SOF IMO Class 10 Syllabus 2025-26; Check Level 1, Level 2 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
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SOF IMO Class 10 Syllabus 2025-26; Check Level 1, Level 2 Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Manasvini GuptaUpdated on 26 Jul 2025, 12:51 PM IST

The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) will conduct the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) on November 12, November 28, and December 12, 2025. Students who are going to appear for the IMO exam 2025-26 should get well-versed with the IMO 10th syllabus 2025-26. They can download the official SOF IMO syllabus for Class 10 from the website, sofworld.org.

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SOF IMO Class 10 Syllabus 2025-26; Check Level 1, Level 2 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
SOF IMO Class 10 Syllabus 2025-26

The SOF IMO is conducted at two levels. The Level 1 exam tests students on Logical Reasoning, Mathematical Reasoning, Everyday Mathematics, and Higher-Order Thinking Skills. For Class 10, the paper comprises 50 questions, which have to be solved in 60 minutes. Go through the following tables to know the SOF IMO Class 10 syllabus and exam pattern 2025-26.

Check: IMO Syllabus For Class 1 to 12

SOF IMO Class 10th Syllabus 2025-26 - Highlights

Students can go through the following table to get an overview of the International Mathematical Olympiad syllabus 2025-26:

ParticularsDetails

Exam duration

60 minutes

Total questions

50

Total marks

60

Exam levels

Level 1 and Level 2

IMO Level 1 syllabus distribution

60% from the Class 10 syllabus, 40% from the Class 9 syllabus

IMO Level 2 syllabus distribution

100% from the Class 10 syllabus

Sections in level 1

Logical Reasoning, Mathematical Reasoning, Everyday Mathematics, Achievers Section

Sections in level 2

Mathematics, Achievers Section

Question type

Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)

Official syllabus download website

sofworld.org

SOF IMO Class 10 Syllabus 2025-26

For the SOF IMO Level 1 exam, there will be 4 sections which students need to solve. The section-wise syllabus is mentioned below:

Section 1: Logical Reasoning

The topics incorporated in the Logical reasoning section include the following:

  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning
  • Series Completion
  • Analogy
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Blood Relations
  • Direction Sense Test
  • Ranking and Order
  • Puzzle Test
  • Venn Diagrams

Section 2: Mathematical Reasoning

The SOF IMO Mathematical reasoning section is built to test students’ understanding of concepts from Class 10, along with important fundamentals from Class 9, as per SOF’s guideline of 60% current class and 40% previous class. The topics incorporated in the syllabus include the following:

  • Real Numbers
  • Polynomials
  • Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Arithmetic Progressions
  • Triangles
  • Coordinate Geometry
  • Introduction to Trigonometry
  • Some Applications of Trigonometry
  • Circles
  • Areas Related to Circles
  • Surface Areas and Volumes
  • Statistics
  • Probability

Section 3: Everyday Mathematics

Section 3 of the IMO syllabus level 1, deals with the application of math concepts in real-life situations. The topics included are:

  • Word Problems
  • Data Interpretation
  • Profit and Loss
  • Speed, Time and Distance
  • Time and Work
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Percentage
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Miscellaneous Problem-Solving Scenarios

Section 4: Achievers Section

The Achievers section features Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) questions based on the same syllabus as Section 2: Mathematical Reasoning. These are conceptual, application-driven problems that challenge students’ critical thinking and advanced problem-solving skills.

Also, Check: IMO Sample Papers 2025-26

SOF IMO Exam Pattern 2025-26

The level 1 and level 2 exam pattern for the SOF Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) is mentioned in the following tables. Students should note that the Level 2 exam can be attempted by selected students only. Go through the exam paper pattern of IMO carefully and prepare for the exam accordingly:

SOF IMO Paper Pattern (Level 1)

SectionNo. of QuestionsMarks/QuestionTotal Marks

Logical Reasoning

15

1

15

Mathematical Reasoning

20

1

20

Everyday Mathematics

10

1

10

Achievers Section

5

3

15

Grand Total

50


60

SOF IMO Exam Paper Pattern (Level 2)

SectionNo. of QuestionsMarks/QuestionTotal Marks

Mathematics

45

1

45

Achievers Section

5

3

15

Grand Total

50


60


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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is the SOF IMO exam pattern the same for Level 1 and Level 2?
A:

No, it differs. Level 2 consists only of Mathematics and the Achievers Section. Logical Reasoning and Everyday Math are excluded at Level 2.

Q: Where can I download the SOF Class 10 IMO syllabus?
A:

The official IMO Class 10th syllabus can be downloaded through the website: sofworld.org.

Q: What are the exam dates for SOF IMO 2025-26?
A:

The SOF IMO 2025-26 exams will be conducted on November 12, November 28, and December 12, 2025. Schools have to pick any one date as per their convenience.

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