Start with readiness
For Classes 4–6, begin with age-appropriate puzzles and school-level challenges. Older learners can explore deeper algebra, geometry, and proof.
Big questions.
A world to explore.
Not every olympiad is the same. Find out what each competition tests, who it suits, and how your child can take their next step.
START WITH THE RIGHT MAPSame curiosity.
Same curiosity.
Different journeys.
India’s national pathway: IOQM → RMO → INMO → training and team selection → International Mathematical Olympiad.
School and global contests: opportunities to explore reasoning at different levels. They do not automatically qualify a student for India’s IMO team.
Two different IMOs: SOF’s International Mathematics Olympiad and the International Mathematical Olympiad for national teams are separate competitions.
17 IN-DEPTH GUIDES
Find their next challenge.
Facts, preparation ideas, worked examples,
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India pathway
IOQM
Understand the Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics, its numerical-answer format, syllabus, eligibility checks and a practical study plan.
Classes 8–12; annual eligibility applies · 3 hoursSyllabus, format & guide ↗India pathway
RMO
A detailed guide to the Regional Mathematical Olympiad: qualification, six-problem format, proof writing and the transition from IOQM.
IOQM qualifiers and permitted exceptions · 3 hoursSyllabus, format & guide ↗India pathway
INMO
Explore the Indian National Mathematical Olympiad, its proof-based paper, syllabus, eligibility route and preparation for deeper mathematical reasoning.
Qualified national-pathway students · 4.5 hoursSyllabus, format & guide ↗Global contests
International IMO
Understand the international IMO for national teams: eligibility, six-problem format, mathematical areas and the route from India.
Advanced pre-university national-team learners · Two days; 4.5 hours per daySyllabus, format & guide ↗School olympiads
SOF IMO
A parent guide to SOF International Mathematics Olympiad for Classes 4–10, including sections, Level 1 and Level 2 patterns and study priorities.
Classes 4–10 within SOF’s wider range · 1 hourSyllabus, format & guide ↗Global contests
AMC 8
Explore the American AMC 8 for middle-school learners: question style, curriculum areas, entry from India and a focused preparation routine.
Grade 8 or below; check current age rule · 40 minutesSyllabus, format & guide ↗Global contests
AMC 10
A guide to the American AMC 10: algebra and geometry priorities, eligibility checks, international entry and its relationship to AIME.
Grade 10 or below; annual age rule applies · 75 minutesSyllabus, format & guide ↗School olympiads
Math Kangaroo
Explore Math Kangaroo’s visual and logical problem style, India category formats, learning priorities and preparation for Classes 4–10.
Class-based categories including Classes 4–10 · 90 minutes in IndiaSyllabus, format & guide ↗Global contests
Australian AMC
Understand the Australian AMC, its primary and secondary divisions, mixed answer format and preparation ideas for Indian school students.
Australian-equivalent Years 3–12 · 60 min primary; 75 min secondarySyllabus, format & guide ↗Global contests
UKMT Junior Challenge
Explore UKMT’s Junior Mathematical Challenge: age guidance, question style, current scoring and preparation for younger problem solvers.
UK Year 8 and below; confirm equivalence · 60 minutesSyllabus, format & guide ↗Global contests
UKMT Intermediate Challenge
A detailed IMC guide covering its question format, later-question penalties, reasoning skills, overseas entry and preparation for older learners.
UK Year 11 and below; confirm equivalence · 60 minutesSyllabus, format & guide ↗Global contests
Waterloo Gauss
Explore Waterloo’s Gauss mathematics contest for Grades 7 and 8, its question style, school entry route and a thoughtful preparation plan.
Grades 7–8; younger learners welcome · 60 minutesSyllabus, format & guide ↗Global contests
Waterloo Pascal
A detailed guide to the Waterloo Pascal mathematics contest for Grade 9: study topics, question formats, school registration and worked practice.
Grade 9; younger learners welcome · 60 minutesSyllabus, format & guide ↗Global contests
Waterloo Cayley
A detailed guide to the Waterloo Cayley mathematics contest for Grade 10: study topics, question formats, school registration and worked practice.
Grade 10; younger learners welcome · 60 minutesSyllabus, format & guide ↗School olympiads
SASMO
Understand the Singapore & Asian Schools Math Olympiad, its reasoning topics, grade-based preparation and entry questions for Indian families.
Grade-based papers; Classes 4–10 relevant · 90 minutesSyllabus, format & guide ↗School olympiads
NMTC
A parent-friendly guide to AMTI’s National Mathematics Talent Contests, useful preparation topics and the current prospectus details to confirm.
Check current school-level categories · Verify category prospectusSyllabus, format & guide ↗India pathway
EGMO
Understand the European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad, national-team selection, proof-based papers and a long-term learning path for Indian students.
Eligible national-team contestants · 4.5 hours each daySyllabus, format & guide ↗No guides match that search. Try another name or choose all competitions.
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Check the entry route
Some contests need a participating school. Others require qualification. International grade labels and local entry rules need checking separately.
Keep a useful balance
One well-chosen contest and a thoughtful practice routine can be more useful than a calendar full of exams. Leave room for school, rest, and curiosity.