National Science Olympiad (NSO) Exams 2022
The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) declares the result of the NSO exams. The declaration of the results is usually done after the 2 weeks of the exams. The SOF sends the results to participating schools along with releasing them on the official website of SOF. The result of the National Science Olympiad level 1 exam may come out in the last week of December. However, the level 2 result of the NSO exam is expected to be declared in March.Recommended: Study for your Exams with Safalta School online. We provide Preparation materials for Class 9-12 that can boost your preparations.
Table of Content
| Steps to check NSO results |
| Important details in NSO result |
| Tie-breaking criteria |
| SPR |
| NSO Cut off |
Steps to check the NSO result:
- Go to the official website
- Click on the results section shown in Tab
- By dropping down, find NSO and click on it
- Enter your roll no. in the given format (along with your school code, class, and roll number
- After doing that, enter the given captcha
- Choose to View your results. The screen will show your desired results
- Finally, you can print it out and keep it for your future reference
The following details are mentioned in NSO level -1 results on the SOF website
- Name of Student
- Roll number
- Secured Marks
- International Rank
- Zone/ State Rank
- International award won
- Class of Student
- Section
- School award won
- Zonal award won
- Name of School
Tie-breaking Criteria for NSO results
If in the National Science Olympiad results, two or more students get the same number, the student with higher marks in the section with utmost advanced priority will be given a higher rank.
The criteria of priority are given below:
Priority Level for Class 1st to 10th
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Priority Level for Class 1st to 10th
| Priority Level | Section |
| 1 | Achiever's Section |
| 2 | Science |
Priority Levels for Class 11 and 12
| Priority Level | Section |
| 1 | Achiever's Section |
| 2 | Physics |
| 3 | Chemistry |
| 4 | Mathematics/ Biology |
NSO Result 2021 – SPR
The NSO Olympiad is the most wanted Olympiad in our country, conducted under the supervision of the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF).
The exam pattern is conducted annually for the students of classes 1st -12th.
The Olympiad aims to boost the knowledge of the students in science and to help them self-access their strength in the science field.
The detailed SPR (Student Performance Report) makes National Science Olympiad unique among other Olympiads. Once the exams are over, SOF usually takes around 30-45 days to deliver the result to the participated schools.
The SPR shows how students have performed in level-1. The participants of the NSO Olympiad will receive an SPR, which helps the students and their guardians to analyze their weak points and work on the same. SPR consists of 6 sections. These are as follows-
Student Performance Report (SPR)
The detailed SPR (Student Performance Report) makes National Science Olympiad unique among other Olympiads. Once the exams are over, SOF usually takes around 30-45 days to deliver the result to the participated schools.
The SPR shows how students have performed in level-1. The participants of the NSO Olympiad will receive an SPR, which helps the students and their guardians to analyze their weak points and work on the same. SPR consists of 6 sections. These are as follows-
Student Performance Report (SPR)
| Section | Information/ Details |
| A | Marks and rank achieved by the candidate (International, Zone, City and School Level) |
| B | Performance in each and every sections of the question paper of the sections of the question paper |
| C | Accurate answers and answers marked by the candidates. A comparison is also made between the candidates’ answers with other participating candidates at the international and Zonal Level. |
| D | Analysis of the candidates’ percentage at International, Zone, Class and City Level |
| E | Evaluation of average scores at the four different sections |
| F | Student’s improvement report study in the NSO exams |
NSO Result - Cut-off
The participation rate of the students in this Olympiad is very high pan India.
Before the declaration of the results, the SOF release a cut-off on its official website.
The students who have participated in the National Science Olympiad exam should keep checking the official website in order to stay updated.
If students clear the exam, they can participate in the level 2 exam.
However, students must know that only those in class 3-12th can move on to the NSO level 2 exam.
For classes 1 and 2, the percentage of marks is decided on the basis of level 1 only.
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The exam is expected to be conducted in November. SOF provides a good platform for students to show their talents and get rewards for the same. This Olympiad aims to enhance and boost students’ knowledge. The strength of the students appearing for the exam is 10 lakh, which shows that it is quite a competitive exam. Class 1st -12th can register themselves. The candidate who qualifies level 1 exam will move on to level 2.How do check the answer key for the NSO exam?
The answer keys are released online on the official site of SOF. The students can go through the same and match their answers accordingly. Many coaching institutes also release the keys. They can check from there also.
How to start preparing for NSO exams?
For the preparation for this exam, one needs to solve a variety of questions to check their observation and analytical skills. Moreover, solving a test series will give you an edge over others and speed up your preparation. It also helps in completing your paper on time. Furthermore, you must read the books of various boards like CBSE, ICSE, and the state.
What are the most probable factors that decide the cut-offs of this exam?
The cut-off is mainly based on the applications the SOF receives. Moreover, the level of a difficult question also affects the cut-off.
What is the exam pattern of NSO?
The question paper of NSO contains 35 questions for students studying in classes 1 -5. One hour is given for it. The number of questions for classes 5-10 is 50, and the time allotted remains the same. The paper is conducted during school hours. The paper consists of three sections. The syllabus for 1st -10th is logical reasoning and science achievers’ sections. On the other hand, students should prepare chemistry, physics, achievers’ section, biology, and mathematics for classes 11 and 12.
How often is the NSO exam directed, and can I attend the exam twice?
The exam of NSO are conducted annually, one can attend the exam multiple times. These types of exams can help in enhancing knowledge and our base.
