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 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.
Organizational & Olympiad History (2015–2026)
Foundation of MAN
Founded under the Associations Registration Act, 2034 (1977); Deepak Bastola becomes founding President (2015–2022).
Nepal's First IMO Delegation
Nepal officially debuts at the 58th International Mathematical Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
59th IMO in Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Second consecutive national participation, solidifying the selection pipeline.
Historic First Honorable MentionMajor Milestone
Kartikesh Mishra earns Nepal’s first ever IMO Honorable Mention at the 60th IMO in Bath, United Kingdom.
Virtual IMO Participation
61st IMO held virtually (Saint Petersburg, Russia) amid the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Honorable Mention in Russia
Yubraj Sarda earns an Honorable Mention at the 62nd IMO.
Dual Honorable Mentions in NorwayMajor Milestone
Swikriti Acharya & Kapil Sharma earn two Honorable Mentions at the 63rd IMO in Oslo.
Honorable Mention in Chiba, Japan
Swikriti Acharya earns an Honorable Mention at the 64th IMO.
Honorable Mention & MOU with Project PASCAL
Kritesh Dhakal earns an Honorable Mention at the 65th IMO (UK); strategic MOU signed with Project PASCAL.
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.
Continued National Growth & 10th IMO in Shanghai
Expanding DMO reach to all 77 districts and preparing Nepal’s 10th IMO delegation to Shanghai, China.