Eligibility
Classes 4 to 12
National Level ScienceX Olympiads
Instructions
Step-by-step school registration, student upload, payment, and correction guidance for ScienceX Olympiads.
Official NLSO 2026 Documentation
School Registration Guide
Follow this guide to create your school account, complete the institution profile, register students, make payment and download the official invoice.
Overview
Quick Facts
Review the essential registration details before starting.
Student Entry
Excel or manual entry
Payment
Completed online
Invoice
Available after payment
Important
Registration Deadlines
School registration, student upload and payment must all be completed before the applicable deadline.
| Examination Window | School Registration | Student Upload | Fee Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| October Examination | 20 August 2026 | 20 August 2026 | 20 August 2026 |
| November Examination | 15 September 2026 | 15 September 2026 | 15 September 2026 |
Preparation
Before You Start
Keep the following information ready to complete the registration process without interruption.
Principal Details
Principal's name, mobile number and gender.
School Details
School name, address, UDISE code, affiliation, city, state and PIN code.
Coordinator Details
Coordinator's name, designation, mobile number and email address.
Student Information
Student names, classes, sections, gender and selected Olympiad subjects.
Accessible Email Address
Use an active school or principal email address for login, password recovery and official communication.
Payment Access
Keep an authorised online payment method available to complete the registration.
Official School Registration Portal
Open Registration Portal
apply.sciencex.org.in/register
Use only the official portal to register your institution and manage NLSO 2026 student registrations.
Complete School Registration in Seven Steps
Work through each section in sequence. Save or update the information shown on the portal before proceeding to the next step.
Step 1
Create Your School Account
Begin by registering your institution through the official NLSO school registration portal.
Official registration page
apply.sciencex.org.in/register
Register School
Open the registration page and complete all required sections using authorised school information.
Section 1
Principal Information
Provide the details of the head of the institution.
Principal's Name
Required
Mobile Number
Required
Gender
Required
Section 2
School Information
Enter accurate institution details as they may be used in official records, invoices and examination communication.
School Type
Required
School Name
Required
School Address
11-digit UDISE Code
School Affiliation
City
Required
State
Required
PIN Code
Required
Section 3
Account Information
Create the credentials that will be used to access the school dashboard throughout the registration and examination cycle.
School or Principal Email Address
Required
Create Password
Required
Step 2
Login to the School Dashboard
After successful registration, use the email address and password created in Step 1 to access the school dashboard.
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1
Open the Login Page
Visit the official school login page at apply.sciencex.org.in/login.
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2
Enter the Registered Email Address
Use the same email address entered while creating the school account.
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3
Enter Your Password
Enter the password created during registration and click Login.
Login ID
Registered school or principal email address
Password
Password created during school registration
School dashboard access
Open the official login page
Open Login Page
The same account will be used for student management, payment, invoices and future examination services.
Account Access
Reset from Login Page
Forgot your password?
Use the Forgot Password option on the login page to receive password-reset instructions at the registered email address.
Step 3
Complete Your School Profile
Review the institution information, add the School Coordinator and select the preferred examination window.
3.1
Review School Information
Confirm that the information displayed in the dashboard matches the institution's official records.
School Name
School Address
UDISE Code
Contact Information
Principal Details
3.2
Add School Coordinator Details
Enter the details of the teacher or authorised representative who will manage the Olympiad registration process.
Coordinator Name
Full name of the designated coordinator
Designation
Teacher or official school designation
Mobile Number
Active contact number
Email Address
Accessible coordinator email address
3.3
Select the Examination Window
Choose the examination window in which the school intends to participate.
Option 1
October Examination
Registration Deadline
20 August 2026
Student Upload Deadline
20 August 2026
Payment Deadline
20 August 2026
Option 2
November Examination
Registration Deadline
15 September 2026
Student Upload Deadline
15 September 2026
Payment Deadline
15 September 2026
Step 4
Add Students
Add student records using the official Excel import template or enter the details manually through the school dashboard.
4.1
Choose a Student Entry Method
Select the method that best matches the number of students being registered.
Excel Import
Best suited for schools registering multiple students. This method is faster and helps reduce repetitive manual entry.
- Suitable for bulk student registration
- Reduces manual data entry
- Allows records to be prepared offline
- Supports review before final upload
Manual Entry
Suitable for schools registering a small number of students or adding individual records later.
- Add one student at a time
- Edit details directly in the dashboard
- Select subjects during entry
- Useful for additional late records
4.2
Excel Import Workflow
Follow these steps when registering students through the official Excel template.
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1
Download the Student Import Template
Open the Student Management section and download the official Excel import file.
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2
Enter Student Information
Fill in all required student details exactly in the columns provided.
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3
Save the Completed File
Keep the original column headings and save the completed file in the supported Excel format.
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4
Upload the Excel File
Return to the dashboard and upload the completed student import template.
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5
Review Imported Records
Check all imported students and correct any incomplete or incorrect information.
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6
Save and Continue
Click Save & Next after verifying all imported student records.
Upload Assistance
Helpdesk can prepare an upload-ready Excel file
Schools may provide student details in a scanned document or an existing Excel file. The support team can assist in preparing the data in the required upload format.
Scanned student information accepted
Excel formatting assistance available
Student email ID assistance available
4.3
Manual Student Entry
Follow this method when adding students one record at a time.
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1
Click Add Student
Open the Student Management section and select Add Student.
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2
Enter Student Details
Add the student's name, class, section, gender and other required information.
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3
Select Olympiad Subjects
Choose the applicable Olympiad subject or subjects for the student.
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4
Save the Record
Review the information and save the student record.
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5
Repeat as Required
Repeat the same process for each additional student.
4.4
Manage Student Records
Use the dashboard controls to review and manage student information before payment.
Add
Create additional student records.
Edit
Correct student details before payment.
Delete
Remove eligible unpaid student records.
Search
Locate registered students quickly.
Step 5
Review and Complete Payment
Verify the complete registration summary before making the online payment.
5.1
Review the Registration Summary
Carefully review the information shown in the payment section before proceeding.
Student Information
Check names, classes, sections, gender and other submitted student details.
Selected Olympiad Subjects
Confirm that the correct subject or subjects are selected for each student.
Total Payable Amount
Check the total student-subject count and the final amount displayed.
Registration Fee
₹220
per student per subject
How the payable amount is calculated
The final amount is based on the number of student-subject registrations included in the payment summary.
Number of student-subject registrations
×
₹220
=
Total payable amount
5.2
Complete Online Payment
Follow the payment process shown in the school dashboard.
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1
Open the Payment Section
Proceed to payment after confirming the student registration summary.
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2
Review the Final Amount
Check the total student-subject count and payable fee.
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3
Click Pay Now
Continue through the secure online payment gateway.
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4
Complete the Transaction
Use an available online payment method and complete the transaction.
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5
Wait for Status Confirmation
Allow the portal to update the payment status before closing or refreshing the page.
Step 6
Download the Payment Invoice
After the payment status is updated successfully, download the official invoice from the school dashboard.
6.1
Open the Invoices Section
Use the dashboard navigation to locate the invoice generated for the completed payment.
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1
Open the School Dashboard
Login using the registered school email address and password.
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2
Select Invoices
Choose Invoices from the dashboard sidebar or navigation menu.
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3
Open the Relevant Invoice
Select the invoice associated with the completed payment transaction.
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4
Download or Print
Save the invoice digitally or print a copy for the school's official records.
Official Payment Record
Your invoice may include
Invoice number
School information
Student-subject summary
Registration fee details
Transaction reference
Payment status
Your School Registration Is Confirmed
Your school has successfully completed registration for the National Level ScienceX Olympiads — NLSO 2026 .
Account Created
Dashboard access is active
Students Registered
Student records are submitted
Payment Completed
Registration is confirmed
Invoice Available
Accessible from the dashboard
7.1
What Happens Next?
Continue using the school dashboard for registration management and examination services.
School Dashboard
Open School Dashboard
Continue managing your registration
Access student records, invoices, notifications and support from the same school account.
Read Carefully
Important Registration Notes
Review these conditions before completing school registration and payment.
Registration is confirmed only after successful payment and payment-status confirmation in the school dashboard.
Creating a school account or uploading student details without completing payment does not confirm participation.
The registration fee is ₹220 per student per subject.
Schools must complete registration, student upload and payment before the deadline applicable to the selected examination window.
The October examination deadline is 20 August 2026.
The November examination deadline is 15 September 2026.
Ensure that student names, classes, sections, gender and selected subjects are accurate before payment.
Examination records may be generated using the student information submitted through the portal.
Schools may add further students after an earlier payment by repeating the student-management and payment process, subject to the applicable deadline.
Payment invoices remain accessible through the Invoices section of the dashboard.
Keep the registered email address and password secure throughout the registration and examination cycle.
Use the dashboard Help & Support section for account, upload, payment or invoice-related queries.
Registration Support
Need help completing the process?
Access the school dashboard for assistance with account access, student uploads, Excel preparation, payment and invoices.