The National Science Olympiad (NSO) 2026 exam is conducted for students in grade 10. This exam tests students' scientific and logical thinking abilities.
Three tentative dates are set for the NSO Level 1 exam, while Level 2 is only for qualifying students. Students should contact their school for their exam date.
| Event | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NSO Level 1 Exam – Date 1 | November 13, 2025 | Schools can choose this date to conduct the exam |
| NSO Level 1 Exam – Date 2 | November 27, 2025 | Schools can choose this date to conduct the exam |
| NSO Level 1 Exam – Date 3 | December 11, 2025 | Schools can choose this date to conduct the exam |
| Release of NSO Answer Keys (Sets A, B, C) | December 2025 (Tentative) | Answer keys for Level 1 sets A, B, and C |
| Last Date to Apply for Level 1 | 30 days before the chosen exam date | Application through respective schools only |
| NSO Level 1 Result | January 2026 (Tentative) | Results announced by SOF |
| NSO Admit Card for Stage 2 | February 2026 (Tentative) | Provided to students qualifying Level 1 |
| NSO Level 2 Exam | February 2026 (Tentative) | Only for students qualifying Level 1 |
| Last Date to Apply for Level 2 | 30 days before Level 2 exam | Application through respective schools only |
| NSO Level 2 Result | March 2026 (Tentative) | Results announced by SOF |
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