International Youth Math Challenge 2026

IYMC is an international mathematics competition that gives students an opportunity to test their mathematical problem-solving abilities, tackle challenging problems and compete with students from around the world.

• QUICKY APPLY LINK https://iymc.info/en/submission?amb=45667439.1788637806.7889.17789477

• DEADLINE: 27th September, 2026

Who Can Participate?

• High school students.
• University students.
• Students from all countries.
• Students must generally be 26 years old or younger.

There are different age groups within the competition. Students are assigned to an age group based on their age/grade at the relevant Qualification Round deadline.

BENEFITS

• A total cash prize is USD 1,400 ( ~ NGN 1,907,697).
• An international network where participating students can connect with other young people interested in mathematics.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

The submission guidelines state that:

1. Final solutions should be clearly marked, for example by underlining them.
2. Solutions may be typed digitally, including using professional mathematical typesetting software such as TeX. Alternatively, students can submit a clear photograph of handwritten solutions.
3. Only one file should be uploaded.
4. If you have multiple images, they should be combined into one file.
5. Accepted file types include PDF, JPG, JPEG and PNG. (ZIP and Word files are not accepted.)
6. The file must be less than 10 MB.
7. Students must enter their name and date of birth correctly, because these details are used on certificates.

• NB : Students who submit digitally typed solutions using professional programmes such as TeX may receive a special honorary note on their certificates.

The competition is open internationally, and the 2026 edition will be conducted through multiple rounds, beginning with the Qualification Round in September, followed by the Pre-Final Round in November and the Final Round in December.

Is There an Application Fee?

• The Qualification Round is free to enter according to IYMC’s published information.However, students who qualify for the next stage and choose to participate in the Pre-Final Round may be required to pay a registration cost. In previous IYMC editions, this was €11. The organisers explain that these costs help cover the resources required to operate and evaluate the international competition.Students who cannot afford the Pre-Final registration cost can contact IYMC because the organisation states that fee waivers and regional sponsorships may be available in some years.Importantly, students who qualify in the Qualification Round can choose not to continue to the Pre-Final Round and will still receive their Qualification Round certificate.

Visit https://iymc.info/en/submission?amb=45667439.1788637806.7889.17789477 for further instructions. Best of luck champs