IOQM Exam 2023-24: Question Paper Solutions & Answer Key

IOQM Syllabus for 2023-24

IOQM Syllabus - Class Wise (8, 9, 10, 11)

IOQM Exam Pattern

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Eligibility for IOQM

In order to be eligible for the IOQM, students need to look into the following points;

• Candidates should have the DOB  on or after August 1, 2003, and must be  studying in Class VIII, IX, X, XI or XII.

• Candidates who are part of the or studying in Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) are not allowed and eligible.

• Indian citizens are only allowed to apply though, provisionally, students who possess OCI cards are eligible to apply for the exam but they need to follow certain conditions. 

• Orders  of the Madras High Court imply that students in possession of the OCI status cannot be the part of the  Indian team in the International Mathematical Olympiad. These  students are only  provisionally eligible in the selection for all the prior stages, that is, up to and including the IMOTC.

Different Stages of Mathematical Olympiad 

There are six stages that the candidate representing India encounters while applying for the IOQM. This has been followed from the previous years, but concerning the Covid situation, the pattern has been reduced to a total of 5 stages. 

Stage 1 - Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM)

IOQM is an examination of a  total of  three-hours. The question paper holds a total of  30 questions with every question having an integer answer in the range 00-99.  The syllabus and standard for this examination is said to be the same as that of PRMO of the previous years. Students who are able  to clear and qualify in IOQM are selected for the next step -.INMO (Indian National Mathematical Olympiad).

Stage 2 - Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO)

The INMO is  a four-hour examination. The question paper possesses a total of 6 questions and The syllabus and standard concerning this examination will follow the footsteps of the INMO of the previous years.

The students who are  qualified for the INMO 2022 will be prepared following the given rules.

• The Top 300 students, from class XI or below, in addition to 60 more from class XII category from every  region in IOQM will be awarded  a certificate only if they attain a minimum cut-off  of 5% of the total marks of the IOQM paper. But it is to be kept in mind that this is not the qualifying criteria for the  INMO. 

• The Top 540 students in the IOQM merit list will be qualified for the  INMO without any concern of the  regional quota. Under this rule, the number of in class 12 will be 90, whereas the total students from class VIII, IX, X, XI students will be a total of 450 

• 30 students from class XI and below in addition to six students from class XII category and 5  female  students irrespective of the number of girl students qualifying in class XI or below category from every region will be eligible to qualify for  INMO without any concern of the scores. It is to be noted that no girl student studying in class 12th will be eligible to qualify in the girl’s category. But it is mandatory for the student to attain a minimum cut-off of 5% in the total marks in the IOQM paper.   

Stage 3 - Orientation/ Selection Camps (OCSC)

Under this stage the student will  undergo  theoretical and experimental sessions. Only 30-40 students will be eligible to compete against one another in order to be able to qualify for the Pre Departure Camps. These camps provide orientation to the students that involve the Olympiad level of theoretical, experimental, and observational (for astronomy) tasks.  A great amount of emphasis is put on the development of the conceptual foundations and problem-solving skills. 

Stage 4 - Pre Departure Camp 

This stage has only 4-6 students qualifying from stage 2. They undergo a training programme at HBCSE. These training programmes are based on theory and experiments that the student needs to be prepared for before he/she departs  to compete at the International level. In order to provide this training, special laboratories have been developed and erected in HBCSE to serve the purpose. Different institutions across the country  send their resource persons across the country to be a part of these  training camps.

Stage 5 - International Olympiad 

The final  Olympiad programme revolves around the  participation of a total of 4-6 Indian students in the International Mathematical Olympiad. These students are accompanied and guided  by 2-4 teachers/ mentors.

In order to avail the answer key and paper solutions for the IOQM, 2023-24, visit the website of Vedantu.

Preparation Tips for IOQM Exam 2023-24

• Set smart goals.

• Create a proper timetable and stick to it.

• Know the entire syllabus and topics from all the chapters.

• Clarify all of your doubts as soon as possible.

• Choose your study materials in the right way.

• Study the concepts in depth.

• Concentrate on recurring topics and problems.

• Write important points.

• Understand your strengths and weaknesses.

• Practice as much as possible.

• You can choose an online crash course from Vedantu.

• Revise without fail.

• Complete all of the topics before the exam.

Conclusion

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