The 2025 edition of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) has officially been launched, with the eagerly awaited balloting exercise determining the match-ups for this year’s competition.

The grand kickoff event on Wednesday, October 15, attended by education stakeholders, students, and media personnel, set the stage for what promises to be a fierce contest showcasing the brightest minds from senior high schools across the country.

Speaking at the launch, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu urged the competing schools to bring their best efforts to the contest, igniting a spirit of healthy competition among the participants.

“Let the bragging begin!” he declared, capturing the enthusiasm and pride the competition inspires nationwide.

Ghana’s longest-running and most-watched academic contest is set to once again capture the nation’s imagination as senior high schools (SHSs) battle for supremacy in science and mathematics.

This year’s contest boasts a record-breaking 174 participating schools, the highest number in the quiz’s history.

The competition will commence with the preliminary stage running from 20 to 24 October, with Ofori Panin Senior High School, Kpando Senior High School, and Awe Senior High Technical School slated to kick off the contest.

Following the preliminaries, the One-Eighth stage will take place from 26th to 28th October, the Quarter-Final on 30th October, the Semi-Final on 3rd November, and the grand Final scheduled for November 6.

Achimota School set the tone with their voices, ushering us into the NSMQ 2025 Launch.

Produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by the Ghana Education Service, the NSMQ continues to draw massive national attention annually, attracting students, alumni, and education enthusiasts alike.

This year’s competition will be broadcast live on Joy News, Joy Prime, and Joy FM, bringing the excitement straight into homes across Ghana.

A host of sponsors are supporting this prestigious event, including NASCO, VitaMilk, Ayuda, Virtual Security Africa, Admissions Checker, German Ozone Medical Centre, Achimota Retail Centre, Ace Medical Insurance, Slamm Technologies, Family Health Medical School, and Chopbox Technologies.

As the nation gears up for another thrilling season of intellectual rivalry, all eyes will be on the students and schools competing for academic glory in this celebrated national event.