National Mathematics
Olympiad 2026
Mathematics Research Foundation
(MRF's NMO)
Central Board of Secondary Education
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Registration Closes for the 25th November Exam Date
NMO 2026 – Round 1 Examination Dates
August
24
Last Date for registration – 31 July 2026
October
28
Last Date for registration – 30 September 2026
September
23
Last Date for registration – 31 August 2026
November
25
Last Date for registration – 31 October 2026
National Mathematics Olympiad – Timeline (Step-by-Step)
Registration
Schools must register atleast 20 days before the opted date of examination.
Preparation
Registered students will be provided with the syllabus, sample papers & mock test(s) for preparation.
Pre – Round 1 (School Level)
MCQs based examination to be held at the school via
offline mode. Students with more than or equal to 70% score in Round 1 qualifies for the Round 2 examination.
(In classes 3 to 12)Mains – Round 2 (National Level)
Problem-solving based examination to be held at a prescribed venue for qualified students.
Important Note:-
Round 2 examination is only for classes 3 to 12.
Students from classes 1 & 2 will be awarded based on the
Round 1 examination score.Award Ceremony
National winners will be awarded with
“The Aryabhata Award”
and top Teachers & Principals will be awarded with
“The Bhaskaracharya Award“.
Curriculum based on:-
Why Participate in NMO?
Elite Problem Sets
Curated by the top mathematicians. Challenge yourself with problems that inspire innovation.
National Platform
Curated by the top mathematicians. Challenge yourself with problems that inspire innovation.
Prestigious Recognition
Earn scholarships, medals, and certificates.
Critical Thinking
Improve the critical thinking and reasoning ability.
Expert Mentorship
Access exclusive content and guidance from the mathematicians.
Excellence Pathway
Join the legacy of champions who shape the future of mathematics.
About the NMO
The National Maths Olympiad is India’s premier mathematics competition, designed to identify and nurture exceptional mathematical talent across the nation.
Organized by the
Mathematics Research Foundation,
this prestigious event brings together brilliant young minds to challenge their problem-solving abilities and mathematical reasoning.
–“Quotes from Mathematicians”
“He who knows arithmetic, algebra and astronomy is respected as if he were the equal of Brahma.”
– Aryabhatta
“Mathematics is the language in which God has written the universe.”
– Galileo Galilei
“Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas.”
– Albert Einstein
“The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics.”
– Paul Halmos
“Mathematics knows no races or geographic boundaries; for mathematics, the cultural world is one country.”
– David Hilbert
“An equation for me has no meaning unless it expresses a thought of God.”
– Srinivasa Ramanujan
National Mathematics Olympiad 2026
Preparatory & Study Materials
Syllabus
Sample Papers
Mock Tests
Online Learning Assistance
Free Weekly Quizzes
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Hours
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