What is POMO?
The Penchick Online Mathematical Olympiad (POMO) is a student-initiated contest created by members of the Training Server for the Philippine Mathematical Olympiad Discord server.
It is aimed towards developing olympiad problem-solving skills — encouraging creativity, abstract reasoning, and critical thinking. POMO is completely free and open to all students worldwide.
POMO currently runs three competition tracks:
- Junior POMO (JPOMO) — for students beginning their math contest journey
- POMO Main — our flagship multi-part qualifying exam
- POMO Proof Contest (POMOPC) — a proof-writing focused competition open to all
Eligibility
A participant is considered eligible if they are Grade 12 and below during the school year 2025–2026 (i.e., eligible for PMO28), regardless of country.
However, grade school, high school, and students who have already graduated high school are all allowed to participate in any POMO contest — only award eligibility differs.
Get Involved
Join our Discord server to discuss problems, ask clarifications, and connect with the community.
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Junior POMO (JPOMO)
A beginner-friendly contest for students just starting their olympiad journey.
JPOMO features five age-band papers (A–E) and three stages:
- Qualifying Stage — 90 min, 20 questions (12 multiple choice + 8 short-answer), max 48 pts
- Final Stage — 120 min, 17 questions (15 short-answer + 2 full solution), max 65 pts
- Proof Contest — open proof-writing component
POMO Main
A qualifying exam structured to simulate olympiad conditions. Three-part format covering all major topics.
| Part | Format | Questions | Points each |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | Multiple Choice | 10 | 2 pts |
| Part II | Multiple Choice | 10 | 3 pts |
| Part III | Short Answer (1–999) | 8 | 5 pts |
Awards: Certificate of Distinction (top 20%), Merit (20–40%), Proficiency (40–60%) among eligible participants.
POMO Finals Round
For qualifiers from POMO Main. Two-part format with problem-solving and full solutions.
| Part | Format | Questions | Points each |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | Short Answer (1–999) | 15 | 3 pts |
| Part II | Full Solution / Proof | 3 | 10 pts |
POMO Proof Contest (POMOPC)
A proof-writing competition for students who want to develop rigorous mathematical communication and argumentation skills.
POMOPC features proof-based problems where participants write full mathematical solutions. Two divisions are available:
- Senior Division — single exam
- Junior Division — two-part exam
General Rules
- Do not discuss a currently ongoing contest. Leaking the questionnaire, sharing answers, or asking for help during the contest period will result in a yellow card.
- Always exhibit academic honesty. Do not use calculators, protractors, graph paper, search engines, AI software, or other external applications while answering. Rulers, compasses, and blank or lined paper are allowed.
Violation System
- Violation of any rule results in a yellow card.
- Two yellow cards result in a red card — disqualification from the contest where the red card is given.
- Serious offenses (e.g., concrete evidence of cheating) result in an immediate red card.
- Warnings reset at the beginning of every contest season.
During the Contest
- Maximize your screen to see both the PDF and form properly.
- Click Submit BEFORE the timer ends. Answers do NOT auto-save — write them on paper as backup.
- For short-answer questions, input only the number (positive integers 1–999). Do NOT include leading zeros.
Step-by-Step Guide
Create an account at penchickomo.replit.app/register by filling out all required fields, then log in.
Go to Contests, select the contest you want to join, then click Register (and fill in the necessary details if applicable).
When the contest period starts (or when you register, whichever is later), a Take the contest button will appear on the contest page.
You'll be redirected to the pre-contest page with instructions and the honor pledge. Tick the box and click Submit when ready.
The 3-hour timer starts. The questionnaire PDF and answer form will be displayed. Fill in your answers as you solve.
Once done, click Submit. Then immediately upload your scratch papers to the scratch paper form — this is required for results.
Quick Checklist
- ✅ Account created and logged in
- ✅ Profile fully completed
- ✅ Registered for the contest
- ✅ Quiet space with no distractions
- ✅ Blank paper & pencil ready
- ✅ Honor pledge understood
- ✅ Scratch papers ready to upload after
Honor Pledge
I affirm that I will abide by the rules and regulations of the Penchick Online Math Olympiad (POMO), where my participation implies that:
- I will work independently during my designated 3-hour contest window and will not use any calculators, protractors, notes, search engines, AI tools, and other external aids;
- I will not discuss any of the problems, answers, or solutions related to POMO to anyone until the official contest period has concluded;
- I understand that any violation of the rules above will merit an immediate disqualification from this round of POMO; and
- I am aware that the purpose of the POMO exam is to honestly evaluate my mathematical performance under authentic testing conditions. Any form of cheating not only defeats this purpose, but disrespects the organizers, problem-setters, and participants.
I have fully read, understood, and agree to follow the honor pledge above.