IOQM 2025-26 Registration (Closed): Last Date, Eligibility, Fees, Syllabus

IOQM 2025-26 Registration (Closed): Last Date, Eligibility, Fees, Syllabus

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Mallika ThaledderUpdated on 15 Oct 2025, 09:46 AM IST

IOQM Registration 2025-26 - The Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education released the IOQM registration schedule 2025-26 on its official website. The individual student registration was held from June 30 to July 25, 2025. The student registration for IOQM 2025-26 through centres began on June 9, 2025 and ended on July 25, 2025. Students could find the registration form online on the official website of HBCSE, ioqmexam.in and mtai.org.in. The IOQM application form and related details are also available in online mode.
IOQM Registration 2025-26 Link

This Story also Contains

  1. Important Dates of IOQM Registration 2025-26
  2. IOQM 2025-26 Eligibility Criteria for Registration
  3. How to Fill the IOQM Registration Form 2025-26?
  4. IOQM Fee Details 2025-26
  5. What after IOQM?
IOQM 2025-26 Registration (Closed): Last Date, Eligibility, Fees, Syllabus
IOQM Registration 2025-26

Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM) is the first stage of the Mathematical Olympiad 2025-26, which is conducted by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE). It is a three-hour examination with 30 questions. Selected students can appear for the next stage, i.e., the Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO). Read the complete article for further information on the IOQM 2025-26 registration form-filling procedure, dates and IOQM result 2025-26.

Important Dates of IOQM Registration 2025-26

The official dates for IOQM 2025-26 registration have been announced. Students are advised to regularly visit the official website of the Mathematics Teachers’ Association, India (MTAI), to stay updated with the events and dates related to the IOQM registration 2025-26.

Events

Dates 2025-26
Centre RegistrationJune 9 to July 4, 2025

IOQM student registration dates (through the centre)

June 9 to July 25, 2025

IOQM student registration dates (online)

June 30 to July 25, 2025

IOQM exam date

September 7, 2025

RMO exam date (second stage exam)

November 2025

INMO exam date (third stage exam)

January 2026

Previous Years' IOQM Dates for Student Reference

Events

Dates 2024-25

Centre Registration-

IOQM student registration dates (through the centre)

June 28, 2024, to August 12, 2024

IOQM student registration dates (online)

July 17, 202,4 to August 12, 2024

IOQM exam date

September 8, 2024 (10 am to 1 pm)

RMO exam date (second stage exam)

November 3, 2024 (1 pm to 4 pm)

INMO exam date (third stage exam)

January 19, 2025 (12 pm to 4:30 pm)

IOQM 2025-26 Eligibility Criteria for Registration

The student must ensure that they meet the stated IOQM 2025-26 eligibility. If it is found at any point during the program that a student does not meet these criteria, they will be disqualified from the examination.

  • Students must be born between August 1, 2006, and July 31, 2013.
  • They should be studying in Class 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12 in any recognised Indian school.
  • Students must hold an Indian passport. Students with OCI cards are also provisionally eligible.
  • Students must have been residing and studying in India since October 30, 2023, or earlier or must be studying in any Indian school system since October 30, 2023, or earlier.
  • They should not have qualified or are scheduled to appear in the Class 12 board examination before October 30, 2025.
  • Students should not have commenced studies in a university or equivalent institution by June 1, 2026.

How to Fill the IOQM Registration Form 2025-26?

Students who go to regular schools can fill out the IOQM application form in paper format through their respective schools. If they are in Open/Homeschooling or their school is not a registered centre, follow the steps below to understand how to fill out the IOQM application form online. The process of filling out the IOQM registration form typically involves the following steps:

  1. Visit the official IOQM registration website, ioqmexam.in.
  2. Use the IOQM login credentials to log in.
  3. Click on the ‘New Registration’ link.
  4. Fill in all the required details accurately as per the instructions.
  5. Upload necessary documents such as passport details, eligibility proof, and recent photographs.
  6. Pay the IOQM registration fees 2025-26 online.
  7. Submit the completed registration form.
  8. Take a printout of the filled application form for future reference.

IOQM Fee Details 2025-26

School TypeFees
JNVRs. 180 /-
KVRs. 180 /-
OTHERSRs. 300 /-

What after IOQM?

Those who succeed in all three stages of the exam of IOQM. Here are some important points to consider about selection criteria and other related information.

  • Students must ensure they meet the IOQM 2025-26 Eligibility criteria. If it's found later that a student doesn't meet these criteria, they may be disqualified.
  • Any student scoring at least 10% of the total marks in the IOQM 2025-26 paper will receive a certificate.
  • Scoring at least 10% in IOQM is necessary to qualify for RMO 2025-26, but it's not the only qualifying factor.
  • Students in classes 8, 9, 10, and 11 who score at least 10% in IOQM 2025-26 are classified as Category A.
  • Students in class 12 who score at least 10% in IOQM 2024 are classified as Category B.
  • The top 200 students from Category A, including ties at the 200th position, qualify for RMO 2025-26.
  • The top 40 students from Category B, including ties at the 40th position, qualify for RMO 2025-26.
  • Additionally, 5 girl students from Category A will qualify for RMO 2025-26 under the Girls’ quota.
  • There is no separate Girls’ quota for Category B. A girl student from Category B can qualify for RMO 2025-26 only if she is among the top 40 students in Category B.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When will IOQM Registration 2025 begin?
A:

Individual student registration (online) for IOQM 2025-26 began on June 30 and ended on July 25, 2025.

Q: Who can apply for IOQM 2025-26?
A:

Students studying in Class 8 to 12 and meeting the eligibility criteria specified by HBCSE can apply.

Q: How can I check my eligibility for IOQM 2025-26?
A:

Refer to the eligibility criteria section on the official HBCSE website or consult their school authorities.

Q: What documents are required for IOQM registration?
A:

Documents such as passport details, eligibility proof, and a recent photograph are typically required.

Q: What happens if I qualify for RMO from IOQM 2025-26?
A:

Qualifying students move to the next stage, the Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO), based on their performance and eligibility.

Q: Can OCI card holders apply for IOQM 2025-26?
A:

Yes, OCI card holders are provisionally eligible for IOQM 2025-26, subject to meeting all other criteria.

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Hello,

You can check your IOQM result on the official website of the Mathematics Teachers’ Association (India) – MTA(I).

Steps:

  1. Go to the official MTA(I) website.

  2. Look for the "IOQM 2025 Results" link on the homepage.

  3. Click the link and enter your roll number and date of birth.

  4. Submit the

Hello,

The provisional answer key of IOQM 2025 has been released on 7th September 2025 on the official MTA(I) website.

Students can challenge it till 11th September 2025.

The final answer key will be released in the second week of September 2025.

Hope it helps !

hello sir!

Of course, you can apply for the Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM) if you are from Rajasthan But you need to qualify certain criteria like If you are studying in Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) then you are not eligible, you need to consider

Hello,

HBCSE is expected to release the PRMO online registration form by September 25, 2021. Students can complete PRMO online registration 2021 through the official website, mtai.org.in and iaptexam.in. The officials have not yet released the application forms yet. The application forms could be released tomorrow. Keep an eye on

Hello Aspirant,

Hope you are doing well.

1. Candidates who were born on or after August 1, 2001 and are currently enrolled in Class VIII, IX, X, XI, or XII are eligible to sit for the IOQM examination.

Individuals pursuing their education at Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas