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Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics

Mastering math to compete on the global stage


Topics to Cover

➢ Introduction to IOQM
➢ Eligibility criteria for participation
➢ Exam Pattern
➢ Criteria for qualification from IOQM to RMO
➢ Preparing for the Olympiad
➢ Syllabus
➢ Chapterwise Weightage
➢ PYQs
Introduction to IOQM

IOQM is a prestigious competition in India conducted by the Mathematics Teachers' Association (India)
that focuses on computational thinking and programming skills among school students. The aim of IOQM
is to identify and nurture young talents in the field of computer science and informatics.

Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM) is the first stage of the Mathematical Olympiad
Programme in India. Only those students who qualify IOQM are eligible to appear for the RMO, the second
stage of the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).
Eligibility Criteria

1. Students born between August 1,2004 and January 1,2011, and studying in Class 8,9, 10,11or12, are
eligible to write IOQM 2023.
2. The students must be eligible to hold Indian passport. Provisionally, students with OCI cards are
eligible to write the IOQM 2023 subject to conditions.
3. The student must be residing and studying in India since 30 October 2021 or earlier OR must be
studying in an Indian school system since 30 October 2021 or earlier.
4. The student must not have qualified(or scheduled to appear) class 12 board examination earlier than
30 October, 2023.
Exam Pattern
In the 2023-2024 cycle, the selection to the International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp (IMOTC)
will be accomplished in three stages.

1. First stage exam : Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM)

Duration: 3 hours

Total marks: 100

The answer to each question is an integer in the range 00-99. No negative marking. OMR-based exam.

Composition of the paper: 10 questions of 2 marks each; 10 questions of 3 marks each; 10 questions of 5
marks each.
2. Second stage exam : Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO)

Duration: 3 hours

Number of questions: 06

Each question requires writing detailed proof.

3. Third stage exam : Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO)

Number of questions: 06

Duration: 4.5 hours

Each question requires writing detailed proof.


Criteria for qualification from IOQM 2023 to RMO 2023

1.A student has to score at least 10% of the total marks of the IOQM 2023 paper in order to be eligible to
appear for RMO 2023.

2. Such students enrolled for one of the classes 8,9,10 and 11 will be classified as category A student and
enrolled for class 12 will be classified as Category B student.

3. There are approximately 30 regions in India and from each region, the top 200 students from Category A
and Top 40 students from Category B will qualify for RMO 2023 and 5 additional girls under Girls’ quota.
Preparing for the Olympiad

1. Developing a strong foundation in mathematics

2. Key topics and concepts covered in the competition

3. Effective study techniques and resources

4. Mock tests and timed practice


Syllabus

Arithmetic of integers. Factorization of polynomials.

Geometry. Inequalities.

Quadratic equations and expressions. Elementary combinatorics.

Trigonometry. Probability theory and number theory.

Co-ordinate geometry. Finite series and complex numbers.

System of linear equations. Elementary graph theory.

Permutations and combinations.

* Excludes calculus and statistics.


Problem Areas:

● Major problem areas are algebra, combinatorics, geometry, and number theory.
● Problems involve a high level of difficulty and sophistication.
● Difficulty increases from Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO) to Indian National Mathematical
Olympiad (INMO) to International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

Syllabus Level:

● Syllabus content spans Class XI to Class XII levels.


● Problems within each topic are challenging.
● This syllabus structure aims to progressively enhance mathematical problem-solving skills, with
problems becoming more complex as participants advance from regional to international levels of
the competition.
Chapterwise Weightage
PYQs

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