Official 2026–2027 cycle
IOQM Exam Date 2026: Sunday, 6 September
IOQM 2026 was held on 6 September. Scores are now available; review the completed exam timeline and official next-stage updates.
Reviewed 8 October 2026IOQM exam date 2026 at a glance
| Item | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Exam date | Sunday, 6 September 2026 |
| Exam mode | Offline, centre-based examination using an OMR answer sheet |
| Question format | Integer-answer questions; check the current IOQM exam pattern for marking details |
| Negative marking | No negative marking under the published IOQM pattern |
| Reporting time and centre | Follow the details printed on the candidate’s official hall ticket |
| Hall-ticket status | Released before the exam; student-details correction window 10–12 August 2026 is closed |
IOQM 2026 timeline
| Stage or event | Date / status | What candidates should know |
|---|---|---|
| Student registration | Closed | New applications are no longer accepted for this cycle. |
| Payment | Closed | Keep transaction details if an official status query is needed. |
| Application editing | 10–12 August 2026 — closed | These are the dates shown in the official portal timeline. |
| IOQM | 6 September 2026 | The first stage of the mathematical olympiad selection programme. |
| RMO | 15 November 2026, 1:00–4:00 pm | Only candidates meeting the official qualification rules proceed. |
| INMO | 17 January 2027, 12:00–4:30 pm | National-stage examination for eligible RMO qualifiers. |
RMO and INMO dates are from the official HBCSE 2026–2027 Mathematical Olympiad page. Qualification depends on official criteria and results, not merely on appearing for the previous stage.
IOQM 2026 scores and candidate records
IOQM 2026 scores are available in Student Login. Submit score challenges there by 9 October 2026, 6:00 PM; email challenges are not accepted. RMO cutoffs are awaited. Checked 8 October 2026. Keep your hall ticket and registration record for future reference.
- Use only the official-login guide to reach the MTA(I) portal safely.
- Check your registered inbox, spam folder and SMS messages.
- After downloading, verify your name, photograph, exam centre, reporting time and instructions.
- See our IOQM admit-card tracker and exam-day checklist.
2026 pre-exam preparation archive
1. Practise with the real format
Solve IOQM previous-year papers and use an IOQM 2026 test archive under a strict timer. Fill an OMR sheet during full-length practice so bubbling errors do not cost marks.
2. Analyse errors, not just scores
Classify each mistake as a concept gap, calculation error, misread question or time-management problem. Retest the same topic after correcting it.
3. Prioritise high-return revision
Use the IOQM 30-day study plan to balance number theory, algebra, geometry and combinatorics. In the final days, revise known methods rather than starting several difficult new sources.
4. Prepare exam-day essentials
Keep the printed hall ticket and every item required in its instructions ready in advance. Confirm the route to the centre and follow the reporting time on the ticket; do not rely on a generic time quoted by a third-party website.
After IOQM: what happens next?
IOQM is the first stage of India’s mathematical olympiad pathway. Eligible candidates who satisfy the official regional/category qualification rules move to RMO. The later path continues through INMO and the official training and selection stages.
Qualification rules, cutoffs and result dates can vary by cycle. Use official MTA(I)/HBCSE notices and do not treat an unofficial score prediction as a result.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IOQM exam date in 2026?
IOQM 2026 was held on Sunday, 6 September 2026, as confirmed by MTA(I).
Has the IOQM 2026 hall ticket been released?
Yes. Hall tickets were released before the 6 September examination. The student-details correction window ran from 10 to 12 August 2026 and is closed.
What time is the IOQM exam?
Candidates should follow the reporting and examination time printed on the official hall ticket. This page does not substitute an unconfirmed generic time for the candidate-specific instructions.
When are RMO 2026 and INMO 2027?
HBCSE lists RMO for 15 November 2026 from 1:00–4:00 pm and INMO for 17 January 2027 from 12:00–4:30 pm.
Sources: MTA(I) IOQM portal and HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad 2026–2027. IOQM.in is an independent informational website and is not affiliated with MTA(I), HBCSE or TIFR.