The SMC is the senior MCQ challenge sat by ~100,000 sixth-formers. Top scorers qualify for BMO1 and Senior Kangaroo.
Exam format
Papers, durations and question style sourced from official board specifications.
| Paper | Duration | Questions | Marks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMC | 90 min | 25 MCQ | — | Negative marking on last 5 questions |
Olympiad ladder
Where this round sits in the national → international pathway.
Leads to → International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)
The world championship of pre-university mathematics. Each country sends a team of six. Two days, six problems, nine hours of solving.
Visit IMO official siteMeet the mentor team
Every mentor is verified, interviewed and rated by parents. Profiles are anonymised here for privacy — full bios shared after your free counselling call.
Dr. A. Patel
PhD Physics — Cambridge
- 10+ yrs · A-Level / IB / AP
- Former IPhO trainer
- 200+ A* students
Ms. R. Khan
MMath Hons — Imperial College
- A-Level + STEP specialist
- Cambridge offer-holder coach
- Awwwards-style verified
Mr. S. Iyer
B.Tech IIT Bombay
- JEE Advanced AIR top 1%
- Olympiad mentor (INPhO/INMO)
- 5 yrs · 1-to-1 only
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