NSMC 2026 marks fourth edition, expands across South India
The National Science and Maths Championship (NSMC) 2026 is expanding its reach across South India for its fourth edition. The competition, designed for students in classes 5 to 10, utilizes a computer-based test format to assess scientific and mathematical aptitude.
Why it matters
The expansion reflects a growing trend in early competitive testing for students, aiming to prepare them for national-level academic assessments.
XandY Learning has announced the fourth edition of the National Science and Maths Championship (NSMC) 2026, marking a significant milestone in the competition’s journey. Scheduled to be held on 1 November 2026, the championship will be conducted across Kerala, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad, extending its reach beyond Kerala and bringing together school students from across South India.
The expansion reflects the growing demand for early exposure to competitive examinations and aims to provide students with a common platform to assess their scientific aptitude, mathematical reasoning, and analytical skills. By bringing participants from multiple regions onto a single assessment platform, NSMC seeks to encourage healthy academic competition while helping students benchmark their performance at a broader level.
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