Global Astronomy & Astrophysics Challenge

Official Competition Standings

Official rankings and distinctions for the top 77 teams and honors in GAAC 2026.

Hall of Champions

Top 3 Grand Finalist Teams

All Standings (1 – 77)

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Official Examination Papers & Solutions

Download and review official competition papers from the mock test to the Knockout Grand Finals.

Mock Exam #01

GAAC 2026 Mock Examination

Official mock examination covering preliminary celestial mechanics, observational astronomy, and foundational astrophysics.

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Round 1 #02

GAAC 2026 Round 1 Official Paper

Official preliminary examination paper featuring 40 comprehensive multiple-choice problems and complete academic solutions.

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Round of 16 #03

GAAC 2026 Round of 16 Official Paper

Knockout qualification round problems testing orbital dynamics, stellar atmospheres, and analytical astrophysics.

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Quarter-Finals #04

Quarter-Finals (Round of 8) Paper

Stage 1 knockout problem set determining top rankings with rigorous multi-step numerical and theoretical derivations.

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Semi-Finals #05

Semi-Finals (Final 4) Official Paper

Intense semi-final problems exploring binary systems, gravitational wave astrophysics, and galactic structure.

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Grand Finals #06

Grand Finals Championship Paper

The ultimate championship paper featuring deep relativistic physics, cosmology, and high-energy astrophysical phenomena.

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