UKMT Intermediate Mathematical Challenge (IMC)

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Paper format only. Additional key dates: Braille/Large Print order deadline 31 Dec 2025, downloadable paper purchase deadline 28 Jan 2026, paper answer sheet upload deadline 29 Jan 2026. Competition pathway image: - IMC is aimed at students up to Year 11 in England/Wales, with equivalent eligibility elsewhere and overseas wording. - It is school-entry and normally administered through the maths department. - It is harder than JMC because questions demand more mature multi-step reasoning. - Strong performers may be invited to Intermediate Kangaroo or Cayley/Hamilton/Maclaurin Olympiad rounds. - Preparation should combine past papers, topic review, strategy and careful error analysis.

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Source URLs

• https://ukmt.org.uk/intermediate-challenges/intermediate-mathematical-challenge
• https://sites.google.com/ukmt.org.uk/challengehandbook/home
• https://ukmt.org.uk/competition-calendar-2025-26

Why this listing is included

• Official IMC page states competition date is Wednesday 28 January 2026.
• Format is 60 minutes with 25 multiple-choice questions.
• Eligibility is Year 11 and below / S4 or below / Year 12 or below by region.
• Paper-only delivery with listed ordering and upload deadlines.
• UKMT 2025-26 calendar confirms IMC date as 28 January 2026.

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