
The excitement around the LIMIT Mathematics Competition 2025 is buzzing everywhere—especially among students preparing for Olympiads. In the original session, the speaker interacted casually with students, asking about their preparation and awareness of the LIMIT exam. Many were still unsure about its format, eligibility, and how prestigious it actually is.
LIMIT 2025 Exam forms are out, and registration will end in the second week of December 2025 for the LIMIT Maths Competition 2025 to be held on 3rd (Category A), 4th (Category B) and 11th January 2026 (Category C).
The LIMIT exam is described as one of the most prestigious student-level mathematics competitions, organised by:
Students and Research Scholars of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) – Bangalore
This is not just another online test—it’s a rare chance to showcase mathematical thinking at a national platform.
Open-book format
Online mode (attempted from home)
Designed to evaluate real mathematical ability, not memorisation
Conducted directly by the ISI student community
Offers a chance to qualify for an offline ISI camp visit for toppers
This offline ISI visit was highlighted as a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” making the exam even more compelling.
In the transcript, the speaker reassures students who haven't applied yet:
Registration is still possible till the 2nd week of December 2025.
The process is simple.
Details are available on the official platform.
LIMIT Online Form Link - Register Now
Visit the official LIMIT/ISI competition website.
Choose your category (A/B/C).
Fill in basic student information.
Complete the payment (if applicable).
Save the confirmation email.
One major confusion among students was: “Which classes can take this exam?”
The exam is divided neatly into three categories, based entirely on age/grade group:
Category A
Students of Standard 10th and below
Category B
Higher school students (classes 11–12 and those preparing for advanced math competitions)
Category C
For undergraduate students
Yes.
The transcript emphasises this clearly:
“This exam is an open-book mathematics competition… you will give it from home.”
This means:
You can refer to your notes.
You can look at books.
You can use resources, but thinking matters more than reference material.
The level of questions is conceptual and reasoning-driven, not formula-based.
Eligible Students
Class 6
Class 7
Class 8
Class 9
Class 10
Class 11
Class 12
Gap-year students (recent +1 year pass-outs)
The exam is purposely kept broad and inclusive so that budding mathematicians at any stage can participate.
Participation Certificates: Every Candidate will receive a participation certificate.
Merit Certificates: Top 10% from each category will receive certificates of merit based on their performance.
Mathematical Camp: Top 10 students from each category will be chosen for an offline mathematics camp, and top 30 will be chosen for an online mathematics camp. All camp participants will receive certificates.
Total Prize pool of Rs. 80, 000/-.
Top Rankers Get an ISI Bangalore Offline Camp Visit
Visiting ISI Bangalore in person, interacting with research scholars, attending sessions on advanced mathematics—
these are golden opportunities for any math-enthusiast student.
Although the transcript did not mention specific chapters, the speaker pointed the students to:
Understanding “what kind of questions come”
Checking “LIMIT Mathematics Competition sample papers”
Noting that levels differ based on Category A, B, and C
Logical reasoning
Problem-solving
Mathematical exploration
Conceptual puzzles
Not NCERT-pattern, more thinking-oriented
Some questions may need derived logic rather than standard methods
Because it’s open-book, the difficulty focuses on interpretation, proofs, and reasoning.
During the live session, the mentor emphasised the importance:
Prestigious ISI-backed competition
Opportunity to test your ability in a national pool
Open-book format encourages learning, not rote
Chance to attend exclusive offline camp at ISI
Boosts confidence for Olympiads like RMO, IOQM, INMO
Adds strong value to academic profile