Read the source. Then solve.
Every resource on this page is an official IPhyC document or portal. Start with the problem sheet and the rules; use the training archive when you want more practice.
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Start here
The current problem sheet, submission portal, and financial aid.
IPhyC 2026 Qualification Round
The official five-problem paper for the current edition. Download it, solve what you can, and submit one clear file.
Download problem sheetOfficial submission form
Upload your Qualification Round solutions to the official IPhyC portal. Submissions sent by email are not accepted.
Open submission formFinancial aid
Limited 50% reductions and full waivers are available for the Semi-Final registration fee. Eligibility and deadlines apply.
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Official documents
Rules, timetable, awards, flyer, and print materials.
Timetable & deadlines
The official one-page timeline for all rounds, result announcements, and registration deadlines.
Open timetableRules & data policy
Eligibility, submission rules, integrity policy, data usage, and the terms that apply to every participant.
Read the rulesOfficial IPhyC flyer
The complete information flyer with the competition structure, dates, and participation details.
Open flyerPrizes & awards
The official overview of international prizes, honours, national awards, and recognition for teachers and schools.
Open awards documentOfficial 2026 poster
The print-ready poster for schools, classrooms, physics clubs, and local outreach.
Open poster03
Prepare
Training guidance, formulas, and previous problem sets.
Training & past problems
Preparation guidance, recommended books, formulas, and problem sets from previous editions.
Start training2025 Qualification Round
Last edition's Qualification Round paper—useful for understanding the style and difficulty of the problems.
Open past paper2025 solutions
Official solutions to the 2025 Qualification Round. Compare your approach after attempting the paper.
Open solutionsFormula sheet
A compact reference of the equations that support the core physics fields in the competition.
Open formula sheet04
Teachers & verification
Teacher accounts and certificate verification.
A broken link?
Official documents can move between editions. If something does not open, contact the organisers or check the current IPhyC site.
The best resource
A blank page and five problems.
Reading about physics is useful. Attempting a problem is where the learning happens. Start with the 2026 paper.
External links open the official IPhyC site