Stages
Stage 1 : Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO and pre-RMO)
The Mathematical Olympiad Programme in India is organized by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) on behalf of the National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM) of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE),Government of India.
Apart from the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), in which India is participating since 1989, since 2015 we have also started participating in two more international Olympiad events: the Europen Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) and Asia Pacific Mathematics Olympiad (APMO). The process for selection of students for participation in the events have been merged, taking into account the requirements of the individual tests.
Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO and pre-RMO). The RMO is a three hour written test with six problems. On the basis of the performance in RMO, up to 30 students from each region are selected for Stage 2 (INMO). In case of a tie for the closing ranks, a tie-breaking mechanism shall be applied by the regional coordinator, following appropriate norms, to arrive at the final list of maximum 30 students from the region. The Regional Coordinators hold the charge of conducting the RMO in their respective regions. They have the option of preparing RMO question papers on their own or they may choose to use the central RMO question paper prepared by the Mathematical Olympiad Cell, HBCSE, TIFR. Some regions may hold a pre-RMO examination through which students will be selected to appear for RMO. All pre-RMOs will be conducted by the concerned regional coordinator in the respective regions. The format of the Pre-RMO paper and the criteria for selecting students for RMO are at the sole discretion of the respective Regional Coordinators.
The RMO will be held in all the regions on Sunday,9th October, 2016 between 1.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. The centres facing a difficulty in conducting the test on that date may under exceptional circumstances conduct the test on an alternate date between October 1 and 16, 2016, with the approval of the National Coordinator.
The Mathematical Olympiad Programme in India is organized by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) on behalf of the National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM) of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE),Government of India.
Apart from the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), in which India is participating since 1989, since 2015 we have also started participating in two more international Olympiad events: the Europen Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) and Asia Pacific Mathematics Olympiad (APMO). The process for selection of students for participation in the events have been merged, taking into account the requirements of the individual tests.
Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO and pre-RMO). The RMO is a three hour written test with six problems. On the basis of the performance in RMO, up to 30 students from each region are selected for Stage 2 (INMO). In case of a tie for the closing ranks, a tie-breaking mechanism shall be applied by the regional coordinator, following appropriate norms, to arrive at the final list of maximum 30 students from the region. The Regional Coordinators hold the charge of conducting the RMO in their respective regions. They have the option of preparing RMO question papers on their own or they may choose to use the central RMO question paper prepared by the Mathematical Olympiad Cell, HBCSE, TIFR. Some regions may hold a pre-RMO examination through which students will be selected to appear for RMO. All pre-RMOs will be conducted by the concerned regional coordinator in the respective regions. The format of the Pre-RMO paper and the criteria for selecting students for RMO are at the sole discretion of the respective Regional Coordinators.
The RMO will be held in all the regions on Sunday,9th October, 2016 between 1.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. The centres facing a difficulty in conducting the test on that date may under exceptional circumstances conduct the test on an alternate date between October 1 and 16, 2016, with the approval of the National Coordinator.
Eligibility:
1. Must be an Indian citizen.
2 Date of birth between 1 July 1997 and 30 June 2002, both days inclusive.
3 Must not have completed (or scheduled to complete) class 12 board examination earlier than 30 November 2016.
4 Must not have commenced (or planning to commence) studies in a university or equivalent institution by 1 June, 2017.
5 Must not be appearing in NSEJS 2016
Link to apply : https://secure.hbcse.tifr.res.in/rmo/
Stage 2 : Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO)
The INMO will be held on the third Sunday of January (January 15, 2017) from 2.00 noon to 4.00 p.m. Only those students who are selected in RMO 2016 and those who have received an INMO certificate of merit in 2016 are eligible to appear for the INMO provided they are in class XI or below. This contest is a four hour written test. On the basis of the INMO, the top 30 students in merit from all over the country will be chosen as INMO awardees.
In addition to INMO awardees, the next 45 students who are in class XI or lower and have performed well in INMO, but have not qualified as INMO awardee, are awarded INMO certificate of merit. These students will be eligible to appear for INMO 2018 directly without qualifying through RMO 2017, provided they are not in class XII at the time of writing INMO.
In addition to the 30 students in the list of INMO awardees as above, up to five girl students (outside the INMO awardees list) will be chosen based on the performance in INMO, for training and possible selection in the EGMO 2018 team.
The INMO will be held on the third Sunday of January (January 15, 2017) from 2.00 noon to 4.00 p.m. Only those students who are selected in RMO 2016 and those who have received an INMO certificate of merit in 2016 are eligible to appear for the INMO provided they are in class XI or below. This contest is a four hour written test. On the basis of the INMO, the top 30 students in merit from all over the country will be chosen as INMO awardees.
In addition to INMO awardees, the next 45 students who are in class XI or lower and have performed well in INMO, but have not qualified as INMO awardee, are awarded INMO certificate of merit. These students will be eligible to appear for INMO 2018 directly without qualifying through RMO 2017, provided they are not in class XII at the time of writing INMO.
In addition to the 30 students in the list of INMO awardees as above, up to five girl students (outside the INMO awardees list) will be chosen based on the performance in INMO, for training and possible selection in the EGMO 2018 team.
Stage 3 : International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp (IMOTC)
INMO awardees and the girls selected from INMO for training are invited to a month long training camp in April-May each year at the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Mumbai. Besides, the INMO awardees from the previous years and the selected girl students of the previous years who are eligible for IMO-2017/EGMO-2018 and have gone through postal tuition throughout the year satisfactorily are invited to the training camp as senior students. An INMO awardee who has completed one year of 12th standard will not be eligible for the next year's IMOTC.
The junior students will receive INMO certificate and a prize in the form of books.
The senior students will receive a prize in the form of books and cash.On the basis of a number of selection tests during the Camp, a team of the best six students is selected from the combined pool of junior and senior batch participants as the IMO 2017 Team.
A team of upto four girl students will be selected for participation in EGMO 2018, based on the performance of girl students from the combined pool at IMOTC.
INMO awardees and the girls selected from INMO for training are invited to a month long training camp in April-May each year at the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Mumbai. Besides, the INMO awardees from the previous years and the selected girl students of the previous years who are eligible for IMO-2017/EGMO-2018 and have gone through postal tuition throughout the year satisfactorily are invited to the training camp as senior students. An INMO awardee who has completed one year of 12th standard will not be eligible for the next year's IMOTC.
The junior students will receive INMO certificate and a prize in the form of books.
The senior students will receive a prize in the form of books and cash.On the basis of a number of selection tests during the Camp, a team of the best six students is selected from the combined pool of junior and senior batch participants as the IMO 2017 Team.
A team of upto four girl students will be selected for participation in EGMO 2018, based on the performance of girl students from the combined pool at IMOTC.
Stage 4: Pre-departure Training Camp for IMO
The selected team of six students goes through
another round of training and orientation for about ten days prior to
departure for IMO.
Stage 5: International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)
The six member team selected at the end of IMOTC accompanied by a leader, a deputy leader and observers represent the country at the IMO, held in July each year in a different member country of the IMO. The IMO contest consists of two written tests held on two consecutive days. On each day of the contest the test consists of three problems and lasts for four and half hours. India has been participating in the IMO since 1989. Students of the Indian Team who receive gold, silver and bronze medals at the IMO receive a cash prize of Rs. 5000/-, Rs. 4000/- and Rs. 3000/- respectively at a formal ceremony at the end of the training camp during the following year.
The selection of the members of the Indian team for IMO will be subject to their fulfilling criteria such as age limit, medical fitness, parental consent, etc., as may be applicable. In particular, the selected students need to have a valid Indian passport meeting the visa regulations of the host country.
Students aiming to go through the Mathematical Olympiad programme leading to international participation (IMO) should note that RMO is the first essential step for the programme. To appear for the RMO, the students should get in touch with the RMO coordinator of their region well in advance for enrolment and payment of stipulated (nominal) fees.
Please click here for List of Regional Co-ordinators
The six member team selected at the end of IMOTC accompanied by a leader, a deputy leader and observers represent the country at the IMO, held in July each year in a different member country of the IMO. The IMO contest consists of two written tests held on two consecutive days. On each day of the contest the test consists of three problems and lasts for four and half hours. India has been participating in the IMO since 1989. Students of the Indian Team who receive gold, silver and bronze medals at the IMO receive a cash prize of Rs. 5000/-, Rs. 4000/- and Rs. 3000/- respectively at a formal ceremony at the end of the training camp during the following year.
The selection of the members of the Indian team for IMO will be subject to their fulfilling criteria such as age limit, medical fitness, parental consent, etc., as may be applicable. In particular, the selected students need to have a valid Indian passport meeting the visa regulations of the host country.
Students aiming to go through the Mathematical Olympiad programme leading to international participation (IMO) should note that RMO is the first essential step for the programme. To appear for the RMO, the students should get in touch with the RMO coordinator of their region well in advance for enrolment and payment of stipulated (nominal) fees.
Please click here to download information brochure
Contact addresses for general inquiries about Mathematics Olympiad Programme:
| Prof. K. Subramaniam Centre Director, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (TIFR) V. N. Purav Marg, Mumbai - 400 088. Phone: 022-25575622, 25072207 Email: director@hbcse.tifr.res.in hbcpro@hbcse.tifr.res.in |
Member Secretary Department of Atomic Energy Anushakti Bhavan, CSM Marg Mumbai 400 001. Phone: 022-22022533 (O) Fax: 022-22028972 Email: msnbhm@dae.gov.in |
