Kancil Science Competition 2026.
“Malaysia's leading national science competition.”
In 2025, 31,409 students from 1,483 schools took part — will you join them?
Join the challenge, discover your potential, and be part of something big.
About the Competition.
Open to everyone
The competition is open to all primary, secondary, and pre-university students, giving everyone the chance to test their knowledge, explore new ideas, and compete with peers nationwide.
Pathway to IJSO 2026
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.
Competition Categories.
Alpha
Standard 1 – 3
Year 1 – 3
Beta
Standard 4 – 6
Year 4 – 6
Gamma
Form 1 – 3
Year 7 – 9
Delta
Form 4 – 5, Form 6
Year 10 – 12
Pre-U students
Important Dates
Mark these dates in your calendar.
Early-Bird Registration Opens
Secure your place at the discounted rate. Ideal for schools registering in bulk.
Normal Registration Opens
Early-bird window closes 28 January. Normal registration runs from this date until the deadline.
Registration Closes
Final deadline (extended) for all registrations. No late submissions accepted.
Kancil Science Competition Day
Participants sit the competition on the same day nationwide.
Results Announcement
Certificates and medals issued. Top scorers considered for the national IJSO team.
Early-Bird Registration Opens
Secure your place at the discounted rate. Ideal for schools registering in bulk.
Normal Registration Opens
Early-bird window closes 28 January. Normal registration runs from this date until the deadline.
Registration Closes
Final deadline (extended) for all registrations. No late submissions accepted.
Kancil Science Competition Day
Participants sit the competition on the same day nationwide.
Results Announcement
Certificates and medals issued. Top scorers considered for the national IJSO team.
Registration Fees.
Lock in early-bird pricing or register during the normal window.
Register between 24 November 2025 and 28 January 2026.
- Certificates
- Medal eligibility for top scorers
Register between 29 January and 23 April 2026 (extended).
- Certificates
- Medal eligibility for top scorers
Supporting Partners.
Leading competitions and programmes that champion STEM education nationwide.
Ready to join Kancil Science 2026?
See you for the next edition.