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International Vedic Mathematics Olympiad

IVMO 2023

A competition in speed, problem-solving, mathematical acumen and Vedic maths techniques.

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Last date to register November 11, 2023
Registration Fee $5 (Pay only to the Centre Coordinator)

Enhances Speed

Develops Strategic Thinking

Improves Creative Thinking

Vedic learners solve mathematical calculations in double-quick time

How fast you can solve this?

846 x 997

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Your time

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Syllabus Coverage

The lists are accumulative. At each level topics from previous levels are included. For example, for Intermediate level, all topics in
Primary and Junior are relevant.

LOWER  PRIMARY AND UPPER PRIMARY

 9 & 11 Years & Under

  • Four rules of number + – x ÷
  • Four rules of simple fractions
  • Four rules of decimals
  • Divisibility by 2, 4, 8, 5, 10, 3, 6, 9
  • Digital roots
  • Multiplication and division by 5, 25, 50
  • Nikhilam multiplication
  • Squaring two-digit numbers ending in 5
  • Multiplication – the final digits add to 10
  • Vertically and crosswise multiplication
  • Nikhilam division
  • HCF and LCM by Vertically and crosswise*
  • Ratio and Proportion*
  • Linear sequences
  • Area and perimeter of simple shapes
  • Primes, squares, and triangular numbers*
  • *Not at Lower Primary level

JUNIOR

13 Years & Under

  • Four rules of mixed number + – x ÷
  • Decimal to fraction conversions
  • Squaring numbers close to a base
  • Use of vinculums (bar numbers)
  • Paravartya division
  • Straight division with 2-digit divisors
  • Percentages
  • Direct and Indirect proportion
  • nth term formulae for linear sequences
  • Linear equations
  • Mean, median, mode
  • Simple rules of indices
  • Area and circumference of a circle
  • Angles in parallel lines
  • Angles in triangles and quadrilaterals
  • Volumes and surface area (cuboids)
  • Multiplication up to 4 by 4
  • digits
  • Approximations

INTERMEDIATE

16 Years & Under

  • Converting denominators ending in 9
  • Conversion of partially recurring decimals
  • Straight division with 3-digit divisors
  • Simultaneous equations
  • Quadratic equations
  • Nth term for quadratic sequences
  • Completing the square
  • Difference of two square
  • Cubing 2-digit numbers
  • Combined ratios
  • Polynomial division with binomial divisors
  • Polynomial multiplication
  • Factor theorem
  • Indices including fractional and negative
  • Using last digits to check answers
  • Angles in polygons
  • Equation of straight lines
  • Similar areas and volumes
  • Circle theorems
  • Upper and lower bounds

SENIOR

18 Years & Under

  • Coefficients in polynomial products
  • Using first and last terms in polynomials
  • Series expansions of binomials
  • Applications of discriminats of quadratics
  • Divisibility using Osculation
  • Logs and Exponential functions
  • Inverse functions
  • Partial fractions
  • Method of differences
  • Product and Quotient rules
  • Chain rule
  • Pythagorean triples
  • Addition and subtraction of angles
  • Geometric problems involving triples
  • Areas of shapes on coordinate axes
  • Integration to find areas
  • Equation of circles

OPEN

For Any Age Group

  • Coefficients in polynomial products
  • Using first and last terms in polynomials
  • Series expansions of binomials
  • Applications of discriminats of quadratics
  • Divisibility using Osculation
  • Logs and Exponential functions
  • Inverse functions
  • Partial fractions
  • Method of differences
  • Product and Quotient rules
  • Chain rule
  • Pythagorean triples
  • Addition and subtraction of angles
  • Geometric problems involving triples
  • Areas of shapes on coordinate axes
  • Integration to find areas
  • Equation of circles

The lists are accumulative. At each level topics from previous levels are included. For example, for Intermediate level, all topics in
Primary and Junior are relevant.

LOWER  PRIMARY AND UPPER PRIMARY

11 Years & Under

  • All from 9 and the last from 10
  • Vertically and crosswise
  • By one more than the one before
  • Proportionately
  • By addition and subtraction
  • By observation
  • By the last digits

JUNIOR

13 Years & Under

  • Deficiency
  • Transpose and adjust
  • On the flag
  • By elimination and retention
  • All the multipliers

INTERMEDIATE

16 Years & Under

  • By completion and non-completion
  • Particular and general
  • Products of means. Product of extremes

SENIOR

18 Years & Under

  • First by the first and last by the last
  • Product/sum, Sum/product
  • Differential calculus
  • Osculation

OPEN

For Any Age Group

  • First by the first and last by the last
  • Product/sum, Sum/product
  • Differential calculus
  • Osculation

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Take part in the 1hr online test and see how fast you perform!

At each level the top 60% of scores will be awarded gold, silver, and bronze certificates in the ratio 1:2:3. The top three internationally will also receive special certificates.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    You should register with your Centre Coordinator after 1st October. If you do not have a Centre Coordinator then register here
    and we will allocate you to one according to your location and time zone. Registrations close on 4 th November.

    You can register here. We will allocate you to a Centre Coordinator according to your location and time zone.

    No, you will pay the fee to your Centre Coordinator.

    The fee is $5 (except for the Philippines where the fee is PHP330), and your Centre Coordinator will inform you of the
    equivalent amount in your national currency.

    No. All personal information will remain confidential. Under safeguarding and data protection regulations IAVM will not share
    any personal information except with your Centre Coordinator. The only exception to this is, with permission, we will publish
    on our website the names and photos of the top three scorers in each of the categories.

    The IVMO is one hour long and consists of 40 multiple choice questions.

    There are six levels of entry according to your age on the day of the test. Lower Primary (8 years and younger), Upper Primary
    (11 years and younger), Junior (13 years and younger), Intermediate (16 years and younger), Senior (18 years and younger),
    and Open (for any age).

    Questions 1 – 25 each carry 2 marks, questions 26 – 35 each carry 3 marks and questions 36 – 40 each carry 4 marks. The
    maximum possible score is 100 marks.

    Yes. However, many of the Vedic methods are very quick and so it may be difficult for you to answer all the questions in time.

    No. You can also use a tablet or phone although the larger the screen the easier it is to see question details.

    No, you can only sit the test at the time arranged by your IVMO Centre Coordinator.

    Yes, they are available here.

    Yes, these are available for download here.

    Each question is multiple choice with five available options. To input the answer, you just have to click on A, B, C, D or E.

    You will receive your result from your Centre Coordinator up to two weeks after the event.

    Yes. There are five types of certificates: Gold, Silver and Bronze for the top 30% in the ratio 1 : 2 :3 Merit for the next 30%
    and a Participation certificate for the remaining 40%.

    Yes. For example, if you are 12 years of age you can enter any IVMO except Primary.

    Get in touch with your Centre Coordinator who may be able to give lessons or reach out to IAVM at instituteavm@gmail.com , and we can point you to the right resources.

    No. You can use spare paper to do workings but will only need to choose one of the five options. Your choice of option will be marked.