National Science Olympiad (NSO) 2024-25: Exam Dates, Syllabus, Eligibility

The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) has announced the dates for the NSO (National Science Olympiad) Level 1 exam for the academic year 2024-25 on their official website, sofworld.org. The Level 1 exams will be conducted on October 18, November 12, and December 3, 2024. The results for the Level 1 exams will be released in January 2025.

The NSO Level 2 exams for the 2024-25 session are scheduled for February 2025. Schools can choose any one of the designated dates to conduct the Level 1 exam as per their convenience. Students can access the exam dates and other details online at sofworld.org. The NSO 2024 exam will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode.

For reference, the SOF NSO 2023 Level 1 exams were held on October 17, November 21, and December 5, 2023. The Level 2 exam took place on February 11, 2024, with the results being declared on March 20, 2024. Students can check their results for both Level 1 and Level 2 exams using their roll numbers on the official SOF website.

This year’s updates ensure that students and schools have ample time to prepare and select the most convenient date for the exams, maintaining the tradition of providing a structured and accessible competitive platform for science enthusiasts.

About NSO 2024 Exam

The National Science Olympiad (NSO) is an annual scholarship exam organized by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF). It aims to foster scientific reasoning and logical skills among students from Class 1 to Class 12 through a comprehensive test. The NSO is conducted in two levels. Level 1 is open to all students from Classes 1 to 12, while Level 2 is for students from Classes 3 to 12 who qualify for the Level 1 exam. Registration for the SOF NSO 2024 will close 30 days before the exam date, and students can register through their schools.

Approximately 1 million students participate in the NSO each year. Schools registered with SOF can enroll their students for the exam, selecting a convenient date and completing registration 30 days in advance. Students must register through their respective schools, as individual registrations are not accepted. A minimum of 10 students per school is required for registration. To register for the SOF NSO 2024, students need to fill out the application form and submit it along with a registration fee of INR 125.

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NSO Exam 2024 Highlights

NSO 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

NSO 2024: Important Dates

NSO Eligibility Criteria 2024

According to the NSO eligibility criteria, students from classes 1 to 12 are eligible to participate in the 1st level Olympiad without any minimum marks requirement.

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Students Qualifying for the 2nd Level Exam:

1. Top 5% Students Class-Wise: The top 5% of students from each class who appear for the 1st level exam.
2. Top 25 Rank Holders Zone-Wise and Class-Wise: The top 25 rank holders from each zone and class.
3. Class Toppers from Participating Schools: Class toppers from each participating school where at least 10 students from a class appear in the exam and score 50% qualifying marks. If registration is section-wise, the student with the highest marks, irrespective of the section, will qualify for the 2nd level. Note that gold medal winners in section-wise registrations may not necessarily qualify for the second level.

Students from classes 1 and 2 are not required to appear for the 2nd level NSO exam. They are ranked based on their performance in the first level.

NSO 2024 Admission Process

The organizing body sends the SOF NSO 2024-25 prospectus to all registered schools. This prospectus includes student registration forms. Schools must submit the completed forms and application fees to SOF before the deadline. At least 10 students must be registered from each school to participate in the exam.

NSO 2024 Exam Centres

NSO 2024 exam will be conduct at the participating schools within school hours only.

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• International English Olympiad (IEO)
• International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGKO)
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• International Commerce Olympiad (ICO)
• International Drawing Olympiad (IDO)
• National Essay Olympiad (NESO)
• National Standard Examination In Junior Scientific(NSEJS)
• NSEP – National Standard Examination in Physics
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FAQs on National Science Olympiad (NSO) 2024-25

What is the date of the Olympic exam 2024?

The SOF NSO level 1 2024 exam will be conduct on October 18, November 12, and December 3, 2024.

Who gets gold medal in NSO?

Students who will score 100% marks will be awarded Gold Medal of Excellence.

Who is eligible for NSO exam?

Students of classes 1 to 12 can appear for the level 1 Olympiad exam. There are no criteria for the minimum marks obtained by students in their academics. The NSO exam is open for school students studying in classes 1 to 12.

Is NSO Olympiad easy?

NSO questions are not just straightforward conceptual queries; they are designed to be tricky and test your ability to apply concepts to solve problems.

Which rank is good in NSO?

In NSO 2024, good rank means to get zonal rank below the 25. Study NCERT for building your concepts.