Program: Bmo

In recent years, BMO has expanded its definition of "program" to include early identification initiatives. The is specifically for first and second-year university students who identify as women, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, or people of color (BIPOC).

If you apply in 2026 or 2027, your interviewer will likely ask about your understanding of AI risk and ESG metrics. Prepare accordingly. bmo program

| Component | Format | Focus | Qualification | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 3.5 hours, 6 problems (proof-based) | Combinatorics, number theory, geometry, algebra | Top ~1,000 scorers from the Senior Mathematical Challenge (SMC) | | BMO Round 2 | 3.5 hours, 4 problems (significantly harder) | Deep proof construction, advanced theorems | Top ~100 scorers from BMO Round 1 | | Training & Selection | Residential camps (e.g., Trinity College, Cambridge) | Mock exams, problem-solving seminars, peer collaboration | Top 20-25 students shortlisted for IMO training | In recent years, BMO has expanded its definition