IMO Exam Pattern 2022
The SOF International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) consist of two levels.
Level – 1
- The level 1st of the test will be organized in the participating school during the school hour
- The duration of the examination will be 60 minutes.
- There will be 35 objective type multiple choice questions in the exam for class 1st to 4th. Students from class 5th to 12th need to answer 50 objective type multiple choice questions in the examination.
- There are separate question papers for each class
- The questions will be asked in English language only.
Detailed Examination pattern for Class 1st to 4th
Topic/ Section | No. of questions | Marks per question | Total Marks |
Logical Reasoning | 10 | 1 | 10 |
Mathematics Reasoning | 10 | 1 | 10 |
Everyday Mathematics | 10 | 1 | 10 |
Achievers Section | 5 | 2 | 10 |
Total | 35 questions | 40 marks |
Detailed Examination pattern for Class 5th to 12th
Topic/ Section | No. of questions | Marks per question | Total Marks |
Logical Reasoning | 15 | 1 | 15 |
Mathematics Reasoning | 20 | 1 | 20 |
Everyday Mathematics | 10 | 1 | 10 |
Achievers Section | 5 | 3 | 15 |
Total | 50 questions | 60 marks |
Level 2
- The level 2 will be conducted only for the students 3rd to 12th.
- The qualifiers to 2nd round would including the following.
- At school level: topper of the class where at least 10 students from the class appear in the examination & score a minimum of 50% qualifying marks.
- At zone/ state level: Top 25 rank holders from each class and each zone.
- At international level: Class-wise top 5% of the candidates who take the 1st level of the exam internationally.