Officially from the BMT Website:
The Berkeley Math Tournament Group hosts and organizes mathematical contests for middle and high school students. We strive to encourage mathematical exploration and understanding by introducing concepts not covered in the typical pre-college curricula to students with high mathematical aptitude and interest.
Each contest emphasizes collaboration between team members, while still allowing individuals to prove their own ability. Any individual currently enrolled in a pre-college institute for youth is welcome to compete.
The BMT has multiple rounds throughout the weekend:
Power Round: Team round. Proof questions and submitted within the time limit.
Guts round: 9 sets of questions, each consist of 3 questions. After the submission of each set, you can start the next set; The scoreboard will be livestreamed to view the live scoring.
General Round/ Focus Round: Choose one to participate
a. General Round: Relatively easier, appropriate to beginner.
b. Focus round: Choose two from four subjects, including Calculus, Geomety, Algebra, and Discrete. Relatively difficult, appropriate to high level students.
Note: Students with the same score of individual round will take the Tiebreaker.
The content is not covered in any typical pre-college curricula and are designed for students with high mathematical aptitude and interest.
Students must be in Year 11, 12 and 13 (2nde, 1ere and Term)
Date: Friday, 28th November, 2025 to Sunday, 30th November, 2025
Location: Beijing, China
Venue: Beijing New Talent Academy
Accommodation: Courtyard by Marriott Beijing Changping
Please see Engage, the cost includes accommodation, plane and food.
Yes, the BMT is recognised in the USA and can bolster your portfolio for Colleges in the US.
Unsure if this is the right competition for your child? Have a go at some past papers.