How to Clear NSO (National Science Olympiad) Step Wise Step Full Information
What is NSO?
The National Science Olympiad (NSO) is a yearly competitive exam conducted for school students.
Organized by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF), this exam aims at cultivating scientific reasoning and logical ability among the students through a rigorous test.
The Science Olympiad Foundation primarily instills scientific curiosity and vigour in young students through competitive exams.
NSO Syllabus 2019
Class 6th
Logical Reasoning
- Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Science
- Motion and Measurement of Distances
- Light: Shadows and Reflections
- Electricity and Circuits
- Fun with Magnets
- Our Environment (Water, Air Around us, Garbage in Garbage out)
- Sorting and Separation of Materials
- Changes Around Us
- The World of Living (Characteristics of Living Beings
- Parts of Plants
- Body Movements in Animals and Adaptation)
- Food and its Components
- Fibre to Fabric
NSO Exam Pattern 2019
Here is the paper pattern for the first level examination.
| Classes 1 to 4 | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Subjects | Science, Mathematics and Logical Reasoning |
| Type of questions | Objective (MCQs) |
| Mode of examination | Written Test |
| Exam duration | 1 hour |
| Number of questions | 35 questions |
| Languages | English |
| Marking scheme | 1 mark awarded for each correct answer (Science and Logical Reasoning) 2 marks awarded for each correct answer (Achievers Section) |
| Negative marking | No negative marking |
| Classes 5 to 10 | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Subjects | Science, Mathematics and Logical Reasoning |
| Type of questions | Objective (MCQs) |
| Mode of examination | Written Test |
| Exam duration | 1 hour |
| Number of questions | 50 questions |
| Languages | English |
| Marking scheme | 1 mark awarded for each correct answer (Science and Logical Reasoning) 3 marks awarded for each correct answer (Achievers Section) |
| Negative marking | No negative marking |
| Classes 11 and 12 | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Maths/Biology |
| Type of questions | Objective (MCQs) |
| Mode of examination | Written Test |
| Exam duration | 1 hour |
| Number of questions | 50 questions |
| Languages | English |
| Marking scheme | 1 mark awarded for each correct answer (Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology) 3 marks awarded for each correct answer (Achievers Section) |
| Negative marking | No negative marking |
Here is the marking scheme for the first level examination:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Classes 1 to 4 | ||
| Logical Reasoning | 5 (1 mark per question) | 5 |
| Science | 25 (1 mark per question) | 25 |
| Achievers Section | 5 (2 marks per question) | 10 |
| Grand Total | 35 | 40 |
| Classes 5 to 10 | ||
| Logical Reasoning | 10 (1 mark per question) | 10 |
| Science | 35 (1 mark per question) | 35 |
| Achievers section | 5 (3 marks per question) | 15 |
| Grand Total | 50 | 60 |
| Classes 11 to 12 | ||
| Physics and Chemistry | 25 (1 mark per question) | 25 |
| Achievers section | 5 (3 marks per question) | 15 |
| Mathematics or Biology | 20 (1 mark per question) | 20 |
| Grand Total | 50 | 60 |
Here is the marking scheme for the second level examination:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Classes 3 to 4 | ||
| Science | 30 (1 mark per question) | 30 |
| Achievers section | 5 (2 marks per question) | 10 |
| Grand Total | 35 | 40 |
| Classes 5 to 10 | ||
| Science | 45 (1 mark per question) | 45 |
| Achievers section | 5 (3 marks per question) | 15 |
| Grand Total | 50 | 60 |
| Classes 11 to 12 | ||
| Physics and Chemistry | 25 (1 mark per question) | 25 |
| Achievers section | 5 (3 marks per question) | 15 |
| Mathematics or Biology | 20 (1 mark per question) | 20 |
| Grand Total | 50 | 60 |
NSO Eligibility Criteria
- 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 process for NSO:
- The prospectus containing the registration forms is sent to all schools registered with the Science Olympiad Foundation.
- Unregistered schools can request a prospects by sending an email to info@sofworld.org 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.
NSO Qualification 2019
First level examination
Based on your performance in the first level exam, you are given a rank. This rank determines whether you qualify for the second level exam or not.
If two students score the same marks, ranks are awarded to the student scoring higher marks in priority sections as mentioned below:
Classes 1 to 10 Priority Section 1 Achievers Section 2 Science 3 Logical Reasoning Classes 11 and 12 Priority Section 1 Achievers Section 2 Science 3 Chemistry 4 Mathematics or Biology If students score the same marks in all sections, they are given the same rank.
Second level examination
In the second level exam, you are ranked on the basis of your total score.
In case two students score the same marks, their ranks are decided on the basis of the below points:
- Higher marks scored in higher priority sections (second level exam)
- Total marks scored in the first level exam
- Higher marks scored in higher priority sections (first level exam)
If two students still score the same marks, they are given the same rank.
NSO Scholarships and Awards
The following awards will be given out to the winners of this year’s Olympiad.
Awards for the first level exam:
Zonal Level Rank Scholarships No. of Awards 1 to 25 Medal of Excellence + Certificate of Distinction 240 26+ Participation Certificate All Awards for the second level exam:
International Level Rank Scholarships No. of Awards 1 Rs. 50,000 Each + Gold Medal* + Certificate of Outstanding Performance 12 2 Rs. 25,000 Each + Silver Medal* + Certificate of Outstanding Performance 12 3 Rs. 10,000 Each + Bronze Medal* + Certificate of Outstanding Performance 12 Zonal Level Rank Scholarships No. of Awards 1 Rs. 5,000 Each + Gold Medal* + Certificate of Zonal Excellence 240 2 Rs.2500 Each + Silver Medal* + Certificate of Zonal Excellence 240 3 Rs. 1000 Each + Bronze Medal* + Certificate of Zonal Excellence 240 4 to 10 Gifts* Worth Rs. 1000 + Medal of Distinction** + Certificate of Zonal Excellence 1680 11 to 25 Certificate of Zonal Excellence + Medal of Distinction** 3600 26+ Merit Certificate All NSO Preparation Tips 2019
- Understand the standard of questions: If you are appearing for NSO, then expect questions of varying difficulty levels that test your logical and observational skills. There will be no direct questions, but an application of a previously studied concept is more likely to form the base of a question.
- Practice sample papers: Solving sample papers will give you a fair idea of the pattern of the questions asked. They are also good for improving the pace at which you attempt the paper in a limited amount of time. NSO sample papers can be obtained from the official website.
- Know the relevant books: You must thoroughly study course books suggested by your school or board (ICSE, CBSE or State Board). In addition to this, you can refer the books available for Olympiad preparations to get a good rank in NSO.
- The prospectus containing the registration forms is sent to all schools registered with the Science Olympiad Foundation.
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