Name: UKMT Intermediate Mathematical Challenge (IMC)
Start: 2026-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-01-28T23:59:59.000Z
Location: United Kingdom

UKMT Intermediate Mathematical Challenge (IMC)

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Mathematics

United Kingdom

Competition Overview

Eligible ages: 11 - 16

School level: Year 11 and below (England/Wales/Overseas), S4 or below (Scotland), Year 12 or below (Northern Ireland)

Competition stages: Single stage, 25 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes

Registration method: School only

Fee: GBP 16 per pack of 10 (posted) or GBP 15 per pack of 10 (download-and-print)

Online / in-person: In-person

Dates

Registration open: Unknown

Registration deadline: 7 Jan 2026

Registration closed

Competition date start: 28 Jan 2026

Competition date end: 28 Jan 2026

Official Links

Official website Rules / PDF

Trust Metadata

Last checked at: 16 Feb 2026

Verification status: Verified

Source URLs

Evidence Text

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.

Notes

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: