INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS OLYMPIAD
A Mathematical Olympiad is a problem solving competition open to all "Mathletes". One main purpose of this activity is to support mathematical talent among high school students in the country. The Mathematics Olympiad activity was undertaken by National Board of Higher Mathematics (NBHM) from 1986 onwards and is currently run in collaboration with the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai. The Mathematics Olympiad Programme leading to participation in the International Mathematical Olympiad consists of the following stages : STAGE-1 : Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO) is held in each region normally between September and the first Sunday of December each year. The RMO is meant primarily for students of Class XI and XII, but currently they allow bright students of Class IX & X to appear for the RMO. As special cases, exceptionally talented students from Class VIII may be allowed to appear ...