HBCSE PRMO comes at the very first stage of the Indian Mathematical Olympiad. The exam is conducted under the Mathematics Teachers Association's (MTA) guidance.
The main purpose of the PRMO exam is to identify the best students in the nation and further prepare them for various international competitions. Furthermore, the RMO exam, which comes at the second stage of IMO, was held on Oct 29, 2023, from 1 to 4 pm.
Table of Contents
- HBCSE PRMO 2024 Olympiad Highlights
- HBCSE PRMO 2024 Exam Details
- HBCSE PRMO 2024 Eligibility Criteria
- HBCSE PRMO 2024 Registration
- HBCSE PRMO 2024 Exam Pattern
- HBCSE PRMO 2024 Syllabus
- HBCSE PRMO 2024 Sample Papers
- HBCSE PRMO 2024 Admit Card
- HBCSE PRMO 2024 Results
- HBCSE PRMO 2024 Preparation Tips
HBCSE PRMO 2024 Olympiad Highlights
The HBCSE PRMO exam, first initiated in 2012, aims to find the most talented students in India. Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education officials have released the PRMO registration schedule.
A few highlights about the HBCSE PRMO exam are given below.
| HBCSE PRMO 2024 Highlights | |
| Full Exam Name | Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education |
| Commonly Known as | HBCSE Mathematical Olympiad |
| Also Known As | PRMO |
| PRMO Now | IOQM (PRMO+RMO) |
| PRMO Full-Form | Pre-Regional Mathematical Olympiad |
| Conducting Body | Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education |
| Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
| Exam Level | Intermediate |
| Languages | English, Hindi |
| Mode of Application | Offline |
| Application Fee (General) | Rs. 200 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours (180 minutes) |
HBCSE PRMO 2024 Exam Details
Students must remember that if the number of participants appearing in the HBCSE PRMO exam is less than 300 in any region, then the maximum number of students qualifying for RMO will be 50.
HBCSE PRMO 2024 Exam Dates
The HBCSE authorities have stated that Sikkim is a separate region for the INMO exam. The merit certificate holders can directly appear in INMO and are not required to write PROMO/RMO. The Kerala and Tamilnadu regions have included the Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
| Event | PRMO Important Dates |
| IOQM/PRMO | TBA |
| RMO | TBA |
| INMO | TBA |
HBCSE PRMO 2024 Eligibility Criteria
IMO consists of five stages, and HBCSE PRMO comes in the first stage. To appear for the exam, the students must fulfill the below-mentioned PRMO eligibility criteria to sit for the HBCSE PRMO exam.
A list of the eligibility criteria is given in the table below.
- Candidates born on or after Aug 1, 2004, and studying in Class 8,9,10,11, or 12 are eligible to write PRMO.
- Only Indian citizens and students with OCI cards can complete the PRMO registration form.
- The student must have been residing and studying in India since Oct 30, 2021, or earlier OR must have been studying in an Indian school system since Oct 30, 2021, or earlier.
- The student must have completed (or scheduled to complete) the class 12 board examination on Oct 30, 2024.
- The student must have yet to commence (or plan to commence) studies in a university or equivalent institution by Jun 1, 2023.
Read more: PRMO Registration
HBCSE PRMO 2024 Registration
The IOQM/PRMO centre registration dates commenced on Jun 22, 2024, and the window closed on Aug 5, 2024. Meanwhile, the IOQM/PRMO student registration dates started on Jul 10, 2024, and ended on Aug 8, 2024. Note that the candidates who attend open/homeschooling, overseas students, or those whose school is registered as PRMO exam centers will have to register for IOQM online mode on the official website.
Steps to Apply for HBCSE PRMO 2024
- First, visit the official website of HBCSE PRMO.
- Once on the homepage, tap the "HBCSE PRMO application form" link.
- After that, fill in the HBCSE PRMO application form and submit it to the respective schools.
- Next, the students must pay the PRMO exam fees of Rs. 200.
- Finally, candidates must upload the required documents: one passport-size photo, a copy of their school ID card, and a copy of their birth certificate in the specified format.
- Last, save and download the HBCSE PRMO registration form and take a printout for future reference.
Note: School students from KV and JNV must register from their respective schools. However, students from other schools can register from any other school except KV and JNV.
HBCSE PRMO 2024 Exam Pattern
The HBCSE PRMO exam consists of a single or double-digit answer to every question. Each one of these answers has to be filled in the OMR sheet. Note that in the HBCSE PRMO exam, the answers to the questions must also be written numerically, and the appropriate bubble should be darkened.
Here are the details about the HBCSE PRMO exam pattern.
- The HBCSE PRMO exam is 3 hours long and based on the high school syllabus.
- The HBCSE PRMO exam consists of 10 questions of 2 marks each, 10 questions of 3 marks each, and ten questions of 5 PRMO qualifying marks each.
- Each question in the HBCSE PRMO has an integer answer in the range of 00 to 99.
- Students will be permitted to take the 'student copy' of the exam home once the HBCSE PRMO exam is conducted.
Note: There is no negative marking in the HBCSE PRMO exam.
HBCSE PRMO 2024 Syllabus
The HBCSE PRMO exam is the first stage for the students in the International Mathematics Olympiad. The participants should focus on mathematics to score well in this exam. However, remember that the topics related to calculus and statistics are not included in the HBCSE PRMO exam.
Here is a list of topics covered in the HBCSE PRMO syllabus to understand the exam pattern.
- Integers
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Quadratic equations and expressions
- Co-ordinate geometry
- Finite series
- Complex numbers
- Linear equations
- Permutations and combination
- Factorization of polynomial
- In-equalities
- Elementary combinatorics
- Probability theory and number theory
- Elementary graph theory
Read More: PRMO Syllabus
HBCSE PRMO 2024 Sample Papers
HBCSE PRMO releases the sample paper for the examination to boost the PRMO preparation of the participants. Moreover, the students can visit and download the PRMO sample papers, PRMO books, and PRMO study material from the MTA official website. Note that MTS authorities have released the previous year's PRMO question paper and answer key on its official website.
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HBCSE PRMO 2024 Admit Card
After successful HBCSE PRMO registration, the authorities will release the PRMO admit card for the exam to all the registered centers. Therefore, the participants can visit their registration centre and collect their PRMO admit cards. Subsequently, the participants' certificates will be sent to the respective registration centers.
- Releasing authority - Homi Bhabha Center for Science Education
- Admit card release date - 15 days before the HBCSE PRMO examination.
Read More: PRMO Admit Card
HBCSE PRMO 2024 Results
The Mathematics Teachers Association will release the HBCSE PRMO result on their official website. The HBCSE PRMO results are most likely to be out in October.
Students can follow the procedure below to check the HBCSE PRMO results online.
- Step 1: Visit the Mathematics Teachers' Association website.
- Step 2: Once on the homepage, go to the Activities section and the exams page for HBCSE PRMO.
- Step 3: The HBCSE PRMO results will be displayed on the page in the announcement column.
- Step 4: After that, the results page with a list of students for each region will be displayed on the candidate's screen.
- Step 5: Finally, students can check for their roll number.
- Step 6: Last, save and download the HBCSE PRMO results and take a printout for their future reference.
Note: Students from Kendriya Vidyalaya and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya must contact their respective school coordinators for PRMO results, as they will not be posted online.
Read More: PRMO Results
Preparation Tips for the HBCSE PRMO 2024 Exam
One of the most prominent tips for the HBCSE PRMO exam is to stay focused on mathematics to elevate their scores.
Here are a few PRMO preparation tips for the students to score a good rank and get selected for the next level exam.
- Students must clearly understand the topics given in the HBCSE PRMO syllabus.
- Students are advised to solve the sample papers and PRMO previous year papers to understand the HBCSE PRMO examination patterns, difficulty level, types of questions, etc.
- It is always a good idea to clear every doubt related to the topics in the HBCSE PRMO syllabus. For the same, PRMO contact details have been provided on the official website.
- Students must curate their own PRMO study plan, keeping in mind their strengths and weaknesses.
- It is essential to learn all the formulas and keep their copy handy to revise them at any time.
