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What is IOM?

What is IOM (International Olympiad of Math)?

A Global Competition with a Focus on Applied Math

Levels
  • Level 1: Open to Grades 1-12.
  • Level 2: Qualify via top 1000 ranks or 1st rank (75%+ & 100+ participants)
  • Level 3: Top international rankers (Grades 6-12) compete in New Delhi.
  • Language: English
  • Mode: OMR-based
  • Format: Multiple-choice questions with structured ranking.
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Exam Format

It challenges students to demonstrate their mathematical prowess aligning with CBSE, ICSE, ICBSE, and other State Board syllabus.

Objective-type questions

Multiple-choice format with no negative marking.

Duration

Varies by grade (40 minutes for grades 1-5 and 50 minutes for grades 6-12).

Sections

Mathematics, Reasoning and Aptitude, Scholar's Zone.

Exam Format

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Grades 1-2

Total: 35 Questions | 100 Marks

IOM Scoring Scheme

  • Mathematics – 15 Qs | 3.5 Marks Each
  • Reasoning & Aptitude – 5 Qs | 4.5 Marks Each
  • Scholar’s Zone – 5 Qs | 5 Marks Each
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Grades 3-4

Total: 30 Questions | 100 Marks

IOM Scoring Scheme

  • Mathematics – 20 Qs | 3 Marks Each
  • Reasoning & Aptitude – 5 Qs | 3.5 Marks Each
  • Scholar’s Zone – 5 Qs | 4.5 Marks Each
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Grades 5-6

Total: 35 Questions | 100 Marks

IOM Scoring Scheme

  • Mathematics – 25 Qs | 2.5 Marks Each
  • Reasoning & Aptitude – 5 Qs | 3.5 Marks Each
  • Scholar’s Zone – 5 Qs | 4 Marks Each
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Grades 7-8

Total: 35 Questions | 100 Marks

IOM Scoring Scheme

  • Mathematics – 20 Qs | 2.5 Marks Each
  • Reasoning & Aptitude – 10 Qs | 3 Marks Each
  • Scholar’s Zone – 5 Qs | 4 Marks Each
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Grades 9-10

Total: 40 Questions | 100 Marks

IOM Scoring Scheme

  • Mathematics – 25 Qs | 2.25 Marks Each
  • Reasoning & Aptitude – 10 Qs | 2.5 Marks Each
  • Scholar’s Zone – 5 Qs | 3.75 Marks Each
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Grades 11-12

Total: 40 Questions | 100 Marks

IOM Scoring Scheme

  • Mathematics – 25 Qs | 2.25 Marks Each
  • Reasoning & Aptitude – 10 Qs | 2.5 Marks Each
  • Scholar’s Zone – 5 Qs | 3.75 Marks Each
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Syllabus Chapter-wise Marking Scheme

  • Number Sense (Backward/Forward Counting, Ones & Tens): 2 Questions – 7 Marks 
  • Computation Operations (Addition, Subtraction, Comparison): 5 Questions – 17.5 Marks 
  • Patterns: 2 Questions – 7 Marks 
  • Money & Time: 2 Questions – 7 Marks 
  • Measurement (Length, Weight, Comparisons): 2 Questions – 7 Marks 
  • Geometrical Shapes (Identification of Figures): 2 Questions – 7 Marks 
  • Reasoning & Aptitude (Mental Aptitude): 5 Questions – 22.5 Marks 
  • Scholar’s Zone: 5 Questions – 25 Marks 
  • Total: 25 Questions – 100 Marks 
  • Number Sense (Ones, Tens, Hundreds): 2 Questions – 7 Marks 
  • Computation Operations (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Comparison): 6 Questions – 21 Marks 
  • Patterns: 1 Question – 3.5 Marks 
  • Money, Time & Calendar: 2 Questions – 7 Marks 
  • Measurement (Length, Weight, Capacity): 2 Questions – 7 Marks 
  • Geometrical Shapes: 2 Questions – 7 Marks 
  • Reasoning & Aptitude: 5 Questions – 22.5 Marks 
  • Scholar’s Zone: 5 Questions – 25 Marks 
  • Total: 25 Questions – 100 Marks 
  • Number Sense & Computation (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division): 6 Questions – 18 Marks 
  • Fractions: 3 Questions – 9 Marks 
  • Money, Time & Calendar: 3 Questions – 9 Marks 
  • Measurement (Length, Weight, Capacity): 3 Questions – 9 Marks 
  • Geometry (Shapes & Figures): 3 Questions – 9 Marks 
  • Pictograph & Data Handling: 2 Questions – 6 Marks 
  • Reasoning & Aptitude: 5 Questions – 17.5 Marks 
  • Scholar’s Zone: 5 Questions – 22.5 Marks 
  • Total: 30 Questions – 100 Marks 
  • Number Sense & Computation (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division): 7 Questions – 21 Marks 
  • Fractions & Decimals: 3 Questions – 9 Marks 
  • Money & Unitary Method: 2 Questions – 6 Marks 
  • Geometry (Shapes & Figures): 3 Questions – 9 Marks 
  • Perimeter & Area: 3 Questions – 9 Marks 
  • Data Handling: 2 Questions – 6 Marks 
  • Reasoning & Aptitude: 5 Questions – 17.5 Marks 
  • Scholar’s Zone: 5 Questions – 22.5 Marks 
  • Total: 30 Questions – 100 Marks 
  • Number Sense (Operations, Factors, Multiples): 5 Questions – 15 Marks 
  • Fractions & Decimals: 3 Questions – 9 Marks 
  • Percentage, Ratio, Proportion, Time-Distance: 4 Questions – 12 Marks 
  • Geometry & Measurement: 6 Questions – 18 Marks 
  • Data Handling: 2 Questions – 6 Marks 
  • Reasoning & Aptitude: 5 Questions – 17.5 Marks 
  • Scholar’s Zone: 5 Questions – 22.5 Marks 
  • Total: 30 Questions – 100 Marks 
  • Number Systems & Computation (Operations, Factors, Multiples): 5 Questions – 12.5 Marks 
  • Fractions & Decimals: 6 Questions – 15 Marks 
  • Algebra, Ratio & Proportion: 6 Questions – 15 Marks 
  • Geometry & Mensuration: 6 Questions – 15 Marks 
  • Data Handling: 2 Questions – 5 Marks 
  • Reasoning & Aptitude: 5 Questions – 17.5 Marks 
  • Scholar’s Zone: 5 Questions – 20 Marks 
  • Total: 35 Questions – 100 Marks 
  • Numbers & Operations (Integers, Exponents, Fractions, Decimals, Rational Numbers): 5 Questions – 12.5 Marks 
  • Algebra (Expressions, Simple Equations): 3 Questions – 7.5 Marks 
  • Ratio, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple Interest: 4 Questions – 10 Marks 
  • Geometry (Lines, Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Perimeter, Area): 5 Questions – 12.5 Marks 
  • Data Handling (Statistics & Graphs): 3 Questions – 7.5 Marks 
  • Reasoning & Aptitude: 10 Questions – 30 Marks 
  • Scholar’s Zone: 5 Questions – 20 Marks 
  • Total: 35 Questions – 100 Marks 
  • Number Systems (Rational Numbers, Exponents, Roots): 5 Questions – 12.5 Marks 
  • Algebra & Geometry (Expressions, Quadrilaterals, Polygons): 5 Questions – 12.5 Marks 
  • Comparing Quantities (Proportions, Percentage, Work & Interest): 5 Questions – 12.5 Marks 
  • Mensuration (Surface Area & Volume): 2 Questions – 5 Marks 
  • Data Handling (Graphs, Probability): 3 Questions – 7.5 Marks 
  • Reasoning & Aptitude: 10 Questions – 30 Marks 
  • Scholar’s Zone: 5 Questions – 20 Marks 
  • Total: 35 Questions – 100 Marks 
  • Number Systems (Irrational, Real Numbers, Exponents): 4 Questions – 9 Marks 
  • Algebra (Polynomials, Zeroes, Factorization): 6 Questions – 13.5 Marks 
  • Geometry & Co-ordinate Geometry: 8 Questions – 18 Marks 
  • Statistics (Graphs & Polygons): 2 Questions – 4.5 Marks 
  • Mensuration (Cones, Spheres, Heron’s Formula): 5 Questions – 11.25 Marks 
  • Reasoning & Aptitude: 10 Questions – 25 Marks 
  • Scholar’s Zone: 5 Questions – 18.75 Marks 
  • Total: 40 Questions – 100 Marks 
  • Number Systems (Rational & Irrational Numbers): 2 Questions – 4.5 Marks 
  • Algebra (Polynomials, Quadratic Equations, AP): 6 Questions – 13.5 Marks 
  • Geometry & Co-ordinate Geometry: 6 Questions – 13.5 Marks 
  • Trigonometry (Basic & Applications): 4 Questions – 9 Marks 
  • Statistics & Probability: 4 Questions – 9 Marks 
  • Mensuration (Surface Area & Volume): 3 Questions – 6.75 Marks 
  • Reasoning & Aptitude: 10 Questions – 25 Marks 
  • Scholar’s Zone: 5 Questions – 18.75 Marks 
  • Total: 40 Questions – 100 Marks 
  • Sets & Functions, Trigonometry: 5 Questions – 11.25 Marks 
  • Algebra (Complex Numbers, Sequences, Quadratic Equations, Binomial Theorem): 8 Questions – 18 Marks 
  • Coordinate Geometry: 5 Questions – 11.25 Marks 
  • Calculus (Limits & Derivatives): 3 Questions – 6.75 Marks 
  • Statistics & Probability: 4 Questions – 9 Marks 
  • Reasoning & Aptitude: 10 Questions – 25 Marks 
  • Scholar’s Zone: 5 Questions – 18.75 Marks 
  • Total: 40 Questions – 100 Marks 
  • Relations & Functions, Inverse Trigonometry: 4 Questions – 9 Marks 
  • Algebra (Matrices, Determinants): 3 Questions – 6.75 Marks 
  • Vectors & 3D Geometry: 4 Questions – 9 Marks 
  • Calculus (Differentiation, Integration, Applications): 10 Questions – 22.5 Marks 
  • Linear Programming: 1 Question – 2.25 Marks 
  • Probability & Statistics: 3 Questions – 6.75 Marks 
  • Reasoning & Aptitude: 10 Questions – 25 Marks 
  • Scholar’s Zone: 5 Questions – 18.75 Marks 
  • Total: 40 Questions – 100 Marks 

AIM higher

Olympiad Award Highlights

 

Top 2 winners of Level 3 receive an international educational trip.

Level 2 winners are awarded cash prizes mentioned below.

Rank 1 – International Champions

Class 12: ₹50,000 Prize
Class 11: ₹25,000 Prize
Classes 1–10: ₹10,000 Prize each

Rank 2 – International Runners-Up

Classes 11 & 12: ₹10,000 Prize each
Classes 1–10: ₹7,500 Prize each

Rank 3 – International Finalists

Classes 11 & 12: ₹7,500 Prize each
Classes 1–10: ₹5,000 Prize each

Proud achievements 

Level - 1 Olympiad Award Highlights

Top-performing students receive medals, certificates and international recognition

Gift Certificate Awards

Ranks 4–10 (Classes 1–12)
Awarded with gift certificates of varying value.

Gift Certificate Awards

Ranks 11–25 (Classes 1–12)
Receive gift certificates of varying value.

Topper Achievement Certificate

Ranks 26–500 (Classes 1–12)
Earn a certificate for outstanding performance.

Zonal & State Medals of Excellence

Zonal & State Ranks 1–3 (Classes 1–12)
Each rank holder receives a Medal of Excellence.

School Class Topper Medals

Top 3 per Class per School
Awarded with Medals of Excellence (min. 50% marks).

Participation Certificate

All Participants (Classes 1–12)
Receive a certificate and Performance report.

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The International Olympiad of Mathematics (iOM) is a globally recognized mathematics competition for students in Grades 1 to 12. It tests conceptual understanding, applied problem-solving, and reasoning abilities, aligned with CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, and various State Board curriculum.

Students from Grade 1 to Grade 12 in CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, and State Board-affiliated schools in India or abroad can participate in Level 1 of the IOM. 

The IOM is an objective-type exam featuring multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with no negative marking. It includes three key sections: 

  • Mathematics 
  • Reasoning and Aptitude 
  • Scholar’s Zone 
    Exam duration: 
  • Grades 1–5: 40 minutes 
  • Grades 6–12: 50 minutes 

The IOM syllabus is based on the academic curriculum of CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, and State Boards. It emphasizes applied mathematics, helping students develop real-world problem-solving skills. Detailed class-wise syllabi and chapter-wise marking schemes are provided. 

Math Olympiads help students: 

  • Strengthen logical reasoning and problem-solving skills 
  • Develop confidence and a deeper understanding of core concepts 
  • Stand out in academic and competitive environments 
  • Receive national and international recognition for their mathematical talent 

The IOM encourages academic growth by: 

  • Enhancing critical thinking and analytical skills 
  • Offering performance insights via a detailed Student Performance Report (SPR) 
  • Providing a platform for recognition at school, national, and international levels 
  • Motivating students through awards, medals, and certificates 

 

To prepare effectively for the IOM: 

  • Review the class-specific syllabus and marking scheme 
  • Practice past papers and mock tests 
  • Focus on concept clarity and application-based questions 
  • Join expert-led Olympiad coaching programs for guided preparation

Registration is done through the respective schools.  

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