Physics Unlimited Premier Competition
Catalog organization: Physics Unlimited
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What Is Physics Unlimited Premier Competition?
The Physics Unlimited Premier Competition (PUPC), which grew out of the Princeton University Physics Competition, has historically been an individual, timed physics problem-solving contest for students who have not graduated from high school. The most recent verifiable regional co-organizer information describes a 90-minute, four-problem assessment at approximately AP Physics 1, 2 and C level, offered either online or on paper at a host site, with gold, silver, bronze, honorable-mention and participation recognition.
The official 2021 exam confirms the core style but shows that details can change: that edition had five multi-part problems, awarded partial credit, allowed a ruler and simple numeric calculator, and required virtual contestants to work on blank paper, photograph their solutions and submit them immediately. Those rules should not be assumed for an unannounced future sitting.
Physics Unlimited Premier Competition Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Format | Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Grades 9–12 |
| Application deadline | Dates not announced |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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