NSO
NSO is an annual scholarship exam that aims at cultivating scientific reasoning and logical ability among school students.
FIELD | Science | PAPER PATTERN | 35 to 50 Questions in 60 Minutes. |
ELIGIBILITY | Class 1 to 12 | DIFFI CULTY LEVEL | Moderate |
SUBJECTS | Science, Maths and Logical Reasoning | TIME TO PREPARE | 6 Months |
APPLICANTS | 10 lakh | WHEN | November to February |
QUESTIONS TYPE | Objective MCQs |
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What is NSO?
National Science Olympiad (NSO) is a yearly competitive exam conducted for school students. Organized by Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF), this exam aims at cultivating scientific reasoning and logical ability among the students through a rigorous test. The Foundation primarily envisions the scientific curiosity and vigour in young students through competitive exams. Read on to find out more about NSO.
How to apply
Eligibility Criteria for NSO
Class:
You need to be a student in Classes 1 to 12 to be eligible for this exam.
Boards:
You must be a student of SSC, ICSE or CBSE boards.
Qualifying for second level examination:
The top 5% of students (class-wise) who appear for the first level exam?
The top 25 rank holders state-wise.
Class toppers from each participating school; where at least 10 students participate and score a minimum of 50%.
Year of attempt:
As long as you’re a student enrolled in any of Classes 1 to 12, you can apply for NSO.
Number of attempts:
You can only attempt NSO once in every academic year.
Registration for NSO
- Here is the registration process for NSO:
- The prospectus containing the registration forms is sent to all schools registered with the Science Olympiad Foundation.
- Unregistered schools can request prospects by sending an email to [email protected] or making a phone call or sending a fax to 0124-4951200.
- Your school's coordinating teacher will generate students' roll numbers as per the guidelines given.
- A nominal participation fee is charged from each student in your school.
Syllabus for NSO
Class 10
Logical Reasoning
1. Verbal and Nonverbal Reasoning
Science
1. Chemical Reactions and Equations | 8. Heredity and Evolution |
2. Acids, Bases and Salts | 9. Light: Reflection and Refraction |
3. Metals and Nonmetals | 10. Human Eye and Colourful World |
4. Carbon and its Compounds | 11. Electricity |
5. Periodic Classification of Elements | 12. Magnetic Effects of Electric Current |
6. Life Processes | 13. Sources of Energy |
7. Reproduction in Organisms | 14. Our Environment and its Management |
Class 11
Physics
1. Units and Measurements | 4. Heat and Thermodynamics |
2. Mechanics | 5. Oscillations |
3. Properties of Matter | 6. Waves |
Chemistry
1. Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry | 8. Redox Reactions |
2. Structure of Atom | 9. Hydrogen |
3. Classification of Elements and Periodicity in | 10. The s-Block Elements |
4. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | 11. The p-Block Elements (Groups 13 and 14) |
5. States of Matter | 12. Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques |
6. Thermodynamics | 13. Hydrocarbons |
7. Equilibrium | 14. Environmental Chemistry |
Mathematics
1. Sets, Relations and Functions | 9. Conic Sections |
2. Principle of Mathematical Induction | 10. Permutations and Combinations |
3. Logarithms | 11. Binomial Theorem |
4. Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations | 12. Statistics |
5. Linear Inequations | 13. Mathematical Reasoning |
6. Sequences and Series | 14. Limits and Derivatives |
7. Trigonometry | 15. Probability |
8. Straight Lines |
Biology
1. Reproduction | 4. Biotechnology |
2. Genetics and Evolution | 5. Ecology |
3. Biology in Human Welfare |
Class 12
Physics
1. Electricity and Magnetism | 5. Optics |
2. Electromagnetic Induction | 6. Modern Physics |
3. Alternating Current | 7. Semiconductor Electronics |
4. Electromagnetic Waves | 8. Communication Systems |
Chemistry
1. Solid State | 10. Haloalkanes and Haloarenes |
2. Solutions | 11. Alcohols |
3. Electrochemistry | 12. Phenols and Ethers |
4. Chemical Kinetics | 13. Aldehydes |
5. Surface Chemistry | 14. Ketones and Carboxylic Acids |
6. General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements | 15. Amines |
7. p-Block Elements (Group 15 to 18) | 16. Biomolecules |
8. d- and f-Block Elements | 17. Polymers |
9. Coordination Compounds | 18. Chemistry in Everyday Life |
Mathematics
1. Relations and Functions | 7. Application of Integrals |
2. Inverse Trigonometric Functions | 8. Differential Equations |
3. Matrices and Determinants | 9. Vector Algebra |
4. Continuity and Differentiability | 10. Three-dimensional Geometry |
5. Application of Derivatives | 11. Probability |
6. Integrals | 12. Linear Programming |
Biology
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3. Biology in Human Welfare How to preparePreparation Tips for NSO
Study Material for NSOHere are the books prescribed for NSO:
If you’re a class 10 or 12 student, you can also refer to publications like Chemistry Today, Biology Today, Mathematics Today and Physics for You and MTG. These books contain useful information, including model test papers of various National and International Olympiads. Exam Pattern for NSOHere is the paper pattern for the first level examination.
Here is the marking scheme for the first level examination:
Here is the marking scheme for the second level examination:
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