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RMO - Regional Mathematical Olympiad
Roadmap to crack the first stage of India's Math Olympiad program
Conducted By
HBCSE / Regional Coordinators
Eligibility
Class 8-12
Format
6 subjective problems in 3 hours
Next Stage
INMO
Preparation Roadmap
Follow these steps to prepare systematically
1
Week 1-6
Learn Olympiad Math Basics
Study Number Theory, Combinatorics, Algebra, and Geometry at olympiad level. Start with "Challenge and Thrill of Pre-College Mathematics".
2
Week 4-10
Number Theory Deep Dive
Divisibility, modular arithmetic, Fermat's little theorem, Euler's theorem, Chinese Remainder Theorem.
3
Week 8-14
Geometry & Combinatorics
Learn circle theorems, power of a point, inversions. For combinatorics — pigeonhole, counting, graph theory basics.
4
Week 12-18
Solve RMO Past Papers
Solve 15+ years of RMO papers. Write complete proofs — RMO is fully subjective. Practice clear mathematical writing.
5
Week 16-20
Timed Practice & Review
Simulate 3-hour RMO sessions. Aim to solve 3-4 out of 6 problems. Review solutions from official answer keys.
Recommended Resources
- Challenge and Thrill of Pre-College Mathematics
- Problem Primer for the Olympiad (BJ Venkatachala)
- Art and Craft of Problem Solving (Zeitz)
- Past RMO/INMO Papers
- AoPS (Art of Problem Solving) Forums
Pro Tips
- Proof writing is crucial — practice writing clean proofs
- Start with easier problems and build confidence
- RMO cutoff varies by region — aim for 4+ problems
- Join Math Olympiad WhatsApp/Telegram groups for peer discussion
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