The 1996–97 Nemzeti Bajnokság II was the 99th season of the Nemzeti Bajnokság II, the second tier of the Hungarian football league.
League table
Western group
Eastern group
Play-offs
Relegation play-off III. ker. TVE - Diósgyőri FC 1–0, 0–2
Dunaferr SE - Ecker-Stadler 2–2, 1–2
Promotion play-off Százhalombatta - Kecskeméti TE 0–1, 1–4
See also 1996–97 Magyar Kupa 1996–97 Nemzeti Bajnokság I
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