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“The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics.”
- Paul Halmos
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Class 1 to 12
A leading Mathematics Olympiad for enthusiasts worldwide, held once a year for Classes 1 to 12.
The International Olympiad of Mathematics (iOM) stands as a leading competition for math enthusiasts worldwide. It motivates students and offers a platform to demonstrate their potential.
All the students of classes 1st to 12th are eligible to take part in Level 1.
Open to every classTop 1000 Olympiad rank holders between 4 and 1003 with minimum marks of 50% and above.
Class 1st Rank holders with minimum 75% marks and 100 participation in the respective subject from the school.
Qualify from Level 1International Olympiad 1st rank holders of Classes 6th to 12th from 2nd level will be eligible for level 3. Level 3 will be conducted in New Delhi, India.
Held in New Delhi, IndiaThe Olympiad is held once a year and is conducted during school hours to ensure student convenience and maximum participation. Each participating school can select one of the three proposed dates for conducting the Olympiad. All dates will have separate sets of question papers, ensuring exam integrity and flexibility in scheduling.
Detailed guidelines for conducting the test will be shared with the school along with the question papers. For classes 1st onwards, OMR answer sheets will be provided.
The International Mathematics Olympiad (iOM) prospectus, along with registration forms, is sent to all schools currently registered with the SilverZone Foundation. Please note that the printed prospectus may not reflect the most recent updates. The latest information on syllabus, exam format, levels, and prizes is always available on our official website. We recommend referring to it for accuracy.
Schools not yet registered with SilverZone may request a prospectus by writing to us at info@silverzone.org. Once received, schools must return the completed registration forms by the specified deadline.
The International Olympiad of Mathematics (iOM) stands as a leading competition for math enthusiasts worldwide. It excites students and offers a platform to demonstrate their potential.
Furthermore, iOM provides students with a comprehensive report based on their performance in the Olympiad examination. This report offers an in-depth analysis of their strengths and shortcomings, allowing them to identify areas that require improvement. This feedback also motivates students to strive for excellence and push themselves to reach their full potential in the field of mathematics.
Level 1
All the students of classes 1st to 12th are eligible to take part in Level 1.
Top 1000 Olympiad rank holders between 4 and 1003 with minimum marks of 50% and above.
Class 1st Rank holders with minimum 75% marks and 100 participation in the respective subject from the school.
International Olympiad 1st rank holders of Classes 6th to 12th from 2nd level will be eligible for level 3. Level 3 will be conducted in New Delhi, India.
The Olympiad is held once a year and is conducted during school hours to ensure student convenience and maximum participation. Each participating school can select one of the three proposed dates for conducting the Olympiad. All dates will have separate sets of question papers, ensuring exam integrity and flexibility in scheduling.
The examination is being conducted for all classes from 1st to 12th with the following details.
Detailed guidelines for conducting the test will be shared with the school along with the question papers. For classes 1st onwards, OMR answer sheets will be provided.
The International Mathematics Olympiad (iOM) prospectus, along with registration forms, is sent to all schools currently registered with the SilverZone Foundation. Please note that the printed prospectus may not reflect the most recent updates. The latest information on syllabus, exam format, levels, and prizes is always available on our official website. We recommend referring to it for accuracy.
Schools not yet registered with SilverZone may request a prospectus by writing to us at info@silverzone.org. Once received, schools must return the completed registration forms by the specified deadline.
Quick Challenge
A warm-up in the Olympiad style: objective questions with one correct answer each, answered against the clock.
Five short questions from number sense, geometry, patterns, algebra and measurement.
Warm-up questions written for this page to show the objective format — not from an official iOM paper.
Syllabus
Every class has its own Mathematics Olympiad syllabus. Select a class to explore all topics and chapters in one clear view.
The syllabus is arranged class-wise so students can quickly find the topics and chapters covered in their Mathematics Olympiad paper.
The raw score is computed by multiplying each correct answer by its corresponding base marks and summing the results.
Total marks are determined by adding the raw score to the sum of the weightage of correct answers. Each question carries an additional weightage, starting from .0001 and increasing incrementally (.0002, .0003, and so forth). Question 1 has a weightage of .0001, question 2 has .0002, and so on.
This weightage is utilised to resolve ties when calculating class, zonal and Olympiad ranks.
Tap questions to mark them correct and watch the weightage separate two equal raw scores.
Example paper: 10 questions at 3 marks each.
6 of 10 correct. Two students with 18 raw marks are separated by which questions they answered correctly.
This encompasses all students from various sections and divisions of the same class within the same school.
This encompasses all students from India and abroad belonging to the same class.
Each winner is entitled to one award per exam, receiving the higher-level award only. For example, international top three rank holders will receive awards based on their international ranks, and any awards based on their zonal ranks will be passed to the next rank holder. Similarly, if a zonal award winner also qualifies for a class award, the class award will be given to the next rank holder.
The tentative chapter-wise marking Scheme will help students to perform better in SilverZone Olympiads. The actual marks distribution may differ depending on the prerogative of the authors/selectors/paper setters concerned.
The raw score is computed by multiplying each correct answer by its corresponding base marks and summing the results. In mathematical terms: Raw Score = SUM (correct answer × subsequent base Marks).
Total Marks are determined by adding the raw score to the sum of the weightage of correct answers. Each question carries an additional weightage, starting from .0001 and increasing incrementally (.0002, .0003, and so forth). For instance, Question No. 1 has a weightage of .0001, Question No. 2 has .0002, and so on. This weightage is utilized to resolve ties when calculating Class/Zonal/Olympiads ranks.
This encompasses all students from various sections/divisions of the same class within the same school.
This encompasses all students from India and abroad belonging to the same class.
Each winner is entitled to one award per exam, receiving the higher-level award only. For example, international top three rank holders will receive awards based on their international ranks, and any awards based on their Zonal ranks will be passed to the next rank holder. Similarly, if a Zonal award winner also qualifies for a class award, the class award will be given to the next rank holder.
The detailed Syllabus and Sample Test Paper are provided in this website, click the following links to download the Syllabus and Sample Test Paper class wise.
Prizes, dates and venue
Cash prizes, gift certificates, Medals of Excellence and an educational excursion to ISRO. Pick a class and a rank to see exactly what is on offer.
Every award shown here follows the official SilverZone award structure.
The award shown is based on the selected class and rank.
Each winner receives one award per exam — the higher-level award applies.
Open to every student of Classes 1 to 12.
For qualifiers from Level 1 — this is where the top three Olympiad ranks of Classes 3 to 12 are decided.
Third-level winners from each class (Classes 6 to 12) and from each subject (iOM, iOS and iOEL) are eligible for an educational visit to ISRO — a chance to explore India's achievements in space exploration.
Reflecting the student's Class, Zonal, State and Olympiad ranks along with their marks.
The top three rank holders in each class receive Medals of Excellence, provided the topper scores at least 50%.
Drag the slider to see how a shared rank is settled.
How ranks, ties and overlapping awards are settled.
The Olympiad rank starts from 4 in Level 1 for Classes 3 to 12; the top three Olympiad rank holders are selected on the basis of the Level 2 result.
Should Level 2 not be conducted for any reason, the Level 1 and Level 2 prizes are awarded together on the basis of the Level 1 result and audio, video or in-person interviews. Level 3 will be conducted this year.
The award amount is divided and distributed equally, and each winner also receives a Symbolic Golden Medal of Excellence in the relevant category along with a certificate.
In lieu of a shared award, each winner receives a gift certificate coupon along with a Medal of Excellence in the relevant category and a Special Achievement Certificate.
Each winner receives the higher-level award only. International top three rank holders receive awards based on their international ranks, and any award based on their Zonal rank passes to the next rank holder. Likewise, if a Zonal award winner also qualifies for a class award, the class award goes to the next rank holder.
At school level, the top three rank holders in each class are presented with Medals of Excellence. To qualify, a student must score at least 50%.
Zones
To streamline operations, all states and Union Territories in India, along with participating international countries, are organised into five zones.
States and Union Territories in this zone.
This categorisation serves the following purpose: determining zone toppers for performance-based awards.
Tap a bubble to try it — darken one bubble per question
Answer Sheet
Unlock the perfect answer sheet: click below for your free PDF download.
See exactly how the OMR sheet looks before exam day, so filling it in feels familiar. Try the bubbles on the sample sheet — then download the real one.
Sample answer sheet (PDF)
FAQ
Quick answers about eligibility, exam pattern, levels, scoring, prizes and registration.
iOM is SilverZone Foundation’s annual Mathematics Olympiad for students of Classes 1 to 12, conducted at national and international levels. Now in its 19th edition, it aligns with CBSE, ICSE and state board syllabi and includes applied, real-world problems.
Students of Classes 1 to 12 take part through their school. Level 1 is open to every student of these classes; schools register as a centre (there is no fee to register the school) with a minimum of 40 students for the Mathematics Olympiad.
Each class gets its own objective (multiple-choice) paper in English, answered on an OMR sheet. Classes 1–2 answer 25 questions in 40 minutes, Classes 3–5 answer 30 questions in 40 minutes, Classes 6–8 answer 35 questions in 40 minutes and Classes 9–12 answer 40 questions in 50 minutes. There is no negative marking.
Three. Level 1 is open to all students of Classes 1 to 12. Level 2 is for the top 1000 Olympiad rank holders (ranks 4 to 1003) with at least 50% marks and for class 1st rank holders with at least 75% marks. Level 3 is for the International Olympiad 1st rank holders of Classes 6 to 12 and is held in New Delhi.
The raw score is the sum of correct answers multiplied by their base marks. Each question also carries a small weightage (.0001 for question 1, .0002 for question 2 and so on) that is added for correct answers, which is used only to break ties between class, zonal and Olympiad ranks.
The International Olympiad rank holders in each class receive cash prizes of ₹10,000 for 1st rank, ₹7,500 for 2nd rank and ₹5,000 for 3rd rank, along with zonal and class awards. Each winner receives one award per exam, the higher-level award applying.
The iOM prospectus and registration forms are sent to all schools registered with SilverZone Foundation. Schools not yet registered can request a prospectus by writing to info@silverzone.org, then return the completed forms by the deadline.
Class-wise sample question papers and a sample OMR answer sheet are available on this page. Preparation books such as the Olympiad Excellence Guide, Previous Year Papers and the Comprehensive Book can be ordered online or through your school coordinator.
