Competition
AMC 10/12 (American Mathematics Competitions)
Mathematical Association of America
Recognition
Top scorers are invited to the AIME (at least top 2.5% of AMC 10 scorers, top 5% of AMC 12 scorers), the pathway to USAJMO/USAMO qualification.
Deadline
Oct 28, 2026
25-question, 75-minute multiple-choice mathematics competitions: the AMC 10 for students in grades 10 and below (under age 17.5), the AMC 12 for grades 12 and below (under 19.5), taken at registered schools and venues.
Eligibility
- Grade levels
- Middle school, High school
- Citizenship
- Any
- Fields of study
- Mathematics
Application requirements
- School designates a Competition Manager who registers the school by the deadline: Regular registration deadline Oct 15, 2026 ($75 fee); late deadline Oct 28, 2026 ($115).
- Competition Manager purchases student license bundles: $30 per bundle of 10 student licenses.
- Competition Manager enrolls individual students on the registration platform
- Student takes the 25-question, 75-minute exam on the scheduled competition date: AMC 10/12 A: Nov 5, 2026; AMC 10/12 B: Nov 13, 2026.
Verified Jul 6, 2026 · View official source