Competitive Exams

Institute for Promotional Mathematics

Organising Body

Institute of Promotional Mathematics

Eligible Classes

II to IX standard

Subjects

Maths

Exam Brief

Institute for Promotion of Mathematics (IPM) is a unique Institute working since 1996 for school going children. Mathematics Scholarship Examination is a Competitive Examination conducted by the IPM for various standards where the mathematical skills, mental ability, calculation speed, critical analysis and accuracy of a child and application of short cut methods are tested. 

Its syllabus comprises of thought provoking and challenging topics, thus exposing some fascinating facets of mathematics. The question papers are set keeping in mind the competitive entrance examination at various stages.

To make the solving of mathematical problems a joyful activity and in general to sharpen a child’s mathematical skills.

To test not the mechanical part of problem solving, but a child’s ability to understand the basic concepts on various topics and their application.

To emphasize mental arithmetic which is essential for quick and clear thinking.

To encourage and prepare young students to appear for various Mathematics Competitive Examination and to inculcate in them an ambition to succeed in such competitive examination from an early age.

Student studying in classes 2 to 9 of any recognized school with S.S.C, I.C.S.E, C.B.S.E and I.B. or any other board pattern, is eligible to appear for the Scholarship Examination.

The prescribed syllabus for all the classes will be covering the Regular School Mathematics syllabus but will be of an Advanced level.

 

Prescribed Text Books for the Mathematics Scholarship Examination, Past Question Papers and Solved Questions Papers have been published by the Institute for all classes (II and IX) which can be ordered from the official website.

 

Link for Ordering IPM Books: https://rzp.io/l/IPMBooks22-23

The Institute will conduct the All-India Open Mathematics Scholarship Examination in the two Stages.

 

Stage 1: Final Exam

All candidates who have applied for the All-India Open Mathematics Scholarship Examination will compulsory have to appear for the Final Examination. Based on the Performance at the Final Examination the top 400/500 students will qualify for the Mega Final.

 

Number of Questions: 40 
Maximum Marks: 100 
Duration of Exam: 60 
Mins Mode of Exam: Offline

 

Stage 2: Mega-Final Exam

Top 400/500 students of each class from Final Examination of each class are eligible to appear for Mega Final Exam.

 

Number of Questions: 15 
Maximum Marks: 30 
Duration of Exam: 45 
Mins Mode of Exam: Offline.