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IOQM — Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics

MTA(I) with HBCSE · Classes 8–12 · 2026–27 window: 6 Sep 2026 (Sun) · reg closes 25 Jul 2026

The single national gateway into India's Mathematical Olympiad programme — the road to RMO, INMO and the IMO.

IOQM 2026 is confirmed for 6 September 2026; registration (centre or individual) closes 25 July 2026. 30 questions, 3 hours, OMR-based, negative marking applies. Top scorers per region qualify for RMO. If your child is serious about mathematics, this is the most meaningful exam on the calendar.

Who is it for?

Students of Classes 8–12. Subject focus: Maths. As with any olympiad, the best candidates are children who voluntarily enjoy the subject — an olympiad should stretch curiosity, not manufacture pressure.

Registration & source of record

Official information and registration: ioqm.mtai.org.in. Always verify the current date, fee and eligibility on the organiser's own site before paying — organisers occasionally shift windows, and this page is a directory entry, not the organiser.

Key facts — 2026–27

Status: Confirmed Window: 6 Sep 2026 (Sun) · reg closes 25 Jul 2026 Organiser: MTA(I) with HBCSE Eligibility: Classes 8–12 Fee (approx): ~₹300 Format: Pen-paper OMR, centre-based · 3 hrs Official site: ioqm.mtai.org.in

Last updated: 6 July 2026

Related Maths exams

Aryabhatta Maths Olympiad (AMO) — confirmed · L1: 24–25 Apr 2027 · L2: Jul 2027
Ramanujan Maths Quiz Series (RMQ) — confirmed · 1–7 May 2027
RMO — Regional Mathematical Olympiad — expected · Oct–Nov 2026 (expected)
INMO — Indian National Mathematical Olympiad — expected · Jan 2027 (expected)

This is an independent directory entry compiled on uniform criteria. IOQM is a programme of MTA(I) with HBCSE and is not conducted, prescribed, approved or endorsed by CBSE, NCERT, PARAKH or any government body.