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Regional Math Olympiad

RMO or Regional Math Olympiad is the first round of mathematics contest (in India) leading to the prestigious International Mathematics Olympiad. It is held in the month of December (first Sunday of December).

The test is conducted in each of the 19 regions of India. From each region about 30 students are selected for the next level (Indian National Math Olympiad). This next level (INMO) is held in February. About 600 students appear in this INMO. Among these 600 students 35 are selected for a one month long camp (International Math Olympiad Training Camp) held in summer in Mumbai. From this training camp a team of 6 students are sent to the most prestigious mathematics contest on earth: International Math Olympiad. Champions in IMO are held in high esteem through out the world and accepted by leading universities like Harvard, Princeton etc.

The students who qualify in INMO are directly invited to the interview of I.S.I. (Indian Statistical Institute) and C.M.I. (Chennai Mathematics Institute) the two leading mathematics institutes in India (that is the INMO awardees are not required to take the entrance test of these institutes). These institutes of prestigious courses like B.Stat, B.Math and B.Sc. Math held in high esteem through out the world.

Test Pattern

From 2013, the test will be divided into two sections. First there is an objective section (multiple choice type). It’s duration is 2 hours and will consist of about 30 problems. Next there is a “subjective” type test where the contestant is expected to write down full answers. This section is 3 hours long and there are 6 problems to be attempted.

Eligibility and Application

Students (Indian Nationals) from class 8 to class 12 may appear for the test. A prospective contestant is required to apply online and also provide a recommendation letter from school. The following link has the form. Click here

Generally the application deadline is last week of October.

Know More

Stage 1:

The first stage examination, the pre-Regional Mathematical Olympiad (PRMO) is a two and half hour examination with 30 questions. The answer to each question is either a single digit number or a two digit number and will need to be marked on a machine readable OMR response sheet. The PRMO question paper will be in English and Hindi. The syllabus may be found here.

Stage 2:

The second stage examination, the Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO) is a three hour examination with six problems. The RMOs are offered in English, Hindi and other regional languages as deemed appropriate by the respective Regional Coordinators. The syllabus may be found here. The problems under each topic involve high level of difficulty and sophistication.

Stage 3:

The best-perfroming students from the RMO (approximately 900) qualify for the third stage – the Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO). The INMO is held on the third Sunday of January at 28 centres across the country.

Stage 4:

The top students from the INMO (approximately 35) are invited for the fourth stage, the International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp (IMOTC) held at HBCSE during April to May. At this camp orientation is provided to students for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). Emphasis is laid on developing conceptual foundations and problem-solving skills. Several selection tests are held during this camp. On the basis of performance in these tests six students are selected to represent India at the IMO. Resource persons from different institutions across the country are invited to the training camps.

Stage 5:

The selected team undergoes a rigorous training programme for about 8-10 days at HBCSE prior to its departure for the IMO.

Stage 5:

The Olympiad programme culminates with the participation of the students in the IMO. The students are accompanied by 4 teachers or mentors.

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