The UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge (Intermediate Mathematical Challenge) will take place on
Wednesday 28th January 2026.
Students usually take this paper in years 9, 10 and 11 in England, S3 and S4 in Scotland or Years 10, 11 and 12 in Northern Ireland, but the competition is open to entrants from younger year groups too.
Many schools overseas also enter students, but entrants must be of an equivalent age and be students at official UKMT test centres – applications from private individuals or tutors is not allowed.
I’ve collected answers to all of the most common questions I’m asked by students, parents and teachers about the Intermediate Maths Challenge on the page here so take a look now and make sure you’re in the best position for the Intermediate Maths Challenge in 2026!
You can also take an online course to prepare at the Mathsaurus courses website. There’s a very significant FREE course and an upgraded course as well as group tuition options via Zoom: