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Mathematics | STEM

Putnam Competition

  • Last Updated: May 4, 2025

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  • Contact: putnam@maa.org
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About the competition

An annual, prestigious competition for undergraduate students in mathematics, consisting of a challenging six-hour exam with complex problems.

Comp Info

  • Estimated Ann. Participants: 4000
  • Cost: Free
  • Estimated Time Commitment: Major
  • Participant Format: Individual
  • Event Format: Hybrid
  • Competition Format: Exam
  • Reach: International
  • Event Size: Small

Participation Information

Students register through their universities and participate in a six-hour exam. The top individual scorers receive recognition as Putnam Fellows, and teams can win prizes for their institutions.
Open to undergraduate students enrolled in U.S. or Canadian institutions
$25,000 for 1st place team; $2,500 individual prizes; certificates and national recognition for mathematics excellence
Students register through their universities and participate in a six-hour exam. The top individual scorers receive recognition as Putnam Fellows, and teams can win prizes for their institutions.
1. Register through your institution. 2. Participate in the 6-hour exam. 3. Top scorers and teams receive awards.
Advanced math knowledge, problem sets
Based on problem-solving ability, mathematical accuracy, and creativity.

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