NLSO Exam Schedule
Our National Level Science Olympiads (NLSO) is not just about competition, it is also an excellent way for students to learn and explore the world of science and technology. We provide a platform for students to interact with experts and professionals in the field, helping them to gain valuable insights and develop a passion for science.
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
EXAMINATION | Day & Date (Tentative) | Any one Date can be chosen | ||
Date-1 | Date-2 | Time Slot | ||
ScienceX Olympiad (SO) | (For Level 1, 2, 3) | Wednesday, 08 October 2025 | Thursday, 19 November 2025 | 10:00am to 11:30am |
ScienceX Math Olympiad (SMO) | (For Level 1, 2, 3, 4) | Thursday, 09 October 2025 (Revised) | Wednesday, 20 November 2025 | 10:00am to 11:30am |
ScienceX Physics Olympiad (SPO) | (For Level 4) | Tuesday, 13 October 2025 | Tuesday, 17 November 2025 | 09:00 AM TO 10: 30 AM |
ScienceX Chemistry Olympiad (SCO) | (For Level 4) | Tuesday, 13 October 2025 | Tuesday, 17 November 2025 | 11:30 AM TO 01: 00 PM |
ScienceX Biology (SBO) | (For Level 4) | Monday, 14 October 2025 | Monday, 18 November 2025 | 11:30 AM TO 01: 00 PM |
- Mode of Examination :
- Offline at your School
- Duration:
- 60 Minutes for class 4 & 5,
- 90 Minutes for other classes.
- Number of Questions:
- 50 Questions
- Eligibility (i.e) who can appear for
ScienceX Olympiad (SO) | (For Level 1, 2, 3) | For Classes 4 to 10 |
ScienceX Math Olympiad (SMO) | (For Level 1, 2, 3, 4) | For Classes 4 to 12 |
ScienceX Physics Olympiad (SPO) | (For Level 4) | For Classes 11 & 12 |
ScienceX Chemistry Olympiad (SCO) | (For Level 4) | For Classes 11 & 12 |
ScienceX Biology (SBO) | (For Level 4) | For Classes 11 & 12 |
- Level of Question Paper:
Syllabus is specified on the ScienceX Olympiads website
- Language of Question Paper:
Question paper will be in English.
- 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.
- Registration (Register online or offline):
- Last Date for New School Registrations: 31 August 2025.
- Online Registration | Offline Registration Form.
- Deadline for Uploading Student Information and Fee Payment: 31 August 2025
- Schools registered by 31 August 2025 can complete the student registration process and fee payment until 02 September 2025.
- Registration Fee:
₹ 220/- (Payment Modes)
- Prize & Certificates:
- 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.
- 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.
