National Undergraduate
Mathematics Olympiad - NUMO

NUMO is the national competition for university students in Bangladesh, celebrating mathematical excellence and fostering a culture of problem-solving at the undergraduate level.

02

Rounds

08

Regions

05

Problems in the Final

2 hrs

Exam Duration

50K+

Prize Money in total

Regional Rounds

Held at 8 regions across the country
Duration: 2 hours for 8 problems
Open to all eligible undergraduates
Top scorers advance to the national final

National Round

Proof-based long-form problems
Duration: 2 hours for 5 problems
Held at the University of Dhaka campus
Evaluated by BMS jury

Awards Ceremony

Prize distribution and honoring of participants
Medals, certificates, and cash prizes presented by BMS
ABOUT NUMO

Inspiring Mathematical Excellence

The National Undergraduate Mathematics Olympiad (NUMO) is the flagship annual competition organized by the Bangladesh Mathematical Society. Designed to look beyond standard university curricula, NUMO challenges students to apply pure logic, creativity, and advanced problem-solving skills. Whether you are aiming for a career in academia, engineering, or data science, this platform celebrates mathematical excellence and connects you with the brightest minds across the nation.

ELIGIBILITY

Who Can Participate?

  • Academic Status: Open to students currently completing their first, second, third, or fourth year of university undergraduate education.

  • Age Limit: The maximum age for participants is 23 years at the time of the competition (though rare exceptions can be made), with no minimum age limit.

  • Progression to Nationals: Only the TOP 10 scoring students from each Regional Olympiad will advance to the Final Round. To encourage diversity in STEM, this top 10 must include at least 2 female contestants.

  • Language: The working language for the competition is English.

SYLLABUS

What to Study for the Olympiad

  • Algebra: Real & Complex Number Systems, polynomials, summation of series, inequalities, and DeMoivre's theorem. Linear Algebra (Matrices, Basis, Linear transformations, Eigensystems), Groups, Rings, and Fields.

  • Analysis (Real & Complex): Infinite Series, Convergence, Complex Integration, Bilinear transformations, Single and Multivariable Calculus, Vector Calculus (Theorems of Green, Gauss, Stokes), and Modelling with first/second-order differential equations.

  • Analytic Geometry: Second-degree equations, Conics, Planes and straight lines in 3D, Conicoids, and their applications.

  • Combinatorics: Permutations, Combinations, Primes, Arithmetic functions, Congruence, Recurrence relations, Generating functions, and Complexity

RESOURCES

Prepare for the Challenge

The best way to prepare for the rigorous demands of NUMO is by practicing past problems. Familiarize yourself with the difficulty level and formatting of both the regional and national stages.

For any queries
Secretary, Bangladesh Mathematical Society
secretary@bdmathsociety.org
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The competition is open to undergraduate students who are currently completing their first, second, third, or fourth year of university.

Yes, the maximum age for participants is 23 years at the time of the competition, though rare exceptions can be made. There is no minimum age limit to compete

All questions are mandatory and must be answered. The Regional Olympiad consists of 8 problems, while the Final Round consists of 5 problems. Each problem carries a weight of 10 marks.

The allotted time for both the Regional Olympiad and the Final Round is exactly 120 minutes (2 hours).

The official working language for the Olympiad is English.

The TOP 10 scoring students from each Regional Olympiad are selected to advance to the final round. To promote diversity, this top 10 group must include at least 2 female contestants.

Bangladesh Mathematical Society
R-803, A F Mujibur Rahman Ganit Bhaban
University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000
secretary@bdmathsociety.org
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