IOQM 2025-26 will conducts on November 16, 2025 on a single day. The exam admit card will release soon on IOQM website. The exam timing will be 13:00 to 16:00 hrs. if you want to practice previous year question papers of IOQM exam to RMO 2025, this available in information below.
The Last Of Online Registration is November 06, 2025.
Why Conducts IOQM Exam?
The Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM) 2025-26 is conducted by the Mathematics Teachers’ Association (India) to identify talented students in Classes 8 to 12 for higher mathematical competitions. The selection process includes IOQM, followed by the Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO), and then the Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO).
IOQM Exam 2025-26: FAQs
Yes, students can choose to attempt the exam in Hindi, but they must select “Hindi version” during registration.
Students must score at least 10% of the total marks (i.e., 10 marks) to be eligible for regional consideration. Selection is then based on merit region-wise.
How is the selection from IOQM to RMO made?
IOQM 2025-26 Exam Date & Timing
- Date: November 16, 2025; Time: 13:00 to 16:00 hrs
- Duration: 3 hours
- Number of questions: 06
- Each question requires writing detailed proof
IOQM 2025-26 Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
| Full Form | Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM) |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Total Questions | 30 Questions |
| Question Type | Each question’s answer is an integer between 00 and 99 |
| Answer Marking Method | Answers to be marked on a machine-readable OMR sheet |
| Medium of Question Paper | English and Hindi |
| Language Choice | Students must choose Hindi version at the time of registration if required |
| Exam Level | National Level (First stage of Mathematical Olympiad program) |
How To Download IOQM 2025-26 Exam Admit Card
Step-1: Visit the official website ioqmexam.in
Step-2: Click on “Download Admit Card” link on the homepage.
Step-3: Enter your registration number and date of birth.
Step-4: Verify the captcha and click on Submit.
Step-5: Your admit card will appear on the screen.
Step-6: Download and print it for the exam day.
IOQM 2025-26 To RMO: Selection Process
Minimum Marks Requirement (Basic Eligibility)
- It is mandatory to score at least 10% of the total marks in the IOQM 2025 paper.
- That means if the paper is worth 100 marks, the student must score at least 10 marks.
- However, please note—simply scoring 10% is not sufficient; the selection cutoff will still be determined region-wise.
IOQM 2025-26 Exam – Student Categories
Students in IOQM are divided into two categories:
- Category A – Students who are studying in classes 8, 9, 10 or 11 and are registered for IOQM 2025.
- Category B – Students who are studying in class 12 and are registered for IOQM 2025.
- (Both categories will be selected for RMO from separate merit lists.)
IOQM 2025-26 Selection Rule (Region-wise Qualification)
| Category | Class | Qualify करने वाले छात्र | Girls’ Quota | Tie Rule |
| A | 8, 9, 10, 11 | Top 200 per region | Extra 5 girls | Included |
| B | 12 | Top 40 per region | No | Included |
| Overseas | — | Eligible but not counted in cutoff | — | — |
Girls’ Quota (For Category A only)
- 5 additional girls from each region will qualify, regardless of whether they are in the top 200 or not.
- If there is a tie for 5th place, all girls involved in the tie will be included.
- There is no separate girls’ quota for Category B (Class 12).
IOQM Exam 2025-26: More FAQs
Students selected in INMO are invited for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) Training Camp and may represent India internationally if shortlisted further.
Can I appear again if I am in Class 12?
Each correct integer answer earns full marks; there is no negative marking in the IOQM exam.
The IOQM exam will be conducted offline using OMR sheets at designated exam centers.orrect integer answer earns full marks; there is no negative marking in the IOQM exam.
