RMO Books

There are various reference books available.

RMO Books reference :

The following book treats the topics which are covered in

the olympiads and also is a rich source of problems; (highly
recommended)

 V. Krishnamurthy, C. R. Pranesachar, K. N. Ranganathan

and B. J. Venkatachala, Challenge and Thrill of Pre-College
Mathematics, New Age International Publishers.
 C. R. Pranesachar, S. A. Shirali, B. J. Venkatachala, and C. S. Yogananda, Mathematical
Challenges from the Olympiads, Prism Books Pvt. Ltd. (Contains problems and
solutions of International Mathematical Olympiad from 1986-1994).
 C. R. Pranesachar, B. J. Venkatachala, and C. S. Yogananda, Problem Primer for the
Olympiad,
Prism Books Pvt. Ltd., #1865, 32nd. Cross, BSK II Stage, Bangalore
560 070. or 49, Sardar Sankar Road, Kolkata 700029. Phone:
24633890/24633944.
 M. R. Modak, S. A. Katre, V. V. Acharya, An Excursion in Mathematics,
Bhaskaracharya Pratisthan, 56/14 Erandavane, Damle Path, Pune 411 004.

The books listed below form the recommended reading for

the various math competitions. Some are elementary, and some are not
so elementary. As far as possible there are indicators to the type of
the book but, of course, these can only be indicators....

 GEOMETRY
1. Durrel M. A., Modern Geometry, Macmillan & Co., London.
2. H. S. M. Coxeter and S. L. Greitzer, Geometry Revisited, Mathematical
Association of America.
3. S. L. Loney, Plane Trigonometry, Macmillan & Co., London.

 NUMBER THEORY
1. I. Niven & H. S. Zuckerman, An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers, Wiley
Eastern Ltd. New Delhi.
2. David Burton, Elementary Number Theory, Universal Book Stall, New Delhi.
3. G. H. Hardy & Wright, An introduction to the theory of numbers, Oxford
University Publishers.

 PROBLEM BOOKS
o I M O Problem Collections
1. S. L. Greitzer, International Mathematical Olympiad 1959-1977, MAA.
2. M. S. Klamkin, International Mathematical Olympiad 1978-1985, MAA.
 o General
1. M. S. Klamkin, USA Mathematical Olympiads 1972-1985, MAA.
2. D. O. Shklyarshky, N. N. Chensov and I. M. Yaglom, Selected problems
and Theorems in Elementary Mathematics.
3. W. Sierpenski, 250 Problems in Elementary Number Theory, American
Elsevier.
4. I. R. Sharygin, Problems in Plane Geometry, MIR Publishers.

 JOURNALS
1. Samasya, journal devoted to problem solving, published by Leelavati Trust,
Bangalore.
2. Bona Mathematica, published by Bhaskaracharya Prathistana, Pune.

 General Reading

1. Arthur Engel, Problem-Solving Strategies, Springer.

2. S. A. Shirali, A Primer On Number Sequences, University Press.
3. S. A. Shirali, First Steps In Number Theory--- A Primer On Divisibility, University Press.
4. B. J. Venkatachala, Functional Equations---A Problem Solving Approach, Prism Books
Pvt. Ltd., #1865, 32nd. Cross, BSK II
Stage, Bangalore 560 070. or 49, Sardar Sankar Road, Kolkata 700029. Phone:
24633890/24633944.
5. S. Barnard & J.M. Child, Higher Algebra, Macmillan & Co., London, 1939; reprinted
Surjeet Publishers, Delhi, 1990
6. W. S Burnside & A.W. Panton, The Theory of Equations, Vol. 1 (13th Edition), S. Chand
& Co., New Delhi, 1990
7. D. M. Burton, Elementary Number Theory, Second Edition, Universal Book Stall, New
Delhi, 1991
8. RA. Brualdi, Introductory Combinatorics, Elsevier, North-Holland, New York, 1977
9. H.S.M. Coxeter & S.L. Greitzer, Geometry Revisited,
New Mathematical Library 19, The Mathematical Association of America,
New York, 1967
10. C.V. Durell, Modern Geometry, Macmillan & Co., London, 1961
11. D. Fomin, S. Genkin & 1. Itenberg, Mathematical Circles, First Reprinted Edition,
University Press, New Delhi, 2000
12. H.S. Hall & S.R Knight, Higher Algebra, Macmillan & Co., London; Metric Edition,
New Delhi, 1983
13. R Honsberger, Mathematical Gems, Part I (1973), Part II
(1976), Part III (1985), The Mathematical Association of America, New
York
14. N.D. Kazarinoff, Geometric Inequalities, New Mathematical Library 4, Random House
and The L.W. Singer Co., New York, 1961
15. P.P. Korovkin, Inequalities, Little Mathematics Library, MIR Publishers, Moscow, 1975
16. I. Niven, H.S. Zuckerman & H.L. Montgomery, An
Introduction to the Theory of Numbers, Fifth Edition, Wiley Eastern,
New Delhi, 2000
 17. A.W. Tucker, Applied Combinatorics, Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons, New York,
1984
18. G.N. Yakovlev, High School Mathematics, Part II, MIR Publishers, Moscow, 1984

LIST OF BOOKS FOR MATH. OLYMPIADS:

Short list:

1. Problem primer for olympiads: C.R. Pranesachar, B J Venkatachala and C S

Yogananda (Prism Books Pvt Ltd, Jayangar, Bangalore)

2. Challenge and thrill of pre-college mathematics: V. Krishnamurthy, C R

Pranseachar, K N Ranganathan and B. J. Venkatachala (New age international
publishers, New Delhi)

3. An Excursion in Mathematics, Ed. M R Modak, S A Katre and V V Acharya

(Bhaskaracharya Pratishthana, Pune)

4. Functional Equations, B J Venkatachala (Prism Books Pvt Ltd, Jayanagar,

Bangalore)

5. Mathematical Circles: Russian Experience (University Press, Hyderabad).

Long list:

1. Klamkin, M.S. U.S.A. Maths Olympiad, 1972 - 1986

2. Yaglom, I.M. The USSR Olympiad Problem Book (Dover)

3. Sierpenski. W 250 Problems in Elementary Number Theory (Elsevier)

4. Niven & Zukerman An Introduction to the theory of Numbers (Wiley)

5. Coxeter, H.S.M. Geometry Revisited (MAA)

6. Larson, L.C. Problem Solving through Problems (Springer)

7. Bottema. O. Geometric Inequalities (MAA)

8. V. Krishnamoorthy etal. Challenges and thrill of Precollege Mathematics (New Age Publ.)

9. Pranesachar C.R. Mathematical challenges from Olympiads. (Interline Publ)

10. Lozansky E., Rousseau, C Winning Solutions (Springer)

11. M.K. Singal, A.R. Singal Olympiad Mathematics (Pitambar Publ.)

12. S.A. Katre An excursion in Mathematics

13. V. Seshan Mastering Olympiad Mathematics (Frank Brothers)

14. Engel A. Problem Solving Strategies (Springer)

15. Shirali S. A First steps in Number Theory (Universities Press)

16. Shirali S.A. Adventures in Problem Solving ,, ,,

17. Steven G. Krantz Techniques of Problem Solving ,, ,,

18. Titu Andreescu & Mathematical Olympiad Challenges Razvan Gelca; (Universities Press)

19. Burton Elementary Number Theory (UBS)

20. Venkatachala B. J. Functional Equations. A problem solving approach

21. Durrell C. V. Geometry

22. Bonnie Averback and Problem solving through recreational Mathematics Oria Chein (Dover)

23. Alfred Posamentiar Challenging Problems in Geometry (Dover) and Charles T. Salkind

24. Beiler A.H. Recreations in the theory of numbers (Dover)

25. A Gardiner The Mathematical Olympiad Hand book OUP (2000)

26. T. Andreesan Mathematical Olympiad Challenges R. Gelca Birkhauser (2000)

27. S. Muralidharan Gems from the Mathematics Teacher, AMTI (1997) G.R. Vijayakumar

28. V.K. Krishnan (Ed.) Non-routine problems in Mathematics, AMTI (2000)

29. R. Roy Choudhary 501 Difficult problems in Mathematics, BM Pub (2000)

30. T. Andreescu Mathematical Olympiad Treasures, Birkhauser (2004)

31. Bernard and Child Higher Algebra (Mc Millan)

32. Stein haus One Hundred Problems in Elementary Mathematics (Dover)

33. Eves H. College Geometry (Narosa) (1995)

34. Williams K.S.; Hardy, K The red book of mathematical problems (Dover)
35. I. Reiman International Mathematics Olympiad Vol. I-III (Anthem Press)

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Indian National Biology Olympiad(first stage is NSEB) For XI, XII class
Indian National Astronomy Olympiad (Senior) (first stage is
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Indian National Junior Science Olympiad- (first stage is
For IX, X class
NSEJS)
Indian National Olympiad in Informatics For IX, X, XI, XII class
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) For XI, XII class
NGPE-National Graduate Physics Examination B.Sc. level
CBSE Heritage Quiz :
Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme ( In field of Indian
art & culture for the age group of 10-14 years)
International Earth Science Olympiad
CBSE Group Mathematical Olympiad (CBSE JMO)
Kendriya Vidyalaya Junior Mathematical Olympiad (KV
JMO)
Kendriya Vidyalaya Junior Mathematical Olympiad (KV
GMO)
Junior Science Olympiad (KVS-JSO)
Indian National Astronomy Olympiad (Junior)
IESO - International Earth Science Olympiad (For X and XI
studying)
 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of B.Sc., B.Tech., MBBS,
MIMAMSA - IISER Pune
Integrated Masters or equivalent programmes
International Environment Project Olympiad
Astar India youth scholarship 9th class studying students - for studies in singapo
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Olympiads by Private Organisation

Aryan Classes
Unified Council
Science Olympiad Foundation
Global Thinkquest Narrative Award
Imagine Cup 2010 by Microsoft
World Skills 2011, London (international vocational skills
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ALOHA (http://www.geosocindia.org/)
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International Olympiads

 The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO, since 1959; not held in 1980)
 The International Physics Olympiad (IPhO, since 1967; not held in 1973, 1978, 1980)
 The International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO, since 1968; not held in 1971)
 The International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI, since 1989)
 The International Biology Olympiad (IBO, since 1990)
 The International Philosophy Olympiad (IPO, since 1993)
 The International Astronomy Olympiad (IAO, since 1996)
 The International Geography Olympiad (IGeo, since 1996)
 The International Linguistic Olympiad (ILO, since 2003)
 The International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO, since 2004)
 The International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA, since 2007)
 The International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO, since 2007)

Olympiads by Private Organisations in India

  ANGO: Aryan National GK Olympiad
 ANMO: Aryan National Mathematics Olympiad
 ANSO: Aryan National Science Olympiad
 ANBQ: Aryan National Business Quiz
 ANCO: Aryan National Cyber Olympiad
 Unified Council
 Science Oympiad Foundation
 ASSET by Educational Initiatives Pvt. Ltd.

There are various other olympiads organised by various private organisation whose details we
have not mentioned.

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