How to Participate in National Science Olympiad? | Science Olympiad for Class 1 PDF Download

Steps to participate in NSO

Schools should apply and submit the form for the SOF National Science Olympiad (NSO) at least 30 days before the exam date. Students cannot submit their applications individually. Applications will only be submitted via the schools.

To take part, students simply need to follow these simple instructions: 

To take part, students simply need to follow these simple instructions:

Accessing Registration forms: 

• Students in classes 1 to 10 are eligible to participate in the SOF NSO. 
• Registration forms are given to all the schools that are already part of SOF. 
• Schools not yet registered can request prospectuses by emailing info@sofworld.org or making a phone call. 

Completing and Returning Forms: 

• After all the students have submitted their forms, schools are required to return the registration forms to SOF, completely filled out and in good order, by the specified deadline. 

Roll Numbers: 

• The school's coordinating teacher is responsible for completing the School Registration Form (SRF) and Students' Registration Sheet (SRS) following the provided guidelines. 
• These forms should be sent to SOF's office before the designated submission deadline. 
• Upon receipt of the Students' Registration Sheet (SRS) from the school, SOF will register the school and students. 
• SOF will then generate roll numbers for all participating students

Registration Fee Details:

• Schools in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, & Nepal pay a registration fee of Rs 125* (including GST) per student/Olympiad to SOF for the examination.
• An extra charge of Rs 25** per student may be added by schools for in-charge honorarium, teacher remuneration, and other expenses.
• For countries outside India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, & Nepal, the registration fee is US$9 per student/Olympiad*, with an additional US$1** per student for related expenses.
• *Includes GST.
• **Additional charge for related expenses.

Fee Exemption: 

• Students with major physical disabilities or Indian students whose parent was martyred during defense operations are exempt from fees.

No Individual Registrations:

• It's important to note that individual student registrations are not accepted. Students should register through their respective schools to participate in the NSO.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Exam Pattern:

• The NSO exam comprises three stages for students.
• Section I covers Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning for grades 1 to 5.
• Section II focuses on Science Section.
• Section III emphasizes high-order thinking questions, with difficulty increasing across grades.
• The question paper includes 35 objective-type questions for Classes 1 to 4 and 50 for Classes 5 to 10.
• Duration: Students have 60 minutes to complete it.

Marking Scheme:

The exam pattern and the marking scheme has been outlined in the table below:

NSO Exam Pattern for Class 1:

Note: There is no negative marking. 

Syllabus:

• Logical Reasoning (Section - 1):  Patterns, Odd One Out, Measuring Units, Geometrical Shapes, Spatial Understanding, Grouping, Analogy, Ranking Test, Problems based on Figures.
  
• Science Section (Section - 2): Living and Non-living Things, Plants, Animals, Human Beings and Their Needs, Good Habits and Safety Rules, Air and Water, Weather and The Sky.
• Achiever's Section (Section 3): This section may contain questions that are more challenging and are designed to assess a student's deeper comprehension of scientific principles. The syllabus is as per Section – 2 .

Preparation Tips and Tricks

The SOF National Science Olympiad (NSO) is a competitive exam that tests students' knowledge and problem-solving skills in the field of science. To excel in this exam, one must prepare thoroughly and strategically.

1. Know What to Study

Before you start, find out what topics will be in the exam. This will help you know what to focus on while learning. Ask your teacher or look at a book to see the topics in the syllabus.

2. Solve Fun Practice Questions

Try solving practice papers and old exam questions. These will help you understand how the questions are asked. The more you practice, the faster and better you will get!

3. Learn Science in a Fun Way

Science is full of amazing things! You can watch videos, read books, or do fun experiments at home. Try to ask why things happen and look for answers! This will help you understand science easily.

4. Keep Practicing Every Day

Try to learn something new every day. Practice a little bit of science every day, and soon, you will become a science champion!

5. Stay Curious and Updated

Science keeps changing! Read books, watch science shows, and explore new discoveries. This will help you learn more and do great in the exam!

6. Stay Happy and Confident!

Believe in yourself! Keep a happy and positive attitude while learning. Take breaks, play, and sleep well. A fresh and happy mind learns the best!

By following these simple and fun tips, you will be ready to shine in the Science Olympiad! Keep learning and enjoy the journey!