IMO Syllabus 2026

The International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) for Class 7, according to the provided syllabus, is divided into four sections. The mathematical content primarily aligns with the Class 7 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:  Integers, Fractions and Decimals, Exponents and Powers, Algebraic Expressions, Simple Equations, Lines and Angles, Comparing Quantities, The Triangle and its Properties, Symmetry, Rational Numbers, Perimeter and Area, Data Handling, Visualising Solid Shapes.

Section 3: Everyday Mathematics

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 7 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 7) 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.