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NSO Exam Pattern 2022
Here is the paper pattern for the first level examination.
| Classes 1 to 4 | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Subjects | Science, Mathematics and Logical Reasoning |
| Type of questions | Objective (MCQs) |
| Mode of examination | Written Test |
| Exam duration | 1 hour |
| Number of questions | 35 questions |
| Languages | English |
| Marking scheme | 1 mark awarded for each correct answer (Science and Logical Reasoning) 2 marks awarded for each correct answer (Achievers Section) |
| Negative marking | No negative marking |
| Classes 5 to 10 | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Subjects | Science, Mathematics and Logical Reasoning |
| Type of questions | Objective (MCQs) |
| Mode of examination | Written Test |
| Exam duration | 1 hour |
| Number of questions | 50 questions |
| Languages | English |
| Marking scheme | 1 mark awarded for each correct answer (Science and Logical Reasoning) 3 marks awarded for each correct answer (Achievers Section) |
| Negative marking | No negative marking |
| Classes 11 and 12 | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Maths/Biology |
| Type of questions | Objective (MCQs) |
| Mode of examination | Written Test |
| Exam duration | 1 hour |
| Number of questions | 50 questions |
| Languages | English |
| Marking scheme | 1 mark awarded for each correct answer (Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology) 3 marks awarded for each correct answer (Achievers Section) |
| Negative marking | No negative marking |
Here is the marking scheme for the first level examination:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Classes 1 to 4 | ||
| Logical Reasoning | 5 (1 mark per question) |
5 |
| Science | 25 (1 mark per question) | 25 |
| Achievers Section | 5 (2 marks per question) | 10 |
| Grand Total | 35 | 40 |
| Classes 5 to 10 | ||
| Logical Reasoning | 10 (1 mark per question) |
10 |
| Science | 35 (1 mark per question) |
35 |
| Achievers section | 5 (3 marks per question) |
15 |
| Grand Total | 50 | 60 |
| Classes 11 to 12 | ||
| Physics and Chemistry | 25 (1 mark per question) |
25 |
| Achievers section | 5 (3 marks per question) |
15 |
| Mathematics or Biology | 20 (1 mark per question) |
20 |
| Grand Total | 50 | 60 |
Here is the marking scheme for the second level examination:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Classes 3 to 4 | ||
| Science | 30 (1 mark per question) | 30 |
| Achievers section | 5 (2 marks per question) | 10 |
| Grand Total | 35 | 40 |
| Classes 5 to 10 | ||
| Science | 45 (1 mark per question) | 45 |
| Achievers section | 5 (3 marks per question) | 15 |
| Grand Total | 50 | 60 |
| Classes 11 to 12 | ||
| Physics and Chemistry | 25 (1 mark per question) | 25 |
| Achievers section | 5 (3 marks per question) |
15 |
| Mathematics or Biology | 20 (1 mark per question) |
20 |
| Grand Total | 50 | 60 |
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