IMO Exam Date:12 Nov' 25 - 12 Nov' 25
The International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) for Class 9, organised by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF). It is designed to assess students' mathematical abilities through a structured syllabus and exam pattern. The IMO syllabus for Class 9 in 2025 is divided into four key sections: Logical Reasoning, Mathematical Reasoning, Everyday Mathematics, and the Achievers Section. The IMO Class 9 exam consists of 50 objective-type questions and is designed to align with the CBSE, ICSE/ISC, and various state board syllabus.
The SOF IMO exam will directly reflect any updates or content reductions made by NEP 2020, NCF 2023, and the syllabi guidelines of NCERT, CBSE, and other national and state education boards. The IMO exam consists of 50 questions and has a time limit of 1 hour.
Section | Topics Covered |
1. Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning | Verbal reasoning; Non‑verbal reasoning |
2. Mathematical Reasoning | Number Systems · Polynomials · Coordinate Geometry · Linear Equations in Two Variables · Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry · Lines and Angles · Triangles · Quadrilaterals · Circles · Heron’s Formula · Surface Areas and Volumes · Statistics |
3. Everyday Mathematics / Quantitative Aptitude | Based on Mathematical Reasoning topics (Section 2), focuses on applied and quantitative aptitude problems |
4. Achievers / Higher‐Order Thinking | Advanced, higher‑order thinking questions derived from Section 2 topics |
After completing the IMO Class syllabus, check the practice sample paper: Here
For Level-I IMO Class 9 Olympiad exams, the questions will be split: 60% will cover the current class syllabus, and 40% will be from the previous class syllabus. For example, the Class 9 IMO exam will draw 60% of its questions from the Class 9 syllabus and 40% from the Class 8 syllabus.
Similarly, Level-II Olympiad exams and the Achievers Section will feature questions from the current class syllabus.
Section | No of questions | Marks/Question | Total marks |
Grand Total | 35 | 40 | |
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 |
Section | No. of questions | Marks per Question | TOTAL Marks |
Mathematics | 45 | 1 | 45 |
Achievers Section | 5 | 3 | 15 |
GRAND TOTAL | 50 | 60 |
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Science olympiad foundation conducts the IMO (International Mathematics Olympiad ) for classes 1 to 12. IMO exam is conducted in 2 levels. Level 1 is for classes 1 to 12 and Level 2 is for classes 3 to 12 who qualify in level 1.
SOF also accepts individual registration. Each student has to pay INR 50 for those who pay individually.
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There is only one mode to apply for the IMO exam 2021 i.e. Offline. You have to contact your school authorities for IMO Forms, if your school is registered with IMO then the forms may have already arrived.
It must be remembered that no student can apply for the IMO 2021 registration independently. SOF will not accept any application form directly from students. Students should contact their respective schools for their registration.
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It is very simple to apply for maths Olympiad in india.You can register with Indian Talent Olympiad,one of the leading centres for Olympiad Examinations.Registrations are open for individual students.You can click on the website(https://www.indiantalent.org/Olympiad-exam-registration-student) tab on the homepage of Indian Talent Olympiad and start with the application process.The website provides the clear instructions of registration,you can register by entering all required details such as name,standard,age, school, subject and other information,then further it would take you to the payment gateway,where you can pay the Examination fees.Registered students are allowed to participate in the weekly test series.To Apply and to know further details,you can even call on the toll free number 1800 266 9192.
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Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) conducts the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) for the students of classes 1 to 12. IMO Level 1 is conducted for Class 1 to 12 students and then the Level 2 is conducted for Class 3 to 12 students who qualify the level 1. Student's knowledge of logical reasoning, Mathematical reasoning, and everyday mathematics is tested through SOF International Mathematics Olympiad. So yes 5th class student can also apply for International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO).
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