How Prince Qualified IOQM 2025 in First Attempt: Strategy, RMO Journey and PW Support

Prince qualified IOQM 2025 in his first attempt with 38 marks from the Delhi region. His journey began with an interest in mathematics and encouragement from his school teacher, who introduced him to the Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM).

As Prince explored Olympiad mathematics, he realised that the problem-solving approach was different from regular school mathematics. To bridge this gap, he used PW's lectures and marathon sessions alongside regular practice and guidance from his school teacher.

After qualifying IOQM, Prince continued preparing for the next stages of mathematical Olympiads. His experience highlights how consistent practice and exposure to unfamiliar problems can help students become more comfortable with Olympiad-level mathematics.

Prince's Interest in Mathematics Led Him Towards IOQM

Prince's journey towards IOQM began with his interest in mathematics. His school teacher introduced him to the examination and helped him understand that there was an opportunity for students interested in advanced mathematics.

He explained:

“First of all, sir, I have had a lot of interest in mathematics from the beginning. And then my school teacher told me that there is an exam called IOQM.”

However, he soon realised that school-level preparation alone was not enough for Olympiad mathematics.

“But there was not enough arrangement in school for me to qualify for IOQM through their teaching because their classes were different. IOQM and all of that are school-based.”

This encouraged Prince to explore additional learning resources and begin preparing specifically for Olympiad-level questions.

Understanding the Difference Between School Maths and Olympiad Maths

One of the biggest challenges for Prince was understanding the difference between regular school mathematics and Olympiad problems.

School education generally follows a detailed syllabus, whereas Olympiad preparation requires students to think creatively and approach unfamiliar problems from different directions.

Prince described the difference:

“In Olympiads, it is a completely different level of thing, and the thinking approach is more important in Olympiads.”

Initially, this difference made him nervous.

“First time, I was very scared. One thing was that I thought, how will I do this? I could not solve many questions.”

Instead of allowing this difficulty to discourage him, Prince continued practising and gradually developed confidence.

How PW Helped Prince Prepare for IOQM 2025

PW became an important part of Prince's preparation, particularly when he needed detailed exposure to Olympiad-level mathematics.

He used PW's YouTube lectures, marathon sessions and other Olympiad-focused resources to understand difficult concepts and practise questions.

Prince said:

“Gradually, sir, I took lectures. I took the ninth-class lectures on your YouTube completely.”

He also acknowledged the role of his school teacher and PW's overall learning system.

“Then, with the support of my school teacher and mainly the entire PW system, my fear gradually went away.”

The combination of classroom support, online learning and regular practice helped him become more comfortable with unfamiliar problems.

Prince Scored 38 Marks and Qualified IOQM

The consistent preparation eventually translated into a strong IOQM performance.

Prince scored 38 marks in IOQM from the Delhi region and cleared the cutoff. Qualifying in his first attempt became an important milestone in his Olympiad journey.

However, he did not stop after IOQM. His next challenge was RMO, which required him to continue improving his problem-solving ability.

He scored 27 marks in RMO, although he did not qualify through that stage.

“After that, I gave RMO. In RMO, my score was 27.”

Rather than treating this result as the end of his journey, Prince used it as an opportunity to identify areas for improvement.

From IOQM to Advanced Olympiad Preparation

After his IOQM and RMO experience, Prince continued preparing at a higher level through PW's advanced Olympiad programmes.

He came across the Advanced Program in Mathematics Olympiad, also referred to as the MOEP batch, which focused on advanced-level preparation.

Prince explained:

“There was a video from you people in between about the MOEP batch. It was called the Advanced Program in Mathematics Olympiad.”

He found the programme suitable because it moved beyond basic preparation.

“I felt that this was a very good batch for us because in the beginning they teach everything from the basics in IOQM, but this would not be basic. It would be at an advanced level.”

This helped him continue developing the type of thinking required for higher stages of mathematical Olympiads.

How Daily Tests Improved Prince's Preparation

Regular testing was another important component of Prince's advanced preparation.

He highlighted the benefits of taking tests every day:

“There are many benefits of daily tests. First, we test ourselves daily. We get to know how we managed time in this test and why our score was low in this test.”

Daily tests also gave him regular exposure to different types of questions.

“We keep getting every type of question through daily tests. There is three hours of continuous practice, and we can maintain our focus for three hours.”

This helped him work on time management, concentration and problem-solving under test conditions.

How PW Supported Prince's Olympiad Journey

PW supported different stages of Prince's preparation through a combination of learning and practice resources.

• YouTube Lectures: Prince used PW's Class 9 lectures to build his initial understanding of Olympiad mathematics.

• Marathon Sessions: These gave him additional opportunities to attempt challenging questions and improve through practice.

• Olympiad-Focused Programmes: The advanced mathematics programme helped him move beyond basic IOQM preparation.

• RMO Resources: Previous videos and RMO questions helped Prince regain motivation after IOQM.

• Daily Tests: Regular testing helped him improve time management, focus and consistency.

• Pre-Departure Camp: PDC provided exposure to challenging questions and different problem-solving approaches.

• Question Variety: Repeated exposure to unfamiliar problems helped Prince become less afraid of difficult questions.

Prince's IOQM 2025 journey shows how students can gradually adapt to Olympiad mathematics through consistent problem-solving practice and the right guidance. His 38-mark IOQM score from Delhi came after overcoming his initial fear of Olympiad mathematics through lectures, marathon sessions and regular practice. 

PW supported his journey through Olympiad resources, advanced programmes, RMO preparation, daily tests and the Pre-Departure Camp. His experience shows that dedication, hard work and problem-solving practice can help students progress towards higher Olympiad goals.