IOQM Classes 8–12 HBCSE & MTAI

Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics

Stage 1 Qualifier for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)

IOQM is the premier national mathematics competition organized by MTAI and HBCSE leading to INMO and the Indian IMO contingent.

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Format

MCQ Objective

Single Choice + OMR

Duration

60 Minutes

Strict Timed Test

Question Count

35 to 50 Qs

Classes 1–4 vs 5–12

Marking Scheme

1 to 3 Marks

Zero Negative Marks

Official Exam Pattern & Sections

Curriculum structure aligned for Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics

30 Integer-type Questions (2-mark, 3-mark, 5-mark). 180 Minutes (3 Hours). Zero negative marking.

Section 1

Logical Reasoning

Patterns, Analogy, Coding-Decoding & Series.

Section 2

Subject Domain Core

Direct syllabus concepts aligned with NCERT & ICSE.

Section 3

Everyday Applications

Contextual numerical & real-world problems.

Section 4

Achievers Section (HOTS)

High-Order Thinking Skills questions carrying 3 marks each.

Historical Chapter Weightage Matrix

Based on past IOQM examination trends (2010–2024)

100% Total

Number Theory & Diophantine Equations 30% (9 Questions)

Euclidean Geometry & Cyclic Quads 30% (9 Questions)

Combinatorics & Pigeonhole Principle 25% (7 Questions)

Algebra & Polynomial Identities 15% (5 Questions)

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