The Institute for Promotion of Mathematics (IPM) invites students from Grades 2 to 9 to participate in the All-India Open Mathematics Scholarship Exam. This exam has been conducted since 1996 to encourage mathematical learning among school children.
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Who can participate?
Any student currently studying in Grades 2 to 9 can take the exam.
How many stages does the exam have?
There are two stages:
- Final Exam: Open to all registered students.
- Date: 20th April 2025
- Mega Final Exam: For the top-performing students from the Final Exam.
- Top 500 students from Grades 2 to 6 and top 400 students from Grades 7 to 9 will qualify.
- Check the IPM website for the Mega Final Exam date.
How to register?
- Register on the IPM website: ipmmathscholarship.com.
- Last date to register: 31st January 2025
- Registration fee: ₹400
What are the prizes?
- Total Scholarship Amount: ₹10,00,000
- Awards:
- Top 5 rankers in each grade: Trophies
- Ranks 6 to 20: Medals
- Top 251 students (Grades 2-6) and top 150 students (Grades 7-9) get a one-time cash scholarship.
- Certificates for all participants.
Certificate categories:
- Merit: Top 251 rankers (Grades 2-6) and top 150 rankers (Grades 7-9).
- Distinction: Students qualifying for and appearing in the Mega Final.
- Appreciation: Students scoring 30% or more in the Final Exam but not selected for the Mega Final.
- Participation: Students scoring below 30% in the Final Exam.
Key Details:
- Exam Date: 20th April 2025
- Mode of Exam: Offline
- Passing Marks for Final Exam: 30%
- Rankings for the Mega Final will consider Mega Final marks first. If tied, Final Exam marks will be used.
- Syllabus: Click here to check Syllabus of each Standard.
- Books: You can buy books from their website at (https://www.ipmmathscholarship.com/ipmbooks)
Rechecking:
- Fee: ₹100
Prize Distribution:
All prizes will be sent to the student’s school as a cheque in their name.
For more details, check the Prospectus.
The information provided above is for reference only. For complete and accurate details about the IPM Scholarship Exam, including registration, eligibility, exam format, awards, and important dates, please visit the official website at ipmmathscholarship.com or refer to the official prospectus.