Official IMO Representative for Nepal
Institutional Profile

Mathematical Association of Nepal (MAN)

नेपाल गणितीय सङ्घ • Founded 2015 A.D.

The Mathematical Association of Nepal (MAN) is the registered voluntary non-profit organization governed under the Associations Registration Act, 2034 (1977), serving as Nepal’s official representative for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) and other premier international competitions.

Our Vision

“The vision of the Mathematical Association of Nepal (MAN) is to foster a strong and vibrant mathematical community in Nepal that is dedicated to advancing the study of mathematics and its applications.”
  • Cultivating a collaborative environment for mathematicians and researchers
  • Nurturing innovative approaches to mathematics learning in schools
  • Empowering Nepali students to excel in national & international Olympiads

Our Mission

“The mission of the Mathematical Association of Nepal (MAN) is to promote and advance the study of mathematics in Nepal and to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information among mathematicians.”
  • Supporting research in pure and applied mathematics across universities
  • Providing professional development opportunities for math educators
  • Administering the 77-district DMO and national IMO team selection
Official Affiliations

Official Nepal Representative to International Bodies

IMO

International Mathematical Olympiad (World Championship)

JBMO

Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad (Under 15.5 Years)

EGMO

European Girls Mathematical Olympiad (Female Talent)

IGO

Iranian Geometry Olympiad (Euclidean Geometry)

IMMC / IMMCO

International Mathematical Modeling Challenge

Executive Board

Governed by faculty from KU, TU & leading institutions.

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Chronology of Milestones

Organizational & Olympiad History (2015–2026)

2015

Foundation of MAN

Founded under the Associations Registration Act, 2034 (1977); Deepak Bastola becomes founding President (2015–2022).

2017

Nepal's First IMO Delegation

Nepal officially debuts at the 58th International Mathematical Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

2018

59th IMO in Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Second consecutive national participation, solidifying the selection pipeline.

2019

Historic First Honorable MentionMajor Milestone

Kartikesh Mishra earns Nepal’s first ever IMO Honorable Mention at the 60th IMO in Bath, United Kingdom.

2020

Virtual IMO Participation

61st IMO held virtually (Saint Petersburg, Russia) amid the global COVID-19 pandemic.

2021

Honorable Mention in Russia

Yubraj Sarda earns an Honorable Mention at the 62nd IMO.

2022

Dual Honorable Mentions in NorwayMajor Milestone

Swikriti Acharya & Kapil Sharma earn two Honorable Mentions at the 63rd IMO in Oslo.

2023

Honorable Mention in Chiba, Japan

Swikriti Acharya earns an Honorable Mention at the 64th IMO.

2024

Honorable Mention & MOU with Project PASCAL

Kritesh Dhakal earns an Honorable Mention at the 65th IMO (UK); strategic MOU signed with Project PASCAL.

2025

Historic First Bronze Medal for NepalMajor Milestone

Shreyash Sharma Bastola scores 20 points to secure Nepal’s historic first ever Bronze Medal at the 66th IMO in Sunshine Coast, Australia, alongside an Honorable Mention.

2026

Continued National Growth & 10th IMO in Shanghai

Expanding DMO reach to all 77 districts and preparing Nepal’s 10th IMO delegation to Shanghai, China.