Indian Talent Olympiad Maths Syllabus 2025-26: ITO has released the ITO Mathematics syllabus 2026 for the candidates. The syllabus released by the board mainly cover the mathematical concepts in each class. The exam aims to develop problem-solving skills in students and boost their confidence in mathematics. For the 2025-26 academic year, the ITO exams will be held on December 6, 2025 (Slot 1) and January 10, 2026 (Slot 2).
By preparing for the Indian Talent Olympiad, students also strengthen their school studies. The topics covered in the Olympiad are in line with their school syllabus. candidates can check the detailed Indian Talent Olympiad Maths (IMO) syllabus below.
The Indian Talent Olympiad syllabus is based on the school curriculum. It follows the topics from CBSE, ICSE, and various state boards. Questions in each paper are prepared from the chapters that students study in school. This helps students to prepare for ITO along with their school studies.
Yes, the Olympiad syllabus covers topics common to major education boards like CBSE, ICSE, and state boards. The questions are designed in a way that students from any board can understand and solve them. The aim is to test basic concepts, reasoning, and application of knowledge. The level of questions matches what students are already studying. So, extra coaching is usually not needed.
The ITO syllabus is published on the Indian Talent Olympiad's website at indiantalent.org. Students can select their classes & subjects to download them. Additionally, they should also obtain and study the ITO workbooks.
- Indian Talent Olympiad Maths (IMO) Syllabus 2025-26
Indian Talent Olympiad Maths (IMO) Syllabus 2025-26
The IMO syllabus 2025-26 is divided into the following three sections:
- First section: Subjective questions
- Second section: High Order Thinking Section (HOT section)
- Third section: Logical reasoning
All questions are of one mark each. Students have to refer to their specific board syllabus for the preparation of ISO 2026 exam. They must also refer to the Olympiad books provided by Indian Talent Olympiad along with the previous year’s question papers
Students from classes 1 to 4 are asked 35 questions within the time limit of 65 minutes. Whereas, those from class 5 to class 10 are asked 50 questions within the same time limit. The logical reasoning segment includes the following- patterns, grouping of figures, ranking test, measuring units, geometric shapes, the odd one out, analogy, special understanding, embedded figures, blood relations, direction sense test, mirror image, water image, paper folding, paper cutting, figure matrix, mathematical operations, cubes and dice, Venn Diagrams, analytical reasoning, figure formation, puzzles, and ranking.
Provided below is the Class-wise Syllabus for IMO 2025-26:
IMO Syllabus for Class 1
Chapter 1: Shapes and Sizes
Chapter 2: Number System
Chapter 3: Addition
Chapter 4: Subtraction
Chapter 5: Time
Chapter 6: Money
Chapter 7: Measurement
Chapter 8: Patterns
Chapter 9: Logical Reasoning
IMO Syllabus for Class 2
Chapter 1: Lines and Shapes
Chapter 2: Number system
Chapter 3: Addition
Chapter 4: Subtraction
Chapter 5: Time
Chapter 6: Money
Chapter 7: Measurement
Chapter 8: Patterns
Chapter 9: Logical Reasoning
IMO Syllabus for Class 3
Chapter 1: Shapes & Figures
Chapter 2: Number System
Chapter 3: Addition & Subtraction
Chapter 4: Multiplication & Division
Chapter 5: Money
Chapter 6: Measurement
Chapter 7: Time
Chapter 8: Calendar
Chapter 9: Fraction
Chapter 10: Logical Reasoning
IMO Syllabus for Class 4
Chapter 1: Basic Geometric Shapes
Chapter 2: Number System
Chapter 3: Addition & Subtraction
Chapter 4: Multiplication & Division
Chapter 5: Fractions
Chapter 6: Measurement
Chapter 7: Time & Calendar
Chapter 8: Data Handling
Chapter 9: Logical Reasoning
IMO Syllabus for Class 5
Chapter 1: Concept of Geometry
Chapter 2: Number System
Chapter 3: Factors & Multiples
Chapter 4: Addition & Subtraction
Chapter 5: Multiplication & Division
Chapter 6: Fractions & Decimals
Chapter 7: Measurement
Chapter 8: Data Handling
Chapter 9: Logical Reasoning
IMO Syllabus for Class 6
Chapter 1: Concept of Geometry
Chapter 2: Number System
Chapter 3: Factors & Multiples
Chapter 4: Integers
Chapter 5: Decimal Fractions
Chapter 6: Ratio & Proportion
Chapter 7: Arithmetic
Chapter 8: Basic Algebra
Chapter 9: Data Handling
Chapter 10: Mensuration
Chapter 11: Symmetry
Chapter 12: Logical Reasoning
IMO Syllabus for Class 7
Chapter 1: Number System
Chapter 2: Fractions & Decimals
Chapter 3: Linear Equation in One Variable
Chapter 4: Algebraic Expression
Chapter 5: Comparing Quantities
Chapter 6: Exponents and Power
Chapter 7: Ratio & Proportion
Chapter 8: Practical Geometry & Lines and Angles
Chapter 9: The Triangle & Its Properties
Chapter 10: Mensuration
Chapter 11: Data Handling
Chapter 12: Logical Reasoning
IMO Syllabus for Class
Chapter 1: Rational Number
Chapter 2: Exponents and Powers
Chapter 3: Square and Square Roots
Chapter 4: Cube and Cube Roots
Chapter 5: Math Magic
Chapter 6: Factorization
Chapter 7: Comparing Quantities
Chapter 8: Direct and Indirect Proportion
Chapter 9: Operation On Algebraic Expressions
Chapter 10: Understanding Quadrilateral and Practical Geometry
Chapter 11: Mensuration
Chapter 12: Data Handling
Chapter 13: Logical Reasoning
IMO Syllabus for Class 9
Chapter 1: Number System
Chapter 2: Algebraic Expression
Chapter 3: Linear Equation in Two Variables
Chapter 4: Comparing Quantities
Chapter 5: Probability & Permutation Combination
Chapter 6: Lines and Angles
Chapter 7: Triangle
Chapter 8: Circle
Chapter 9: Quadrilateral and its Area
Chapter 10: Mensuration
Chapter 11: Trigonometry
Chapter 12: Data Handling
Chapter 13: Logical Reasoning
IMO Syllabus for Class 10
Chapter 1: Real Number
Chapter 2: Arithmetic Progression
Chapter 3: Polynomials
Chapter 4: Quadratic Equations
Chapter 5: Probability & Permutation Combination
Chapter 6: Co-Ordinate Geometry
Chapter 7: Triangles
Chapter 8: Circle and Its Area
Chapter 9: Quadrilateral and Its Area
Chapter 10: Mensuration
Chapter 11: Trigonometry
Chapter 12: Data Handling
Chapter 13: Logical Reasoning
Commonly asked questions
The Indian Talent Olympiad exams are held the following subjects.
Science
Mathematics
English
General Knowledge
Drawing
Essay
Computer
The students can choose one or more subjects as per their interest. However, they must note that each ITO paper has a different pattern.
Students from class 1 to 10 studying in any recognised school in India can participate. Both government and private school students can apply for it. They can register for the ITO test individually or through their schools.
The Olympiad exams consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Each paper has a different number of questions depending on the subject and class. The exam tests conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. Time is usually limited to 45 minutes to 1 hour. The exam is available in both online and offline modes.
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