2026–27 olympiad cycle
Dates, results and announcements.
Everything schools and parents need to track this year's Luminous Mind State Olympiads, from registration opening to the awards ceremony, in one place.
Key dates
Level 1 is held on two different dates — one for each subject.
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| School registration closes | 30 November 2026 |
| Level 1 — Mathematics Olympiad (LMMO), at your school | 15 December 2026 |
| Level 1 — Science Olympiad (LMSO), at your school | 22 December 2026 |
| Answer sheets due at the LMOF office | Within 7 days of each exam |
| Level 2 — District round, for qualifying students | Announced by LMOF after Level 1 results |
| Results declared, sent to schools | About 3 weeks after answer sheets are received |
Exam format at a glance
Both levels are 60-minute, MCQ, OMR-based papers with no negative marking, held in English, Assamese and Bodo medium.
| Level | Eligibility & centre | Questions & sections |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 — LMMO (Mathematics), Class 2–10 | Open to all registered students, at their own school | 50 questions across 4 sections: Logical Reasoning, Mathematical Reasoning, Everyday Mathematics, Achievers Section |
| Level 1 — LMSO (Science), Class 2–10 | Open to all registered students, at their own school | 50 questions across 3 sections: Logical Reasoning, Science, Achievers Section |
| Level 2 — LMMO, Class 3–10 | Class toppers, Level 1 rank holders and each district's top 25, at a centre finalised by LMOF, no extra fee | 50 questions across Mathematics and Achievers sections |
| Level 2 — LMSO, Class 3–10 | Class toppers, Level 1 rank holders and each district's top 25, at a centre finalised by LMOF, no extra fee | 50 questions across Science and Achievers sections |
Latest updates
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1 August 2026
Registration
School registration is now open for 2026–27
Principals and olympiad coordinators can register their school for the Mathematics and Science olympiads through the contact page. Registration is free for schools; the student fee remains ₹160.
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14 July 2026
Announcement
Bodo medium papers added for 2026–27
Alongside English and Assamese, question papers will be available in Bodo medium for the first time this cycle, for students from Class 2 to Class 10.
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2 July 2026
Announcement
Principal and teacher recognitions expanded
This cycle, 30 principals and 40 teachers or olympiad coordinators will receive the foundation's state-level recognition awards, with additional educators honoured beyond that count.
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6 March 2026
Past event
2025–26 state awards ceremony held in Guwahati
Last cycle's state toppers, top-500 rank holders, and recognised principals and teachers were felicitated at the foundation's annual ceremony.