Bhaskaracharya Mathematics Talent Search Competition - 2024-25

Bhaskaracharya Mathematics Talent Search Competition - 2024-25

Bhaskaracharya Mathematics Talent Search Competition (BMTSC) 2024-25

A National Level Pre-Olympiad Mathematics Competition


 Notice:  Please note the change in the level of eligibility for the competition


Bhaskaracharya Pratishthana (BP) has earned a very high reputation in providing mathematics training to school students from the 5th standard onwards – as well as in helping students prepare for the various exam stages that lead to the Indian team selection for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).  Many students from the BP have gone on to win medals at the IMO.

The BMTSC is a pre-Olympiad level competition that was started in 2014-15 by the BP, to commemorate the 900 th birth anniversary of the legendary Indian mathematician Bhaskaracharya II. Conducting such an annual mathematics competition at the school level, is a fitting tribute to Bhaskaracharya II. 

Objectives of the BMTSC:

  1. Identify students with an aptitude for mathematics, at an early age.
  2. Introduce students to a pre-Olympiad type competition.
  3. Enhance mathematical ability and logical thinking of students.
  4. Conduct Nurture programs for successful students, to improve their problem-solving skills.

Eligibility:

  • Students in the 6th and the 7th standard.

Syllabus:

  • Based on 6th , 7th Mathematics syllabus.
  • Notes on topics will be shared by email with the registered participants of BMTSC 2024-25.

Registration*:

To be done online, from 1st  September 2024 to 15th November 2024.
The link for registration will be announced by  1st September 2024 on our web site www.bprim.org.

The exam will be conducted in two rounds.

Round 1: Objective examination; Online Sunday 8th December 2024
Round 2: Subjective examination; Written answers with explanation Sunday 2nd February 2025

The question paper for the first round will consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and numerical answer type questions. This question paper will also be available in Marathi.

Some percentage of the top students from Round 1 will be invited to appear for Round 2. 

Prizes will be decided solely on the basis of the marks obtained in the Round 2 exam.

Prizes:

First: ₹ 5000/- + a book
Second: ₹ 4000/- + a book
Third: ₹ 3000/- + a book
  • Additionally, Cheer prizes in the form of books will be given to some percentage of the top students from Round 2. 
  • A Nurture training camp will be arranged for all such students who are awarded a prize.  
  • Certificates will be given to all the participants in both rounds.  
  • Depending upon the response, we may announce additional prizes for rural category students.  

Final results

Final results will be declared in 2nd week of March 2025 on our website.

You may appear for the Round 1 exam from a place of your choice. A mock test will be conducted a week before the competition.

Address: 56/14, Damle Path, Near IndSearch, Off Law College Road, Pune 411029
Phone Numbers: (020) 25434547 / 25410724 (11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Mobile Number: 9075861893 (4 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
Email: bhaskaraprim@gmail.com
Web site: https://www.bprim.org

Chief Coordinator:  Prof. Kiran Barve

* The Chief Coordinator may grant a concession in registration fee to deserving students with a weak financial background.