# Singapore Mathematical Olympiad

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## Core facts

- **Organiser:** Singapore Mathematical Society (https://olympiads.co.uk/organisation/singapore-mathematical-society)
- **Subjects:** Mathematics
- **Age groups:** Junior, Senior
- **Activity type:** Competition
- **Format:** In-person
- **Entry route:** Junior: Sec 1–2. Senior: Sec 3–4, born on or after 2 Jan 2009, never full-time tertiary. Open: see official rules. Schools verify eligibility.

## Dates

- **Next/representative edition start:** 2027-06-01 (month precision) [projected edition — not yet confirmed]

## URLs

- **Official website:** https://sms.math.nus.edu.sg/singapore-mathematical-olympiad-smo/
- **Registration:** https://sms.math.nus.edu.sg/singapore-mathematical-olympiad-smo/registration-instructions/
- **Olympiads.co.uk page:** https://olympiads.co.uk/event/singapore-mathematical-society/singapore-mathematical-olympiad
- **This facts page:** https://olympiads.co.uk/ai/events/singapore-mathematical-society/singapore-mathematical-olympiad.md

## Summary

The Singapore Mathematical Olympiad (SMO) is the national mathematics competition for secondary school students in Singapore. It has three sections: Junior (Sec 1–2), Senior (Sec 3–4), and Open. Round 1 is a 2.5-hour written paper (multiple choice and short questions). The top 10% are invited to Round 2, a 4-hour paper with full solution questions. Individual awards: Gold, Silver, Bronze, Honourable Mention (Round 1); only Round 2 participants are eligible for Gold. School awards: Gold, Silver, Bronze, Commendation. Registration is through school Mathematics Department heads.
## Data provenance

- **Sources:** Supabase activity/event catalogue
- **Last generated:** 2026-06-13
- **Representative edition:** yes
- **Projected dates:** yes — treat as estimate

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