingly.

Students should keep the following documents ready while registering:
1. Photo: Passport size - File size between 10KB to 100KB
2. School ID / Latest School Fees Paid Receipt / Last Years Report Card: File size between 50KB to 250KB
3. Aadhar/Passport/Birth Certificate: File size between 50KB to 250KB
All the above documents should be in .jpeg/.jpg/.png format only

No. Students should register only once for IOQM 2026. Multiple registrations may result in cancellation of the application.

The list of registered Examination Centres will be made available on the IOQM 2026 portal. Students may also search for Centres during registration.

Students may select an Examination Centre from the available options during registration, subject to seat availability. However note that such requests may be denied for operational reasons and decision of the exam committee will be final in this regard.

Once the approved capacity of an Examination Centre is exhausted, students must select another available Centre.

Yes. Students must carry a printed copy of the hall ticket.

Reporting time and examination schedule will be mentioned on the hall ticket. Students are advised to reach the Examination Centre well before the reporting time.

Please wait for the payment verification process to be completed. If the status remains unchanged after the specified period, contact the Helpdesk with payment details.

Yes, provided they satisfy all eligibility requirements prescribed for IOQM 2026.

Yes. Students studying under any recognized educational board/system are eligible, subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility criteria.

Results will be published on the official IOQM portal. Students are advised to regularly check the website for updates.

Certificates are only awarded to students who fulfill the merit criteria as specified on the https://www.mtai.org.in/ioqm-2026/.

Please try again after some time. If the issue persists, contact the Helpdesk with a screenshot of the error and details of the device/browser being used.

The latest versions of commonly used web browsers are recommended for optimal performance of the registration portal.

No. Students who have already been enrolled through an Examination Centre should not register again individually. Multiple registrations may lead to processing issues and may require verification by the Helpdesk.

Students must carry a printed copy of the hall ticket and a valid photo identity document as specified in the examination instructions. Students are advised to carefully read the instructions provided in the hall ticket.

If any discrepancy is found in the hall ticket, students should immediately contact the Helpdesk and report the issue before the examination date.

Upon successful registration, a confirmation message will be sent to the registered mobile number and email address. Registration details will also be available through the Student Login.

Refund requests, if applicable, will be processed in accordance with the Refund and Cancellation Policy published on the IOQM 2026 portal. Students are advised to review the policy before making payment. Please refer to the Refund / Cancellation Policy.

Students should contact the Helpdesk with the necessary details for verification and assistance in updating their registered contact information.

Yes. The IOQM 2026 registration portal is compatible with mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. Students are advised to use the latest version of a supported web browser and ensure a stable internet connection while completing the registration process.

Yes. Students whose schools are not registered as Examination Centres may register individually and select any available Examination Centre during the registration process.

Students should verify the school details entered during enrollment. If the issue persists, they may contact the Helpdesk for assistance.

The Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO) and the Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO) are stages of the Mathematical Olympiad Programme in India. RMO is the second-stage regional examination; the best-performing students from RMO qualify for INMO, the national stage. These stages are part of the selection and training pathway for India’s participation in IMO, EGMO and APMO, subject to the eligibility and selection criteria notified each year by HBCSE.

Qualifying different stages of the Indian Mathematical Olympiad Program makes you eligible for the training camps

No. The only fees you pay is for participation in IOQM. In fact, your travel expenses for some some of these training camps and all international participation is also borne by Government of India.

No. As part of the Indian team, your expenses will be borne by Government of India.

Asian Pacific Mathematics Olympiad, is an annual regional competition for high school students organized as a a mathematical competition for countries in the Pacific-Rim Region, including India. Every year, one of the countries serves as a coordinator for this competetion and each country sends an official representation of upto 10 students. The advantage of this competetion is that it is held in centers across the participating countries and no international travel is required.

European Girls Mathematical Olympiad is an yearly competetion for high school girls which welcomes participation from across the globe. Every year, one of the European countries hosts the competetion while each country sends an official team. Each country sends a team of upto four girls.

International Mathematical Olympiad is the oldest and the most prestigious yearly competetion in mathematics for High School students. Every year one country hosts the competetion. Last year (2025), 110 countries send officially participated in the competetion. Each country sends a team of up to six contestants.

Yes, registration, should you meet the qualifying criteria, is mandatory. No payment is involved.

IOQM 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on 06 September 2026 (Sunday).

Student Enrollment through registered Centres will be available from 01 June 2026 to 25 July 2026. Individual Online Registration will be available from 29 June 2026 to 25 July 2026. Students are advised not to wait until the last date to complete their enrollment.

Centre Registration will be open from 01 June 2026 to 26 June 2026. Centres are advised to complete the registration process within the specified timeline.

Centres must complete student enrollment on or before 25 July 2026.

The latest schedule, important dates, and announcements related to IOQM 2026 will be published on the official IOQM 2026 portal. Students and Centres are advised to check the portal regularly for updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 What are the eligibility criteria for registering for IOQM 2026?

2 Can a student studying in Class XII appear for IOQM 2026?

3 What are the different stages of mathematical Olympiads?

4 Will IOQM 2026 be conducted online or offline?

5 Is there any negative marking in the IOQM 2026 exam?

6 Where can I find previous year question papers?

7 What is the syllabus for the Mathematical Olympiad?

8 How can I register for the IOQM 2026 examination?

9 Are there any examination centres located outside India for the IOQM 2026 examination?

10 What is the registration fee for the IOQM 2026 examination?

11 Is a student enrolled in a home-schooling or open-schooling program eligible to appear for the IOQM 2026 examination?

12 Can students residing overseas appear for IOQM 2026?

14 What if I have not received the OTP while registering?

15 Can I change my Examination Centre after registration?

16 Is it mandatory to wear the school uniform for the examination?

17 What should I do if my payment fails on the last date of registration?

18 How can I correct the details that I entered incorrectly during registration?

19 What should I do if I have not received a school ID card?

20 When will the hall ticket be available?

21 What should I do if I forget my enrollment number?

22 Will excess payment be refunded?

23 I have completed the payment and registration, but the portal still shows the payment status as pending. Why?

24 What documents are required during registration?

25 Can I register more than once?

26 How do I know whether a school is a registered Examination Centre?

27 Can I appear for the examination at any Examination Centre?

28 What happens if the selected Examination Centre reaches its capacity?

29 Is it mandatory to carry the hall ticket to the examination?

30 What time should I report to the Examination Centre?

31 I have been charged, but I have not received any confirmation. What should I do?

32 Can students studying in Class XI appear for IOQM 2026?

33 Can students from ICSE, CBSE, State Boards, IB, IGCSE, NIOS, or other recognised boards appear for IOQM 2026?

34 How will the results be declared?

35 Will I receive a certificate for appearing in IOQM 2026?

36 What should I do if the portal is not loading or is showing an error?

37 Which browsers are supported for registration?

38 I have registered through my School / Centre. Do I need to register again individually?

39 What identity proof should I carry to the examination?

40 What should I do if there is an error in my hall ticket?

41 How will I know that my registration is successful?

42 Can the registration fee be refunded?

43 My registered mobile number or email address is no longer accessible. What should I do?

44 Can I complete the registration using a mobile phone?

45 My school is not a registered Examination Centre. Can I still appear for IOQM 2026?

46 What should I do if my school is not listed during Centre-based enrollment?

47 What is Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO) and Indian National Mathematics Olympiad (INMO)?

48 What is INMO Training Camp (INMOTC), IMO Training Camp (IMOTC), Pre Departure Camp (PDC), and EGMO Training Camp (EGMOTC) and how do I participate in the same?

49 Do I have to pay again for participation in any of these camps (INMOTC, IMOTC, PDC, EGMOTC) or exams (RMO, INMO, IMO, APMO, EGMO)?

50 Do I have to bear travel expenses for international participation?

51 What is APMO?

52 What is EGMO?

53 What is IMO?

54 Do I need to register again to write RMO or INMO?

55 When will IOQM 2026 be conducted?

56 When will Student Enrollment be open?

58 When will Centre Registration be open?

59 By when should Centres complete student enrollment?

60 Where can I find the latest schedule and important dates?