IMO Exam Pattern 2024

The International Mathematics Olympiad invites students from classes 1st to 12th to participate and excel at International level. The competition is in two levels.

Level 1: The first level of the test is organized in the respective schools of the participants during school hours.

The Level 1 competition is an objective-type test of 60 minutes duration comprising 35 objective-type (Multiple Choice) questions for class 1 to class 4 and 50 objective-type (Multiple Choice) questions for class 5 to class 12.
The question paper consists of four sections:
- Section-1: Logical Reasoning
- Section-2: Mathematical Reasoning
- Section-3: Everyday Mathematics
- Section-4: Achievers Section

Class	Topic/Section	No. of Question	Marks Per Question	Total Marks
1 – 4	Logical Reasoning	10	1	10
	Mathematical Reasoning	10	1	10
	Everyday Mathematics	10	1	10
	Achievers Section	5	2	10
	Grand Total	35		40
5 – 12	Logical Reasoning	15	1	15
	Mathematical Reasoning	20	1	20
	Everyday Mathematics	10	1	10
	Achievers Section	5	3	15
	Grand Total	50		60

There are separate question papers for each class.
The medium of the test in English.
CBSE, ICSE/ISC, and State Board syllabus is followed for setting the test papers.
The exam is conducted during school hours.

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

At International Level: Top 5% of candidates class wise who appear for the 1^st level exam.
At Zone/State Level: Top 25 rank holders from each Zone and each class.
At School Level: Class topper where at least 10 students from a class appear in the exam & scores at least 50% qualifying marks.

Class	Topics	No. of Questions	Marks/Question	Total marks
3rd to 4th	Mathematics	30	1	30
	Achievers Section	5	2	10
	Grand Total	35		40
5th to 12th	Mathematics	45	1	45
	Achievers Section	5	3	15
	Grand Total	50		60

Clarifications: Any clarification regarding rules, format/pattern of the paper, etc., may be sought from SOF through phone-call/fax – 0124-4951200 or email at info@sofworld.org.

Second-level Exams – may be conducted based on the prevalent conditions due to Corona virus at that time leading to feasibility of conducting 2nd level exams in all states. In case 2nd level exams are not conducted, results of 1st level exams will be treated as final results.

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The IMO Exam Pattern for 2024 outlines the structure of the examination, including the number of questions, marking scheme, and time duration.

The IMO Exam typically has five levels: school, city, regional, zonal, and the international level. Participants progress through these levels based on their performance.

The IMO question paper usually consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and subjective questions that require detailed solutions.

The number of questions in the IMO Exam may vary from year to year. It's essential to check the official SOF communication for the specific number of questions in IMO 2024.

The IMO Exam may or may not have negative marking, depending on the specific year's guidelines. Participants should refer to the official communication for detailed information on the marking scheme.

The IMO syllabus includes various mathematical topics such as algebra, geometry, number theory, and more. The specific topics covered may be outlined in the official IMO communication.

Effective preparation for the IMO Exam involves practicing mathematical concepts, solving previous years' papers, and focusing on problem-solving skills. Participants can also join coaching classes if needed.

The IMO Exam is known for its challenging questions that test problem-solving abilities. The difficulty level can vary from moderate to highly challenging.

Generally, participants are not allowed to use calculators during the IMO Exam. It is recommended to rely on mental calculations and problem-solving skills.

The time duration for the IMO Exam may vary. Participants should check the official communication for the exact time allocation for IMO 2024.