PRMO Syllabus Class 11

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

8 questions carrying 5 marks each

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.

  1. Number Theory
  2. Coordinate Geometry
  3. Factorisation of Polynomials
  4. Probability Theory
  5. Quadratic Equations and Expressions
  6. Mathematical Reasoning
  7. 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

Q1

Who is Conducting Pre-RMO?

The Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education conducts the Pre RMO. The HBCSE, in collaboration with the MO-Cell and the National Coordinator, administers the Pre-RMO test as directed by the National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM).
Q2

What are the main topics from the Pre-RMO Exam Syllabus 2022?

Algebra, Inequalities, Combinatorics, Geometry, and Number Theory are all main topics in the Pre-RMO course. The Syllabus does not cover Calculus or Statistics.
Q3

What is the expected time duration of the PRMO 2020 exam?

The test will last 180 minutes, or 3 hours, according to the PRMO exam pattern.
Q4

To study for the PRMO exam, which books should you prefer?

The following is a list of books that are recommended for studying for the Pre-RMO exam in 2022.
  1. Problem Primer for the Olympiads – C R Pranesachar, B J Venkatachala and C S Yogananda.
  2. An Excursion in Mathematics – M R Modak, S A Katre and V V Acharya and V M Sholapurkar.
  3. Problem Solving Strategies Arthur Engel – Edited by K. Bencsath, P. R. Halmos.
  4. Mathematical Circles – Fomin and others.
  5. Challenge and Thrill of Pre-College Mathematics – V Krishnamurthy, C R Pranesachar, K N Ranganathan and B J Venkatachala.
  6. Inequalities an approach through problems – B J Venkatachala.
  7. Functional Equations – B J Venkatachala.