IMO vs iOM vs UIMO vs CMO: maths olympiads compared

| Olympiad | Organiser | Registers | Where | Fee | Next date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMO | SOF | School only | In school | ₹170 | 26 Nov |
| UIMO | Unified Council | You or school | School or home | ₹150 school · ₹350 online | 10 Jan |
| CMO | CREST | You or school | Online, at home | ₹275 | 10 Dec |
| SilverZone iOM | SilverZone | You or school | School or home | Fee at registration | 18 Nov |
| Little Star Mathematics Olympiad | SilverZone | You or school | School or home | Fee at registration | 7 Dec |
| HMO | Humming Bird | You or school | School or home | ₹150 to ₹200 | Dates not out |
| Indian Talent IMO | Indian Talent | You or school | School or home | ₹175 school · ₹500 online | 1 Dec |
| IFMO | IOF | You or school | Online, at home | ₹150 | 12 Dec |
Which maths olympiads can I register my child for myself?
UIMO, CMO, SilverZone iOM, Little Star Mathematics Olympiad, HMO, Indian Talent IMO, IFMO.
Only through the school: IMO.
Which maths olympiads can my child take from home?
UIMO, CMO, SilverZone iOM, Little Star Mathematics Olympiad, HMO, Indian Talent IMO, IFMO.
Which maths olympiad is best?
None is best for every child. They follow the school syllabus with multiple-choice papers; the real differences are who can register, where your child sits the paper, the fee and the rounds. Start with the ones your child can take, and their dates.
What is the difference between IMO and UIMO?
IMO is run by SOF. Who registers: school only. Where: in school. Fee: ₹170. UIMO is run by Unified Council. Who registers: you or school. Where: school or home. Fee: ₹150 school · ₹350 online.
What is the difference between IMO and CMO?
IMO is run by SOF. Who registers: school only. Where: in school. Fee: ₹170. CMO is run by CREST. Who registers: you or school. Where: online, at home. Fee: ₹275.
What is the difference between IMO and SilverZone iOM?
IMO is run by SOF. Who registers: school only. Where: in school. Fee: ₹170. SilverZone iOM is run by SilverZone. Who registers: you or school. Where: school or home. Fee: shown at registration.
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