HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad

The Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education Mathematical Olympiad (HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad) is a prestigious national-level mathematics competition conducted by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), which operates under the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai. This multi-stage olympiad programme is designed to identify and nurture mathematical talent amongst school students across India. The olympiad serves as the gateway for students aspiring to represent India at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), the most prestigious international mathematics competition for pre-university students. The Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education Mathematical Olympiad follows a rigorous selection process comprising multiple stages, beginning with the Pre-Regional Mathematical Olympiad (Pre-RMO) or Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO), followed by the Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO), and culminating in the International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp (IMOTC). The programme is open to students from Class 8 to Class 12, with the primary focus on identifying students who can eventually compete at the international level. The examination tests students' problem-solving abilities, mathematical reasoning, proof-writing skills, and creative thinking rather than mere computational ability. Top performers from the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education Mathematical Olympiad receive opportunities to attend training camps organised by HBCSE, where they receive intensive coaching from renowned mathematicians and educators. The programme has successfully produced numerous medal winners at the International Mathematical Olympiad over the years, establishing India's strong presence in the global mathematics community. Students who excel in this olympiad often gain admission to premier institutions such as Indian Statistical Institute, Chennai Mathematical Institute, IITs, and other top universities both in India and abroad.