We only publish exam dates and fees after checking the organiser's official announcement. Status: awaiting the 2026–27 announcement — the format and season notes below describe this exam's usual pattern, not this year's confirmed dates. Always confirm on the official page before registering or paying.
At a glance
| Organiser | United Kingdom Mathematics Trust (UKMT) |
|---|---|
| Official site | ukmt.org.uk |
| Region | United Kingdom (schools; some international entries) |
| Grades | Year 8 and below (England & Wales; equivalents in Scotland/NI) |
| Registration | Through schools registered with UKMT. |
| Usual season | Typically late April |
| 2026–27 dates | awaiting official announcement |
| Fees | Per-entry fee set by UKMT — confirm on the official site. |
Format
- Single round: 25 multiple-choice questions, typically 60 minutes
- Certificates awarded by score band; top performers invited to the Junior Kangaroo or Junior Mathematical Olympiad
- Questions emphasise reasoning and insight over curriculum recall
Worth reading first
Prepare without the panic
Competition papers reward secure fundamentals more than tricks. The honest way in is free daily practice pitched at your child's actual level — and if a competition is months away, that is exactly enough time to close the one gap that would have cost the most marks.