Primetime announces 2023 NSMQ launch, balloting and final date

Slated to be launched on September 26, 2023, Primetime, the organizer of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) says preliminary stage balloting for this year’s edition of the competition will take place on the launch date.

In a post sighted by AcademicWeek, the prime sponsor of the 30-year-old NSMQ said the preliminary stage of the national contest will commence from October 6 to 10, 2023 and October 11 to 13, 2023 for the One-eight stage.

Quarterfinals Primetime stated will begin from October 15 to 17, 2023 with semifinals on October 19, 2023. The grand finale of the National Science and Mathematics competition Primetime indicated will be held on October 24, 2023.

Started in 1993 and produced by Primetime Limited, the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) is an annual science and mathematics content-based national-level quiz competition for Senior High Schools across the country.

The quiz is to promote the study of science and mathematics and help students develop quick thinking and a probing and scientific mind about the everyday world around them while fostering healthy academic rivalry among SHSs.

Seeded schools for NSMQ 2023

1. Tamale SHS

2. Prempeh College

3. St. Francis Xavier Jr. Sem

4. Accra Academy

5. St. Augustine’s College

6. Assin State College

7. Opoku Ware School

8. St. James Sem. SHS

9. Ghana SHS, Koforidua

10. St. Hubert Sem. SHS

11. Aburi Presby SHS

12. Kumasi High School

13. Pope John SHS

14. Osei Tutu SHS

15. Swedru SHS

16. Adventist SHS

17. Ghanata SHS

18. Kumasi Sec. Tech

19. Mfantsipim School

20. Mawuli School

21. Bishop Herman College

22. PRESEC, Legon

23. Ghana National College

24. Adisadel College

25. Osei Kyeretwie SHS

26. Abetifi Presby SHS

27. Keta SHTS