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SOF National Science Olympiad
School-level science olympiad conducted by SOF. 35 questions for Class 1–4, 50 questions for Class 5–12 in Logical Reasoning, Science, and Achievers Section.
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2025
21 questions
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20 questions
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20 questions
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19 questions
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SOF NSO — Full Length Practice
FULL50 questions · 60 min
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SUBJECT15 questions · 20 min
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SUBJECT15 questions · 20 min
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SUBJECT15 questions · 20 min
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What can I get from SOF NSO?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top 100 — National champions
98–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top 0.5% — Elite achievers
93–97% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top 1-2% — Outstanding
86–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
International rank zone
76–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Zonal excellence
61–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
School-level recognition
41–60% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Participation level
0–40% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
Schools can now register for participation in the upcoming NSO cycle. The Science Olympiad Foundation has invited institutional registrations with early bird benefits for schools enrolling before the first deadline.
Source →SOF has released the Level 1 results on its official portal. Students can check their ranks, scores and international rankings. Top performers from each class have qualified for the Level 2 examination scheduled in the coming months.
Source →The foundation has outlined the awards structure for NSO 2025-26, including cash prizes, medals, certificates of distinction and educational scholarships for international rank holders at Level 2. Special recognition will be given to class toppers and zonal champions.
Source →The Science Olympiad Foundation completed the first level examination for NSO 2025-26 in participating schools nationwide. Students from Classes 1-12 appeared for the school-level round which tests conceptual understanding in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and logical reasoning.
Source →📌NSO Level 2 examination date
12 days awayMon, 8 Jun, 2026
Second level exam for qualified students from Level 1; conducted at designated centres
School registration deadline (early bird)
29 days awayThu, 25 Jun, 2026
Last date for schools to register with discounted fees for the 2026-27 NSO cycle
NSO Level 2 results declaration
40 days awayMon, 6 Jul, 2026
Final results with international ranks, awards list and scholarship details
Final school registration deadline
76 days awayTue, 11 Aug, 2026
Last date for schools to complete registration for participation in NSO 2026-27
Student registration opens for NSO 2026-27
89 days awayMon, 24 Aug, 2026
Registered schools can begin enrolling students for the new academic year cycle
Student enrollment deadline
209 days awayTue, 22 Dec, 2026
Final date for schools to submit student enrollment lists for Level 1 examination
Click any topic to read study notes
Verbal Reasoning
Word-based analogy, classification and word formation problems.
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Figure-based pattern, analogy, classification and series problems.
Series Completion
Number, alphabet and figural series — find the missing or next term.
Analogy
Word, number and figural analogy with a common relation.
Coding-Decoding
Letter-letter, letter-number and substitution coding patterns.
Mathematical Operations
Substitute symbols/operators and apply BODMAS to evaluate expressions.
Alphabet Test
Position of letters, alphabet rearrangement and letter-distance problems.
Ranking and Order
Linear arrangement and rank from top/bottom problems.
Blood Relations
Family-tree and pointing-style relationship problems.
Direction Sense
Compass-based movement, shortest distance and final direction.
Missing Characters
Find the missing number/letter inside a matrix or pattern.
Embedded Figures
Identify a smaller figure hidden in a complex figure.
Mirror and Water Images
Mirror and water reflection of letters, numbers and figures.
Paper Folding and Cutting
Predict the appearance of paper after folding, cutting and unfolding.
Cubes and Dice
Cube colouring, opposite faces, dice and counting cubes problems.
Figure Matrix and Patterns
3×3 figure matrices and odd-figure-out problems.
Matter in Our Surroundings
States of matter, change of state, evaporation, latent heat and diffusion.
Is Matter Around Us Pure
Mixtures, solutions, suspensions, colloids and methods of separation.
Atoms and Molecules
Laws of chemical combination, atomic and molecular masses, mole concept.
Structure of the Atom
Sub-atomic particles, Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr models, isotopes and isobars.
Motion
Distance, displacement, velocity, acceleration and equations of motion.
Higher Order Science Application
HOTS questions applying concepts from the Science section to novel scenarios.
Experimental and Lab Skills
Predicting outcomes of experiments and interpreting lab observations.
Data and Graph Analysis
Reading and inferring from tables, charts and scientific graphs.
Problem Solving
Multi-step numerical and conceptual problems blending two or more topics.
Real-World Applications
Contextual questions linking science concepts to everyday phenomena.
📌NSO Level 1 exam date (2026-27 cycle)
229 days awayMon, 11 Jan, 2027
First level examination conducted in participating schools across India
Force and Laws of Motion
Newton's three laws, inertia, momentum and conservation of momentum.