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The National Science Olympiad (NSO) Class 8 exam is conducted by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF). This exam tests students' 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 8 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 8 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 8) and 40% from the previous class (Class 5).
- The questions in the Level 2 exam will be from the current class (Class 8).
- The questions in the Achievers section will also be from the current class (Class 8).
In this way, the NSO Class 8 Exam Pattern 2026 helps students understand the structure of the question paper and which topics they should focus on.
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