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Competition
UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT)

Senior Mathematical Challenge

A 90-minute first-round paper of 25 questions for students in Year 13 and below. High scorers progress to follow-on rounds such as the Senior Kangaroo and the British Mathematical Olympiad.

Official application Source

Interest areas

Mathematics Problem Solving Logic STEM Olympiad Prep

Who it is for

  • Year 13 and below (overseas schools eligible under the Overseas category)
  • Entered through a school by a teacher
  • Open internationally via overseas entry

What students gain

  • Gold/silver/bronze certificates and a national ranking
  • Qualification routes to Senior Kangaroo and BMO
  • Strong signal of mathematical ability for university applications

Application steps

  1. Teacher registers the school with UKMT
  2. Buy entry packs and sit the paper in school
  3. Submit answer sheets by the deadline