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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 334 verified maths olympiads & competitions in India from 208 organizations. They include options spanning Grade 1 to 12, 93 available online, 91 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

Compare maths olympiads & competitions on WiWit
OpportunityOrganizerEligibilityModeFee
Bahrain Mental Math Olympiad (BMMO) Grandmaster OpenLive Math Competitions and League (LiveMCL)Ages 16 to 100OnlineBHD8
Bahrain Mental Math Olympiad (BMMO) GrandmasterLive Math Competitions and League (LiveMCL)Ages 12 to 15OnlineBHD8
Bahrain Mental Math Olympiad (BMMO) MasterLive Math Competitions and League (LiveMCL)Ages 9 to 11OnlineBHD8
Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program for Indian High School StudentsU.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)Grade 8 to 11In-PersonFree
Unicus Global Mathematics Olympiad (UGMO) OnlineUnicus OlympiadsLKG, UKG & Grade 1 to 10Online₹225
Dakshana Scholar Program: Free IIT-JEE & NEET CoachingDakshana FoundationGrade 11 to 12In-PersonFree
Epsilon India Math CampRaising a Mathematician Foundation (RAM Foundation)Ages 9 to 13In-PersonPaid
German Math Olympiad by Main Teams Organization GmbHMain Team Organisation GmbHGrade 3 to 11HybridFree
Maharashtra Primary Scholarship Examination (PSE) for Class 4Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE)Grade 4In-Person₹200
National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE) OnlineUnified CouncilGrade 1 to 10Online₹354
National Information Technology Exam (NITE) by NICE Foundation - Digital Literacy AssessmentNICE Foundation (National Institute of Career Education Foundation)Grade 5 to 12Online₹250
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
Competition

Bahrain Mental Math Olympiad (BMMO) Grandmaster Open

by Live Math Competitions and League (LiveMCL)

Online mental math olympiad by LiveMCL open to participants aged 16 and above, including students, parents, and teachers. Top performers qualify for the Mental Math World Cup Grand Finale.

For children ages 16 to 100
Join from home
BHD8 registration

What your child could gain:

Mental calculation speedAccuracyConcentration
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Competition

Bahrain Mental Math Olympiad (BMMO) Grandmaster

by Live Math Competitions and League (LiveMCL)

Online mental math olympiad by LiveMCL for participants aged 12 to 15 years. Top performers qualify directly for the Mental Math World Cup Grand Finale.

For children ages 12 to 15
Join from home
BHD8 registration

What your child could gain:

Mental calculation speedAccuracyConcentration
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Competition

Bahrain Mental Math Olympiad (BMMO) Master

by Live Math Competitions and League (LiveMCL)

Online mental math olympiad by LiveMCL for children aged 9 to 11 years. Top performers qualify directly for the Mental Math World Cup Grand Finale.

For children ages 9 to 11
Join from home
BHD8 registration

What your child could gain:

Mental calculation speedAccuracyConcentration
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Program

Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program for Indian High School Students

by U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)

The YES Program offers Indian high school students a fully funded scholarship to live and study in the U.S. for an academic year, fostering cross-cultural understanding and leadership skills.

For children ages 15 to 17
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

English Language FluencyIntercultural CommunicationLeadership
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Competition

Unicus Global Mathematics Olympiad (UGMO) Online

by Unicus Olympiads

An international online mathematics competition for students from KG to Class 10, assessing conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills.

For children LKG, UKG & ages 6 to 15
Join from home
₹225 registration

What your child could gain:

Mathematical ReasoningProblem-SolvingAnalytical Thinking
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Program

Dakshana Scholar Program: Free IIT-JEE & NEET Coaching

by Dakshana Foundation

Dakshana Scholar Program offers fully sponsored residential IIT-JEE & NEET coaching for talented, economically disadvantaged students.

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

What your child could gain:

Advanced problem-solvingTest-taking disciplineConceptual depth in PCM and PCB
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Camp

Epsilon India Math Camp

by Raising a Mathematician Foundation (RAM Foundation)

Epsilon India is a 15-day residential mathematics enrichment camp at Krea University, Sri City, for selected children aged 9-13 with exceptional mathematical maturity.

For children ages 9 to 13
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Advanced problem-solvingMathematical proof writingCritical thinking
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Competition

German Math Olympiad by Main Teams Organization GmbH

by Main Team Organisation GmbH

The German Math Olympiad, organized by Main Team Organisation GmbH, is a free international mathematics competition open to students in grades 3 through 11.

For children ages 8 to 16
Online or in-person
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Logical ThinkingCreative Problem SolvingMathematical Reasoning
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Scholarship

Maharashtra Primary Scholarship Examination (PSE) for Class 4

by Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE)

State-level scholarship examination conducted annually by MSCE Pune for Class 4 students from Maharashtra schools, providing merit-based cash scholarships and recognition.

For children ages 9 to 11
In-person event
₹200 registration

What your child could gain:

Logical reasoningMathematical aptitudeLanguage comprehension
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Exam

National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE) Online

by Unified Council

A national online competitive exam for students in Classes 1-10, assessing science, mathematics, and general knowledge from home.

For children ages 6 to 15
Join from home
₹354 registration

What your child could gain:

Logical ReasoningAnalytical ThinkingProblem Solving
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Competition

National Information Technology Exam (NITE) by NICE Foundation - Digital Literacy Assessment

by NICE Foundation (National Institute of Career Education Foundation)

It is a national-level online exam by NICE Foundation for Indian students from Class 5 to higher education, assessing IT and computer knowledge, offering laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

For children ages 10 to 17
Join from home
₹250 registration

What your child could gain:

Computer literacyDigital device operationInternet usage
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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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Browse all 334 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 334 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: 93 run online, 154 are in person, 87 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, 91 of the 334 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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