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RMO 2025 Registration, Application Fee, Exam Date, Syllabus

The Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO) is a prestigious mathematics competition that acts as the second stage for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). RMO 2025 is scheduled for 9 November 2025, Check registration details here.
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RMO 2025

RMO 2025: The Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO) is the second phase of the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). As a component of the six-stage Mathematical Olympiad program, it acts as a platform for students to demonstrate their mathematical skills and possibly compete internationally.

Regional Coordinators organize the RMO with the support of the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE). The purpose of RMO 2025 is to evaluate students' problem-solving and logical reasoning skills. To qualify for the RMO, students are required to first pass the IOQM examination, which acts as an initial round to select participants for it.

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RMO 2025

The Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO 2025) is the second stage of the International Mathematical Olympiad. This is an engaging quiz for students who love math and enjoy solving complex problems. RMO provides an opportunity to test skills against others in the same region.

The Regional Mathematical Olympiad, RMO Olympiad, is a three-hour written test administered by HBCSE regional coordinators with six questions. Based on the performance of  students, more than 30 students from classes 8 to 11 and about six students from class 12 will be selected for INMO (IMO stage 3) from each region.

HBCSE has released the official RMO 2025 Exam Date 2025 on the official website https://olympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in/. the Regional Maths Olympiad is scheduled on 9th November 2025. Here is a comprehensive details about the RMO 2025 including the eligibility criteria, registration process, syllabus, exam pattern, application fee, etc.

Also Check: IMOTC 2025

RMO Full Form

The full form of RMO is Regional Mathematics Olympiad. It is the second stage of the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). This RMO 2025 test is a descriptive test in which students must complete six questions in three hours. Students will be given answer sheets and worksheets to complete the questions, Each question requires writing detailed proof.

Regional Mathematics Olympiad 2025 Overview 

The Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO) is a national-level examination conducted for students in class 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 to identify and nurture young scientific talent in India. RMO not only provides bright young minds an international platform to gain better knowledge but also provides global exposure.

The candidates who qualified the IOQM 2025 exam will be eligible to appear for RMO Olympiad. As per the officials guidelines the RMO 2025 is scheduled on 9th November 2025 and exam date will be declared officially. Here we have provided the essential details of the Regional Maths Olympiad Exam for the students who are willing to appear for the exam.
RMO 2025 Overview
Organization HBCSE (Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education)
Exam Name Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO) 2025
RMO 2025 Exam Date 9th November 2025
 RMO 2025 Registration Date
To be Notified 
Application Mode Offline
Types of Questions Descriptive - 6 Questions
Total Marks 102
Negative Marking there is a negative marking
Official Website https://olympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in/

RMO Eligibility Criteria

  1. A student has to score at least 10% of the total marks of the IOQM 2025 paper in order to be eligible to appear for RMO 2025 but this is NOT the sole qualifying criterion.
  2. Any student who has scored at least 10% of the total marks of the IOQM 2025 paper and enrolled for IOQM 2025 as a student of one of the classes 8,9,10,11 will be classified as a Category A student.
  3. Any student who has scored at least 10% of the total marks of the IOQM 2025 paper and enrolled for IOQM 2025 as a student of class 12 will be classified as a Category B student.
  4. The list of students who qualify for the RMO 2025 will be prepared according to the following rule: (a) From each region (list of regions: https://www.mtai.org.in/rmo-region-codes/)

i. the top 200 students from Category A will qualify for RMO 2025 along with those tied in the 200th position;

ii. the top 40 students from Category B will qualify for RMO 2025 along with those tied in the 40th position;

iii. 5 additional girl students from Category A irrespective of the number of girl students qualifying in the top 200 students from Category A will qualify for RMO 2025 under Girls’ quota. (b) There is no separate Girls’ quota for Category B. A girl student of Category B can qualify for RMO 2025 from IOQM if and only if she is selected among the top 40 students in Category B

 

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RMO 2025 Exam Date Out

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education has  announced the RMO Exam Date 2025 on the official website https://olympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in/. For the students who are going to take part in the the RMO Exam 2025 on 9th November 2025 are going to appear for the olympiad exam at their respective centres nationwide. Based on the completion of centre verification as well as decision of the committee, your centre will be considered centre for RMO Examination. A few days before the RMO 2025 exam date the RMO Admit Card 2025 will be issued to the IOQM qualifed candidates.

RMO 2025 Syllabus

RMO Syllabus is established, but there is no standard model. But it is strongly recommended that students fully understand the concepts involved without relying on any textbook or teacher. However, developing a clear concept and understanding the difficulty level will help you crack the exam. Focus on understanding concepts and acquiring the necessary skills to solve problems and test projects. Complete some RMO practice questions and work on basic concepts. The RMO Syllabus 2025 for classes 8, 9, 10, and 11 are the same, and the syllabus is the same throughout the nation. Given below is the complete topics list that is taken from the RMO detailed syllabus.
  • Integers
  • Geometry
  • Quadratic Equations and Expressions
  • Trigonometry
  • Coordinate Geometry
  • System of Linear Equations
  • Permutations and Combination
  • Factorization of Polynomial
  • Inequalities
  • Elementary Combinatorics
  • Probability Theory and Number Theory
  • Finite Series
  • Complex Numbers
  • Elementary Graph Theory

RMO Exam Pattern 2025

All students who are going to appear for the RMO 2025 must understand the RMO Exam Pattern 2025. The problems are designed to test analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and mathematical creativity beyond standard school curricula
  • RMO Olympiad is a three-hour written test conducted by the HBCSE regional coordinators
  • There are going to be a total of 6 descriptive questions.
  • The answers should be descriptive in nature which may include theorems.
  • Each question carries five marks.

RMO 2025 Preparation Tips

Before start preparing for any exam, candidate must prepare certain strategy so that can act vigilantly, Here are some RMO 2025 Preparation Tips
  • Focus on strengths and weaknesses: As you solve different problems, try to focus on the topics you are weak in. Students should focus on combinations, construction and number theory.
  • Solved Test Papers and Previous Year Questions: RMO previous year paper helps the students to understand the test pattern and its structure and get an idea of ​the required standard. Look at the text like a working resource rather than a question packet.
  • Understanding the concepts and results: RMO is a theory-based experiment. A proper understanding of important concepts and their outcomes helps students save time and reduce effort.
  • Read the question slowly: Read the questions slowly. Sometimes the problem seems simple, but this is a sign to be alert and study carefully.

RMO 2025 Admit Card

RMO Admit Card is issued by HBCSE every year few days before the exam date. RMO hall tickets will be available online on the official website of HBCSE. Only the students  who have cleared the PRMO exam are eligible to appear in the RMO exam and only they can get the RMO Admit Card 2025. The RMO hall ticket is a valid document that the students have to carry to the hall test.

RMO 2025 Result 

After the successful completion of the test RMO 2025 Result will be released through the login window, where students can access their scores and RMO exam details. Students have to enter roll numbers and date of birth to access the RMO results. The HBCSE RMO Result for Kendriya Vidyalaya and Navodaya Vidyalayas students are provided through respective JNVs and KVs.

RMO 2025 Cut Off 

The HBCSE will release the RMO 2025 Cut Off along with the RMO 2025 Result after the completion of the olympiad exam.

Students who secure the RMO Cut Off marks for the RMO 2025, are eligible to register for stage 3 i.e. INMO exam 2025.  As per region-wise RMO Cut Off marks, 30 students of class 8th to 11th, 5 girl students and 6 students from 12th class are selected for INMO.

RMO Previous Year Question Paper 

RMO Previous Year Question Papers help students understand the difficulty level of the questions that will be asked and manage the time to answer all the questions in the exam. Students can download previous papers of the Regional Mathematics Olympiad from the official website of Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education and prepare for the exam preparation. Here we have also provided the
direct link to download the RMO PYQs.

RMO 2025 FAQs

What is RMO?

The Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO 2025) is the second stage of the International Mathematical Olympiad. This competition is organized under the guidance of the Homi Baba Science Education Centre (HBSEC).

What is the date for RMO 2025 Exam?

As per the schedule released by the officials the RMO 2025 Exam is going to be held on 9th November 2025, On the official portal of HBCSE (Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education) https://olympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in/ the RMO Exam Date 2025 will be announced.

What is Syllabus and Exam Pattern for RMO 2025?

The RMO 2025 Syllabus and Exam Pattern follows the NCERT curriculum for Classes 8 to 12, but it also includes higher-level questions and detailed overview is provided in the blog.

Is it possible for me to immediately compete in the International Mathematical Olympiad?

No, a student who has not completed the several phases of testing that lead to IMO selection would not be permitted to represent India abroad. If a student wishes to participate in IMO, he or she must first pass the NSEC exam. Students who pass the tests will be allowed to join the training camp.
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