An annual, prestigious competition for undergraduate students in mathematics, consisting of a challenging six-hour exam with complex problems.
Mathematics | STEM
Putnam Competition
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- Contact: putnam@maa.org
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- Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
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About the competition
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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