IOQM 2026 SOLUTIONS · OFFICIAL CUTOFFS RELEASED

IOQM 2026 Solutions & Official Cutoff Links

IOQM 2026 worked solutions are available, and the official RMO cutoffs have now been released. Use Mathiit for worked solutions and the official IOQM PDF for RMO cutoff marks. The question paper and official cutoff table are free to read.

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Worked solutions and official cutoff links

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IOQM 2026 question paper, solutions and cutoff status

The paper is freely downloadable. Detailed Mathiit solutions require WhatsApp verification; the official cutoff link below does not.

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IOQM 2026 Question Paper

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Expert Answer Key & Solutions

Question-wise answers followed by reviewed solution methods from the Mathiit team. Corrections, if any, will be noted transparently.

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Access is open: The paper and official cutoff table are free to read. Detailed Mathiit solutions require WhatsApp verification. Earlier expected-cutoff estimates are historical analysis and do not replace the released official marks.

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IOQM 2026 exam summary

Exam date6 September 2026
DaySunday
ModeOffline, OMR
Duration3 hours
Questions30

The IOQM portal describes the examination as an offline OMR-based test with no negative marking. HBCSE describes IOQM as a three-hour examination with 30 questions. Students should follow the timing and instructions printed on their own admit card because operational details can be updated.

Review and corrections

The worked solutions are independent Mathiit analysis. Check correction notes and match your paper set. Official answer keys and qualification decisions remain with the examination authority.

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How to use the available resources

Download the paper, review the solutions, and check the official regional cutoff:

  1. Paper verificationDownload your paper and confirm its set code and question order.
  2. First answer keyCompare each response with the matching set in the released answer key.
  3. Step-by-step solutionsRead the reasoning for questions you missed and note a method to practise again.
  4. Difficulty and topic analysisIdentify the topics that cost marks and compare your approach with the teacher’s analysis.
  5. Official regional cutoffMatch your region and category in the official 2026 table, then confirm individual status in Student Login.

How earlier expected-cutoff analysis was prepared

The approach below explains the earlier, unofficial forecast. It is retained as context only. The official 2026 regional RMO table is now released and should be used for cutoff marks.

Paper difficultyQuestion-wise judgement of accessibility, calculation load and depth of ideas.
Topic distributionThe balance of algebra, geometry, combinatorics and number theory.
Historical evidenceregional and category cutoffs from recent years, interpreted with that year’s rules.
Early performance signalsCarefully screened student and teacher feedback—not anonymous polls alone.
Selection frameworkRegional, category, quota or normalization rules officially announced for the 2026 cycle.
UncertaintyMissing data, possible answer disputes and regional variation will be stated beside the estimate.
Do not confuse an expected cutoff with the cutoff
ItemMathiit expected cutoffIOQM cutoff
PublisherMathiit editorial/mentor teamMTA(I)/authorized Olympiad body
PurposeEarly guidance after paper analysisFormal selection or certificate decision
StatusExpected cutoff estimate; may changeReleased — official 2026 RMO table
Where shown hereMathiit resource page, labelled as an expected cutoffIOQM cutoff historical archive — official 2026 table now included
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Frequently asked questions

Are the IOQM 2026 paper, solutions and expected cutoff available?

The paper and worked solutions are available. Official RMO cutoffs are now released on the IOQM portal. The paper and official table are free to read; Mathiit detailed solutions require WhatsApp verification.

Are the Mathiit solutions an answer key?

No. Unless a link is explicitly labelled as an MTA(I) or HBCSE document, the answers and solutions are Mathiit’s independent educational analysis.

Is the IOQM 2026 expected cutoff official?

No. The available analysis is labelled “Mathiit expected cutoff.” Final selection and certificate cutoffs are determined only by the authorized Olympiad body.

Does one cutoff apply to every student?

No. Use the applicable official region and Category A, Category A Girls or Category B column. Confirm your individual qualification status in Student Login.

How do I access solutions and the official cutoff?

Open Mathiit for detailed solutions and its verification process. Read the official cutoff PDF or ioqm.in table directly without registration.

Where can I find the released official cutoff?

The official IOQM portal links the released 2026 RMO cutoff PDF. All 32 regional rows are also in the IOQM cutoff archive with direct source links.

Prepared and reviewed by: Ajeet Dubey, IOQM Mentor & Mathematics Olympiad Teacher, Mathiit · Published: 30 July 2026 · Last reviewed: 6 September 2026. Check Mathiit for the latest resource version.