British Mathematical Olympiad

The British Mathematical Olympiad is the follow on round for the Senior Challenge. Around 1000 invitations to the British Mathematical Olympiad Round 1 are sent to pupils who score highly in the Senior Challenge each November, and are qualified to represent the UK at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). We accept entries (from schools and colleges with a UKMT centre number) for BMO1 on behalf of those who did not qualify automatically. Please click here for further information.

BMO Round 1 lasts three and a half hours and contains six complex and involved mathematical problems for which full written solutions are required. Around 100 high achievers in Round One, who are qualified to represent the UK at the IMO are invited to try Round Two. Again those who sat BMO1 but do not qualify automatically for BMO2 may be entered on payment of a fee. Please click here for further information. BMO Round 2 is a 3½-hour paper with 4 problems, taken by students in their own schools. Information on preparation for BMO papers is here.

More information on BMO including past papers is available here.

Booklets of BMO1 and BMO2 past papers are available for £2.50 each here.

Guidance for BMO Preparation

For this year's dates, click here.

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