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    iOM 2025 Exam - Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Result

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    Garima SihagUpdated on Jan 23, 2026 05:06 PM

    About iOM 2026

    Silver Zone Foundation conducts the International Olympiad of Mathematics (iOM) for students in classes 1 to 12. The iOM exam is held annually at the National and International levels. Silver Zone iOM exam 2026-27 aims to test students' mathematical skills and knowledge based on CBSE/ ICSE and other State Boards. iOM is a 3-level exam. Students can contact their respective schools to register for the iOM 2026-27 exam.

    More Details About iOM Exam 2026-27:

    • The Silverzone Foundation will start the International Olympiad of Mathematics registration 2026-27 in March 2026. The last date for registration for the IOM 2026-27 will be in October 2026.
    • The Level 1 Silverzone IOM exam 1 will be conducted in November 2026, and exam 2 will be held in December 2026. 
    • The IOM results 2026-27 will be declared in January 2027.
    • Once released, candidates can visit the official website to check and download the IOM results.
    • Students qualifying for level 1 can appear for the iOM level 2, which is conducted at the national level.
    • The foundation will publish the IOM answer key 2026-27 in January 2027.
    • In Classes 6 to 12, 1st rank holders of the 2nd level will be eligible for Level 3. Other students will also receive participation certificates, cash prizes and medals for toppers at each level.
    • Students who qualify for level 3 and hold ranks 1 & 2 are sent to NASA for an educational excursion. 
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    iOM 2025 Exam - Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Result
    iOM 2025 Exam - Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Result

    iOM 2026 Highlights

    Full Exam Name
    International Olympiad of Mathematics
    Short Exam Name
    iOM
    Conducting Body
    SilverZone Foundation
    Frequency Of Conduct
    Once a year
    Exam Level
    Intermediate
    Languages
    English
    Mode Of Application
    offline
    Application Fee
    Offline : 125
    Mode Of Exam
    offline
    Exam Duration
    40 Minutes

    iOM Important Dates

    iOM International Olympiad of Mathematics (session 2026)

    The Silverzone Foundation will announce the iOM 2026-27 level 1 results online in January 2027. Students will be able to access the iOM results through the official website, silverzone.org.

    • Qualified candidates of level 1 appear for level 2. The result of level 2 will be declared in March 2027.  
    • The iOM 2026 Level 3 exam results date will be announced later.

    iOM eligibility criteria 2026-27 state that -

    • iOM 2026 level 1 allows all students from classes 1-12 to participate in the exam.
    • For level 2, students holding the top 1000 rank from each class in level 1 are eligible to appear. 
    • Only rank 1 holders from classes 6 to 12 in level 2 are eligible to appear for the level 3 exam.
    Background wave

    The application process for iOM level 1 is held through schools. Schools communicate the last date to register for iOM 2026-27. The students need to register themselves through the corresponding schools. No student is allowed to register for individual registration.

    According to the iOM exam pattern 2026, it is a multiple-choice paper for 1 hour with no negative marking. It comprises 25 questions for classes 1 to 2, 30 questions for classes 3 to 5 and 35 questions for classes 6 to 8 and 40 questions for classes 9 to 12. The detailed class-wise iOM 2026-27 exam pattern is given below:

    iOM Exam Pattern 2026 for Class 1

    UnitNo. of QuestionsMarksTotal Marks
    Number Sense23.57
    Computation Operations53.517.5
    Patterns23.57
    Money, Time and Calendar23.57
    Length, Weight and Comparison23.57
    Geometrical Shapes23.57
    Reasoning and Aptitude54.522.5
    Scholar’s Zone5525

     iOM Exam Pattern 2026 for Class 2

    UnitNo. of QuestionsMarksTotal Marks
    Numbers Sense23.57
    Computation Operations63.521
    Patterns13.53.5
    Money, Time and Calendar23.57
    Length, Weight and Capacity23.57
    Geometrical Shapes23.57
    Reasoning and Aptitude54.522.5
    Scholar’s Zone5525

    iOM Exam Pattern 2026 for Class 3                                                          

    UnitNo. of QuestionsMarksTotal Marks
    Numbers and Their Operations6318
    Parts and Wholes339
    Money, Time and Calendar339
    Length, Weight and Capacity339
    Geometry339
    Pictograph and Bar Graph236
    Reasoning and Aptitude53.517.5
    Scholar’s Zone54.522.5

    Class 4                                                                                                 

    UnitNo. of QuestionsMarksTotal Marks
    Numbers and Their Operations7321
    Parts and Wholes339
    Money and Unitary Method236
    Geometry339
    Area and Its Boundary339
    Graphical Representation of Data236
    Reasoning and Aptitude53.517.5
    Scholar’s Zone54.522.5

    Class 5        

    UnitNo. of QuestionsMarksTotal Marks
    Numbers and Their Operations5315
    Parts and Whole339
    Percentage, Ratio and Proportion339
    Geometry and Measurement6318
    Graphical Representation of Data236
    Algebra133
    Reasoning and Aptitude53.517.5
    Scholar’s Zone54.522.5

    Class 6         

    UnitNo. of QuestionsMarksTotal Marks
    Number Systems52.512.5
    Parts and Wholes62.515
    Algebra, Ratio and Proportion52.512.5
    Geometry and Mensuration62.515
    Graphical Representation of Data22.55
    Sets and Their Representations12.52.5
    Reasoning and Aptitude53.517.5
    Scholar’s Zone5420

    Class 7       

    UnitNo. of QuestionsMarksTotal Marks
    Numbers and Their Operations52.512.5
    Algebra32.57.5
    Ratio and Its Applications42.510
    Geometry and Mensuration52.512.5
    Data Handling32.57.5
    Reasoning and Aptitude10330
    Scholar’s Zone5420

    Class 8              

    UnitNo. of QuestionsMarksTotal Marks
    Number Systems42.510
    Algebra and Geometry42.510
    Comparing Quantities62.515
    Mensuration32.57.5
    Data Handling32.57.5
    Reasoning and Aptitude10330
    Scholar’s Zone5420

    Class 9                 

    UnitNo. of QuestionsMarksTotal Marks
    Real Numbers42.259
    Algebra & Co-ordinate geometry82.2518
    Geometry42.259
    Statistics and Probability42.259
    Applied Mathematics52.2511.25
    Reasoning and Aptitude102.525
    Scholar’s Zone53.7518.75

    Class 10                    

    UnitNo. of QuestionsMarksTotal Marks
    Number System & Sequence and Series42.259
    Algebra & Co-ordinate geometry52.2511.25
    Geometry42.259
    Trigonometry42.259
    Statistics and Probability42.259
    Mensuration42.259
    Reasoning and Aptitude102.525
    Scholar’s Zone53.7518.75

    Class 11               

    UnitNo. of QuestionsMarksTotal Marks
    Sets & Functions82.2518
    Algebra42.259
    Co-ordinate Geometry62.2513.5
    Calculus32.256.75
    Statistics & Probability42.259
    Reasoning and Aptitude102.525
    Scholar’s Zone53.7518.75

    Class 12       

    UnitNo. of QuestionsMarksTotal Marks
    Relations and Functions52.2511.25
    Algebra22.254.5
    Vectors & 3D42.259
    Calculus102.2522.5
    Linear programming12.252.25
    Probability32.256.75
    Reasoning and Aptitude102.525
    Scholar’s Zone53.7518.75

                                                                                                           

    iOM 2026 Syllabus

    iOM International Olympiad of Mathematics Syllabus

    Class-1-Mathematics: Unit 01


    Number sense
    • Back and forth counting, ones and tens

    Class-1-Mathematics: Unit 02


    Computation operations
    • Addition, subtraction, comparison

    Class-1-Mathematics: Unit 03


    Patterns

      Class-1-Mathematics: Unit 04


      Money, time, and calendar

        Class-1-Mathematics: Unit 05


        Length, weight, and comparison
        • Measurement

        Class-1-Mathematics: Unit 06


        Geometrical shapes
        • Identification of geometrical figures

        Class-1-Reasoning and aptitude: Unit 01


        Mental aptitude

          Class-2-Mathematics: Unit 01


          Number sense
          • Ones, tens, and hundreds

          Class-2-Mathematics: Unit 02


          Computation operations
          • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, comparison

          Class-2-Mathematics: Unit 03


          Patterns

            Class-2-Mathematics: Unit 04


            Money, time, and calendar

              Class-2-Mathematics: Unit 05


              Length, weight, and comparison
              • Measurement

              Class-2-Mathematics: Unit 06


              Geometrical shapes
              • Geometrical figures

              Class-2-Reasoning and aptitude: Unit 01


              Mental aptitude

                Class-3-Mathematics: Unit 01


                Numbers and their operations
                • Number sense and numeration, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division

                Class-3-Mathematics: Unit 02


                Parts and wholes
                • Fractions

                Class-3-Mathematics: Unit 03


                Money, time, and calendar
                • Unitary method

                Class-3-Mathematics: Unit 04


                Length, weight, and comparison
                • Measurement

                Class-3-Mathematics: Unit 05


                Geometry
                • Geometrical shapes

                Class-3-Mathematics: Unit 06


                Pictograph and bar graph
                • Data handling

                Class-4-Mathematics: Unit 01


                Numbers and their operations
                • Number sense and numeration, Roman numerals, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division

                Class-4-Mathematics: Unit 02


                Parts and wholes
                • Fractions and decimals

                Class-4-Mathematics: Unit 03


                Money and unitary method

                  Class-4-Mathematics: Unit 04


                  Geometry
                  • Geometrical shapes

                  Class-4-Mathematics: Unit 05


                  Area and its boundary
                  • Perimeter and area

                  Class-4-Mathematics: Unit 06


                  Graphical representation of data
                  • Data handling

                  Class-5-Mathematics: Unit 01


                  Numbers and their operations
                  • Number sense and numeration, numbers in operations, factors and multiples

                  Class-5-Mathematics: Unit 02


                  Parts and whole
                  • Fractions and decimals

                  Class-5-Mathematics: Unit 03


                  Percentage, ratio, and proportion
                  • Time and distance

                  Class-5-Mathematics: Unit 04


                  Geometry and measurement

                    Class-5-Mathematics: Unit 05


                    Graphical representation of data
                    • Data handling

                    Class-5-Mathematics: Unit 06


                    Algebra
                    • Introduction to algebra

                    Class-6-Mathematics: Unit 01


                    Number systems
                    • Numbers and their operations, factors and multiples

                    Class-6-Mathematics: Unit 02


                    Parts and wholes
                    • Fractions and decimals

                    Class-6-Mathematics: Unit 03


                    Algebra, ratio, and proportion

                      Class-6-Mathematics: Unit 04


                      Geometry and mensuration

                        Class-6-Mathematics: Unit 05


                        Graphical representation of data
                        • Data handling

                        Class-6-Mathematics: Unit 06


                        Sets and their representations
                        • Introduction to sets

                        Class-7-Mathematics: Unit 01


                        Numbers and their operations
                        • Integers, simplifying arithmetic expressions, fractions and decimals, rational numbers, exponents

                        Class-7-Mathematics: Unit 02


                        Algebra
                        • Algebraic expressions, algebraic identities, linear equations

                        Class-7-Mathematics: Unit 03


                        Ratio and its applications
                        • Ratio and proportion, percentage, profit and loss, simple and compound interests

                        Class-7-Mathematics: Unit 04


                        Geometry and mensuration
                        • Lines and angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, solid shapes, perimeter, area of closed figures

                        Class-7-Mathematics: Unit 05


                        Data handling
                        • Terms related to data and graphical representation of data, chance and probability

                        Class-8-Mathematics: Unit 01


                        Number systems
                        • Rational numbers, exponents, square and square root, cube and cube root

                        Class-8-Mathematics: Unit 02


                        Algebra and geometry
                        • Algebraic expression, factorization, linear equation, convex and concave polygon

                        Class-8-Mathematics: Unit 03


                        Comparing quantities
                        • Direct and inverse proportions, time and work, speed and distance, percentage, profit and loss, compound interest and simple interest

                        Class-8-Mathematics: Unit 04


                        Mensuration
                        • Surface area and volume of cube, cuboid and cylinder

                        Class-8-Mathematics: Unit 05


                        Data handling
                        • Frequency distribution, line graph, bar graph, histogram and pie chart

                        Class-9-Mathematics: Unit 01


                        Real numbers
                        • Irrational numbers, real numbers and their decimal expansions, operation on real numbers, laws of exponents for real numbers

                        Class-9-Mathematics: Unit 02


                        Algebra and coordinate geometry
                        • Polynomials in one variable, zeroes of a polynomial, factorization of polynomials, logarithms, linear equation in two variables, graph of linear equation in two variables, solution of linear equations, coordinate geometry

                        Class-9-Mathematics: Unit 03


                        Geometry
                        • Lines and angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles

                        Class-9-Mathematics: Unit 04


                        Statistics and probability
                        • Measures of dispersion, mean, median, and mode, probability of an event

                        Class-9-Mathematics: Unit 05


                        Applied mathematics
                        • Mensuration, word problems based on mathematics

                        Class-10-Mathematics: Unit 01


                        Number system and sequence and series
                        • Rational and irrational numbers, arithmetic progression

                        Class-10-Mathematics: Unit 02


                        Algebra and coordinate geometry
                        • Polynomials, pair of linear equations in two variables, quadratic equation, distance formula, section formula

                        Class-10-Mathematics: Unit 03


                        Geometry
                        • Similar figures, similarity of triangles, circles, tangent to a circle

                        Class-10-Mathematics: Unit 04


                        Trigonometry
                        • Height and distance

                        Class-10-Mathematics: Unit 05


                        Statistics and probability
                        • Mean, mode and median of grouped data, probability of events

                        Class-10-Mathematics: Unit 06


                        Mensuration
                        • Surface area and volume

                        Class-11-Mathematics: Unit 01


                        Sets and functions
                        • Sets, relations and functions, trigonometric functions

                        Class-11-Mathematics: Unit 02


                        Algebra
                        • Complex number, sequence and series, permutation and combination, inequality, quadratic equation

                        Class-11-Mathematics: Unit 03


                        Coordinate geometry
                        • Straight lines, conic sections

                        Class-11-Mathematics: Unit 04


                        Calculus
                        • Limits and derivatives

                        Class-11-Mathematics: Unit 05


                        Statistics and probability
                        • Measures of dispersion, range, mean deviation, variance and standard deviation, analysis of frequency distribution

                        Class-12-Mathematics: Unit 01


                        Relations and Functions
                        • Sets, types of relations, types of functions, binary operations, inverse trigonometric functions

                        Class-12-Mathematics: Unit 02


                        Algebra
                        • Matrices and determinants

                        Class-12-Mathematics: Unit 03


                        Vectors and 3D
                        • Vector algebra and three dimensional geometry

                        Class-12-Mathematics: Unit 04


                        Calculus
                        • Applications of derivatives, integrals, definite integrals, application of integrals, differential equation

                        Class-12-Mathematics: Unit 05


                        Linear programming
                        • Linear programming problem

                        Class-12-Mathematics: Unit 06


                        Probability
                        • Independent events, conditional probability, multiplication theorem on probability, Baye's theorem, theorem of total probability, variables and standard deviation

                        Students appearing for the Silverzone iOM 2026-27 examination must prepare according. Below, we have provided some general tips that they can follow to help them score better on the exam.

                        • Students must follow the prescribed syllabus for Silverzone iOM 2026.
                        • Practice the iOM sample papers as many as possible to have a better idea about the exam pattern, marking scheme, number of questions, etc.
                        • Revise regularly and follow a proper schedule to successfully crack the iOM 2026-27 exam.
                        • Eat healthy food and have proper rest, exercise, or play games in between to refresh your mind and body.

                        The Silverzone Foundation will release the IOM answer key 2026-27 for level 1 in December 2026. Candidates can visit the official website to download the IOM Silverzone answer key.  

                        Steps to download the IOM Answer Key: 

                        1. Visit the official website at silverzone.org/answer-key. 
                        2. Click on the "Search" button on the answer key page.
                        3. Select the class in the search bar. 
                        4. Download the IOM answer key to check your answers. 

                        General Information

                        Contact Number:

                        01126166210 + 2 more

                        Relevant Links:

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                        Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

                        Q: When will the IOM 2026-27 examination be held?
                        A:

                        The Silverzone Foundation will conduct the IOM exam 1 in November 2026, and the exam 2 will be held in December 2026, respectively.

                        Q: What is the last date of registration for the IOM exam 2026-27?
                        A:

                        Students will be able to register for the IOM examination 2026-27 till October 2026. 

                        Q: Is there any negative marking in the iOM 2026-27 exam?
                        A:

                        No, there will be no negative marking in the iOM 2026 examination.

                        Q: When will the iOM result 2026 for level be announced?
                        A:

                        The iOM level 1 result 2026-27 will be announced in January 2027.

                        Q: Where can I check my iOM result?
                        A:

                        Students will be able to check their IOM result 2026 on the official website of Silverzone i.e., silverzone.org. 

                        Q: When will the foundation release the IOM answer key 2026-27?
                        A:

                        The SilverZone Foundation will release the IOM 2026-27 answer key in January 2027. 

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