Intermediate Mathematical Challenge
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Deadline of registering: Wed 21 Jan 2026
UKIMC encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought, and fluency in using basic mathematical techniques to solve interesting problems.
The problems on the Intermediate Mathematical Challenge are designed to make students think.
Most are accessible, yet still challenge those with more experience.
Challenge Date and time
Thursday 29 Jan 2026, 19:00-20:00 (NZ time).
Thursday 29 Jan 2026, 17:00-18:00 (Sydney time, NZ-2)
Thursday 29 Jan 2026, 14:00-15:00 (Perth, Beijing time, NZ-5)
Challenge Format
Homebased-Paper (Scanning is required)
Year Groups
Year 9-11 (One paper for all year level)
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the eligibility requirements?
Eligible age groups: Year 11 or below (NZ Year 9-11)
2. How can students access the Challenge?
Please note, the exam format for all the UKMT competitions has changed to remote paper-based, which requires the scanning of the answer sheets.
3. How are the scoring rules?
The scoring rules for the Intermediate Mathematical Challenge are as follows: 5 marks are awarded for each correct answer to questions 1 - 15 6 marks are awarded for each correct answer to questions 16 - 25 Each incorrect answer to questions 16 - 20 loses 1 mark Each incorrect answer to questions 21 - 25 loses 2 marks Answers left blank will be marked as 0
4. How are students awarded?
To recognize the highest performers in the Challenge, we award the top-scoring 50% of participants Bronze, Silver and Gold certificates in the ratio 3:2:1. Students that are ‘Best in Year’ or ‘Best in School’ will also receive a badge to denote this on their certificates. Students not amongst the high scorers will receive a Certificate of Participation.