IMO Syllabus 2026

The International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) for Class 6, according to the provided syllabus, is divided into four sections. The mathematical content primarily aligns with the Class 6 school curriculum and is distributed across multiple sections.

The syllabus covers four main sections, with the core mathematics topics primarily listed under Section 2:

Section 1: Logical Reasoning

Topics: Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

Section 2: Mathematical Reasoning (Core Mathematics Topics)

Topics: Patterns in Mathematics, Lines and Angles, Number Play, Data Handling and Presentation, Prime Time, Perimeter and Area, Fractions, Playing with Constructions, Symmetry, The Other Side of Zero.

Section 3: Syllabus as per Section–2.

Topics: Based on the syllabus of Mathematical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude.

Section 4: Achievers Section (Higher Order Thinking Questions)

Topics: Syllabus is the same as Section 2 (Mathematical Reasoning).

Exam Pattern and Weightage

The IMO (Level 1) for Class 6 consists of 50 questions to be completed in 1 hour, for a total of 60 marks.

Section	Questions	Marks Per Question	Total Marks
Section 1: Logical Reasoning	15	1	15
Section 2: Mathematical Reasoning	20	1	20
Section 3: Everyday Mathematics	10	1	10
Section 4: Achievers Section	5	3	15
Total	50		60

Important Notes on Question Distribution

• Level 1 Exam Content: Questions will be 60% from the current class syllabus (Class 6) and 40% from the previous class syllabus (Class 8).

• Achievers Section: All questions in this section will be from the current class syllabus only.

• Syllabus Basis: The syllabus is based on topics taught in schools following the latest NEP (2020), NCF (2022/2023), NCERT, and CBSE guidelines, as well as various State Boards. Any reduction/change in the school syllabi will be reflected in the actual question papers.