SMART 2026 National Quiz
“Knowledge Today,
Lives Saved Tomorrow”
Zambia's national health knowledge quiz, brought to you by Elitrasmart. Buy your ticket online and pay with Mobile Money, or reserve and pay cash at any branch.
Dates
28 to 30 October 2026
Venue
NIPA Hall, Lusaka
Days
3 days · Wed 28 Oct to Fri 30 Oct
Tickets from
K50.00
About the National Quiz
The 2026 SMART National Quiz marks the third edition of this growing national healthcare academic competition, which was established in 2024. This year's competition commenced at provincial level, providing institutions across Zambia with an opportunity to compete for qualification to the National Championship.
Following the provincial competitions, 40 qualifying colleges and universities from across Zambia will converge in Lusaka for the National Championship.
The National Quiz provides participating students with an opportunity to demonstrate academic excellence, interact with students from across Zambia, strengthen professional networks and compete for national recognition and prizes.
Venue: NIPA Hall, Lusaka
NIPA Hall, officially known as the NIPA Conference Centre, is a multi-purpose event and institutional venue located at Plot #4810 Dushanbe Road at the main campus of the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) in Lusaka.
A Legacy of Excellence
Since the inaugural SMART 24 Quiz in 2024, won by Sunningdale University before a national audience, the competition has grown into Zambia's flagship platform for academic excellence in healthcare education.
Event Time: 08:00 to 17:00 daily
Secretariat: +260 971 752 077 / +260 774 942 491
Plan your visit
Days you can attend
A ticket admits one person on one day only, and you choose the day when you check out. It will not be admitted on the other days, so buy for the day you are coming. The tickets are the same price whichever day you pick.
| Day | Date | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Wednesday 28 October 2026 | All day |
| Day 2 | Thursday 29 October 2026 | All day |
| Day 3 | Friday 30 October 2026 | All day |
Tickets
Ticket types
Whichever day you choose, these are the tickets available. Buy online at any time, or reserve and pay cash at any branch.
Ordinary
K50.00
General admission to the National Championship, valid on the day you choose.
Per day, for one person · limit 10 per order
Buy ticketsStandard
K150.00
Reserved seating and a delegate pack, valid on the day you choose.
Per day, for one person · limit 10 per order
Buy ticketsVIP
K350.00
Front-row seating, refreshments and a delegate pack, valid on the day you choose.
Per day, for one person · limit 10 per order
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How payment works
Mobile Money
Choose your provider, enter your number, and approve the payment on your phone. Tickets are issued as soon as PawaPay confirms the payment.
Cash
Reserve your tickets and pay in cash through the designated SMART2026/Elitrasmart process. Tickets are issued once an administrator confirms receipt.
SMART2026 will never ask for your Mobile Money PIN. You approve the payment on your own phone.
Watch
How to buy your ticket online
The full walkthrough, from creating your account to showing your ticket at the gate. Buying a ticket takes five short steps, and you can do all of them on your phone.
On a phone? Open the video on YouTube.
Gallery
Highlights from SMART 2025
Photographs from last year's National Quiz. A few moments from the event:
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Attend the SMART 2026 National Quiz
Want to watch the National Championship live? Buy your ticket online and pay securely with Mobile Money (MTN, Airtel or Zamtel) via PawaPay, or reserve and pay cash at any branch.
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