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Competition

Singapore Junior Physics Olympiad (SJPO)

Run by Institute of Physics Singapore (IPS)

Deadline: 2 April 2026

In personSingapore1 day General Round (2 hours); 1 additional day (3 hours) if invited to Special RoundFreeCompetitiveLow effort

About this opportunity

<p>An annual physics competition for secondary-school students in Singapore, organised by the Institute of Physics Singapore. Students sit a General Round of 50 multiple-choice questions over 2 hours; high scorers are invited to the Special Round, which consists of 3 written problems over 3 hours and requires rigorous mathematical derivation. SJPO acts as a feeder pathway toward the Singapore Physics Olympiad (SPhO) and eventual IPhO selection.</p><ul><li>For secondary-school students; school nomination only (no individual applications)</li><li>General Round: 50 MCQ, 2 hours, no negative marking; non-programmable scientific calculators only</li><li>Special Round (by invitation): 3 written problems, 3 hours</li><li>Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals, and Honorable Mentions, are awarded</li><li>Pathway: SJPO → SPhO → APhO / IPhO national team selection</li></ul><p>Registration is through schools. Approach your school's physics teacher-in-charge for nomination; syllabus and sample questions are published on the IPS events page.</p>

Who can apply

Secondary 1–4 (age 13–16); school nomination required

How to apply

Registration is through your school's teacher-in-charge; individual applications are not accepted. SJPO runs every year: the 2026 round was held on 21 May 2026 (school registration closed 2 April) and 2027 dates have not been announced yet.

What you get

CertificateAward Recognition

Frequently asked

Who runs this?+

Run by Institute of Physics Singapore (IPS). More on their website.

Who can apply?+

Secondary 1–4 (age 13–16); school nomination required

When's the deadline?+

Applications close on 2 April 2026.

Is it paid?+

Free to apply. No participant fees.

How do I apply?+

Registration is through your school's teacher-in-charge; individual applications are not accepted.

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Last verified 27 September 2026·Updated 27 September 2026·Source