NLSO Exam Schedule
Our National Level Science Olympiads (NLSO), an initiative under the National Scientific Assessment Test (NSAT), goes beyond competition to offer a structured learning and assessment experience. It enables students to explore science and technology deeply, gain meaningful insights through expert-designed evaluations, and nurture a lifelong interest in scientific inquiry.
Exams are divided into class wise levels as follows:
Exam Level 1 – Class 4-5
Exam Level 2 – Class 6-8
Exam Level 3 – Class 9-10
Exam Level 4 – Class 11-12
Schools can nominate any number of students for each level. However, participation of at least 20 students per school is mandatory.
- Exam Schedule
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EXAMINATION |
Day & Date (Tentative) |
Any one Date can be chosen |
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Date-1 |
Date-2 |
Time Slot |
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ScienceX Olympiad (SO) |
(For Level 1, 2, 3) |
Wednesday, 07 October 2026 |
Wednesday, 25 November 2026 |
10:00am to 11:30am |
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Math Olympiad (MO) |
(For Level 1, 2, 3, 4) |
Thursday, 08 October 2026 |
Thursday, 26 November 2026 |
10:00am to 11:30am |
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National Knowledge & Intelligence Olympiad (NKIO) |
(For Level 1, 2, 3) |
Friday, 09 October 2026 |
Friday, 27 November 2026 |
09:00 AM TO 10: 30 AM |
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ScienceX Physics Olympiad (SPO) |
(For Level 4) |
Friday, 09 October 2026 |
Friday, 27 November 2026 |
09:00 AM TO 10: 30 AM |
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ScienceX Chemistry Olympiad (SCO) |
(For Level 4) |
Friday, 09 October 2026 |
Friday, 27 November 2026 |
11:30 AM TO 01: 00 PM |
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ScienceX Biology (SBO) |
(For Level 4) |
Wednesday, 07 October 2026 |
Wednesday, 25 November 2026 |
10:00 AM TO 11: 30 AM |
Mode of Examination :
- Offline at your School
Duration:
- 60 Minutes for class 4 & 5,
- 90 Minutes for other classes.
Eligibility (i.e) who can appear for
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ScienceX Olympiad (SO) |
(For Level 1, 2, 3) |
For Classes 4 to 10 |
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Math Olympiad (MO) |
(For Level 1, 2, 3, 4) |
For Classes 4 to 12 |
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National Knowledge & Intelligence Olympiad (NKIO) |
(For Level 1, 2, 3) |
For Classes 4 to 10 |
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ScienceX Physics Olympiad (SPO) |
(For Level 4) |
For Classes 11 & 12 |
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ScienceX Chemistry Olympiad (SCO) |
(For Level 4) |
For Classes 11 & 12 |
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ScienceX Biology (SBO) |
(For Level 4) |
For Classes 11 & 12 |
2. Level of Question Paper:
Syllabus is specified on the ScienceX Olympiads website
3. Language of Question Paper:
Question paper will be in English.
4. Question Paper Pattern:
- 40 (for Class 4 & 5), 50 (for other classes) multiple-choice questions with one correct alternative.
- Each correct choice earns +3 marks, and there is a penalty of -1 mark for each incorrect choice.
- Total Marks will be 120/150.
5. Registration (Register online or offline):
- Last Date for New School Registrations: 31 July 2026.
- Online Registration | Offline Registration Form.
- Deadline for Uploading Student Information and Fee Payment: 31 July 2026
- Schools registered by 31 July 2026 can complete the student registration process and fee payment until 05 August 2026.
6. Registration Fee:
₹ 220/- (Payment Modes)
7. Prize & Certificates:
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- All participants will receive certificates
- 1st Prize ₹ 20000 + Gold Medal
- 2nd Prize ₹ 15000 + Silver Medal
- 3rd Prize ₹ 10000 + Bronze Medal
- Medals, Merit and distinction certificates will also be awarded for Top 1% student of centre based on scores.
- Report cards will be generated for all candidates scoring above the Qualifying Threshold Score (QTS), and can be downloaded from sciencex.org.in by the enrolled students.
- Certificates will be awarded to the top 10% students of every center.
- Merit Certificates will be awarded to the top 1% students in each state, in each subject.
- Special Merit Certificates and a prize (Surprise) will be awarded to the top 1% students nationally in Physics, Astronomy, and Science.
8. Other Incentives: Additional Prizes
- Top 3 Schools will be awarded Shields along with the following School prize#:
- 1st Prize ₹ 15000 + Shield
- 2nd Prize ₹ 10000 + Shield
- 3rd Prize ₹ 5000 + Shield
- Top 10 teacher coordinators will be awarded ₹ 5000*
- Certificates for coordinating teachers
- Opportunity to participate in capacity building workshops on science themes
- The listing for prizes and incentives is dynamic and is likely to change depending upon sponsorships and partnerships created within the program in the current academic session.
# A school will meet the eligibility criteria only if the number of candidates exceeds 200.
*A school will meet the eligibility criteria only if the number of candidates exceeds 200.
