UKMT Intermediate Mathematical Olympiad (Cayley/Hamilton/Maclaurin)
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: 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
Official Links
Dates
Registration open: Unknown
Registration deadline: 19 Feb 2026
Competition date start: 19 Mar 2026
Competition date end: 19 Mar 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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Top IMC scorers are invited; schools may also submit discretionary entries. Paper answer sheet upload deadline is 20 March 2026. Competition pathway image:
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Last checked at: 4 Jul 2026
Verification status: Verified
Source URLs
- https://ukmt.org.uk/intermediate-challenges/cayley-hamilton-maclaurin-olympiad-challenge
- https://sites.google.com/ukmt.org.uk/challengehandbook/home
- https://ukmt.org.uk/competition-calendar-2025-26
Why this listing is included
- Official CHM page states Olympiad date is Thursday 19 March 2026.
- Format is 2-hour challenge with 6 olympiad-style questions.
- Eligibility listed as Year 11 and below / S4 or below / Year 12 or below by region.
- High IMC scorers are invited and schools may use discretionary entries.
- Calendar confirms CHM on 19 March 2026.
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