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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 331 verified maths olympiads & competitions in India from 208 organizations. They include options spanning Grade 1 to 12, 90 available online, 90 free to enter. Last reviewed July 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 grades up to Grade 12. WiWit checks each listing against the organizer's official information before it is published, so you can compare which contest fits your child's grade 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
Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) for Indian StudentsCollege BoardGrade 11 to 12In-Person$130.98
IIT Madras School Connect ProgramIndian Institute of Technology (IIT),MadrasGrade 10 to 12Online₹500
GenWise GW Explorers ProgramGenWise (Ei Study)Grade 6 to 7In-Person₹1,50,000
GenWise GW Wizards - Gifted Summer ProgramGenWise (Ei Study)Grade 8 to 10In-Person₹2,00,000
Oasis Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST and OBC StudentsBackward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West BengalGrade 9 to 10OnlineFree
Research Science Institute (RSI) at MITCenter for Excellence in Education (CEE)Grade 11In-PersonFree
CBSE National Science Exhibition Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)Grade 6 to 11Hybrid₹3,000
Mathematics Workshop by JMMC IndiaJMMC IndiaGrade 6 to 12In-PersonPaid
AIMO Open ContestAsia International Mathematical Olympiad UnionGrade 1 to 12HybridPaid
Science Over Weekends (SOW) Program by Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, BengaluruJawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, BengaluruGrade 8 to 12In-Person₹400
Dakshana Navodaya COE Selection Test (NCST) Dakshana FoundationGrade 10In-PersonFree
BBSBAFPA Pre-Armed Forces Preparatory ProgramBaba Banda Singh Bahadur Armed Forces Preparatory AcademyGrade 10 to 11In-Person₹1,90,000
All India Astronomy Quiz by Aryabhat Foundation for Madhya Pradesh StudentsAryabhat FoundationGrade 6 to 9HybridFree
Tapas Entrance Exam for IIT JEE Residential Program by Rashtrotthana TrustRashtrotthana TrustGrade 10In-PersonFree
Maharashtra State Scholarship Exam for 5th StdMaharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE)Grade 5In-Person₹200
Competition

Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) for Indian Students

by College Board

A globally recognized college admission test for undergraduate studies in the U.S. and other countries, assessing reading, writing, and math skills.

For children ages 16 to 18
In-person event
$130.98 registration

What your child could gain:

Critical Reading & ComprehensionAnalytical & Quantitative ReasoningProblem-Solving
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Program

IIT Madras School Connect Program

by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT),Madras

An 8-week online certification program by IIT Madras CODE offering 17 introductory courses in Data Science, AI, Aerospace, and more for Classes X-XII.

For children ages 15 to 17
Join from home
₹500 registration

What your child could gain:

Data ScienceArtificial IntelligenceElectronic Systems
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Program

GenWise GW Explorers Program

by GenWise (Ei Study)

A two-week academic enrichment program for gifted students in grades 6-7, covering STEM and humanities through hands-on, inquiry-based learning.

For children ages 11 to 12
In-person event
₹1,50,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Scientific inquiry and experimental designMathematical reasoningCritical thinking
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Program

GenWise GW Wizards - Gifted Summer Program

by GenWise (Ei Study)

Three-week residential gifted program for Grades 8-10 at MAHE Manipal, offering specialized courses in neuroscience, engineering, astrophysics, and creative writing.

For children ages 13 to 15
In-person event
₹2,00,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Scientific ResearchEngineering DesignCritical Thinking
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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 to 18
Join from home
Free to participate
Scholarships & Awards
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Program

Research Science Institute (RSI) at MIT

by Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)

RSI is a tuition-free five-week research program at MIT for exceptional high school students to conduct original scientific research under the mentorship of leading scientists and engineers.

For children ages 16 to 18
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Scientific research methodologyData analysisAcademic writing
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Competition

CBSE National Science Exhibition

by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

CBSE-organised national science exhibition for Classes 6-11 on the theme STEM for Viksit and Atmanirbhar Bharat, with regional and national rounds.

For children ages 11 to 16
Online or in-person
₹3,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Scientific InquiryResearch & InvestigationProblem Solving
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Workshop

Mathematics Workshop by JMMC India

by JMMC India

JMMC India offers mathematics workshops for students in classes 6-12 through partner schools in Kolkata, focusing on critical thinking.

For children ages 11 to 18
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Critical ThinkingLogical ReasoningMathematical Problem Solving
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Competition

AIMO Open Contest

by Asia International Mathematical Olympiad Union

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 to 17
Online or in-person
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Advanced mathematical reasoningOpen-ended problem solvingCreative mathematical thinking
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Program

Science Over Weekends (SOW) Program by Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bengaluru

by Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bengaluru

The Science Over Weekends (SOW) program by Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium in Bengaluru offers high school students a deep dive into science topics. It focuses on logical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry through interactive Sunday sessions.

For children ages 13 to 18
In-person event
₹400 registration

What your child could gain:

Logical reasoningAnalytical thinkingScientific experimentation
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Scholarship

Dakshana Navodaya COE Selection Test (NCST)

by Dakshana Foundation

The Dakshana NCST offers a free two-year residential JEE/NEET coaching scholarship for talented students from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs).

For children ages 15 to 16
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

JEE PreparationNEET PreparationProblem-solving
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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 to 16
In-person event
₹1,90,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Physical fitnessLeadershipDiscipline
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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 to 15
Online or in-person
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Conceptual understanding of astronomyLogical reasoningProblem-solving
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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 to 16
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Problem-solving skillsCritical thinkingAnalytical skills
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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 to 11
In-person event
₹200 registration

What your child could gain:

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCritical Thinking
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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 to 16
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Problem-solvingCritical thinkingTime management
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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 to 15
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Problem-SolvingCritical ThinkingInnovation
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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 to 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
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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 to 18
In-person event
₹300 registration

What your child could gain:

Advanced Problem-Solving SkillsLogical ReasoningCritical Thinking
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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 to 18
Online or in-person
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

JEE problem solvingNEET concept masteryTest-taking strategy
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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 to 25
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Academic disciplineSustained study habitsFinancial planning awareness
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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 to 16
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

RoboticsCodingElectronics
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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 to 17
In-person event
₹472 registration

What your child could gain:

Advanced algorithmic problem-solvingC++ programming proficiencyLogical reasoning
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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 to 18
Join from home
$3,750 registration

What your child could gain:

Abstract algebraNumber theoryMathematical proof writing
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Browse all 331 maths olympiads & competitions

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Every maths olympiads & competition listing on WiWit is checked against the organizer's official source before it is published. See how WiWit verifies listings.

Frequently asked questions

How many maths olympiads & competitions are listed on WiWit?
WiWit currently lists 331 verified maths olympiads & competitions in India from 208 organizations. Each one is checked against the organizer's official source before it appears, and the list is kept up to date.
Which grades can take part in maths olympiads & competitions?
The maths olympiads & competitions listed here span students from Grade 1 to Grade 12. The comparison table shows the eligible grades for each listing, so you can scan for your child's grade.
Can my child take part in maths olympiads & competitions online?
Maths olympiads & competitions are available in multiple modes: 90 run online, 153 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 331 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 grade 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 memorization, so regular practice with past papers and unfamiliar problems helps more than rote learning. Many organizers publish a syllabus or sample questions; check the individual listing for the level and topics covered before registering.

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