Overview
The Philippine Mathematical Olympiad (PMO) is a national contest for advanced high school mathematics students, run by the Mathematical Society of the Philippines. It has three stages, and the Mathematical Society picks the Philippine team for the International Mathematical Olympiad from the national finalists.
Who can apply
The contest is open to high school and senior high school students with a mathematics grade of at least 88 percent in the previous year. A school may enter up to 30 contestants per stage.
Exam pattern
| Stage | When | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying | October | 30 questions at four regional testing sites: 15 at 2 points, 10 at 3 points, and 5 answer-only questions at 6 points |
| Area | November | Top 50 scorers per area; short-answer questions (3 points) and open-ended questions (10 points) |
| National | January | Top 20 scorers nationwide, in Metro Manila; a written phase (7 points per complete solution) and an oral phase (30 questions at 2 to 6 points) |
Marking and results
National winners are ranked on 70 percent of the written phase score plus 30 percent of the oral phase score. The top three receive trophies and cash awards.
Fees
The registration fee stated in the guidelines is PhP 150.
How to apply
Contact your regional PMO coordinator for enrolment details.
Is there a minimum grade to enter?
Yes. The guidelines require a mathematics grade of at least 88 percent from the previous year.