r/ioqm

So , for some pretext , i am 10th grader rn, and well , last year , the coaching platform affiliated with our school introduced us to nmtc ( national mathematics talent contest). I wanted to register but it felt too advanced for my level ( i only knew 9th level maths back then) . Our coaching institute gave everyone in the batch a reference book for this exam . I saw the questions and realized I could solve most of them , and so i naturally got an interest towards math.

When I checked the olympiads for mathematics, i thought ioqm was the same as nmtc for a very long time , (till day before yesterday) . But, i realized that nmtc doesn't qualify you for rmo or inmo. So , i just began my preparation for ioqm . I prepared number theory thru vedantu's online classes ( on yt ) , and I am seeing online lectures on various topics .

Mind you, my mathematics base is very strong , i have prepared few 11th topics like pnc,sequence and series etc. till jee mains level , and also completed my entire 10th syllabus ( maths ) in the holidays b/w 9th and 10th.

So, as it is my first time writing ioqm, I would like to ask my seniors who have written this exam :-

1. When should I take mock tests? Should I take after my entire portion is done or after a specific topic is done ?

2. Where do i prepare geometry from ? I have searched throughout yt for good lectures, but I just find 2 or 3 geometry lectures ( since geometry is a very vast subject ).

3. I am currently doing ioqm pyqs from the vedantu ioqm book , and I am doing 10 questions in about 2 hrs , is this a good time or should I improve ?

4. If I put in a lot of hardwork ( which i obviously will) , can I qualify for rmo over the kids who have written ioqm alr ( in 9th) and are in a curated olympiad course?( The cutoff in my state is 43)

5)Please give your honest opinion , i am open to criticism

I think lots of cheating in India happens in offline exams and IOQM has crossed the 1 lakh students scale so it is best to shift to CBT mode. Also multiple sessions must be conducted to provide students with opportunity in case of bad day, what say?

hi guys i am an 10 grader during vacations i completed 5 chapters of 10 grade and i am thinking of joining vos batches but the provlem is that i want to join omm 7 preferably but it requires 10 grade concepts mastered

and if i go to complete 10 grade math concepts it will atleast take a month then i will fall behing in the batch portion too and only have 2 moths left to cover rest of the topics is there any solution which cover 10 grade basics while learning from abhay sir cuz like hes one kf the best teachers and i understand him so does anyone have any solutions like a playlist or like stratergy to complete

Hey guys, I am a class 11 JEE aspirant, started IOQM prep in April, did some Number Theory and Combinatorics... Today I looked at IOQM 2025 paper, and bruh... is that supposed to be a joke? anyone can reach 30 marks with such easy paper...

Which one should I buy? Does anyone of them has 2 marks type questions?

Also just need to confirm if the following are included in them:

- Solutions to exercises (not just answers)

- PYQs with solutions

This course is specifically designed for students seeking to bridge the gap between computational calculus and the formal proof-based thinking required for higher mathematics and research.

Course Overview The curriculum is primarily modeled after the first volume of

the definitive classic by Vladimir A. Zorich. The course emphasizes a synthesis

of formal rigor and geometric intuition, exploring the interplay between

classical analysis and the natural sciences (physics, mechanics, and biology).

Academic Modules The course is structured into eight comprehensive modules:

- I. Foundations: Mathematical Logic, Set Theory, and Functions.

- II. The Real Number System: Axiomatics, Completeness, and Cardinality.

- III. Theory of Limits: Sequences, Series, and the Cauchy Criterion.

- IV. Continuity: Global properties, Discontinuities, and Inverse Functions.

- V. Single-Variable Differentiation: Differentials and Taylor’s Formula.

- VI. Integration: The Riemann Integral and the Newton-Leibniz Formula.

- VII. Multivariable Calculus (I): Limits and Continuity in \mathbb{R}^m.

- VIII. Multivariable Calculus (II): Jacobians, Implicit Functions, and

Constrained Extrema.

Scientific Applications Beyond abstract theory, the course explores the

mathematical modeling of reality, including:

- Relativistic Mechanics: Galilean and Lorentz transformations.

- Physics: Radioactive decay, rocket motion, and atmospheric pressure.

- Oscillations: Simple harmonic and damped motion.

Pedagogical Structure (Weekly) To ensure academic excellence, the course follows

a three-tiered weekly schedule:

1. Theory Session: Formal lectures focusing on proofs and conceptual

development.

2. Problem Solving: Rigorous training in non-standard problems from competitive

examinations.

3. Reading Session: Guided reading to cultivate the habit of interpreting

primary mathematical literature.

Instructors

- Ryan Hota (Chennai Mathematical Institute)

- Abhinandan Saha (Chennai Mathematical Institute)

Course Logistics

- Tuition Fee: ₹3,000 per month.

- Certification: An official Proof of Completion will be awarded upon

successful fulfillment of the course requirements, suitable for inclusion in

academic CVs and resumes.