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GENERAL RULES

  • This competition is an individual competition. No collaboration and discussion with another person is allowed. You will be disqualified if there is any evidence of collaboration or assistance.
  • No calculator, geometry set, and any reference book are allowed in the examination.
  • For online competition, participants must have access to a stable online network and a suitable device, such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet, to ensure smooth participation.
  • Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Compliance: Participants acknowledge that any proprietary, unpublished, or sensitive information shared during the competition is subject to confidentiality agreements. They must not disclose, reproduce, or use such information outside the scope of the competition.
  • AI Usage Restriction: Participants are strictly prohibited from using artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including but not limited to automated content generation, AI- assisted problem-solving, and machine learning algorithms, to gain an advantage in this competition. Any submission found to have been generated or significantly assisted by AI will be disqualified. The organizers reserve the right to request proof of originality and may conduct audits to ensure compliance.
  • The Examination Committee reserves the right to modify, update or change the examination rules and regulations upon the suitability or nature of the programme.

THE SCOPES

AL-KHAWARIZMI CATEGORY

Set theory, algebra, polynomial, number theory, geometry, combinatorics.

IBN AL-HAYTHAM CATEGORY

Number Theory, Algebra, Product of Irreducible Polynomials, Combinatorics, Geometry,

excluding Calculus, Complex numbers.(not limited to school/textbook syllabus)

 

THE COMPETITION

There are 2 CATEGORIES for this competition:

1️⃣ AL-KHAWARIZMI CATEGORY
(open to form 1 – 3 students)

Preliminary and Final Stage.

Preliminary and Final stage will be conducted fully online.

2️⃣ IBN AL-HAYTHAM CATEGORY
(open to form 4 & 5 students)

Preliminary, Semi-Final and Final Stage.

Preliminary and Semi-Final stage will be conducted fully online.

Final stage will be conducted physically (face to face) at Kulliyyah of Science, IIUM Kuantan Campus.

GENERAL REQUIREMENT

The student must be a Malaysian citizen from secondary school in Pahang, Johor, Terengganu, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan and Kelantan only.

PARTICIPATION LIMIT

Al-Khawarizmi Category : Limited to 10 students per school.

Ibn Al-Haytham Category : Limited to 30 students per school.

Online DEVICE

Participants must have access to a stable online network and a suitable device, such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet, to ensure smooth participation.

DUAL LANGUAGE

The exam question is in Malay and English. 

GENERAL FORMAT OF COMPETITION

ONLINE COMPETITION

PRELIMINARY STAGE, IBN AL-HAYTHAM SEMI-FINAL STAGE &
AL- KHAWARIZMI FINAL STAGE

  • Question Type: multiple choice questions.
  • The link to online platform will be sent to the individual and School Coordinator 3 days before the exam.
  • Participants must be ready 30 minutes before the competition.
  • Participants must answer directly in the online platform within the stipulated date and time, with no extra time allowed.
  • Only writing tools and online devices for the competition platform are permitted—AI tools like ChatGPT, Co-pilot etc are strictly prohibited. 
  • The examination questions will be provided in both Malay and English.

FACE TO FACE COMPETITON

IBN AL-HAYTHAM FINAL STAGE

  • Question Type: multiple choice questions and subjective questions.
  • The participant will take the examination at Kulliyyah of Science, IIUM Kuantan Campus.
  • Only writing tools are allowed—no electronic devices like laptops, smartphones etc.
  • The examination questions will be provided in both Malay and English.

E-CERTIFICATE LEVEL

Al-Khawarizmi Category

  • Preliminary stage (School level)

  • Final stage (State level)

Ibn Al-Haytham Category

  • Preliminary stage (School level)

  • Final stage (State level)
  • Final stage (National level)