All About International Maths Olympiad (IMO) 2023-24

The International Mathematics Olympiad exam organized by the Science Olympiad Foundation is conducted at two levels:

Level 1: Level 1 of the International Maths Olympiad exam is organized in the respective schools of the participants during school hours.

• The level 1 competition is a test of 60 minutes duration. It comprises 35 objective-type (Multiple Choice) questions for classes 1 to  4 and 50 objective-type (Multiple Choice) questions for classes 5 to 12.

• The SOF IMO  question paper consists of the following four sections:

• Section 1: Logical Reasoning

• Section 2: Mathematical Reason

• Section 3: Everyday Mathematics

• Section 4: Achievers Section

• SOF IMO is conducted on three different dates. Schools may select any one date at their convenience. SOF designs separate question papers for each date of the exam.

• The medium of the International Maths Olympiad test is English.

• SOF follows  CBSE, ICSE/ISC, and State Board syllabi while designing IMO test papers. 

• There are specific eligibility criteria for the level 1 IMO exam. All students of classes 1 to 12 are eligible for the IMO exam.

Level 2: Level 2 OF SOF IMO exam is conducted for students of class 3 to class 12. The qualifiers to the second round would include:

• At International Level: Top 5% of candidates, class-wise, who appear internationally in the SOF IMO level 1 exam.

• At Zone/State Level: Top 25 from each zone and class rank holders.

• At School Level: Class topper where a minimum of 10 students from a class attempt the exam and score at least 50% qualifying marks.

SOF IMO 2023-24 Exam Registration Process

Students who wish to participate in the International Mathematics Olympiad are required to complete the exam registration process. Students can register for the IMO exams through their respective schools. 

• For the schools registered with the SO, prospectus containing the registration forms can be collected therein. A prospectus can also be obtained by the schools by contacting via telephone at 0124-4951200 or sending an email to info@sofworld.org.  

• The school's coordinating teacher should fill out the School Registration Form (SRF) and Students' Registration Sheet (SRS) as per the guidelines issued by the SOF and should send them to the SOF's office before the due date of submission of forms. 

• SOF will register the applicant's school and the students. SOF will further generate roll numbers for all students according to the Students' Registration Sheet (SRS) received from the students' respective schools.

• A registration fee of INR 125 (including GST) has to be paid per student for schools in India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Nepal (USD 9 for other countries) towards the examination costs. 

• Schools may additionally charge INR 25 per student (USD 1 for other countries) towards miscellaneous expenses, teachers’ remuneration, and as an honorarium of in charge. 

• Students with any major physical disability or an Indian student whose parent(s) got martyred during defence operations are not liable to pay any fee.

• The complete registration fee has to be submitted along with the application before the due date. Once the fee and form are received from the School, SOF will generate roll numbers for all students.

IMO Exam Date 2023-24

SOF IMO is open to students for Classes 1 to 12. It is conducted at two different levels. For level 1, the exam is conducted on three different dates. Each school may select any date for conducting the SOF IMO at its convenience. The SOF will provide a separate set of question papers on each date. Change of date for conducting the SOF IMO is not permitted for schools.

SOF IMO Level 1 Exam Date 2023-24

Schools may select any of the following dates to conduct the exam at their convenience.

• Date 1 – 31st Oct 2023

• Date 2 – 30th Nov 2023

• Date 3 – 14th Dec 2023

IMO 2023-24 Level 1 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme for Classes 1 to 4

SOF IMO Level 1 2023-24 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme for Classes 5 to 12

IMO 2023-24 Level 2 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme for Classes 3 and 4

SOF IMO Level 2 (2023-24) Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme for Classes 5 to 12

SOF IMO 2023-24 Syllabus for Classes 1 to 12

As per the syllabus of the International Mathematics Olympiad, the question papers are set according to the curriculum of the respective class. Each class has a separate question paper.  The questions from different Mathematics chapters are categorized into Logical Reasoning, Mathematical Reason, Everyday Mathematics, and Achievers Section as per the International Mathematics Olympiad Syllabus. The syllabi of  ICSE/ISC, CBSE, and State Board are followed for designing the question papers of the respective classes. 

Students of classes 1 to 12 can download IMO syllabus 2023-24 for their respective classes from Vedantu’s official website. Click on the below link to access the detailed syllabus and download the free PDF.

• SOF IMO 2023-24 Syllabus for Classes 1 to 12

SOF IMO 2023-24 Answer Key for Classes 1 to 12

SOF releases the IMO answer key for classes 1 to 12 on its official website. The SOF IMO Answer key is released 3 to 4 weeks after the exam. Students can visit SOF official website to check the IMO 2023-24 answer key and calculate their probable scores. These scores can be further compared with the cut-off to check whether the students are eligible for the IMO level 2 exam.

SOF IMO 2023-24 Ranking Criteria

For two or more students with the same total marks in IMO exams, a higher rank is awarded to a student on the basis of marks scored in the different sections in the following order of priority.

• Achievers Section

• Mathematical Reasoning

• Everyday Mathematics

• Logical Reasoning

SOF IMO Results 2023-24

Results of SOF International Maths Olympiad for Classes 1 to 12 is declared on March 30, 2020. The results are sent to the schools concerned. The results are also made available on SOF IMO's official website. 

SOF IMO Awards and Recognition

The top-performing students and schools get an award at international and zonal levels. To explore more information regarding IMO Awards and Recognition, visit Vedantu’s official website.

Tips to Prepare for Maths Olympiad  

Planning is required most when students plan to participate in serious tests like the International Maths Olympiad. Here are a few preparation tips to ace the exam.

• Complete as many test questions, sample papers, and mock sheets as possible.

• Keep a running list of the important topics and sub-topics.

• Set sensible goals.

• Create your timetable.

• Before the exam, clear all of your doubts.

• Jot down formulas and refer to previous years' question papers to understand the exam pattern.

• Select your study materials wisely.

• Determine your strengths and weaknesses, and then correct your mistakes.

• Revise the concepts frequently. Also, revise your answers before submitting them.

• Rest well and eat healthy to ensure a relaxed and healthy mind and body.

This was the complete discussion on the International Maths Olympiad 2023-24. We hope the students find all the information here beneficial in their studies. To get complete details on other subjects of the Olympiad exams, visit Vedantu's official website. We have provided every important study material, such as sample papers, important questions, mock tests, etc., that students may require to prepare effectively for the upcoming Olympiad exams.

IMO Sample Question Papers for all Classes

Additionally, students can also check the following sample papers of their respective classes to prepare well for the IMO Exam 2023-24.

IMO Syllabus for all Classes

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