Syllabus, Past Papers, and Study Materials
Everything you need to prepare for KOMODO — full syllabus by level, multiple years of past papers, and tips for getting ready. Bookmark this page and come back to it as you train through the year.
Topics covered in each category
Each level builds on the previous one. Topics are structured into four core areas — Algebra, Combinatorics, Geometry, and Number Theory — that mirror the international competition standard.
Practice with real exams
A multi-year archive of past KOMODO papers is available for all levels. Practising on real past papers is the single most effective way to prepare.
All past papers are hosted on Google Drive via the official syllabus page.
Three simple practice habits
No fancy course required — these three habits, repeated weekly, are what separates strong contestants.
Work through past papers
Pick one past paper per week. Time yourself, attempt it cold, then go back and review what you got wrong. This is the highest-value preparation you can do.
Try the weekly puzzle
Follow @komodomathcompetition on Instagram for a fresh puzzle every Thursday. Short, fun, and a great way to keep your mind sharp.
Run the simulation
Take the official exam simulation before round day. The real exam is sequential — no going back to previous questions — and the simulation is the best way to get used to that pacing.
Take the exam in your language
KOMODO papers are translated into multiple languages. Choose the language you're most comfortable in when you sit the exam — fairness matters to us.