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SOF International Mathematics Olympiad
India's most popular school-level maths Olympiad with a detailed performance report.
SilverZone International Olympiad of Mathematics
A globally administered Olympiad focused on problem-solving and mental ability.
Unified International Mathematics Olympiad
A curriculum-based Olympiad testing thought-provoking application of fundamentals.
International Maths Olympiad (Indian Talent Olympiad)
A platform to test arithmetic and geometric proficiency with monthly practice tests.
CREST Mathematics Olympiad
A fully online Olympiad with instant analysis and a flexible exam window.
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- Total questions
- 35
- Duration
- 60 mins
- Exam mode
- Offline (in school)
- Number of levels
- 2
- Marking scheme
- 30×1M, 5×2M (Total 40)
- Report provided
- Yes — Student Performance Report (SPR)
- School dependency
- School only
- Eligibility
- Classes 1 to 12
- Exam window
- 23 Oct · 26 Nov · 10 Dec 2026
- Registration
- By August 2026 (via school)
- Approx. fee
- ₹170
What's different
India's biggest maths Olympiad by participation. Balanced 4-section format (LR + MR + EM + Achievers) with the industry-standard Student Performance Report.
Syllabus focus
- Content extends to 5- and 6-digit numbers, Roman numerals, introductory decimals, more complex fractions, perimeter, symmetry.
- Same four-section format as Class 3 — LR 10 + MR 10 + EM 10 + Achiever's 5 × 2M.
- Reasoning adds direction-sense tests and embedded figures; Achiever's questions often combine multiple topics into one problem.
- Total questions
- 30
- Duration
- 40 mins
- Exam mode
- Offline (in school)
- Number of levels
- 3
- Marking scheme
- 20×3M, 5×3.5M, 5×4.5M (Total 100)
- Report provided
- Yes — Chapter-wise Performance Analysis Report
- School dependency
- School only
- Eligibility
- Classes 1 to 12
- Exam window
- 8 Oct · 18 Nov · 7 Dec 2026
- Registration
- By 31 Aug 2026
- Approx. fee
- ₹150
What's different
3-level competition ending in an International Round in New Delhi. Only Olympiad with per-section marks weighting — Math 3M, Reasoning 3.5M, Scholar's Zone 4.5M.
Syllabus focus
- Content bumps to the unitary method, types of triangles/quadrilaterals, perimeter, introductory area, layered fractions/decimals.
- Same 20/5/5 three-section structure with weighted marks (3 / 3.5 / 4.5).
- Reasoning + Scholar's Zone together are worth 40% of marks — calculation strength alone is not enough to score well.
- Total questions
- 50
- Duration
- 60 mins
- Exam mode
- Offline & Online
- Number of levels
- 1
- Marking scheme
- 50×1M (Total 50)
- Report provided
- Yes — Graphical Performance Report
- School dependency
- School or Individual (online)
- Eligibility
- Classes 1 to 10
- Exam window
- 11 Dec 2026 (Offline) · 10 Jan 2027 (Online)
- Registration
- Before Nov (Offline) / Jan (Online)
- Approx. fee
- ₹150
What's different
Just one exam, no multi-round commitment. Uniquely includes a dedicated Critical Thinking section, and at Class 5 tests beyond-grade content (percentage, ratio, speed).
Syllabus focus
- Content covers Class 4 topics — larger numbers, factors/multiples introduction, unitary method, angles, triangles, complex fractions.
- Same 50×1M / 3-section format (Maths 35 + LR 10 + CT 5) as Class 3.
- Critical Thinking becomes more analytical — data interpretation, pattern-application, small logic scenarios.
- Total questions
- 35
- Duration
- 65 mins
- Exam mode
- Online (annual + monthly)
- Number of levels
- 2
- Marking scheme
- 35×1M (Total 35)
- Report provided
- Yes — Detailed Performance Report
- School dependency
- School or Individual
- Eligibility
- Classes 1 to 10
- Exam window
- R1: 1 Dec 2026 · 9 Jan 2027 · R2: qualifiers
- Registration
- Individual: by 30 Oct 2026
- Approx. fee
- ₹240 (R1) + ₹120 (R2, qualifiers only)
What's different
The only Olympiad with year-round Monthly practice tests. 100% online — individual registration accepted with no school dependency.
Syllabus focus
- Standard Class 4 curriculum — 6-digit numbers, Roman numerals, arithmetic, fractions, decimals introduction, geometry, measurement, data handling.
- Same 22/3/10 section structure — every question 1 mark.
- Reasoning adds coding-decoding, sequencing and analogies. No premium section, no beyond-grade content, no surprises.
- Total questions
- 35
- Duration
- 60 mins
- Exam mode
- Online only
- Number of levels
- 2
- Marking scheme
- 25×1M, 10×2M (Total 45)
- Report provided
- Yes — Detailed Performance Report
- School dependency
- School or Individual
- Eligibility
- Nursery to Class 12
- Exam window
- R1: 10 & 19 Dec 2026 · R2: 9–10 Feb 2027
- Registration
- By November 2026
- Approx. fee
- ₹275
What's different
Fully online with webcam-proctored home exam. Achiever's section carries 2× marks. No standalone reasoning section — logic is baked into applied word problems.
Syllabus focus
- Content shifts to 5-digit numbers, factors and multiples, symmetry, spatial design, more advanced measurement.
- Same 25×1M + 10×2M structure. No standalone reasoning section — logic is baked into word problems.
- Achiever's questions test multi-step spatial reasoning and combine geometry with arithmetic in single problems.
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