India ranks 7th at 66th International Mathematical Olympiad
- TPP
- Jul 21
- 2 min read
India delivered a stellar performance at the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2025, held in Sunshine Coast, Australia, by securing a total of six medals — three gold, two silver, and one bronze. This outstanding achievement placed India in the 7th position globally, out of 110 participating countries, marking one of its best performances at the prestigious international competition.
The Indian contingent’s record-breaking score of 193 out of 252 is the highest ever achieved by the country since its debut at the IMO in 1989. A total of 630 students, including 69 female participants, competed at the IMO 2025, which continues to be the world’s most challenging and prestigious pre-university mathematics competition.
The gold medalists from India this year were Kanav Talwar and Aarav Gupta from Delhi, and Aditya Mangudi from Maharashtra.
Silver medals were awarded to Abel George Mathew from Karnataka and Adish Jain from Delhi, while Archit Manas, also from Delhi, clinched the bronze.
Notably, four of the six Indian medalists are based in Delhi, showcasing the region’s growing strength in mathematical training.
The selection and training of Indian participants for the IMO is managed by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), under the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR). The HBCSE is the nodal agency for conducting National Olympiad Examinations across subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Astronomy.
This is only the second time since 1998 that India has secured three gold medals at the IMO. The first instance was in 1998, and this year’s performance equals that historic feat. However, in 2024, India made history by winning four golds and achieving its highest-ever global rank of 4th.
From 2019 to 2025, Indian students have shown a remarkable upward trend, securing 12 gold medals, including nine in just the last three years (2023, 2024, and 2025).
The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) challenges participants with six advanced-level problems, drawn from areas such as algebra, combinatorics, number theory, and geometry. Each problem is worth 7 points, making the maximum individual score 42, and the team total score cap 252. The problems are selected by a Problem Selection Committee formed by the host country in collaboration with the IMO Board, from suggestions submitted by participating nations.
In its 35 appearances since 1989, India has now placed in the top 10 on seven occasions. This year’s 7th place finish equals India’s rankings in 1998 and 2001, making it the third time the country has achieved this position.
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