IMO Results
IMO results are announced within 8 weeks after the exam is over. The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) releases IMO results on its official website. Students can get their results through their concerned schools or check them online on the SOF website. SOF provides a detailed performance report and analysis of students in the IMO results. This report is known as Student Performance Report (SPR). It is quite helpful for students and their parents to recognize students’ strengths and weaknesses. There are total 6 sections in this report:
- Section A: This section of IMO results shows marks/ranks achieved by students at the school, city, zonal or International level.
- Section B: It provides the section-wise performance score of the student.
- Section C: This section covers details about total answers given by the student, result comparison with other students and the correct answers of the questions asked in the Olympiad.
- Section D: The section includes a summary of percentage scores obtained by the student in comparison with their peers at class, city, zone, regional and international levels.
- Section E: The section provides an analysis of average marks comparison for students at the School, City, Zone and International levels.
- Section F: The section provides details of the student’s performance in the IMO exams in the last 8 years.
There is a participation certification awarded to each student and all level-2 participants are awarded a merit certificate.
Calculation of IMO Results
The IMO results are calculated based on the answer key issued by SOF on their official website after the commencement of the exam. The ranking given to the candidates is decided solely on the basis of their scores obtained in the IMO exam. However, in the case when two or more candidates score the same marks in the exam, ranking is provided using a tie-breaker. Check the details of the ranking procedure below.
Level 1 IMO Results
level 1 IMO results are declared based on the marks scored in the level-1 olympiad exam. To determine the result in tie-cases, the sectional marks obtained by candidates are taken under consideration. They are prioritized as per the following order:
- Participants with higher marks in Achiever’s Section are given priority over the others with the same score.
- Next, the marks obtained in the Mathematical Reasoning section are given priority.
- Marks obtained in Everyday Mathematics are given next priority.
- Marks obtained in Logical Reasoning are given next priority.
- Still, if the tie continues, the same rank is awarded to both candidates.
Level 2 IMO Results
Students successfully qualified in level-1 are eligible to sit in the level 2 IMO exam. There is no separate registration for the level 2 IMO exam. IMO second-level results are declared after the exam is conducted successfully. Students can download their detailed level 2 IMO results report from the SOF official website. IMO level-2 ranks are awarded on the basis of scores of level 2 exam. However, in cases of tie scores, ranking is determined using tie-breaker criteria as provided below.
- Marks obtained in sections are given priority in the level 2 exam
- Marks obtained in the level 1 IMO exam are considered.
- Next, the candidate with higher marks in the level 1 exam sections is given priority.
Steps to Check IMO Results
Step 1: The first step is to visit the official website of SOF. The link of the SOF website is https://sofworld.org.
Step 2: Next step is to find the “Results“ section on the home page. Click on the tab provided under the result section.
Step 3: Once the result page opens candidates have to fill in their roll number and captcha code and click on the “View Results” button to view their IMO results. After completing these steps candidates can download their result for further reference.
IMO Awards
Students who are the top performers in Level 1 and Level 2 IMO exams are awarded medals, certificates, and scholarships on zonal, district and international levels. Schools, exhibiting a good performance, are awarded too.
IMO Level 1 Awards and Scholarship
Students holding first 25 ranks in the level 1 exam of SOF IMO Olympiad, get a certificate of excellence. All participants in the level 1 IMO Olympiad get a certificate of participation.
IMO Level 2 Awards and Scholarship
SOF IMO, level two is an international level exam. Only the students qualifying for the SOF IMO level 1 criteria can participate in the SOF IMO Level 2 exam. Awards of the SOF IMO level 2 are based on the International and Zonal levels.
Ranks and awards provided at the international level are:
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Ranks |
Scholarships |
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1 |
1st position is awarded INR 50,000 each, a gold medal and a certificate of outstanding performance |
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2 |
2nd position is awarded INR 25,000 each, a silver medal and a certificate of outstanding performance |
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3 |
3rd position is awarded INR 10,000 each, a bronze medal and a certificate of outstanding performance |
Below is the list of awards and certificates given on the zonal level.
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Ranks |
Scholarships |
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1 |
1st Position is awarded INR 5,000 each, a gold medal and a certificate of zonal excellence |
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2 |
2nd position is awarded INR 2,500 each, a silver medal and a certificate of zonal excellence |
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3 |
3rd position is awarded INR 1,000 each, a bronze medal and a certificate of zonal excellence |
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4-10 |
For position 4 to 11 a gift worth INR 1,000, a medal of distinction and a certificate of zonal excellence is awarded |
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11-25 |
For position 11-25 a certificate of zonal excellence and a medal of distinction is awarded |
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26 Onwards |
For all participants from 26 positions onward a merit certificate is awarded |
Students can download and solve the latest IMO sample papers from below.
FAQs on IMO Results
When are the IMO results declared?
Usually, the IMO results are declared within 7 to 8 weeks after the exam is conducted. The results are provided to the schools participating in the IMO exam and are also made available on the SOF official website. Participants can check their results using their roll number.
What are the Awards and Remuneration for the level-2 IMO exam?
Awards and remuneration for the level 2 IMO exam at the International level are:
IMO level-2 Rank 1 is awarded Rs. 50,000, certificate of outstanding performance, and the International gold medal. (12 awards).
Rank 2 will be awarded Rs. 25,000, certificate of outstanding performance, and International silver medal. (12 awards).
Rank 3 will be awarded Rs. 10,000, certificate of outstanding performance, and International bronze medal. ( 12 rewards)
What is the minimum score needed to qualify level 1 IMO exam?
The minimum score needed to qualify for the level 1 IMO exam is based on the cutoff provided for that year. The cutoff varies for various grades and sections. For instance, the minimum score to qualify the level-1 IMO exam during the annual year 2019-20 was 38 for grade 12.
How to Check IMO Result?
To check the IMO results applicants have to visit the official website of SOF. Students can find the result page of the SOF IMO and click on the “View Result” option to find their results. They need necessary details like roll number to check their IMO result. Further, the result can also be downloaded for future reference.
What details are specified in the IMO result?
The details specified in the IMO result include marks scored and the rank secured by the candidate. Applicants who acquire the cut-off marks stand eligible for the level 2 IMO exam. All IMO applicants are awarded a participation certificate.