The National Science Olympiad (NSO) is an annual scholarship exam that aims to cultivate scientific reasoning and logical ability among school-going children. Every year, approximately ten lakh students register for NSO. It is conducted at two levels, and each level has three sets, namely A, B, and C.
SOF NSO (National Science Olympiad)
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SOF NSO 2023-2024 Exam Date
The important dates of National Science Olympiad 2023-2024 are as follows. However, students should also keep checking the official website sofworld.org and newspapers for changes in schedule.
Events | Dates |
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Release of notification | — |
Release of SOF NSO 2023-2024 Application Form | — |
Last date to apply | — |
Release of SOF NSO admit card 2023-2024 | 01 Feb 2024 – Level 2nd Exam |
SOF NSO 2023-2024 exam date | 17 Oct, 21 Nov, 05 Dec 2023 – Level 1 Exam 11 February 2024 (11.00 am to 12.00 Noon) – Level 2nd Exam |
Issuance of answer key | 14 Dec 2023 |
National Science Olympiad 2023-2024 result announcement | 03 Jan 2024 – Level 1 Exam |
National Science Olympiad 2023 2nd Level result announcement | As per SOF |
NSO Syllabus
NSO Question Papers
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NSO Level-1 Pattern
National Science Olympiad (NSO) Level-1 Pattern
Class | Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
1 to 4 | Logical Reasoning | 5 | 1 | 5 |
Science | 25 | 1 | 25 | |
Achievers Section | 5 | 2 | 10 | |
Grand Total | 35 | 40 | ||
5 to 10 | Logical Reasoning | 10 | 1 | 10 |
Science | 35 | 1 | 35 | |
Achievers Section | 5 | 3 | 15 | |
Grand Total | 50 | 60 | ||
11 and 12 | Physics & Chemistry | 25 | 1 | 25 |
Achievers Section | 5 | 3 | 15 | |
Mathematics/Biology | 20 | 1 | 20 | |
Grand Total | 50 | 60 |
NSO Level-2 Pattern
National Science Olympiad (NSO) Level-2 Pattern
Class | Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
3 to 4 | Science | 30 | 1 | 30 |
Achievers Section | 5 | 2 | 10 | |
Grand Total | 35 | 40 | ||
5 to 10 | Science | 45 | 1 | 45 |
Achievers Section | 5 | 3 | 15 | |
Grand Total | 50 | 60 | ||
11 and 12 | Physics & Chemistry | 25 | 1 | 25 |
Achievers Section | 5 | 3 | 15 | |
Mathematics/Biology | 20 | 1 | 20 | |
Grand Total | 50 | 60 |
SOF NSO – An Overview
Name of Exam | SOF NSO |
Full Form of Exam | National Science Olympiad |
Type of Exam | Scholarship Exams and Olympiads in India |
Organizing Body | Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) |
Official Website | sofworld.org |
Class of students who can appear in this exam | Class 1 to 12 |
FAQs
Conducted annually by Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF), NSO is a scholarship exam aimed at cultivating scientific reasoning and logical ability among students studying in class 1 to class 12, through a rigorous test. SOF NSO is conducted at Levels 1 and 2.
National Science Olympiad (NSO) is conducted at two levels each year. It was the first Olympiad conducted by SOF. It has been conducted since 1998. Students from class I-XII may participate in the examination. International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) is conducted at two levels each year.
NSO examinations are only open to students in grades 1 to 12. Science is a required topic in which the candidate has a strong interest. Boards – The NSO test is only open to students who are enrolled in CBSE, ICSE, or a state board.
The applicant should be a registered school student in either of the classes from classes 1-12. A student must be studying under SSC, ICSE, CBSE, or any other recognized education board in India. A student can attend only one NSO every academic year.
Any student registered in school up to class 12 during the current academic year is eligible. There is no lower age limit for participation.
The Science Olympiad Foundation is conducting the NSO
Yes. THE OLYMPIADS are CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH ONLY.