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National Standard Examination in Junior Science
HBCSE/IAPT Stage-1 junior science olympiad for Class 8–10 students. 80 MCQs in 2 hours integrating physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics at Class 8–10 NCERT level.
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What can I get from NSEJS?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Elite tier — National top ranks
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top 1% — INJSO medal contention
82–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top 2-3% — INJSO strong contender
70–82% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
INJSO qualification likely
55–70% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
State-level qualification zone
35–55% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying threshold
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
The Indian Association of Physics Teachers has confirmed that registration for NSEJS 2026-27 will begin in the coming weeks. Students in Class IX and X are eligible to participate in this first-stage olympiad screening examination.
Source →Students who qualified for INJSO through NSEJS emphasize consistent practice with olympiad-level problems. Regular revision of fundamental concepts across all four subjects is recommended for success.
Source →IAPT has confirmed that NSEJS will continue with 80 multiple-choice questions covering Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. The examination duration will be 2 hours with no negative marking.
Source →The official IAPT website has published recommended topics and reference materials for NSEJS preparation. Students are advised to focus on NCERT curriculum for Class IX-X with additional problem-solving practice.
Source →NSEJS registration opens
29 days awayThu, 25 Jun, 2026
Online registration begins for eligible Class IX and X students through school coordination
Last date for NSEJS registration
89 days awayMon, 24 Aug, 2026
Final deadline for schools to complete student registrations and fee submission
NSEJS admit card release
129 days awaySat, 3 Oct, 2026
Admit cards available for download through school coordinators
🏅NSEJS examination day
149 days awayFri, 23 Oct, 2026
National level screening exam conducted at designated centers across India
NSEJS answer key publication
156 days awayFri, 30 Oct, 2026
Provisional answer key released on IAPT website for candidate reference
NSEJS results declared
184 days awayFri, 27 Nov, 2026
Qualified students eligible for Indian National Junior Science Olympiad (INJSO) announced
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Measurement and Units
SI units, measuring instruments, significant figures and basic dimensional ideas at Class 8-10 level.
Motion
Distance, displacement, speed, velocity, acceleration and motion graphs.
Force and Laws of Motion
Newton's three laws of motion, momentum and conservation of momentum.
Gravitation
Universal law of gravitation, free fall, mass and weight, thrust and pressure, buoyancy.
Work, Energy and Power
Work, kinetic and potential energy, conservation of energy and units of energy/power.
Sound
Production and propagation of sound, reflection, echo, range of hearing and ultrasound applications.
Light — Reflection and Refraction
Reflection from plane and spherical mirrors, mirror formula, refraction, refractive index and lens formula.
Electricity
Electric current, potential difference, Ohm's law, resistance, series/parallel circuits and power dissipation.
Magnetic Effects of Current
Magnetic field lines, Oersted's experiment, electromagnets, motor and generator (qualitative).
Sources of Energy
Conventional and non-conventional sources, fossil fuels, solar, wind, nuclear and biomass energy.
Heat and Temperature
Heat as form of energy, temperature, thermometers, specific heat and change of state.
Matter — Nature and States
States of matter, physical properties, change of state, latent heat and evaporation.
Is Matter Around Us Pure?
Mixtures, solutions, suspensions, colloids, separation techniques and elements vs compounds.
Atoms and Molecules
Laws of chemical combination, atomic and molecular masses, mole concept and chemical formulas.
Structure of the Atom
Discovery of subatomic particles, Thomson, Rutherford and Bohr models, isotopes and isobars.
Chemical Reactions and Equations
Balancing equations, types of reactions (combination, decomposition, displacement, redox) and oxidation/reduction.
Cell — The Fundamental Unit of Life
Cell theory, prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cells, cell organelles and cell division basics.
Tissues
Plant tissues (meristematic, permanent) and animal tissues (epithelial, connective, muscular, nervous).
Diversity in Living Organisms
Hierarchical classification, five kingdoms and major plant/animal groups.
Life Processes
Nutrition, respiration, transportation, excretion in plants and animals.
Control and Coordination
Nervous system, reflex action and chemical coordination through hormones in plants and animals.
Number Systems
Real numbers, rational/irrational numbers, Euclid's division lemma and laws of exponents.
Polynomials
Degree, zeros, factorisation, remainder theorem, factor theorem and identities.
Linear Equations
Linear equations in one and two variables — graphical and algebraic solutions.
Quadratic Equations
Solution by factorisation, completing the square, quadratic formula and discriminant.
Arithmetic Progressions
AP — nth term, sum of n terms and word problems.
🏅INJSO examination (next stage)
244 days awayTue, 26 Jan, 2027
Second stage olympiad exam for NSEJS qualifiers
How Do Organisms Reproduce?
Asexual and sexual reproduction, reproduction in plants and humans and reproductive health.
Coordinate Geometry
Cartesian system, distance formula, section formula and area of a triangle.