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IOQM 2026:Eligibility Criteria, Syllabus And Exam Pattern

The Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM) 2026 is a prestigious national-level exam that serves as the first step to compete in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).
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IOQM 2026

The Indian Olympiad Qualifier 2026 (IOQM 2026 or Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics 2026) is a renowned mathematics test in India, conducted on a national level. It is also used as an initial competition among students who wish to attend the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), which is an international high school math competition. 

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IOQM Exam 2026 Overview

IOQM exam is a three-hour test that is given in the form of a questionnaire with 30 questions. 

IOQM Exam 2026 Overview

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IOQM Exam 2026 Overview

Conducting Authority

Mathematics Teachers' Association of India (MTAI)

Official Website

https://ioqmexam.in/

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https://mtai.org.in/ioqm-2025/

Exam Date

September 2026 (tentative, based on previous year pattern)

Exam Mode

Offline (Pen and Paper/OMR-based)

Duration

3 hours (180 minutes)

Number of Questions

30 multiple choice questions

Target Students

Students in Classes 8 to 12

Syllabus

Mathematical topics excluding Calculus; foundational to further Olympiad stages

Eligibility

Students studying in Classes 8 to 12, Indian citizens or valid schooling in India

Related Stages

Next stages after IOQM include the Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO) and Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO)

IOQM 2026 Registration and Application Form

IOQM 2026 registration shall occur online on the official IOQM registration portals. Students are able to enrol either as individuals or by centres that are known like their schools. You have to complete your personal and academic information properly, and submit documents.

IOQM 2026 Registration and Application Form Link (Active Soon)

IOQM 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Classes 8-12 students can participate in IOQM 2026. It is also restricted in terms of age; students aged between August 1, 2006, and July 31, 2013, are eligible to apply. The student needs to be doing their Class 12 board exams prior to the date of the exam and must not be pursuing higher education before June 1, 2026. 

IOQM 2026 Syllabus

The syllabus includes the basic mathematical issues required to compete in the exam:

Arithmetic of Integers, Geometry, Equations and Expressions of the second degree, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, System of Linear Equations, Combinatorics, Factorisation of Polynomials, Probability Theory/ Number Theory, Complex Numbers, Finite Series and Elementary Graph Theory. 

IOQM 2026 Exam Date and Admit Card

Test IOQM 2026 will tentatively begin around the beginning of September 2026. The admit will be downloadable on the IOQM site several days prior to the examination. Admit cards are required to enter the exam hall and therefore, they are to be secured.

IOQM 2026 Exam Pattern, Question Paper, and Answer Key

The exam pattern entails 30 questions (in terms of marks) as indicated above, and the answers are of the integer type. Question paper and answer key will  also be made available on the official IOQM websites after the exam so that students can test their answers and estimate their marks.

IOQM 2026 Result and Cut Off

The announcement of the results is generally made a few weeks following the exam on the IOQM official site. Qualifying cut-off marks change every year in terms of competition and exam difficulty. 

IOQM 2026 FAQs

How do I register for IOQM 2026?

Online registration can be done via the official IOQM portals

How do you qualify to compete in IOQM 2026?

Classes 8-12 students are open to this, as well as age and academic limits, such as not having done Class 12 board exams prior to the exam and being within the given age ranges.

What will the date of the IOQM 2026 exam be?

The test is anticipated to take place in early September 2026, and it is typically a 3-hour exam with 30 questions on major math concepts.

Where do I get the syllabus and old question papers of IOQM 2026?

On the official IOQM site, these are the syllabus and past papers, under the syllabus and resources sections.
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