RMO 2022-2023 Exam Eligibility Criteria, Know Eligibility Criteria and Important Dates for the Exam

RMO 2022-2023 Exam Eligibility Criteria: Candidates belonging to a recognized educational board like CBSE, ICSE, and other state boards and who are from classes 8-12 can take part in the Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO) exam. However, they need to qualify for the Pre Regional Mathematical Olympiad (PRMO or Pre RMO) first. Being the first stage of the Indian mathematical Olympiad exam, candidates must qualify for Pre RMO before they move on to RMO. The exam is conducted by the Mathematics Teachers' Association (MTA) on behalf of the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE). RMO is the provincial level of the International Olympiad exam for Mathematics in India. It takes place in around 25 regions in India. The RMO exam encourages the talent of young children in the field of Mathematics,  which they eventually represent in the International Mathematical olympiad. 

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RMO 2022-2023 Exam Eligibility Criteria

Stages in the Mathematical olympiad

RMO 2022-2023 Exam: Important Dates

Preparation tips to secure excellent marks in the RMO exam

 

RMO 2022-2023 Exam Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the RMO exam, candidates have to qualify for the Pre Regional Mathematical Olympiad (Pre RMO). It is the first stage of the Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO). Candidates from classes 8-12 can be a part of the Regional Mathematical Olympiad. However, they need to be from a recognized educational board like CBSE, ICSE, and other state boards and must have qualified for the Pre RMO exam.

Students from Kendriya Vidhayala (KV) and Jawahar Navodaya Vidhayala (JNV) are also eligible to participate in the exam. Candidates with Cards Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cards can also be a part of the RMO. However, they cannot participate in the last phase of the Mathematical olympiad.
 

Stages in the Mathematical olympiad 

There are six stages in the Mathematical olympiad. These phases have similar eligibility. However, the level of difficulty in the exam increases with the increase in the phase or level.

• Stage 1: Pre regional Mathematical olympiad (Pre RMO or PRMO)
• Stage 2: Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO)
• Stage 3: Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO)
• Stage 4: International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camps (IMOTC)
• Stage 5: Pre Departure Training Camps
• Stage 6: International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)

Also read:
RMO Registration
RMO Exam Pattern
RMO Exam Dates
PRMO Registration
PRMO Eligibility Criteria
PRMO Exam Pattern
PRMO Exam Dates
PRMO Syllabus
PRMO Exam Result
 

RMO 2022-2023 Exam: Important Dates

Here are the important dates regarding the Regional Mathematical Olympiad exam. Read them out carefully so that you don't miss any events and can prepare well for the exam.

Events	Dates (Tentative)
Admit Card	October 2022 (1st week)
Pre RMO 2022-2023 Exam	November 24 and Deceber 20
Result	January 2023 (1st week)
RMO Registration 2022-2023	January 2023
RMO Exam 2022-2023	Not declared

Preparation tips to secure excellent marks in the RMO exam
Refer to good books
What you are studying decides your marks. Therefore, we recommend studying good, reliable,  and authentic Mathematics books for the RMO exam. You can refer to NCERT Books.

They are undoubtedly exceptional in their content. Moreover,  other books you can refer to are as follows-

• An Excursion in Mathematics by M R Modak, S A Katre and V V Acharya and V M Sholapurkar
• Mathematical Circles by Fomin and others
• Problem Primer for the Olympiads by C R Pranesachar, B J Venkatachala and C S Yogananda 
• Problem Solving Strategies by Arthur Engel 
• Challenge and Thrill of Pre-College Mathematics by V Krishnamurthy, C R Pranesachar, K N Ranganathan and B J Venkatachala 

Practice Mock Test papers 
Practicing mock test papers can help you in two ways. Firstly, it will help you understand the exam pattern. Secondly, you will learn time management skills.

Practice filling OMR Sheets at home
Filing up answers in OMR sheets needs attention and some precautions. Therefore, we advise candidates to practice filling the same at home to avoid mistakes like filling two answers or using gel pens.