Purple Comet Math Meet 2026
Purple Comet
📌About the event
Purple Comet! Math Meet is an annual international mathematics competition designed for middle and high school students. It aims to encourage team based problem solving and critical thinking through a series of challenging non-standard problems. The contest is conducted in a single round online, making it highly accessible to students in India who want to test their speed and accuracy against global peers.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: Academic and Science
- Organizer: Purple Comet! Team
- Eligibility: Middle School (under 16) and High School (under 20)
- Team Size: 1 to 6 members
- Effort Level: Medium
- Submission Type: Online Exam
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Deadline: 21 April, 2026
- Contest Window: 14 April – 23 April, 2026
- Results Announcement: May 2026
- Mode: Online
🏆 Prize Details and Value
- Prize Type: Certificates and Global Ranking
- Prize Amount or Value: Recognition in the Global Hall of Fame
- Certificates: Honor and Merit Certificates for top performing teams
- Visibility and Showcase: Results published by school and country on the official site
- Additional Perks: Access to a worldwide community of math enthusiasts
🎯 What You Will Do
- Form a team of up to 6 students from your school or local club.
- Solve 20 (Middle School) or 30 (High School) problems in 60 to 90 minutes.
- Submit your team’s answers through the proctored online interface.
- Collaborate with peers to tackle complex word problems and geometric logic.
📦 Resources and Support Available
- Past Contests: Free access to problems and solutions from 2003 to 2025.
- Preparation Guide: Tips on time management and team strategies for math meets