Competition Structure
Math isn’t just about memorising formulas; it’s about building a capable, confident mind. We break this journey down into two distinct phases, ensuring that every student builds a bedrock of understanding before they reach for the sky.
Building the Foundation
Imagine trying to build a tall tower on shaky ground; it simply wouldn't hold. Before students can tackle advanced mathematics, they need to feel completely sure-footed with the basics. That is exactly what this phase is designed to do. The journey begins with a simple, stress-free Entry Test. This isn't about grades; it’s a map that shows us exactly where a student currently stands. From there, they embark on a step-by-step climb through 8 levels of practice. Each level asks a little more than the last, naturally building speed, accuracy, and self-belief along the way. The final milestone of this stage is reaching the C3 Level. When a student hits this mark, it means something real. It proves they aren't just getting the answers right—they are solving problems fluidly, without getting rattled or anxious when a question looks difficult. By the end of this stage, your child has built a foundation strong enough to support the rest of their mathematical life.
- ✓ Each question has 3 sub-questions — you earn 1 point only if all 3 are correct.
- ✓ Your score determines your starting level in the Qualifying Stage.
| Score Range | Starting Level |
|---|---|
| 0 – 8 | A1 Level |
| 9 – 15 | B1 Level |
| 16 – 35 | C1 Level |
| 36 – 40 | C2 Level |
25+25+25…4 times
25×8 = ?
19+19+19…7 times
19×8 = ?
Three categories (A, B, C) with multiple levels. Progress through each by achieving 90% accuracy across 7 consecutive test attempts.
- ✓ Score at least 90% accuracy in each of 7 consecutive attempts to advance to the next level.
- ✓ Complete all A levels to be promoted to B-Category.
- ✓ Score at least 90% accuracy in 7 consecutive attempts of C3 Level to complete the competition.
- ✓ Once you reach C3 Level, you are in the final stage — keep going!
Grade 6–8 students complete the competition after finishing C3 Level. Grade 9–10 students are promoted to the MahaviraDivision for additional challenges.
A Building on the Foundation
Once that solid base is set, it's time to build upward. High school math introduces entirely new worlds of logic, and this stage focuses on deeper exploration. We don't rush blindly into new concepts. First, students secure their Minimum Numerical Skills (MNS). Think of this as the essential toolkit that no student can afford to be without. Through a three-step refresher (Entry, Qualifying, and Final stages), we guarantee that no previous skills have gotten rusty. We ensure nothing is shaky before the real building begins. From there, students move into two structured phases of core development, focusing on what we call Minimum Learning Abilities (MLA). These are the non-negotiable competencies that every student must master to truly understand advanced math:
- ✓ Minimum Learning Abilities-1 (MLA-1): We focus on fractions, decimals, integers, and how they all connect. By mastering these 30 core abilities, students broaden their fundamental understanding of numbers and their relationships, seeing the "big picture" of how math works.
- ✓ Minimum Learning Abilities-2 (MLA-2): Next, we dive into equations and real-world problem-solving. Covering 50 core abilities, this stage takes a student's mathematical logic to the next level and equips them with the practical tools they need for high school and beyond.
- ✓ Each question has 3 sub-questions — you earn 1 point only if all 3 are correct.
- ✓ Your score determines your starting level in the MNS Qualifying Stage.
| Score Range | Starting Level |
|---|---|
| 0 – 8 | A1 Level |
| 9 – 15 | B1 Level |
| 16 – 35 | C1 Level |
| 36 – 40 | C2 Level |
25+25+25…4 times
25×8 = ?
19+19+19…7 times
19×8 = ?
Three categories (A, B, C) with multiple levels. Progress through each by achieving 90% accuracy across 7 consecutive test attempts.
- ✓ Score at least 90% accuracy in each of 7 consecutive attempts to advance to the next level.
- ✓ Complete all A levels to be promoted to B-Category.
- ✓ Score at least 90% accuracy in 7 consecutive attempts of C3 Level to complete MNS.
- ✓ Once you reach C3 Level, you are promoted to the MLA-1 Module — keep going!
30 Abilities Covers 30 core mathematical abilities across three stages — Entry, Qualifying, and Final.
- ✓ MLA-1 covers 30 abilities in total.
- ✓ The Entry Stage has 3 tests, each of 30 questions, 30 minutes.
- ✓ Each ability is tested with 1 Easy, 1 Moderate and 1 Hard question.
- ✓ Based on the combined result of 3 tests, Worksheet will be allocated with respective ability.
- ✓ Answer every ability correctly and you skip straight to the Final Stage.
- ✓ You can be allocated a maximum of 30 worksheets, covering 30 different abilities.
- ✓ Answer every ability correctly in the Entry Stage and you skip the Qualifying Stage entirely, jumping straight to the Final Stage.
- ✓ You need at least 90% accuracy on each worksheet to complete it.
- ✓ Once all assigned worksheets are completed, you are promoted to the Final Stage.
- ✓ The Final Stage has 3 tests, each of 30 questions, 30 minutes.
- ✓ Each ability is tested with 1 Easy, 1 Moderate and 1 Hard question.
- ✓ You need at least 90% accuracy in each test to pass and move to the next test.
- ✓ These are 3 consecutive rounds — you must pass all three in one go. Fail any one, and you restart from Test 1.
- ✓ Pass all 3 consecutive attempts to be promoted to MLA-2.
50 Abilities Covers 50 advanced mathematical abilities across three stages — Entry, Qualifying, and Final.
- ✓ MLA-2 covers 50 abilities in total.
- ✓ The Entry Stage has 5 tests, each of 30 questions, 30 minutes.
- ✓ Each ability is tested with 1 Easy, 1 Moderate and 1 Hard question.
- ✓ Based on the combined result of 5 tests, Worksheet will be allocated with respective ability.
- ✓ Answer every ability correctly and you skip straight to the Final Stage.
- ✓ You can be allocated a maximum of 30 worksheets, covering 30 different abilities.
- ✓ Answer every ability correctly in the Entry Stage and you skip the Qualifying Stage entirely, jumping straight to the Final Stage.
- ✓ You need at least 90% accuracy on each worksheet to complete it.
- ✓ Once all assigned worksheets are completed, you are promoted to the Final Stage.
- ✓ The Final Stage has 5 tests, each of 30 questions, 30 minutes.
- ✓ Each ability is tested with 1 Easy, 1 Moderate and 1 Hard question.
- ✓ You need at least 90% accuracy in each test to pass and move to the next test.
- ✓ These are 5 consecutive rounds — you must pass all five in one go. Fail any one, and you restart from Test 1.
- ✓ Pass all 5 consecutive attempts to complete the Maths Genius 2026 competition.