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Maths Olympiads & Competitions for Kids in India

Maths olympiads and competitions test a child's problem-solving and logical reasoning well beyond the school syllabus, and run from school rounds up to national and international stages. WiWit lists 330 verified maths olympiads & competitions in India from 208 organisations. They include options spanning Class 1–12, 90 available online, 90 free to enter. Last reviewed June 2026.

Mathematics olympiads are among the most popular and most useful competitions for Indian school students. Unlike a school exam, they reward reasoning, pattern-finding and the ability to attack an unfamiliar problem, the same habits that help later in board exams, JEE/NEET preparation and beyond. Listings here span the full ladder: inter-school maths championships, national-level olympiads with multiple rounds, and Indian rounds of international competitions, for children from the early primary classes up to Class 12. WiWit checks each listing against the organiser's official information before it is published, so you can compare which contest fits your child's class and level without scanning a dozen websites.

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Maths Olympiads & Competitions for Kids in India at a glance

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OpportunityOrganizerEligibilityModeFee
BBSBAFPA Pre-Armed Forces Preparatory ProgramBaba Banda Singh Bahadur Armed Forces Preparatory AcademyClass 10–11In-Person₹1,90,000
All India Astronomy Quiz by Aryabhat Foundation for Madhya Pradesh StudentsAryabhat FoundationClass 6–9HybridFree
Tapas Entrance Exam for IIT JEE Residential Program by Rashtrotthana TrustRashtrotthana TrustClass 10In-PersonFree
Maharashtra State Scholarship Exam for 5th StdMaharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE)Class 5In-Person₹200
Saadhana Entrance Exam by Rashtrotthana Trust for Girls' Residential NEET/CET CoachingRashtrotthana TrustClass 10In-PersonFree
Anveshana Science and Engineering FairAgastya International FoundationClass 7–9In-PersonFree
Breakthrough Junior Challenge - Science & Math Video CompetitionBreakthrough Prize FoundationClass 8–12OnlineFree
Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM)Mathematics Teachers' Association (India) (MTA(I))Class 8–12In-Person₹300
Avanti Fellows JEE/NEET Free Coaching ProgramAvanti FellowsClass 11–12HybridFree
AIMO Open ContestAI Mathematical Olympiad PrizeClass 1–12HybridPaid
Education Scholarship Scheme for Army Personnel (ESSA)Army Welfare Education Society (AWES)Class 9–12OnlineFree
Oasis Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST and OBC StudentsBackward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West BengalClass 9–10OnlineFree
Edutech STEM and Robotics WorkshopEdutech IndiaClass 1–10In-PersonPaid
Indian National Olympiad in Informatics (INOI)Indian Association for Research in Computing Science (IARCS)Class 1–12In-Person₹472
Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) Online ProgramStanford UniversityClass 10–11Online$3,750
Program

BBSBAFPA Pre-Armed Forces Preparatory Program

by Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Armed Forces Preparatory Academy

Residential armed forces preparatory program at BBSBAFPA, Punjab for male students in grades 10-11. NDA coaching, physical training, and SSB preparation under SGPC. Annual fee: Rs. 1,90,000.

👶For children ages 15–16
📍In-person event
💰₹1,90,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Physical fitnessLeadershipDiscipline
Competition

All India Astronomy Quiz by Aryabhat Foundation for Madhya Pradesh Students

by Aryabhat Foundation

The All India Astronomy Quiz, organized by Aryabhat Foundation, is a two-tier competition promoting astronomy and space science for school students in Madhya Pradesh.

👶For children ages 11–15
🌐Online or in-person
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Conceptual understanding of astronomyLogical reasoningProblem-solving
Competition

Tapas Entrance Exam for IIT JEE Residential Program by Rashtrotthana Trust

by Rashtrotthana Trust

The Tapas Entrance Exam by Rashtrotthana Trust offers meritorious male students from Karnataka a free two-year residential program for IIT JEE preparation, including coaching, accommodation, and food.

👶For children ages 15–16
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Problem-solving skillsCritical thinkingAnalytical skills
Scholarship

Maharashtra State Scholarship Exam for 5th Std

by Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE)

A state-level scholarship exam by MSCE for students in Class 5 and in Maharashtra, offering financial aid to support their education.

👶For children ages 10–11
📍In-person event
💰₹200 registration

What your child could gain:

Analytical skillsProblem-solvingCritical thinking
Competition

Saadhana Entrance Exam by Rashtrotthana Trust for Girls' Residential NEET/CET Coaching

by Rashtrotthana Trust

The Saadhana Entrance Exam by Rashtrotthana Trust offers a competitive pathway for academically strong 10th-grade girls from underprivileged backgrounds to secure admission into a fully sponsored two-year residential program for NEET/CET coaching.

👶For children ages 15–16
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Problem-solvingCritical thinkingTime management
Competition

Anveshana Science and Engineering Fair

by Agastya International Foundation

Anveshana is a national science and engineering fair by the Agastya International Foundation, where engineering students mentor school students to create innovative, hands-on science projects.

👶For children ages 12–15
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Problem-solvingCritical thinkingInnovation
Competition

Breakthrough Junior Challenge - Science & Math Video Competition

by Breakthrough Prize Foundation

A prestigious global video competition for students aged 13-18 to creatively explain complex concepts in life sciences, physics, or mathematics.

👶For children ages 13–18
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Science communication (explaining complex ideas clearly and engagingly)Critical thinking and problem-solvingCreativity and innovation in presentation
Competition

Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM)

by Mathematics Teachers' Association (India) (MTA(I))

The IOQM is the crucial first stage of India's prestigious Mathematical Olympiad, designed to identify, challenge, and nurture young mathematical tale.

👶For children ages 13–18
📍In-person event
💰₹300 registration

What your child could gain:

Advanced problem-solving skillsLogical reasoningCritical thinking
Program

Avanti Fellows JEE/NEET Free Coaching Program

by Avanti Fellows

Free online and in-person JEE and NEET coaching for academically strong government school students from low-income families across India.

👶For children ages 15–18
🌐Online or in-person
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Jee problem solvingNeet concept masteryTest-taking strategy
Competition

AIMO Open Contest

by AI Mathematical Olympiad Prize

International mathematics olympiad for Grades 1-12 across 21+ countries featuring open-ended problems with trial rounds online and finals in-person.

👶For children ages 6–17
🌐Online or in-person
💰Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Advanced mathematical reasoningOpen-ended problem solvingCreative mathematical thinking
Scholarship

Education Scholarship Scheme for Army Personnel (ESSA)

by Army Welfare Education Society (AWES)

Annual merit scholarship for wards of serving Indian Army personnel from Class 9 to postgraduate, with awards up to ₹10,000 per year.

👶For children ages 13–25
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Academic disciplineSustained study habitsFinancial planning awareness
Scholarship

Oasis Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST and OBC Students

by Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal

A West Bengal government pre-matric scholarship for SC, ST, and OBC students in Class 9 and Class 10, providing financial support through the OASIS portal.

👶For children ages 13–18
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate
Scholarships & Awards
Workshop

Edutech STEM and Robotics Workshop

by Edutech India

Hands-on STEM and robotics workshop at Edutech's STEM+ Studio in Bangalore covering robotics, electronics, 3D printing, and coding.

👶For children ages 6–16
📍In-person event
💰Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

RoboticsCodingElectronics
Competition

Indian National Olympiad in Informatics (INOI)

by Indian Association for Research in Computing Science (IARCS)

The Indian National Olympiad in Informatics (INOI) is a national programming contest for school students. It is the second stage of the Indian Computing Olympiad (ICO) and helps find and train young talent in algorithms and C++ for global competitions.

👶For children ages 6–17
📍In-person event
💰₹472 registration

What your child could gain:

Advanced algorithmic problem-solvingC++ programming proficiencyLogical reasoning
Program

Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) Online Program

by Stanford University

Stanford University's six-week intensive online mathematics programme for high school students in grades 10-11, covering advanced topics in abstract algebra and number theory.

👶For children ages 15–18
🏠Join from home
💰$3,750 registration

What your child could gain:

Abstract algebraNumber theoryMathematical proof writing
Program

Stanford University Residential Mathematics Camp (SUMaC)

by Stanford University

SUMaC is a residential mathematics program at Stanford University for high school students to study advanced algebra, topology, and number theory. Need-based financial aid is available.

👶For children ages 15–18
📍In-person event
💰$8,950 registration

What your child could gain:

Abstract algebraNumber theoryAlgebraic topology
Competition

Bahrain Mental Math Olympiad (BMMO) Challenger

by Live Math Competitions and League (LiveMCL)

Online mental math olympiad by LiveMCL for children aged 6 to 8 years. Top performers qualify directly for the Mental Math World Cup Grand Finale.

👶For children ages 6–8
🏠Join from home
💰BHD8 registration

What your child could gain:

Mental calculation speedAccuracyConcentration
Competition

Indian Mathematical Modeling Challenge (IMMC)

by Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications

National qualifier for the International Mathematical Modeling Challenge — five-day team-based math modeling contest for school students in Grades 7-12.

👶For children ages 12–17
🏠Join from home
💰Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Mathematical modelingTechnical writingTeam collaboration
Program

Penn Arts and Sciences High School Programs

by University of Pennsylvania

A two-week residential forensic science academy at the University of Pennsylvania for 10th and 11th graders, covering DNA analysis, toxicology, and mock crime scene investigations.

👶For children ages 15–16
📍In-person event
💰$6,700 registration

What your child could gain:

Dna analysisToxicologyFingerprinting and trace evidence
Competition

Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Mathematics | Middle School (G6-G8)

by The Harvard Crimson

An international team mathematics quiz specifically for students in Grades 6-8, featuring online preliminary rounds and live Zoom semi-finals and finals.

👶For children ages 11–14
🏠Join from home
💰$55 registration

What your child could gain:

Problem-solving under time pressureTeam collaborationMathematical reasoning
Competition

Asia Pacific Mathematics Olympiad (APMO) for Indian Students

by Asia Pacific Mathematics Olympiad (APMO) Committee

The Asia Pacific Mathematics Olympiad (APMO) is a prestigious international contest for Pacific-Rim students, including India, that challenges gifted minds with advanced problems and promotes global academic excellence.

👶For children ages 13–18
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Advanced problem-solvingCritical thinkingMathematical reasoning
Competition

International Science Olympiad (ISO) by SOF

by Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)

The International Science Olympiad (ISO) by SOF is a competitive exam for students in classes 1-12, enhancing scientific reasoning, analytical skills, and practical knowledge.

👶For children ages 6–18
📍In-person event
💰₹150 registration

What your child could gain:

Scientific reasoningProblem-solvingAnalytical thinking
Competition

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow India - Health and Education

by Samsung India

National innovation competition for Indian youth (14-22) to develop tech solutions for societal challenges, offering grants, mentorship, and incubation.

👶For children ages 14–22
🌐Online or in-person
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Problem-solvingDesign thinkingEntrepreneurship
Program

The Sophie Fellowship - Mathematics Olympiad Mentorship Program

by Sophie Fellowship Team

A free online mentorship program for high school students in India passionate about mathematics, preparing them for prestigious competitions like IMO, EGMO, and INMO.

👶For children ages 13–18
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Problem-solvingLogical reasoningMathematical proof

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Frequently asked questions

How many maths olympiads & competitions are listed on WiWit?
WiWit currently lists 330 verified maths olympiads & competitions in India from 208 organisations. Each one is checked against the organiser's official source before it appears, and the list is kept up to date.
Which classes can take part in maths olympiads & competitions?
The maths olympiads & competitions listed here span students from Class 1 to Class 12. Use the comparison table to filter by your child's class and see the exact eligibility for each listing.
Can my child take part in maths olympiads & competitions online?
Maths olympiads & competitions are available in multiple modes: 90 run online, 152 are in person, 88 offer both. The mode is shown on every listing, so children anywhere in India can find suitable options.
Are there free maths olympiads & competitions?
Yes, 90 of the 330 maths olympiads & competitions listed are free to enter. The fee for every listing is shown on its card, so you can compare cost at a glance.
Which maths olympiad is best for my child?
It depends on your child's class and comfort level. Younger children often start with school-level or inter-school maths contests, while stronger students move on to national olympiads with selection rounds and international qualifiers. Use the comparison table to match eligibility and difficulty to your child.
Do maths olympiads need special preparation?
Most reward reasoning over memorisation, so regular practice with past papers and unfamiliar problems helps more than rote learning. Many organisers publish a syllabus or sample questions; check the individual listing for the level and topics covered before registering.