IMO Class 9 Syllabus 2025-26 – Download PDF for Level 1 & Level 2

IMO Class 9 Syllabus 2025-26 – Download PDF for Level 1 & Level 2

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Garima SihagUpdated on 28 Jul 2025, 12:57 PM IST

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.

IMO Class 9 Syllabus 2025-26 – Download PDF for Level 1 & Level 2
IMO Class 9 Syllabus 2025

IMO Class 9 Syllabus: Section Wise

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

SOF IMO Class 9 Exam Pattern 2025

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.

SOF Class 9 IMO Exam Pattern (Level 1)

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

SOF Class 9 IMO Exam Pattern (Level 2)

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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Dear Aspirant,

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.

  • They conducted the exam in an online mode for 1 hr.
  • IMO level 1 (set A) will conduct on 4th and 5th of December,2021.
  • IMO level 1 (set B) will conduct on the 24th and 26th of December, 2021
  • IMO level 1 (set C) will conduct on the 8th and 9th of January, 2022.
  • IMO level 2 will conduct in January 2022

Registration process:

Steps to fill the Individual Registration:

  • Visit SOF official website
  • View online registration for schools and students on the home page
  • Click on "read more". It will direct to the student registration page.
  • Click on "Registration by students"
  • Enter your school details and student details in the registration form.
  • Preview your application and submit it.

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Hello there,

Hope you are doing well.

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.

Hello,

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).