The Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM) is a prestigious and rigorous Mathematics competition in India, aimed at identifying and nurturing talented young mathematicians. It was introduced by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) and the Mathematics Teachers' Association (India) to streamline the selection process for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).
IOQM 2024 is the first step towards participation as the official Indian team member in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2025. It is the gateway for students to demonstrate their mathematical ability on a national and international stage. It provides an opportunity for students to engage with challenging problems and develop advanced problem-solving skills.
Mark your calendar with these important dates for IOQM 2024 to stay on top of your preparation and participation.
To participate in IOQM 2024, students must meet specific criteria based on their class and performance. Below are the detailed eligibility requirements for the IOQM 2024 exam:
As per the orders of the Madras High Court, students with OCI status will not be eligible for selection to the Indian team in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO), Asian Pacific Mathematics Olympiad (APMO). However, such students are provisionally eligible for selection at ALL prior stages, up to and including the International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp (IMOTC) and the European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp (EGMOTC) provided they fulfil all other criteria. They are also provisionally eligible to write the selection tests at the IMOTC and EGMOTC. This policy is subject to revision without prior notice depending on any further orders issued by the courts, or by a competent Government authority.
If the student is residing abroad and is studying in an Indian school system, then the student will have to come to India to write IOQM 2024 and the examinations of the subsequent stages (i.e Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO) 2024 and Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO) 2025) in case s/he qualifies for these examinations. The student will be regarded as one who has enrolled from the Delhi-NCR and the same selection criteria for RMO 2024 and INMO 2025 will apply to him/her as for any student residing and studying in India who has enrolled from Delhi-NCR. The student will have to bear the expenses for the onward journey to India and the return journey from India.
Any aspirant for the International Mathematical Olympiads such as IMO, EGMO, APMO and the domestic selection rounds (i.e. RMO, INMO)
1. must be familiar with all the topics covered in NCERT Mathematics books of Class VIII, IX and X.
2. must know that the major areas from which problems are posed are algebra, combinatorics, geometry and number theory and that the difficulty level increases from RMO to INMO to IMO.
Alongside NCERT books, students can select the best books for IOQM to enhance their understanding of the subjects and prepare for challenging questions.
If you are preparing for the upcoming exam, you should familiarize yourself with the IOQM 2024-25 exam pattern. Here is a brief overview:
Practising IOQM previous years' papers helps students improve their efficiency and accuracy for the upcoming exam, so it is crucial to practice past papers. This will also familiarize you with the exam pattern, marking scheme, and types of questions that may be asked.
Therefore, we have provided the IOQM previous years' question papers with complete solutions by ALLEN in a downloadable PDF format. Additionally, for your reference, we have included the IOQM 2023-24 answer key.
The results for IOQM 2024-25 will be released after the exam has been conducted. They will be published on the official website, where students can check their results by logging in. Based on their IOQM scores, candidates will qualify to participate in the second stage i.e. Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO).
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