Junior Mathematical Olympiad Awards
Scoring
Scoring rules for the Junior Mathematical Olympiad are as follows:
- A total of 60 marks can be achieved in the Junior Olympiad
- Each question is worth up to 10 points
- Starting in 2025, the JMO consists of 6 questions, each 10 marks each. Section A has been removed.
- Answers can be awarded partial marks depending on the clarity of the participants Mathematical presentation
Awards and Thresholds
Starting in 2025, the JMO consists of 6 questions, each 10 marks each. Section A has been removed.
The top-scoring 25% of participants will receive a Certificate of Distinction, the next top 40% will receive a Certificate of Merit. The remaining students will receive either a certificate of qualification or participation depending on their entry route.
The top 40 scorers receive a gold medal, the next 60 a silver medal and the next 100 a bronze medal. All medalists will also receive a book prize.
2026 Certificate Thresholds
Distinction: 31+
Merit: 19+
2026 Medal Thresholds
Gold: 51+
Silver: 42+
Bronze: 35+
Previous Thresholds
| Year | Junior Mathematical Olympiad Qualification | ||||
| Merit | Distinction | Bronze Medal | Silver Medal | Gold Medal | |
| 2026 | 19 | 31 | 35 | 42 | 51 |
| 2025 | 22 | 33 | 36 | 39 | 42 |
| 2024 | 20 | 38 | 38 | 43 | 50 |
| 2023 | 21 | 36 | 36 | 44 | 51 |
| 2022 | 16 | 29 | 34 | 41 | 48 |
| 2021 | 12 | 37 | 37 | 47 | 57 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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