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NSEB Exam Date: 2024-25

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Details About NSEB Exam Date

The Association of Teachers in Biological Sciences conducts the National Standard Examination in Biology with the Indian Association of Physics Teachers and HBCSE. The exam date that has been scheduled for the year 2024-25 is on the 26th of November 2024.


The NSEB exam is a part of the NSE (National Standard Examination), which sponsors national scientific Olympiads to support students and give them a stage to participate in international contests. Aspirants for this exam must not have finished Class 12 . This article covers all you need to know about the NSEB 2024-25 examination in this, including the curriculum, exam format, requirements, and more.

 

NSEB Exam Details - Brief Overview

Exam Conducted by 

Association of Teachers in Biological Services (ATBS)

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE)

Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT)

Eligibility

Students below Class 12

Frequency

Annual

Mode of Exam

Offline

Exam Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Application Fee

₹200

Exam Duration

2 Hours

Medium

English and Hindi 


NSEB - 2024-25 Examination Date

Event

Date (Tentative)

Deadline of enrollment date 

September 14, 2024

Updated NSEB exam date

November 24, 2024

NSEB 2024-25: Examination Pattern and Marking Scheme

The new examination structure will combine the first two stages of NSEB/IOQA into a single stage called the Indian National Olympiad.


IAPT has stated that for each exam there will be a single examination comprising two parts that will be held in a single sitting.

 

Part-I

This part will be known as NSE (National Standard examination)

Question Type: Objective-type questions to be answered on an OMR sheet

Part-II

This part will be known as INO (Indian National Olympiad)

Question Type: Students are asked to write a detailed answer on an answer booklet. 

 

Note: The students will be writing both parts IOQA Part-I (NSE) & Part-II (INO) but the answer booklet of Part-II will be evaluated only if you’ve qualified Part-I.


  • The exam comprises a total of 60 questions.

  • 3 marks will be awarded for each correct response, -1 will be deducted for every incorrect response, and no marks will be given for unanswered questions.

  • A student can score a maximum score of 216 marks.

 

Eligibility Criteria for NSEB Exam

Check the eligibility criteria of the exam before you appear.

  • Students must be Indian citizens.

  • For the National Standard Examination in Biology 2024-25, candidates must have been born between July 1, 2005, and June 30, 2010, .

  • The student must be currently enrolled in an Indian educational system OR must have lived and studied in India starting on or before November 30, 2023, at the latest.

  • You must not have begun studying at a university or other comparable institution by June 1, 2024, nor must you have any plans to do so.

  • Before November 30, 2023, the Class XII board exam or an equivalent exam cannot have been passed (or to be finished).

 

Registration Process for NSEB 2024-25

NSEB Exam interests those student studying or pursuing Biology, it is a nationwide exam.  Students who wish to take NSEB examinations must first register by following the instructions below. Check the details on the NSEB Application form.

  • Students must enrol through their respective colleges or schools.

  • Students must enrol through their respective colleges or schools.

  • Student must submit a fully filled out application form and an INR 200 as registration fee.

  • After they are paid, the registration fees are not refundable.

  • Students will not be allowed to take the NSEB exams and will be automatically rejected if the registration forms are not correctly filled out.

  • Students can sign up at a nearby centre if their particular school or college is not listed with the NSE centre.


Important Instructions for NSEB Exam

  • Questions have to be answered on the answer sheet only and not be scribbled anywhere else. 

  • Misbehaviour of any kind in the exam hall that causes disturbances can lead to the expulsion of the candidate.

  • If caught, copying will lead to cancellation of the answer sheet and inevitably the candidature.

  • The candidate should sit on the designated seat and not anywhere else.

  • The student must by all means carry the downloaded admit card.


This was the complete discussion concerning NSEB exam dates, registration, examination pattern and more. Students are advised to take note of all important details and make the most of their last-minute preparation to score excellent marks. You can also visit our website and download the study materials and sample papers to enhance your knowledge and preparedness for NSEB 2024-25.

FAQs on NSEB Exam Date: 2024-25

1. What is the Exam Timing For National Standard Examination in Biology 2024-25?

The National Standard Examination In Biology contains 60 questions in the paper with a total of 216 marks and the timing is scheduled usually in the second half. The exam duration is 2hrs and timings will be notified on the website iapt.org.in. 

2. Where can I find the NSEB results?

The official IAPT website, iapt.org.in, is where students may check their NSEB results.

3. Does the NSEB exam have a scheme of negative marking?

Yes, students receive 3 points for each correct response, and each incorrect response there is -1 from their final score and if no question is attempted then 0.

4. Do mock tests benefit before taking the NSEB Exam?

The benefits of taking mock test for NSEB Exam are as follows:

  • The National Standard Examination in Biology is a relatively tougher exam when compared to the general school exam by any board.

  • The best strategy for candidates to acquire enough confidence before attempting the exam is to continue to do mock tests regularly and consistently.

  • Access mock tests that are prepared by the experts at Vedantu.

  • Get familiar with the test format and make sure you are prepared for the real exam.

  • Mock tests help you assess your strengths and weaknesses so that you can focus on areas where you need improvement.

5. How to know the result of NSEB?

The results of almost all the National Standard Examinations are announced around the end of December and the first week of January. First, the tentative scores of the candidates that appeared for the exam is announced followed by a merit list wherein the names of the students who have qualified for the NSEB and is eligible to participate in the next stage is published. Students can check their scores and the result on the official website of IAPT with the details like Roll Number, Name etc as mentioned in their respective admit Card.