AOC Pakistan Chapter hosts the national team selection for the International Tournament of Young Mathematicians (ITYM) 2027
A team research competition for high-school students: problems, some with no known solution, are published months in advance, and teams defend their work in live mathematical debates.
- National round
- To be announced
- Registration closes
- 26 October 2026
- Team
- 4–6 students
- International event
- 24–31 January 2027 · Tsaghkadzor, Armenia (online participation available)
Section 01
About the olympiad
A team research competition for high-school students: problems, some with no known solution, are published months in advance, and teams defend their work in live mathematical debates.
- Founded
- Grew out of national tournaments in Eastern Europe. The 18th ITYM is organised by Yerevan State University, the Square Educational Foundation and Belarusian State University.
- International event
- 24–31 January 2027 · Tsaghkadzor, Armenia (online participation available)
How it works. Teams research the published problems, then meet in 'math fights' where students take the roles of Reporter, Opponent, Reviewer and Observer. The 18th ITYM takes place in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia, from 24 to 31 January 2027; teams that cannot travel may take part online.
Section 02
Your pathway
- 1
Register
Sign up through the AOC registration form to join Pakistan's team.
- 2
Team entry
AOC registers Pakistan's team with the ITYM by 26 October 2026.
- 3
Problems released
The ITYM 2027 problem set is published on 7 October 2026.
- 4
Research
The team works on the problems; final solutions are due 20 January 2027.
- 5
Tournament
Tsaghkadzor, Armenia, 24–31 January 2027, or online.
Section 03
Who can take part
- School status
- High-school students (first-year undergraduates are also eligible under ITYM rules).
- Team
- Students compete as a team of 4 to 6.
- Age
- To be announced
Section 04
The national round
- Date and time window
- Pakistan's team must be registered with the ITYM by 26 October 2026.
- Duration
- To be announced
- Format
- Team research on the published ITYM problems
- Test environment
- Remote recorded online test with invigilation controls
Calculators
To be announced
Section 05
How to register
- Deadline
- 26 October 2026
- Fee
- Specified on the registration form. A minimal administrative fee may apply.
- Registration portal
- Accessible through the AOC Pakistan Chapter website and our social channels.
- Parental consent
- A signed consent form is required for applicants under 18.
Documents required
- Proof of age: B-Form, CNIC or a copy of the passport
- Current student status verification from the school
Section 06
Selection and the team
- Selection process
- Team members are chosen to work on the ITYM problems released on 7 October 2026.
- Team size
- 4 to 6 students, guided by one or two adult team leaders.
Training and next steps. Final written solutions are due by 20 January 2027, ahead of the tournament.
Section 07
Costs
Covered by the host country
- To be announced
Covered by families or sponsors
- Return international airfare to and from Armenia
- Visa application fees
- Personal travel insurance
Section 08
Preparation resources
Past papers and practice. The 2027 problems and past ITYM problem sets are published on the ITYM website. Visit the ITYM website ↗
Syllabus topics
- Combinatorics
- Number theory
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Mathematical research
Recommended reading
- The ITYM 2027 problem set (released 7 October 2026)
- Past ITYM problems, itym.org
Section 09
Key dates
Team announced
To be announced
International event
24–31 January 2027, Tsaghkadzor, Armenia (online participation available)
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Questions about the ITYM national round?
Email us at support@academicolympiadcouncil.org, Pakistan's participation is subject to confirmation by the International Tournament of Young Mathematicians organisers.