UC Berkeley Golden Bear Math Competition
Deadline
Oct 1, 2026 00:59 PDTPacific Daylight Time
Format
Exam / Olympiad
Team
Individual Only
About
UC Berkeley Golden Bear Math Competition is a high school–level, olympiad-style math competition for students who enjoy challenging problem-solving. The competition is designed to test creative thinking, logical reasoning, and advanced mathematical skills through rigorous problems beyond the standard classroom curriculum. Although the questions are multiple-choice, participants are required to submit their solutions as a PDF to demonstrate their reasoning and problem-solving process.
How It Works
Competition Format
Exam / Olympiad
Participants complete a structured examination or olympiad testing knowledge and problem-solving ability. The exam may include multiple-choice, short-answer, and extended-response questions within a set time limit.
Participation
Individual Only
This competition is for individual participants only. Each entrant registers and competes on their own — showcasing personal skill, research, and originality without a team.
Who Can Register?
Eligibility Requirements
High School Students
9th – 12th Grade
Middle School Students
6th – 8th Grade
Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria before submitting your application.
When to Register?
Registration Deadline
All applications must be submitted before the deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted, so make sure to complete your registration ahead of time.
Closes on
October 1, 2026 00:59 PDTPacific Daylight Time
Competition Timeline
UC Berkeley Golden Bear Math Competition (Summer 2026)
Jul 1, 2026 00:59 PDTPacific Daylight Time ClosedRegistration Deadline
Jul 1, 2026 00:59 PDTPacific Daylight Time
Exam Sumbission Period
Jul 1, 2026 10:00 – 11:30 PDTPacific Daylight Time
Results Announcement
Jul 8, 2026 18:00 PDTPacific Daylight Time
You will receive the results individually by email within two weeks from the submission date.
UC Berkeley Golden Bear Math Competition (Fall 2026)
Oct 1, 2026 00:59 PDTPacific Daylight Time ClosedRegistration Deadline
Oct 1, 2026 00:59 PDTPacific Daylight Time
Exam Submission Period
Oct 1, 2026 09:00 – 10:40 PDTPacific Daylight Time
Results Announcement
CurrentOct 8, 2026 16:00 PDTPacific Daylight Time
You will receive the results individually by email within two weeks from the submission date.
Recognition
Awards & Certificates
Award Tiers
Grand Scholar Award
Awarded to the single highest-scoring participant across all categories.
Per-Category Awards
Gold Medal
Silver Medal
Bronze Medal
Honorable Mention
All award recipients receive an official SEF certificate of achievement. Awards are determined by panel evaluation and scoring rubrics.
Have questions?
Reach out to us — we're happy to help with any questions about this competition.
Applications are closed
Details
High School Students
9th – 12th Grade
Middle School Students
6th – 8th Grade
+ International students welcome
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