CategoriesGrades 7-8,Grades 9-10,Grades 11-12
Preliminary Round INovember 15, 2025Registration deadlineNovember 13, 2025
Preliminary Round IIDecember 20, 2025Registration deadlineDecember 18, 2025
Global FinalMarch 24-30, 2026Registration deadlineFebruary 1, 2026
In a world driven by innovation and discovery, physics stands as the keystone of progress and understanding. Known as the “science of everything” physics unravels the mysteries of the universe, from the tiniest particles to the vast expanse of galaxies. Whether it’s powering cutting-edge technologies, designing sustainable energy solutions, or exploring the frontiers of space, physics is the force behind it all.
The Brainiacs Physics Olympiad is here to spark curiosity and inspire a passion for science in students. It’s more than just an academic competition – it’s an opportunity to explore the wonders of the natural world, develop problem-solving skills, and think critically about how things work. This Olympiad challenges students to go beyond formulas and equations, encouraging them to discover the beauty and power of physics in action.
The future belongs to those who embrace challenges, think creatively, and push the boundaries of knowledge. Physics equips students with the tools to innovate, question, and shape the world around them.
Let’s unlock the brainiac in every student!
Experience the thrill of competition and the joy of achievement.
20 Q Preliminary20+2 Q Global Final
75 min Preliminary120+120 min Global Final
English, Russian,French, and Spanish
The Brainiacs Physics Olympiad is a competition aimed at encouraging creativity, innovation, and academic excellence in students from Grade 7 to Grade 12. The Olympiad is structured into two main stages: the Preliminary Round and the Global Round.
Students can register for the Olympiad through the official Brainiacs Olympiad website or via authorized representatives in their respective countries.
The online qualifying exams for the Preliminary Round are scheduled for:
The two online rounds are the same, but feature different questions.
Those who did not qualify for the global round in the first online round, along with those who were absent from the first round, can participate in the second round.
The exam consists of 20 questions divided into three levels of difficulty:
The exam consists of 20 multiple-choice questions to be completed within 75 minutes.
Questions are tailored to the participant’s educational level and divided into the following categories:
Participants scoring at least 40% in the Preliminary Round qualify for the Global Round. Every participant receives a Certificate of Participation.
In the Preliminary Round, medals are awarded based on the points earned by the participants:
The Global Round is the final stage of the competition, where participants showcase their knowledge and ability.
Students can register for the Olympiad through the official Brainiacs Olympiad website or via authorized representatives in their respective countries.
The Global Round of Brainiacs Olympiad will take place in Xiamen University Malaysia from March 24 to 30, 2026.
Global Round exam format is different from Preliminary Round. It has both Theoretical and Practical parts separated in two consecutive examination days.
This is the traditional portion of a physics exam it tests understanding of physical laws, concepts, and problem-solving through reasoning and calculation.
Examples:
Purpose:
To test theoretical knowledge, analytical reasoning, application of formulas, and conceptual understanding of the physical world.
The exam consists of 20 questions divided into three levels of difficulty:
The exam consists of 15 multiple-choice and 5 open-ended questions to be completed within 120 minutes.
The practical part checks how students can apply physical principles in real-world or experimental contexts (measurement, observation, and data-based tasks).
Examples:
Purpose:
To test experimental skills, accurate measurement, data analysis, and understanding of how physics concepts work in practice.
The exam consists of two tasks, each worth 50 points, to be completed within 120 minutes. Each task includes several questions that test a range of skills, including conceptual understanding, analytical thinking, and practical application.
In the Global Round, medals are awarded based on the percentage distribution according to the number of participants.
All of the questions in Preliminary and Global Rounds will be in 4 languages: English, Russian, French, and Spanish
Measurement – SI units, common instruments (ruler, stopwatch), basic units
Motion – Speed, average speed, distance-time graphs
Forces – Types of forces (contact, gravity), effects of force
Energy – Kinetic & potential energy, energy forms
Pressure – Pressure = force/area, simple examples
Heat & Temperature – Temperature vs. heat, thermometers
Waves – Sound, water waves, reflection
Light – Reflection, refraction, mirrors & lenses
Electricity – Simple circuits, conductors & insulators
Magnetism – Magnets, magnetic materials
Electromagnetism – Simple electromagnets
Modern Physics – Basic atomic model, electrons/protons/neutrons
Mechanics – Levers, pulleys
Practice with these examples to understand the format, sharpen your skills, and prepare for the challenges ahead.
