National Biology Competition

STEM

2027 exam window (following the usual April pattern)approximate

April 7, 2027 (UTC-4)

A 50-question multiple-choice exam run by the University of Toronto that lets grade 9-12 students anywhere test their biology knowledge against a Canadian and international field. Schools with at least five entrants receive team rankings, and top individual scorers and schools earn certificates and monetary awards.

Registration

Format: Online
Age: 14-18
Participation: Individual
Location: Canada
Entry fee: CAD 7
Prize: Certificates and monetary awards for top scorers; Certificates of Excellence for the top three Canadian and top three international schools.

Timeline

Seat registration window opensMarch 2, 2026 (UTC-5) source
Student registration deadlineApril 7, 2026 (UTC-4) source
Exam windowApril 8, 2026 (UTC-4) source
2027 exam window (following the usual April pattern)approximateApril 7, 2027 (UTC-4) source

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