Malaysia's leading national science competition.
Get ready to challenge yourself in the Kancil Science Competition, the largest science competition in Malaysia! Open to primary, secondary, and pre-university students across four categories — Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta.
Science, made to spark curiosity.
In 2025, a total of 31,409 students from 1,483 schools participated, making Kancil Science an exciting platform for young science enthusiasts across the country.
Top performers have the opportunity of a lifetime — a chance to be selected for the national team and represent Malaysia at the prestigious International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) 2026.
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Open to every school — public, private, international, and homeschooled students across Malaysia.
Reasoning First
Questions reward thinking, not rote memorization — aligned with real scientific inquiry.
Nationally Recognized
Certificates and medals accepted by schools and competitions nationwide.
Pathway to IJSO
Top performers may be selected to represent Malaysia at the International Junior Science Olympiad.
Four categories. One shared curiosity.
Students should be registered under the following categories
according to their academic year in 2026.
| Category |
A
Alpha
Ages 7 – 9
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B
Beta
Ages 10 – 12
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G
Gamma
Ages 13 – 15
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D
Delta
Ages 16 – 18
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Malaysian
School System |
Standard 1, 2 & 3 | Standard 4, 5 & 6 | Form 1, 2 & 3 | Form 4, 5, 6 & Pre-U |
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International
School System |
Year 1, 2 & 3 | Year 4, 5 & 6 | Year 7, 8 & 9 | Year 10, 11 & 12 |
Alpha
Standard 1 – 3
Year 1 – 3 (International)
Early exposure to scientific thinking through observation, patterns, and everyday phenomena.
Beta
Standard 4 – 6
Year 4 – 6 (International)
Foundational concepts in life, earth, and physical sciences with an emphasis on reasoning.
Gamma
Form 1 – 3
Year 7 – 9 (International)
Applied physics, chemistry, and biology aligned with lower-secondary science curricula.
Delta
Form 4 – 5, Form 6 & Pre-U
Year 10 – 12 (International)
Advanced reasoning across integrated science disciplines and scientific inquiry.
Your journey, step by step.
Mark these dates in your calendar.
Early-Bird Registration Opens
Secure your place at the discounted rate. Ideal for schools registering in bulk.
Early-Bird Closes
Last day for the early-bird rate. Normal registration continues after this date.
Registration Closes
Final deadline (extended) for all registrations. No late submissions accepted.
Contest Day
Participants sit the competition on the same day nationwide.
Results Announced
Certificates and medals issued. Top scorers considered for the national IJSO team.
Affordable for every student.
Lock in early-bird pricing or register during the normal window.
Register between 24 November 2025 and 28 January 2026.
- Personalised participant certificate
- Access to practice materials
- Medal eligibility for top scorers
Register between 29 January and 23 April 2026 (extended).
- Personalised participant certificate
- Access to practice materials
- Medal eligibility for top scorers
Proud to work alongside Malaysia's science community.
Leading competitions and programmes that champion STEM education nationwide.
Ready to join Kancil Science 2026?
See you for the next edition.