International Math Modeling Contest
Today, many middle and high school students around the world study mathematics and science primarily by learning theories and solving problems in the classroom. While this process is certainly important, the true purpose of mathematics and science goes far beyond solving textbook problems.
Mathematics and science are disciplines that exist to help us understand the world and improve human life. The theories we learn and the problems we solve in school gain their true meaning when they are applied to real-world challenges.
However, in reality, most middle and high school educational environments have limited opportunities for students to experience how mathematical and scientific knowledge can be used to analyze and solve real-life problems through modeling and critical thinking.
For this reason, we created the International Math Modeling Contest (IMMC).
The goal of IMMC is to provide students with an opportunity to go beyond traditional classroom learning by applying mathematical and scientific ideas to real-world situations, constructing models, and presenting logical solutions as a team.
Through this contest, we hope students will:
In addition, we believe that opportunities like this should be accessible to all students. Therefore, the IMMC is offered free of charge to students worldwide, ensuring that talented students can participate regardless of financial background.
We hope that IMMC will provide students with a unique learning opportunity beyond the traditional classroom, and that through this experience, the next generation of scientists, researchers, and innovators will emerge.
Head Director
Shubhrangshu Dasgupta
Participants are allowed to use the following resources during the contest:
Teams must complete the application form and send it to: admin@imc-impea.org
The contest problems will be distributed on April 24, 2026. Teams may choose their own start time on that date. However, once the problem file is opened, teams must submit their solution within the official time limit:
When submitting the final solution, the cover page must include:
Accepted submission formats: PDF, JPG, DOC
Submissions provided only as Google Docs links will not be accepted. Handwritten solutions are also allowed. There is no strict page limit, but most teams typically submit solutions of 8 to 15 pages (A4 format). A longer solution does not provide any advantage in scoring.
Each submission will be independently evaluated by three professors in mathematics and physics. The final score will be determined by the average of the three scores, and awards will be given accordingly.
| Award Level | Number of Teams |
|---|---|
| Gold | 1–2 teams |
| Silver | 2–4 teams |
| Bronze | 2–4 teams |
| Honorable Mention | 5 teams |
On average, 100–120 teams participate in Test A each year.
| Award Level | Number of Teams |
|---|---|
| Gold | 1 team |
| Silver | 2 teams |
| Bronze | 2 teams |
| Honorable Mention | 3 teams |
On average, 70–90 teams participate in Test B each year.
Students are free to use the papers they submit to the IMMC for other academic purposes. The solutions and modeling reports submitted to the contest may be:
Students retain full ownership of their work.
We strongly encourage participants to view their IMMC submission not only as a contest solution, but also as a valuable academic project that can demonstrate their creativity, analytical thinking, and research ability. The paper you produce during the IMMC can become an important intellectual asset for your academic journey.
We hope that the experience of writing and developing a modeling paper through IMMC will support students in building meaningful academic achievements in the future.