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The National Science Olympiad (NSO) Class 10 exam is conducted by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF). This exam tests studentsĶ knowledge of science, logical reasoning, problem-solving, and analytical thinking. The NSO exam is conducted in two levels (Level 1 and Level 2).
The question paper is revised according to the NEP (2020), NCF (2023), NCERT, and CBSE guidelines.
📌 Total Questions: 50
📌 Time: 1 hour
🔹 NSO Class 10 Level 1 Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | Logical Reasoning (Verbal & Non-Verbal) | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Section 2 | Science | 35 | 1 | 35 |
| Section 3 | Achievers Section (Higher Order Thinking) | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Grand Total | 50 | 60 |
🔹 NSO Class 10 Level 2 Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | Science | 45 | 1 | 45 |
| Section 2 | Achievers Section | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Grand Total | 50 | 60 |
Important Notes
60% of the questions in the Level 1 exam will be from the current class (Class 10) and 40% from the previous class (Class 5).
- The questions in the Level 2 exam will be from the current class (Class 10).
- The questions in the Achievers section will also be from the current class (Class 10).
In this way, the NSO Class 10 Exam Pattern 2026 helps students understand the structure of the question paper and which topics they should focus on.
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