NCO

  • IInd Level exam date : 12-Feb-2012
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NSO

  • IInd Level exam date : 12-Feb-2012
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IMO

  • IInd Level exam date : 12-Feb-2012
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IEO

  • Next exam date : To be announced
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IMO FAQs

  Second level Exam of NCO, NSO and IMO to be held on Sunday, 12th February 2012. Admit cards/Center list will reach schools by February 1st week.                  Admit cards for 11th NCO, 14th NSO and 5th IMO have also been uploaded. To download and print your Admit card. Please click here ...

How does a student benefit by taking IMO?

Participants of IMO are ranked on the basis of marks obtained. Hence, after taking the test, students can judge themselves academically at four different levels - within the school, at city and state level, and above all at International level. Finally students are suitably awarded based on their international ranking. Prizes include cash prizes, computers, medals, CDs, etc.. The prizes for the first 3 toppers of each class are awarded at a grand prize distribution ceremony presided over by an eminent personality. Rest of the prizes are either sent to the schools or can be collected from the Foundation’s office after announcement. State level prizes are also being initiated to award state toppers.

Who all are eligible to sit for the IMO?

Students of classes 1st to 12th are eligible to appear for the IMO. There is no other eligibility criteria like minimum marks. 

I am interested to take part in the IMO. Tell me how will I come to know about the details of the exam?

Regiistration forms and posters before the first round and then as the date and venue of the second level is decided, the information is sent to the relevant schools again. The students come to know about the necessary details from their school teachers or through the Foundation's official website : www.sofworld.org 

Myself and few of my friends are interested to take part in the IMO but our school has not yet received any information regarding the Olympiad. What can we do?

Let us know the complete address of your school. We will send detailed information and registration forms to your School so that your Principal / Math Teacher can register your names for the exam. 

What is the syllabus for the IMO?

The syllabus of the IMO is the Mathematics syllabus as is prescribed by the CBSE, ICSE or various state boards. The syllabus is also posted on the Foundation’s website.

Are there any special books which the participants should refer to for the IMO preparation?

There are no special books as such. In general, NCERT books/course books prescribed by the CBSE/ICSE/STATE BOARDS are essential for the preparation.

IMO work books and Mental Ability part of MTG Book’s NSO work book and NCO work book is helpful for preparation of IMO.

For Class 8, 9 & 10 read

  • MTG Mental Ability in 30 days
  • MTG Math IQ Challenge 
My school does not want to register for the IMO, but I am very eager to write the exam. Can I do it on my own?

SOF does not encourage individual participation. Students have to register through their schools only. 

My school has already despatched the registration form. I am left out and I want to register myself for the IMO. What should I do?

You can request your school authority to send your exam relevant details and fee immediately to us. We accept it if it reaches us before the last date of registration (usually 4 weeks before the exam).

I am going to write the IMO for the first time. Can I get sample papers?

Sample Papers are sent to all the registered schools. SOF website also contains these papers. 

What is the structure and pattern of the examination?

 

For class 1 to 4 :

The participant has to answer 35 questions in 60 minutes. There will be a separate question paper for each class.

Question paper will have three sections

Section I – Logical and Analytical Reasoning (10 questions)

Section II – Mathematical Reasoning (15 questions)

Section III – Everyday Mathematics (10 questions)

 

For class 5 to 12 :

The participant has to answer 50 questions in 60 minutes.

Section I : Logical and Analytical Reasoning (20 questions)

Section II : Mathematical reasoning (20 questions)

Section III : Everyday mathematics (10 questions)