NSEJS Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Marking Scheme and Preparation Tips
FAQs on NSEJS Exam Pattern 2022-23
1. Will marks be deducted for incorrect answers in the NSEJS?
The National Standard Examination in Junior Science is a total of 240 marks and for every wrong answer, one mark will be deducted from the total marks and for the right answer 3 marks will be credited.
2. Are the National Standard Examination In Junior Science (NSEJS) exams more difficult than other NSE scholarship exams?
Well it can be said that NSEJS is more difficult than other NSE scholarship exams due to subjects and time limits. The National Standard Examination in Junior Science is regarded as the most difficult science exam at the upper secondary level worldwide. The exam has a 2 hour time limit and covers a total of four disciplines, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. Students find it challenging because it has high level questions to attempt from all courses in such a short period of time, yet Indian students have historically achieved very good marks and gone on to win numerous gold medals at the international level as well. This difficult exam is one that you can pass with the right preparation.
3. How to prepare for the National Standard Examination in Junior Science 2022?
The best way to prepare for any exam, be it school or even national and international competitive exams, is to first understand the exam pattern & syllabus. Then you can test yourself with previous year papers & mock tests. Testing yourself will help you assess your strengths and weaknesses. You can also interpret difficulty level and have a clearer understanding of where you stand and accordingly enhance your preparation through revision.
4. Is the syllabus for INO and NSEJS the same?
Yes, the NSEJS curriculum is quite similar to that of the INO exam.
5. How do students know if they are eligible to take the NSEJS Exam?
The eligibility is examined during the counselling sessions, if the schools have done so. Your birthday must fall between January 1 and December 31, 2008, both days included, and you must be an Indian citizen to qualify. The student must not be scheduled to take any NSEA, NSEB, NSEC, or NSEP exams in 2022 and must have lived and studied in India since November 30, 2020, or have attended an Indian educational system since that date.