India's Most Inclusive Olympiad

Olympiad exams are specialized exams that are conducted by schools worldwide where students with extraordinary potential, talent, and cognitive abilities get to showcase their exceptional talent. This exam was made with the purpose that schools get to identify the talent of the students and nurture their conceptual understanding and logical skills.

Today, Olympiad exams have become a global phenomenon with assessments conducted in subjects like Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Social Science, Computer Science, etc. From India to the USA, from Singapore to the UAE, students across 70+ countries participate in various Olympiad challenges.

And these exams are not just about authenticating the certificate or medal. This exam builds future ready learners by sharpening their conceptual understanding, boosting their confidence in competitive exams, improving their analytical and logical thinking, building time management and exam temperament, while also giving the national and international exposure.

A Quick Look at the History of Olympiad Exams

The idea of Olympiads didn’t start in classrooms, it started with a love for challenge. The very first International Mathematical Olympiad was held in 1959 in Romania. It brought together students from different countries to compete, not with pressure, but with passion, for solving problems, thinking critically, and pushing boundaries. That one event sparked a global movement. Over the years, more subjects were added, like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy, and even Informatics.

These competitions became known as International Science Olympiads, and they attracted some of the brightest young minds from all over the world.

India is believed to join this global Olympiad journey in the early 1990s, with the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) leading the way in training and sending students to these international contests. India officially joined the global Olympiad journey in the late 1980s and early 1990s, starting with Mathematics.

In 1989, India participated in the International Mathematical Olympiad for the first time, sending a national team selected through a structured, multi-level process. This marked the country’s serious commitment to nurturing talent for international academic competitions.

To make this possible, the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) in Mumbai took the lead. Under the guidance of the National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM) and Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), HBCSE became the official nodal agency responsible for training, selecting, and mentoring Indian students for various science and math Olympiads.

India’s participation didn’t stop at mathematics. Soon, the country began sending teams to international Olympiads in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy, and Informatics, with HBCSE coordinating national-level exams and training camps for each subject.

THESE SUBJECTS FOLLOW A MULTI-STAGE SELECTION PROCESS:

Students begin by taking National Standard Examinations (NSEs), held across hundreds of centres in India.
Selected students move on to Indian National Olympiads (INOs).
Top performers are then invited to Orientation-Cum-Selection Camps (OCSCs) at HBCSE, where they receive advanced training and mentoring.
Finally, a small team is chosen to represent India on the international stage.

This process ensures that students are supported every step of the way, not just in competing, but in growing.

In 1996, India proudly hosted the International Mathematical Olympiad in Mumbai, further establishing its role in the global Olympiad community. In later years, India also hosted other international Olympiads, like IBO (Biology) and IOAA (Astronomy and Astrophysics).

Every year, lakhs of students from schools across the country appear for national Olympiad exams. But only a few hundred make it to the final stages, making it one of the most competitive and prestigious academic journeys a student can take.

Today, Indian students consistently bring home gold, silver, and bronze medals from international Olympiads, and several former Olympiad participants have gone on to achieve global recognition in academics and research.

Let’s Make Olympiads for Every Child! That’s What MOM is All About

Olympiads have always stood for excellence. They challenge students to go beyond the ordinary, to solve creatively, think critically, and explore deeply.

But for years, this opportunity has mostly been available to a few, to students in big cities, in well-funded schools, often backed by private coaching.

What about the rest?

What about the brilliant girl in a small town who solves math puzzles faster than her teacher?

Or the curious boy in a government school who’s always asking “why” in science class?

They have the spark. They have the potential. What they don’t always have is access.

That’s why we created Mittsure Olympiad Masters (MOM).

At Mittsure, we believe that learning should never be limited by zip codes, background, or access to coaching.

Talent exists everywhere, in every school, every village, every home. All it needs is a chance to shine.

Just imagine this: What if someone had spotted Shakuntala Devi’s gift with numbers when she was just five? What if Kalpana Chawla had never dared to dream beyond the boundaries of her small town? What if Dr. Abdul Kalam’s curiosity had stayed confined to the shores of Rameswaram?

The world is full of children with incredible potential. But not every child gets the chance, or the platform, to show what they’re made of.

That’s what MOM strives to change.

All across India, there are students solving complex problems in their heads, asking brilliant questions in class, or quietly helping others learn better, without ever being recognised for it.

Sometimes, they’re held back by lack of access. Sometimes, they simply don’t know where to start.

Mittsure Olympiad Masters (MOM) brings these hidden gems to the forefront. It’s built to reach beyond the metros, to the schools, towns, and learners that are often overlooked. To make sure that talent, wherever it lives, gets the spotlight it truly deserves.

Because brilliance doesn’t only exist in coaching hubs or top-tier schools. It exists in every corner of the country. And when that brilliance gets a fair chance, the results can surprise the world.

That’s the heart of MOM.

A joyful, fair, and empowering Olympiad experience, for every learner, everywhere.

Designed under the mentorship of a team of academicians, IITians, and educationists with more than 5 decades of combined experience.

Dr. P. Agarwal

A globally recognised mathematician and educator, consistently ranked among the top 2% of scientists worldwide by Stanford University (2020-2024). In 2025, he was ranked 13th in India and 1297th globally by Research.com for his outstanding research contributions.

Vinod Pawar

The Founder & CEO of TutorLive and a gold medallist from IIT Madras (2007-09). With over 15 years of experience, he has taught at VIT University, led a national educational venture, and served as Franchise Director at T.I.M.E. He also worked with the Ministry of External Affairs, deputed in Brisbane, Australia.

Prof. (Dr.) Anil Dhawan

A senior physicist with 20+ years of teaching and research experience. A Young Scientist Awardee (BARC), he has published 46+ papers and led major government projects. He also mentors faculty nationwide as a UKIERI-AICTE Master Trainer and serves on the Board of Studies at RTU, Kota.