The Pre-RMO (Pre-Regional Mathematical Olympiad) is the first stage of the Indian Mathematical Olympiad. It is a preliminary competition to determine who will compete in the Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO). The National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM) has picked the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) as the test coordinator.
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The HBCSE PRMO Syllabus differs for each class, and students must study the specific Syllabuses for their class. The PRMO Syllabus is provided by the MTA (Mathematics Teachers’ Association). The PRMO curriculum focuses mainly on classroom foundations. Inequalities, geometry, algebra, number theory, and combinatorics are all covered in the PRMO Syllabus Class 11. You’ll be given various complex problems to tackle in the final exam. Statistics and calculus are not covered in this program.
The Exam Pattern for PRMO
The PRMO Exam Pattern (2021–2022) is tabulated below.
Duration of Examination |
180 minutes |
Mode of Examination |
Offline mode – Pen and paper-based examination |
Medium of Examination |
English/ Hindi |
Total Number of Questions |
30 |
Negative Marking |
Not applicable |
Marking Pattern |
7 questions carrying 2 marks each |
15 questions carrying 3 marks each |
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8 questions carrying 5 marks each |
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Correction Mode |
Scanned by machines |
PRMO Class 11 Syllabus
The PRMO Class 11 Syllabus lists essential concepts that will be addressed in the Pre-Regional Mathematical Olympiad test.
- Number Theory
- Coordinate Geometry
- Factorisation of Polynomials
- Probability Theory
- Quadratic Equations and Expressions
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Sequence and Series
Topic-by-topic Analysis of the PRMO Syllabus 2022
The test will require 3 hours to complete. The PRMO question paper contains 30 questions and is conducted using paper and pencil.
Topic Name |
Number of Questions |
Total Number of Marks |
Algebra |
6 |
20 |
Number Theory |
7 |
21 |
Geometry |
9 |
27 |
Combinatorics |
7 |
31 |
Trigonometry |
1 |
3 |
Total |
30 |
102 |
Frequently Asked Questions on PRMO Syllabus Class 11
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What are the main topics from the Pre-RMO Exam Syllabus 2022?
What is the expected time duration of the PRMO 2020 exam?
To study for the PRMO exam, which books should you prefer?
- Problem Primer for the Olympiads – C R Pranesachar, B J Venkatachala and C S Yogananda.
- An Excursion in Mathematics – M R Modak, S A Katre and V V Acharya and V M Sholapurkar.
- Problem Solving Strategies Arthur Engel – Edited by K. Bencsath, P. R. Halmos.
- Mathematical Circles – Fomin and others.
- Challenge and Thrill of Pre-College Mathematics – V Krishnamurthy, C R Pranesachar, K N Ranganathan and B J Venkatachala.
- Inequalities an approach through problems – B J Venkatachala.
- Functional Equations – B J Venkatachala.