NSMQ 2026: Check out the 147 schools battling in 49 preliminary contests
The 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) is set to begin its preliminary stage, with 147 schools preparing to battle for qualification to the next round of the prestigious academic competition.
The 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) is set to commence its preliminary phase, with 147 schools vying for a spot in the next round of the esteemed academic competition. The national championship is scheduled to kick off on Thursday, August 20, 2026, with the preliminary stage consisting of 49 contests, each involving three schools. The five-day preliminary stage will unfold from Thursday, August 20 to Monday, August 24, as the participating schools strive to claim spots in the One-Eighth Stage.
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