UKMT Junior Mathematical Olympiad
Mathematics
United Kingdom
Competition Overview
Eligible ages: 9 - 13
School level: Year 8 and below (England/Wales/Overseas), S2 or below (Scotland), Year 9 or below (Northern Ireland)
Competition stages: Invitation/discretionary entry, 6 olympiad-style written questions, 2 hours
Registration method: School Only
Fee: GBP 25 per discretionary single entry
Online / in-person: In-person
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Dates
Registration open: Unknown
Registration deadline: 12 May 2026
Competition date start: 9 Jun 2026
Competition date end: 9 Jun 2026
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Level guide
Entry requirement: Qualification or invitation required
Skill demand: Advanced skill demand
Output: Standard complete task or submission
Selection process: Judged or shortlisted
Why this level
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Entry by invitation from qualifying JMC score or discretionary entry. Additional key date: paper answer sheet upload deadline 10 June 2026. Competition pathway image:
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Last checked at: 4 Jul 2026
Verification status: Verified
Source URLs
- https://ukmt.org.uk/junior-challenges/junior-mathematical-olympiad
- https://ukmt.org.uk/competition-calendar-2025-26
Why this listing is included
- Olympiad date Tuesday 9 June 2026.
- Format listed as 2 hour challenge with 6 olympiad style questions.
- Eligibility listed as Year 8 and below / S2 or below / Year 9 or below by region.
- Entry is by invitation from JMC qualifying score or discretionary entry.
- Calendar lists 12 May 2026 (Braille/Large Print order) and 10 June 2026 (paper answer sheet upload).
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