# Indian National Mathematical Olympiad

The Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO) is a highly selective high school mathematics competition held annually in India. It is conducted by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) under the aegis of the National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM).
The Mathematical Olympiad Program (MOP) comprises a five-stage process overseen by the National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM). The initial stage, the Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM), is organized by the Mathematics Teachers’ Association (MTA). Subsequent stages are conducted by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE).

## Eligibility and participant selection process

In order to be eligible to take the INMO, a participant must be either an Indian citizen or an Overseas Citizen of India. Only Indian citizens may join the Indian IMO team. In addition, all participants, regardless, must meet qualification indices determined by previous rounds.

### IOQM

The Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM) is a national exam for students in grades 8-12. It's used to shortlist students for HBCSE's Mathematical Olympiad program. Students must be under 20 years old by June 30 of the IMO year and cannot have passed Class 12.

## Structure & Pattern of the RMO

It is conducted in two categories Category A (Class 8 to 11) and Category B (Class 12). It is a 6-question subjective examination of 3 hours duration. It is usually held on the first Sunday of November. It is equivalent of the AIME for that particular region. Top 30 (Category A) and 6 (Category B) performers of RMO advance to represent their region at the INMO.

## Structure & Pattern of the INMO

It is a 6-question subjective examination of 4.5 hours duration. It is usually held on the third Sunday of January. It is similar to the USAMO conducted in the USA. It is a national level examination. Top 48 (Category A) and 12 (Category B) performers of INMO are declared INMO Awardees every year.

## Further stages
### International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp (IMOTC)

INMO Awardees attend a four-week IMOTC in May. First-timers start in early May, while returning participants join a week later. Four selection tests and two practice tests are held, and the top six qualify for the IMO team.

### International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)

The selected six-member team attends a two-week Pre-departure Camp (PDC) before the IMO in July. Accompanied by a leader, deputy leader, and observer, the team represents India. Ministry of Education funds travel, and NBHM covers other expenses.

## Premier undergrad programs for INMO Awardees

* Exempted from IIT-JEE, via exclusive tests and/or interviews, for admission to:
** BTech in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, etc at IIT Madras. (1 gender-neutral seat; 1 female seat; per program)
** BTech in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur. (3 seats)
** BS in Mathematics and Scientific Computing at IIT Kanpur. (2 seats)
** BS in Statistics and Data Science at IIT Kanpur. (2 seats)
** BS in Mathematics at IIT Bombay. (6 seats)
** BTech in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Gandhinagar.
* Exempted from admission test for B.Sc. Mathematics at CMI.
* Exempted from admission test for B. Stat and B. Math at ISI via an exclusive interview.

## India at the International Mathematical Olympiad

* Team India had its best performance (World #4) at the IMO in 2024.
* Pranjal Srivastava won 3 golds for India at the IMO and is the most decorated Indian at the IMO Hall of Fame (World #13).