The National Science Olympiad (NSO) is an Olympiad exam that is held every year by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF). It aims at recognizing, boosting, and celebrating the scientific skills of young students.
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If you are aiming to appear in the National Science Olympiad exam this year, read this complete blog to know about the registration process, exam dates, and other important information.
Table of Content
| NSO Registration 2022-2-23 |
| NSO Registration Fee |
| NSO Fee Exemption |
| NSO Roll numbers |
| NSO Admit Card |
| NSO Important Dates 2022-2023 |
NSO Registration 2022-2023
The schools receive the application forms along with the prospectus for students to participate in the National science Olympiad.
Schools that are not yet registered with SOF can request through e-mail or phone call to get the prospectus.
The application forms with complete essential details of the students should be submitted 30 days before the exam.
NSO Registration Fee
Every candidate who is participating in the NSO examination should pay a registration fee of RS 125.
This is applicable to every student from a registered school in India, Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
International students have to pay USD 1 for participation.
Additionally, as an honorarium charge for teachers' salaries and other expenses, students may be charged an extra amount of Rs 25.
NSO Fee Exemption
Every student from participating schools has to pay RS 125 for NSO Registration except for the following-
- Students who lost their parents in military operations
- Students with any kind of disability
NSO Roll numbers
The coordinating teachers in schools complete the formalities of the school registration form (SPF) and students registration forms (SRS).
They complete and maintain them under the guidelines provided to them by SOF.
A copy of these documents has to be submitted to the Science Olympiad foundation office before NSO registration ends.
After the submission, the conducting body will register the enlisted schools and their students.
The process will generate the exam Roll numbers of the National science Olympiad for participating candidates. These roll numbers are given to them according to the Students Registration sheet (SRS).
Note: Any school can register itself as the center for the SOF NSO olympiad exam. There is no fee for an institution to become an examination center.
Also read:
NSO Registration
NSO Eligibility Criteria
NSO Syllabus
NSO Exam Dates
NSO Exam Pattern
NSO Exam results
IEO Registration 2022
IEO Eligibility Criteria
IEO Syllabus
IMO Registration
IMO Eligibility Criteria
IMO Syllabus
IMO exam dates
IMO Exam Pattern
IMO Exam Results
The process will generate the exam Roll numbers of the National science Olympiad for participating candidates. These roll numbers are given to them according to the Students Registration sheet (SRS).
Note: Any school can register itself as the center for the SOF NSO olympiad exam. There is no fee for an institution to become an examination center.
Also read:
NSO Registration
NSO Eligibility Criteria
NSO Syllabus
NSO Exam Dates
NSO Exam Pattern
NSO Exam results
IEO Registration 2022
IEO Eligibility Criteria
IEO Syllabus
IMO Registration
IMO Eligibility Criteria
IMO Syllabus
IMO exam dates
IMO Exam Pattern
IMO Exam Results
NSO Admit card
Admit cards for the National science Olympiad are issued to all the participating students who fill the application process with complete essential details.
The admit card of NSO includes all the information regarding the participating candidate, along with the instructions for the Olympiad exam.
The important information regarding the admit card of the participating candidates is as follows-
The important information regarding the admit card of the participating candidates is as follows-
- The candidates who are aiming to appear in the National Science Olympiad exam must collect they have admitted cards from their schools. It is an important document without which applicants may not be able to compete in the Olympiad.
- Students can also download the admit card online from the official website of the conducting body SOF.
- Applicants can visit the website and download the admit card to appear in the NSO examination.
- Candidates must carry their admit card during their entrance exam as it is proof that they have filled up the registration form with essential details and fees.
NSO Important Dates 2022-2023
- Registration date- June 2021
- The last date of registration is 20 days before the Olympiad exam
- Date for level one exam- 18th October 2022, 3rd November 2022, and 1st December 2022
- Date for level 2 registration - January 2023
- Exam date for level 2 exam- January 2023
When is the result of NSO exam declared?
The conducting authority on the official website usually announces national Science Olympiad (NSO) exam results. Therefore, candidates can visit the official NSO website to get an update on the National Science Olympiad exam results.
What are the minimum marks required for NSO registration?
Students from one to class 12 from recognized institute, government aided schools, or boards are eligible to apply for the National Science Olympiad exam 2022. There are no minimum marks for any student required to participate in the examination.
The only thing that candidates need to understand is students of classes one and two cannot appear in an NSO level 2 exam. Their percentage of marks is considered only for level one exam.
The only thing that candidates need to understand is students of classes one and two cannot appear in an NSO level 2 exam. Their percentage of marks is considered only for level one exam.
What is the last date of registration for the National Science Olympiad?
The registration for National Science Olympiad (NSO) ends 30 days before the exam. The probable dates for level 1 and 2 exams are released. Students should keep visiting the official website of SOF to stay updated with the exam dates.
What is the exam pattern for NSO Exam?
- The questions in NSO exams are based on analytical and conceptual skills.
- The question papers are set not to evaluate direct knowledge or concept but fundamental notions.
- You can refer to previous exam questions and mock papers to see the examination pattern.
