American Mathematics Contest (AMC)

Since having first taken place in 1950, AMC has now become the leader in strengthening the mathematical capabilities of the next generation’s problem-solvers around the world. There are dozens of participating countries, including nearly 3,000 schools in Canada, Britain, France, Singapore, South Korea, India, Belgium, Finland, Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The American Mathematics Contest (AMC) is a series of exams that provides a way to identify and recognize high-achieving students in middle and high school math.

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Competition Overview

All participants currently attending grade 12 and below

Eligibility

Varies

Entry Fee

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Competition Details

1. Competition Dates

AMC 8:

Early Bird Registration Deadline: Oct. 28, 2025 ($55 registration fee)
Regular Registration Deadline: January 5, 2026 ($75 registration fee)
Late Registration Deadline: January 15, 2026 ($115 registration fee)
AMC 8 Competition Dates: January 22 – 28, 2026

AMC 10:

Early Bird Registration Deadline: September 30, 2025 ($55 registration fee)
Regular Registration Deadline: October 15, 2025 ($75 registration fee)
Late Registration Deadline: October 28, 2025 ($115 registration fee)
AMC 10 A Competition Date: November 5, 2025
AMC 10 B Competition Date: November 13, 2025

AMC 12:

Early Bird Registration Deadline: September 30, 2025 ($55 registration fee)
Regular Registration Deadline: October 15, 2025 ($75 registration fee)
Late Registration Deadline: October 28, 2025 ($115 registration fee)
AMC 12 A Competition Date: November 5, 2025
AMC 12 B Competition Date: November 13, 2025

AIME:

AIME I: February 5, 2026 (Invite Only)
AIME II: February 11, 2026 (Invite Only)
USAMO/USAJMO: March 21-22, 2026 (Invite Only)

2. Competition Category

American Mathematics Competition 8 (AMC 8) is for students in grades 8 and below.
American Mathematics Competition 10 (AMC 10) is for students in grades 10 and below.
American Mathematics Competition 12 (AMC 12) is for students in grades 12 and below.
The American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) is an invitational competition for high-scoring AMC 10/12 participants
The United States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO) and the United States of America Junior Mathematical Olympiad (USAJMO) are invitational competitions for high-scoring AIME participants.
The Putnam Competition: An annual mathematics competition for undergraduate college students in the United States and Canada

3. Exam Details

AMC 8 is a multiple-choice math exam designed for middle school students to enhance their problem-solving abilities. The exam consists of 25 questions and lasts 40 minutes.

AMC 10/12 are both multiple-choice math exams in high school mathematics. Each exam consists of 25 questions and lasts 75 minutes. The AMC 10 and AMC 12 exams have two versions each, A and B, which share the same administration rules, scoring, and number of questions. However, they differ regarding the dates they are held and the specific questions included in each version. Despite this, both versions are designed to have equal difficulty and topic distribution.