Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for National Standard Examination in Junior Science, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Individual students can register for NSEJS through the official IAPT portal or via registered exam centres. The registration fee is ₹300 (non-refundable) and enrolment closes on September 14, 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Students born between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2013, studying in Class 8, 9 or 10 as of November 30, 2026, are eligible. Candidates who have already completed Class 10 board exams before November 30, 2026 cannot apply.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The National Standard Examination in Junior Science will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM across centres nationwide. This is the first stage of India's IJSO selection process.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
IAPT has opened centre registration for schools and institutions from August 1 to August 20, 2026. Student enrolment through registered centres and individual online route begins August 21, 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Based on the annual cycle, IAPT is expected to open centre registration from August 1, 2026, followed by student enrollment from August 21 to mid-September 2026 for the upcoming NSEJS 2026-27 examination.
Archived 11 Aug 2026
The NSEJS 2026-27 examination is expected to be conducted in November 2026, maintaining the traditional schedule. The exam will be held offline at authorized centers across India from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
Archived 11 Aug 2026
Students born between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2013, studying in Class 8, 9, or 10 during the 2026-27 academic session are eligible. Candidates must not have completed Class 10 board exam before November 30, 2026.
Archived 11 Aug 2026
IAPT has not yet released the official NSEJS 2026-27 dates. Students planning to appear should regularly check the official IAPT website for the final notification, registration schedule, and exam date.
Archived 21 Jul 2026
Based on previous year patterns, NSEJS 2026-27 registration is expected to begin around mid-August 2026. Students can register through IAPT-authorised exam centres or their schools. Registration fee is ₹300.
Archived 21 Jul 2026
IAPT released the NSEJS 2025-26 results and merit list on December 23, 2025. Shortlisted students are eligible to appear for the Indian National Junior Science Olympiad (INJSO) scheduled for February 2026.
Archived 11 Aug 2026
For NSEJS 2026-27, students must be born between 1 January 2012 and 31 December 2013, be studying in India, and not have completed Class 10 board exam before 30 November 2026. Students cannot appear for NSEA, NSEB, NSEC or NSEP in the same year.
Archived 21 Jul 2026
NSEJS is the first stage of selection for IJSO. Top performers advance through INJSO, OCSC, and Pre-Departure Camp before representing India internationally. Approximately 300 students qualify from NSEJS to INJSO each year.
Archived 21 Jul 2026
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.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
OCSC and IJSO selection (expected)
Sat, 8 May, 2027Orientation-cum-Selection Camp for top 35; final 6 selected for International Junior Science Olympiad
Archived 23 Aug 2026
OCSC 2027 - Orientation cum Selection Camp
Sat, 1 May, 2027Top 35 INJSO performers attend camp at HBCSE Mumbai for final IJSO selection
Archived 21 Jul 2026
🏅INJSO 2027 exam (for NSEJS qualifiers)
Wed, 3 Mar, 2027Second stage: Indian National Junior Science Olympiad for shortlisted students
Archived 11 Aug 2026
🏅INJSO 2027 (Stage 2 for NSEJS qualifiers)
Sun, 31 Jan, 2027Indian National Junior Science Olympiad for approximately 300 NSEJS qualifiers
Archived 21 Jul 2026
🏅INJSO examination (next stage)
Tue, 26 Jan, 2027Second stage olympiad exam for NSEJS qualifiers
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🏅INJSO 2027 (Stage 2) expected
Sat, 23 Jan, 2027Top ~300 qualifiers from NSEJS advance to Indian National Junior Science Olympiad
Archived 23 Aug 2026
NSEJS 2026-27 result announcement (expected)
Sat, 16 Jan, 2027Results typically declared in January; top performers qualify for INJSO
Archived 21 Jul 2026
NSEJS result announcement (expected)
Thu, 24 Dec, 2026Merit list and score cards released on official website
Archived 23 Aug 2026
NSEJS result announcement (expected)
Wed, 23 Dec, 2026Merit list published on iapt.org.in; top performers qualify for INJSO
Archived 11 Aug 2026
NSEJS results declared
Fri, 27 Nov, 2026Qualified students eligible for Indian National Junior Science Olympiad (INJSO) announced
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🏅NSEJS 2026-27 exam date (expected)
Mon, 23 Nov, 2026Typically held on a Sunday in late November, 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Archived 21 Jul 2026
🏅NSEJS 2026-27 Exam Day
Mon, 23 Nov, 2026Sunday, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM; offline pen-and-paper exam at authorized centers
Archived 11 Aug 2026
🏅NSEJS 2026 examination
Sun, 22 Nov, 2026Sunday, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM; 2-hour offline exam at registered centres
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Admit card release (expected)
Sat, 14 Nov, 2026Candidates can download hall tickets from IAPT portal
Archived 23 Aug 2026
NSEJS 2026-27 admit card release (expected)
Thu, 12 Nov, 2026Hall tickets released online via IAPT portal before exam
Archived 21 Jul 2026
NSEJS admit card release (tentative)
Fri, 6 Nov, 2026Admit cards typically released 2-3 weeks before exam date
Archived 11 Aug 2026
NSEJS answer key publication
Fri, 30 Oct, 2026Provisional answer key released on IAPT website for candidate reference
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🏅NSEJS examination day
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026National level screening exam conducted at designated centers across India
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NSEJS admit card release
Sat, 3 Oct, 2026Admit cards available for download through school coordinators
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NSEJS 2026-27 registration deadline (expected)
Mon, 14 Sept, 2026Registration usually closes mid-September; fee is ₹300
Archived 21 Jul 2026
Student registration deadline
Mon, 14 Sept, 2026Last date for student enrolment; fee ₹300 non-refundable
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Student enrollment deadline
Mon, 14 Sept, 2026Last date for students to register through schools or online
Archived 11 Aug 2026
Last date for NSEJS registration
Mon, 24 Aug, 2026Final deadline for schools to complete student registrations and fee submission
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NSEJS 2026-27 registration opens (expected)
Fri, 21 Aug, 2026Individual online registration typically begins in mid-August via iapt.org.in
Archived 21 Jul 2026
Student registration opens
Fri, 21 Aug, 2026Enrolment begins through centres and individual online portal
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Student enrollment window opens
Fri, 21 Aug, 2026Individual student registration begins; closes around mid-September
Archived 11 Aug 2026
Centre registration closes
Thu, 20 Aug, 2026Last date for schools and institutions to register as exam centres
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Centre registration opens for NSEJS 2026-27
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026Schools and exam centers can register through IAPT portal
Archived 11 Aug 2026
NSEJS registration opens
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Online registration begins for eligible Class IX and X students through school coordination
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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