Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for SOF National Science Olympiad, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
SOF has released the official exam schedule for NSO 2026-27 with Level 1 exams scheduled for October 30, November 19, and December 3, 2026. Schools can select one date to conduct the exam and must register students at least 30 days before.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
The Science Olympiad Foundation confirmed that Level 2 exam dates for NSO 2026-27 will be announced by December 2026. The exam is tentatively scheduled for the second or third Sunday of February 2027 for qualifying students from Classes 3 to 12.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
SOF has dispatched registration forms for all 2026-27 Olympiad exams including NSO to participating schools. Schools that haven't received forms can request them at info@sofworld.org.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
The Science Olympiad Foundation has released the NSO Level 1 exam schedule for 2026-27. Schools can choose from three dates: October 30, November 19, or December 3, 2026. Registration must be submitted at least 30 days before the chosen exam date.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
SOF has dispatched registration forms to schools for the 2026-27 session. Schools that have not received forms are advised to contact info@sofworld.org. The registration fee remains Rs. 125 per student.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Science Olympiad Foundation released NSO Level 2 results for the 2025-26 academic session in March 2026. Students who appeared for the February 2026 exam can check their results at results.sofworld.org.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
SOF confirmed that Level 2 exam dates for NSO, IMO, and IEO will be announced by December 2026, tentatively scheduled for the second or third Sunday of February 2027 for Classes 3-12.
Archived 14 Aug 2026
SOF has dispatched Olympiad registration forms to schools for the 2026-27 academic year. Schools that haven't received forms can contact info@sofworld.org for assistance.
Archived 14 Aug 2026
Science Olympiad Foundation has released the NSO Level 1 exam schedule with three date options: October 30, November 19, and December 3, 2026. Schools must select one date and complete registration 30 days prior to their chosen exam date.
Archived 14 Aug 2026
SOF has confirmed that the NSO/ISO will have a second-level exam for students of Classes 3 to 12. Level 2 dates will be announced by December 2026, tentatively scheduled for the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027.
Archived 24 Jul 2026
SOF released the NSO Level 2 result 2025-26 on March 18, 2026. Students who appeared for the Level 2 exam on February 8, 2026 (or February 15, 2026 in Maharashtra) can check results at results.sofworld.org.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
SOF has released official sample question papers for the NSO 2026-27 exam in PDF format. These papers help students familiarize themselves with the exam pattern and assess their preparation level before the Level 1 exam.
Archived 24 Jul 2026
Science Olympiad Foundation has released the Level 1 exam dates for SOF NSO 2026-27. Schools can choose from three dates: 30th October, 19th November, or 3rd December 2026. The entire school must conduct the exam on one chosen date only.
Archived 24 Jul 2026
Olympiad registration forms for the 2026-27 session have been dispatched to registered schools. Schools that have not received forms should contact SOF at info@sofworld.org. Registration must be completed at least 30 days before the chosen exam date.
Archived 24 Jul 2026
The Science Olympiad Foundation released NSO Level 2 results on March 19, 2026. Level 1 results for the 2025-26 session were announced on January 12, 2026, within the typical 8-week timeframe after exams.
Archived 14 Aug 2026
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.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🏅Level 2 Exam (tentative)
Thu, 25 Feb, 2027Tentatively 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027; for Classes 3-12 qualifiers
Archived 24 Jul 2026
🏅NSO Level 2 Exam (tentative)
Fri, 19 Feb, 2027Tentatively scheduled for 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027 for Classes 3-12 qualifiers
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏅NSO Level 2 exam (tentative)
Tue, 16 Feb, 2027Tentatively 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027; exact date to be announced by December 2026
Archived 14 Aug 2026
🏅NSO 2026-27 Level 2 exam (expected)
Sun, 14 Feb, 2027SOF indicates tentatively 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027; for Classes 3-12 qualifiers
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Level 1 results expected
Thu, 21 Jan, 2027Results typically declared within 8 weeks of exam
Archived 24 Jul 2026
NSO 2026-27 Level 1 result (expected)
Fri, 15 Jan, 2027Results typically released 6-8 weeks after exam; based on previous cycle patterns
Archived 26 Aug 2026
NSO Level 1 results announcement
Tue, 12 Jan, 2027Results typically released 8 weeks after exams
Archived 14 Aug 2026
🏅NSO Level 1 exam date (2026-27 cycle)
Mon, 11 Jan, 2027First level examination conducted in participating schools across India
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Level 2 exam dates announcement expected
Thu, 31 Dec, 2026SOF typically announces Level 2 dates by December
Archived 24 Jul 2026
NSO Level 2 exam dates announcement expected
Wed, 30 Dec, 2026SOF expected to announce Level 2 exam schedule by December 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Student enrollment deadline
Tue, 22 Dec, 2026Final date for schools to submit student enrollment lists for Level 1 examination
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🏅Level 1 Exam - Date Three
Thu, 3 Dec, 20263rd December 2026; separate question paper from other dates
Archived 24 Jul 2026
🏅NSO Level 1 - Set 3 exam date
Thu, 3 Dec, 2026Third and final exam date option for schools
Archived 14 Aug 2026
🏅NSO Level 1 Exam - Date Option 3
Thu, 3 Dec, 2026Third exam date option for schools; December 3, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏅NSO 2026-27 Level 1 exam - Date 3
Thu, 3 Dec, 2026Third and final Level 1 exam date for 2026-27 cycle
Archived 26 Aug 2026
🏅Level 1 Exam - Date Two
Thu, 19 Nov, 202619th November 2026; separate question paper from Date One
Archived 24 Jul 2026
🏅NSO Level 1 - Set 2 exam date
Thu, 19 Nov, 2026Second of three exam date options for schools
Archived 14 Aug 2026
🏅NSO Level 1 Exam - Date Option 2
Thu, 19 Nov, 2026Second exam date option for schools; November 19, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏅NSO 2026-27 Level 1 exam - Date 2
Thu, 19 Nov, 2026Second of three Level 1 exam dates
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Registration deadline for Set 3 (Dec 3 exam date)
Tue, 3 Nov, 202630 days before third exam date option
Archived 14 Aug 2026
Registration deadline for NSO Date 3 schools (30 days before Dec 3)
Tue, 3 Nov, 2026Schools choosing December 3 exam date must submit registrations by this date
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏅Level 1 Exam - Date One
Fri, 30 Oct, 202630th October 2026; schools choose one date from three options
Archived 24 Jul 2026
🏅NSO Level 1 - Set 1 exam date
Fri, 30 Oct, 2026First of three exam date options for schools
Archived 14 Aug 2026
🏅NSO Level 1 Exam - Date Option 1
Fri, 30 Oct, 2026First exam date option for schools; October 30, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏅NSO 2026-27 Level 1 exam - Date 1
Fri, 30 Oct, 2026First of three Level 1 exam dates; schools choose one date
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Registration deadline for Set 2 (Nov 19 exam date)
Tue, 20 Oct, 202630 days before second exam date option
Archived 14 Aug 2026
Registration deadline for NSO Date 2 schools (30 days before Nov 19)
Tue, 20 Oct, 2026Schools choosing November 19 exam date must submit registrations by this date
Archived 23 Aug 2026
School registration deadline for Date 1 (30 days before exam)
Wed, 30 Sept, 2026Schools must submit registration forms at least 30 days before chosen exam date
Archived 24 Jul 2026
Registration deadline for Set 1 (Oct 30 exam date)
Wed, 30 Sept, 2026Schools must register at least 30 days before chosen exam date
Archived 14 Aug 2026
Registration deadline for NSO Date 1 schools (30 days before Oct 30)
Wed, 30 Sept, 2026Schools choosing October 30 exam date must submit registrations by this date
Archived 23 Aug 2026
NSO 2026-27 school registration deadline (Date 1)
Wed, 30 Sept, 2026Schools should register 30 days before chosen exam date; deadline for Oct 30 exam
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Student registration opens for NSO 2026-27
Mon, 24 Aug, 2026Registered schools can begin enrolling students for the new academic year cycle
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Final school registration deadline
Tue, 11 Aug, 2026Last date for schools to complete registration for participation in NSO 2026-27
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NSO Level 2 results declaration
Mon, 6 Jul, 2026Final results with international ranks, awards list and scholarship details
Archived 5 Jul 2026
School registration deadline (early bird)
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Last date for schools to register with discounted fees for the 2026-27 NSO cycle
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🏅NSO Level 2 examination date
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026Second level exam for qualified students from Level 1; conducted at designated centres
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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