SINGAPORE MATHEMATICS
COMPETITION
(SMC)
ABOUT SMC
Looking to challenge yourself and elevate your mathematical thinking skills? The MCE Singapore Mathematics Competition (SMC) invites students from Grades 3 to 8 globally to experience the power of the world-renowned Singapore Maths approach.
The Singapore Maths approach is known to help students build deep conceptual understanding and metacognitive skills needed to become acute problem solvers. This proven approach has propelled Singapore to the top of global education rankings such as PISA and TIMSS.
The MCE SMC 2026 is mapped to the latest Singapore Primary and Lower Secondary Maths syllabus. This competition is designed to challenge and improve students’ reasoning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Building on our legacy of organizing flagship competitions like the Visual-Spatial Mathlympics, Annual Mathlympics and the ISMC, the MCE SMC is expertly curated to serve as the definitive global benchmark for young mathematicians.
COMPETITION DETAILS
Registrations are Open Now for SMC which is a single round global competition for primary students. Online Registrations Only.
Fees: INR 3000 (Inclusive of 18% GST) As per AY 2026-2027
Fees include: Access to some past papers and answer keys as downloadable soft copies.
Online exam login credentials, schedule and exam instructions will be provided by email after registrations close one week before the exam.
You may also join our Online Training available if you are from Grade 1 to 8 (Explore our training page).
Registration through G.O.A. is open only for students in India or Indian students with a valid Indian address.
How to Prepare for the Olympiad
- You will receive some past papers access with answer keys on registration for many Olympiads. This will be assigned as a course to you under the “My Courses” section of this website when you login to you account.
- You may also join our Online Training available if you are from Grade 1 to 8 (Explore our training page).
- You may explore our e-books section also.
- You may also explore the other competitions and their sample papers for more practice.
- Check our YouTube Channel (Click here to explore) and compiled playlists there.
- Check out other recommended learning websites by us. (Click here to explore)
COMPETITION Format
SMC
(Regional Round)
- Questions: 40
- Format: Multiple Choice Questions
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Syllabus: Singapore Primary and Secondary Math Syllabus
- Mode: Online
- Total number of questions per grade level: 40
SMC
(Global Round)
- Questions: 50
- Format: 40 Multiple Choice Questions & 10 Structured Questions
- Duration: 2 hours
- Syllabus: Singapore Primary and Secondary Math Syllabus
- Mode: Written Paper
- Total number of questions per grade level: 50
SMC
About SMC Team
Marshall Cavendish Education (MCE) is a global innovative education solutions provider dedicated to nurturing the joy of learning and preparing learners for the future. We believe the best way to do so is by simplifying learning and listening to the needs of schools, teachers, students, and parents.
We ensure our educational content remains world-class with expert guidance and in-depth research that prepares students for the 21st Century. Learners are provided an accessible and seamless experience that integrates both print and digital resources. We provide customised end-to-end solutions, with professional development and lifelong learning to help educators and school leaders implement the curriculum.
MCE has worked with ministries, policymakers, educators, and parents in over 100 countries, designing education solutions in 17 languages for Pre-K to Grade 12. MCE is an Asia-based publisher who was the first to have its resources endorsed by Cambridge International Education and has been publishing resources to support the Cambridge Pathway since 2019.
ALL COMPETITIONS
LEARNING SUPPORT & RESOURCES
Competitions
Self Learning Resources
Online Trainings
SELF LEARNING RESOURCES
Self Paced Online Courses
COMING SOON
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E-Books
The best Math Olympiad books available at discounted rates through our partnership with SAP.
ONLINE TRAINING
Global Olympiads Academy brings a Math Enrichment program for younger kids (grade 1 to grade 8) for International Olympiads (AMC, AIMO, TIMO, WMI, HKIMO, SEAMO,PIMSO,AMC 8, Gauss, etc.) The program will help the students strengthen their fundamentals, application and problem-solving skills and their overall higher order thinking skills like logical and analytical thinking. This course with Global standards (inspired by Common Core, Singapore Math and Indian NCERT curriculum) will not help students overcome fear with Math but would inculcate ownership, rigour and perseverance and most importantly liking for the Math. This will help them improve their academic performance in school and definitely in any competitive exam and lay a strong foundation for preparation of entrance exams in future.
Learning Groups (Batches)
- Lower Primary (LP – Grade 1 to Grade 2)
- Middle Primary ( MP – Grade 3 & 4)
- Upper Primary (UP – Grade 5 & 6)
- Lower Secondary (Middle School – Grade 7 & 8)