National Qualifying Competition to select outstanding students in Mathematics and Physics to represent Algeria in the International Olympiad in Astronomy and Astrophysics – Cycle 2026

The national qualifying competition selects top secondary school students in mathematics and physics to form a team representing Algeria at the International Olympiad in Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) for the 2026 cycle. Participation targets students in their second or third year of secondary school who are enrolled in mathematics, technical mathematics, or experimental sciences and who have a semester average of 17/20 or higher in mathematics and physics. An ensuing training program is planned for the 60 top students to prepare them for international competition.

Training program for the top 60 students to prepare for the International Olympiad in Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA).

Second- and third-year high school students in Algeria, enrolled in mathematics, technical mathematics, or experimental sciences, with a math and physics semester average of at least 17/20.

Entry via national selection pathways (e.g. in India: stages including NSEA and INAO, organised by HBCSE and IAPT); registration for national exams via the IAPT portal.