Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament (HMMT) Season 30

Name: Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament (HMMT) Season 30
Start: 2026-11-07T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2027-02-13T23:59:59.000Z
Location: United States

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Competition country: United States

Quick Summary

Difficulty varies by division from Advanced to Expert, HMMT Season 30 combines an in-person November tournament at Harvard with a substantially harder February tournament at MIT. Eligible students worldwide may apply through an adult coach as a team or individual, with places normally allocated by lottery. Both events mix individual, team and rapid Guts rounds; the main challenge is sophisticated timed problem solving, especially February's proof work.

Competition Overview

Eligible ages: Up to 20

School level: Full-time primary or secondary students; the tournaments are aimed at high school students worldwide

Competition stages: November Tournament at Harvard on 7 November 2026 and February Tournament at MIT on 13 February 2027

Registration method: School or Individual

Fee: USD 80 per team or USD 10 per individual competitor, payable at tournament check-in; financial aid may include fee waivers

Online / in-person: In-person

Official Links

Official website Rules / PDF

Dates

Registration open: 2 Aug 2026

Registration deadline: 20 Sept 2026

Registration open

Competition date start: 7 Nov 2026

Competition date end: 13 Feb 2027

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Our Take

CompeteMap's editorial perspective, based on our research and competition guide.

Season 30 applications for both tournaments are open from 2 August to 20 September 2026. Acceptance is normally allocated through a uniformly random lottery because of capacity limits.