RMO Counselling Procedure
FAQs on RMO Counselling
1. What is the First Stage in the Olympiad Selection Procedure?
Ans: The first stage in the Olympiad selection procedure in the Pre-regional Mathematics Olympiad conducted by the Mathematical Teachers Association of India (MTA). Students who are Indian citizens and are currently studying in Class 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 are eligible to enrol for this test. Furthermore, they should be born on or after August 1, 2000. Pre RMO is a three-hour test, and the question paper is set by the MTA.
The Pre RMO question paper contains 30 objective type questions. Numbers 1-6 are of 2 marks each whereas 7-21 carry three marks. Questions 22-30 have five marks each. Candidates need to cross the minimum threshold to clear the first stage of Olympiad selection.
2. What is the RMO Exam Pattern?
Ans: Besides RMO counselling, students should also know about the exam pattern. Regional Maths Olympiad is a three-hour, pen and paper test. Regional coordinators who oversee a specific region can set their question paper or obtain the paper set by the National Board for Higher Mathematics. The question paper will contain six descriptive type questions of 17 marks each.
Candidates will be given marks according to how accurate their answers were. Furthermore, step marking will be awarded in case of partially correct or incomplete answers. The syllabus for RMO is based on pre-college level mathematics. Some common topics covered are combinatorics, geometry, quadratic equations and expressions, permutation and combinations etc.
3. What are the outcomes from the RMO Exam?
Ans: RMO exam is a type of exam where students try to accomplish some great feats and awards and this aspires each of them to enter the IMO also called the International Maths Olympiad. Those students who have a particular love for Maths should try out this competitive exam. Furthermore, the students who qualify for the IMO also have special considerations at some of the best universities and programs in the world. Apart from these gains what a student gets during the preparations are as follows:
Students develop insight into Maths as a subject.
They can develop problem-solving skills and strategies that are considered important once you enter the corporate world.
A competitive spirit is developed in the students.
Deep thinking and logical reasoning are other benefits.
Appreciation of the subject and understanding how maths as a subject can help one’s career.
Lastly, students develop a love for the subject during the process of learning the concepts and their applications in daily life and challenging situations.
4. What is the Syllabus involved in the RMO Exam?
Ans: RMO exam syllabus unlike other competitive exams is quite non-standard and this involves a lot of challenging questions that are understood only if you are clear with the concept. A general idea of the RMO syllabus can be given as follows:
It involves the syllabus of Grades 9th to 12th. This also means that you should be clear with all the concepts involved in these standards.
Some of the areas of Maths include: Algebra, Geometry, Number Theory, and Combinatorics.
The topic involved under the specified areas are number systems, the arithmetic of integers, factorisation of polynomials, permutations and combinations, inequalities, probability theory, elementary combinatorics, number theory, infinite series, coordinate geometry.
The difficulty of these topics keeps on increasing from RMO to INMO and then finally by IO it becomes quite competitive to keep up.
The syllabus even though is roughly from Class 9th to Class 12th they are more complicated than the mere textbook sample questions.
The syllabus does not have statistics and calculus being involved.
5. How can Vedantu help students achieve the required grades in the RMO Exam?
Ans: By booking a counselling session along with some of the best Vedantu experts you can get an idea of how to get the best grades in the RMO exam. Vedantu also offers 2 Mock tests which will be one harder than the other to prepare students for the most competitive types of questions being asked in the exam. You can also access some of the live classes conducted specifically for those students who will be attending RMO exams which helps them concentrate on the particular topic at a time.
6. Is it possible for me to study for the RMO Exam with only 2 months left?
Ans: 2 months can be quite a lesser amount of time if you intend to prepare for RMO exams. You need to at least dedicate 6 months for the exam as they require not only practice but also consistency in studying throughout the duration. But if you still want to prepare for the exam within 2 months, Vedantu can help you by providing some sample papers and books that will help you catch up on the syllabus quite fast. Some of the important points to keep in mind while studying for RMO is as follows:
Make sure you concentrate more on Geometry as there is more priority being provided to this subject.
If geometry is something you think you cant cover then you can go on for Algebra and Combinatorics which will also help you prepare for the exam fast.
Solve a lot of past year papers to feel confident about the examination.
Make sure you are familiar with all the foundation Math problems to solve high-level math problems.
With just these 4 tips you can make sure you stay at the top of your preparation for the exam.
7. Do you need a document to enter the RMO Exam?
Ans: To qualify for the RMO exam, you need to make sure you have the Admit card for RMO which is available at the official website of HBCSE. This admit card is allotted to all those students who have registered before the deadline and have met all the eligibility criteria that are mentioned. You must provide details such as the roll number and date of birth to download the documents. It is also mandatory to carry your admit card along with the school id card to the exam centre to be eligible to attend the exam.