SOF IMO Cut Off 2025-26 Out for Level 2 Qualification, Check Marks, Criteria

SOF IMO Cut Off 2025-26 has been released for students who appeared in the Level 1 International Mathematics Olympiad conducted by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF). The cut-off marks decide which students qualify for the 2nd level IMO exam scheduled in February 2026.

Here we explain the class-wise cut off marks, section-wise weightage rules, qualification criteria, exam dates, and important guidelines in a clear and student-friendly format.

Also Read: SOF IMO Result 2025-26

SOF IMO Cut Off 2025-26: Important Highlights

• SOF IMO Cut off is released class-wise from Class 3 to Class 12

• Applicable for Top 5% students per class

• Used to shortlist candidates for SOF IMO Level 2 (2025–26)

• Tie-breaking is done using section-wise weightage

• Level 2 exam dates:

• 8 February 2026 – Rest of India

• 15 February 2026 – Maharashtra

Section-wise Weightage Rule for Tie-Breaking

If two or more students score the same total marks, qualifiers are decided using section scores in this order:

1. M4 – Achievers Section

2. M2 – Mathematical Reasoning / Applied Mathematics

3. M3 – Everyday Mathematics

4. M1 – Logical Reasoning

This rule is strictly followed while preparing the final qualification list.

SOF IMO Cut Off 2025-26 (Level 1) – Class 3 to 10

SOF IMO Cut Off 2025-26 – Class 11 & 12

SOF IMO Level 2 Qualification Criteria 

Students can also qualify for Level 2 using the following methods:

1. Class Topper Qualification

• Minimum 10 students from the class must appear

• Student must score 50% or more marks

2. Zonal Rank Qualification

• Top 25 rank holders (class-wise) from each zone qualify

3. Classes 1 & 2 Rule

• SOF IMO for Classes 1 and 2 is a single-level exam only

• No Level 2 exam is conducted

SOF IMO Level 2 Exam Date 2026