Bay Area Mathematical Olympiad (BAMO)

Name: Bay Area Mathematical Olympiad (BAMO)
Start: 2026-02-25
End: 2026-03-08

Mathematics

Bay Area Mathematical Olympiad / Berkeley Math Circle

Typical exam date for the next cycleapproximate

February 24, 2027 (UTC-8)

A free annual proof-based olympiad for Bay Area students, offered as a BAMO-8 and a BAMO-12 paper of five problems sat over four hours at participating schools and math circles. Papers are graded centrally and an awards ceremony follows in March.

Registration

Format: In person
Age: 11-18
Participation: Individual
Location: United States
Entry fee: Free
Prize: Cash prizes and book awards for top scorers in each division.

Timeline

BAMO exam at participating sitesFebruary 25, 2026 (UTC-8) source
Awards ceremonyMarch 8, 2026 (UTC-8) source
Typical exam date for the next cycleapproximateFebruary 24, 2027 (UTC-8) source

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