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NSEP 2023-24 Exam: Get Complete Details Here

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NSEP 2023-24 Exam Dates, Registration Process, Eligibility, Results, and Admit Card

NSEP stands for National Standard Examination in Physics and is a voluntary examination conducted by IAP every year. More than 2,00,000 students at about 1,500 centres attempt this examination each year. Participation offers an opportunity to measure one's standing against a national standard. This exam is not linked to any entrance or scholarship award. The NSEP is conducted in English, Hindi and a few other Indian languages.


Students preparing for NSEP 2023-24 exam can get complete details on NSEP 2023-24 Exam dates, registration process, eligibility, results, and admit card through this article.


NSEP 2023-24 Exam Dates

Events

Date

Centre registration date

August 1, 2023

Last date for Center registration date

August 20, 2023

Student enrolment start date

August 21, 2023

Student enrolment end date

September 14, 2023

NSEP Exam date 2023-24

November 26, 2023

NSEP 2023-24 Examination Pattern

Students who qualify NSEP get the chance to represent India in the International Olympiad of Science. Many students participate in this competitive examination, which is why students need to have a clear idea about the examination pattern. Participants must remember that they should stand out of the crowd and do so; rigorous practice, learning and understanding are much needed. NSEP Examination needs very in-depth learning, and it is a must to know the books; practical knowledge of the subject will be equally important. 


Understanding the pattern will help students in developing their problem-solving skills and will be able to concentrate on the main aspects of the examination. To prepare well for the examination, students can also use the materials provided by Vedantu to help students in clearing one of the most interesting yet tough exams of India. The pattern of the examination is listed here: 

  • The NSEP Examination will last only for 2 hours.

  • Students will have to solve the question paper within 2 hours. 

  • For the edition 2023-24, the NSEP paper will be split into two parts- Part A and Part B. 

  • Part A1 and Part A2 of the NSEP 2023-24  exam paper are divided into two sections.

  • Part A will have 48 questions of 3 marks each. 

  • Part B will have 12 questions of 6 marks each.

Students are advised to witness the table given below to have detailed knowledge about the marking pattern or system that is followed in the examination:

Parts 

Number of Questions 

Type of Questions 

Weightage 

Negative Marking 

Part A1

48 questions

Multiple choice questions with only one correct answer 

3 marks for each right answer 

1 mark deducted as a penalty for every wrong answer 

Part A2

12 questions 

Multiple choice questions with the more than one correct answer 

6 marks for every right answer 

No negative marking 

Total marks 

80 questions 


216 




As decided by the IAPT, each test will consist of a single examination with two sections that will be taken in one sitting. The details for the same are given below:

Part 1

This part is known as the National Standard Examination

120 minutes

Question Type: 


Objective-type questions to be answered on an OMR sheet

Part 2

This part is known as Indian National Olympiad

120 minutes

Question Type: On an answer booklet, students are required to write a detailed response.


NSEP 2023-24 Syllabus

Important topics are to be covered by the students interested in taking part in the NSEP competitive exam held every year by IAPT. This examination needs special attention to some topics that are considered to be more important than others. Students are expected to learn everything and have a greeted knowledge about the topics to be covered. 


Candidates will have to follow the syllabus of class 10th to class 12th. The basics of Physics should be cleared by reading NCERT books from grades 10th to 12th. Students can go for other higher books, but the basic knowledge provided by the NCERT books will be important. Students can also download the NCERT books for free, chapters and solutions by visiting Vedantu’s website.


The important topics, along with the chapters, are mentioned below in the table:

Chapters in the NCERT  

List of All the Important Topics as Per the Chapter

Geometrical Optics

Refraction in general, Refraction at the plane surface, TIR, Lens, Refraction by spherical surface, Refraction by Prisms and Spherical mirror

Alternating current

AC circuit and Resonance 


Capacitor

Center of mass, momentum & collision

Combination of Capacitors and a capacitor with a dielectric

Head-on collision and Motion of com

Circular Motion

Circular motion in a vertical plane and Kinematics of circular motion.

Current Electricity

Power, energy, battery, EMF, terminal voltage, instruments, and Kirchhoff's law

Electromagnetic Field

Magnetic field due to ring, Magnetic Force and torque on a current-carrying loop, dipole moment, Magnetic force on a charge, magnetic field due to a magnet and earth, magnetic field due to a straight wire, 

Electro-Magnetic Induction

Self-inductance EMF & magnetic energy density.

Electrostatics

Coulomb's law, Electric potential and potential difference, Flux calculation and gauss's law, Electric pressure and Conductor and its properties.

Semiconductor

Diode, Logic Gates, and  Transistors

Work, power, Energy

Work-energy theorem and  work are done by a variable force

Simple harmonic Motion

Spring mass system and the equation of SHM.

Thermodynamics

Root mean square velocity, kinetic energy, and the first law of thermodynamics

Heat Transfer

Thermal conduction in linear conductors

Modern Physics-1

Photoelectric effect, X-ray, and electronic transition in the h/h-like atom/species.

Newton's law of Motion

Calculation of force and the acceleration

Fluid

Force of buoyancy and Archimedes principle

Rectilinear Motion

The motion under gravity and Equation of motion

Sound Wave

Doppler effect, resonance, and Organ pipes

Gravitation

The universal law of gravitation

Rotation

Moment of inertia

Wave optics

YDSE with monochromatic light

Surface Tension

Excess pressure in drops and bubble


NSEP 2023-24 Eligibility Criteria 

The eligibility criteria for the NSEP Examination every year are kept simple so that many students participate in it. The NSEP Examination is conducted in approximately 1600 centres across the country, and more than two lakh students participate in it. The eligibility criteria for NSEP 2023-24 are given below. 

  • Candidates must be eligible to hold an Indian passport. 

  • Date of birth of the candidate between 1 July 2004 and 30 June 2009, both days inclusive. 

  • Candidates must be residing and studying in India since 30 November 2021 or earlier. 

  • Candidates must be studying in an Indian school system since 30 November 2021 or earlier. 

  • Candidates must have completed (or scheduled to complete) the Class 12 board examination earlier than 30 November 2023. 

  • Candidates must have commenced (or planning to commence) studies in a university or equivalent institution by 1 June 2023. 

  • Candidate must not appear in NSEJS 2023.


NSEP 2023-24 Application Process

  1. Students who want to participate in the NSEP 2023-24 exam must register through their schools or at nearby IAPT-registered regional centres in their state.

  2. Students must pay a Rs. 200 application fee (in cash) for registration done at the registered regional centres.

 

How to Get the NSEP 2023-24 Admit Card?

Online admit cards for the IAPT are secure. Students will get their IAPT 2023-24 admit cards by taking the steps outlined below.

  • Visit the official website for the test.

  • Click on the link that says NSEP Admit card

  • In the appropriate areas, enter the student's identification number and date of birth.

  • Select 'Login' from the drop-down menu.

  • On the phone, NSEP hall tickets 2023-24 will appear.

  • To use later, take a printout or a screenshot of the page.


NSEP 2023-24 Result

The Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) will probably announce the NSEP 2023-24 result in the last week of December 2023. The result will be released on the official website of IAPT.


This was the entire discussion on the NSEP 2023-24 exam. Stay tuned with Vedantu to get all the updated details on the NSEP 2023-24 exam. To prepare for the exam effectively, you can also download NSEP sample papers, previous year question papers, and mock tests.

FAQs on NSEP 2023-24 Exam: Get Complete Details Here

1. What is the benefit of the NSEP 2023-24 Scholarship for the Students?

The candidates who participate in the NSEP 2023-24 scholarship examination have multiple benefits and one of the benefits is that the student who participates in this examination is entitled to a scholarship only if he or she qualifies for this examination and is interested in taking a B.Sc in Physics. Every year a maximum of ten scholarships is awarded for the most deserving candidates.


The gold medalist has the option of directly attending an interview in the Department of Atomic energy directly after they are done with their education. The gold medalist can skip the written examination that takes place before the interview stage. The top qualifying candidates at the national level will be given a special merit certificate and the students who are in the top 35 will be awarded gold medals.

2. Is NCERT Enough for NSEP?

The examination of NSEP is of the 12th standard CBSE level. The candidates can refer to the NCERT books of both classes 11 and 12 to prepare for this examination. In short, it is fine to refer to the NCERT books initially to prepare for the NSEP Examination.  NCERT Books will give you a proper idea of the topics. These books are known for their easy language and simpler methods that help students understand even a heavy topic very easily.

3. How to Crack NSEP?

Even the toughest examination of the country could be easily cracked or scored. The same is with NSEP. NSEP is considered the first stage of the Olympiad program for Physics. To crack any examination, it is important to have the correct study material. NCERT of classes 11th and 12th is considered to be the initial book that every student should study completely. Students can also refer to the study material provided by Vedantu. 


Vedantu also provided high-level mock tests and sample papers with all the previous year's question papers to help students in cracking the examination. With proper planning and management of the time, NSEP could be easily cracked.

4. What is the Level of NSEP?

The National Standard Examination in Physics (NSEP) is considered to be the stepping stage in selecting aspiring and talented students for the physics olympiad program. The level of the NSEP examination is very high as it is a national-level examination that is useful in selecting candidates who are interested in the field of physics. 


The students can move forward into the other stages of the olympiad program for physics only after clearing the NSEP stage. Students who are studying in class twelfth or any lower class as of November 30, 2023, can appear for the NSEP examination.

5.  How to Apply for NSEP?

Candidates who are willing to participate in the NCEP examination are required to follow a few steps. The candidates are expected to download a registration form from the official website of the IAPT first. After downloading the form, they have to fill in all their details. These details should include the candidate’s name, address, parents’ name, and the preferred language in which he or she wants to write the examination. 


After filling in all the accurate information, the candidate is expected to sign in a declaration stating that all the information is true. The registration and declaration form should be submitted along with a fee of 200 rupees and also the name of the centre in which the candidate wants to give the examination. 


The amount that is paid is a one-time payment and a nonrefundable one, and even if the candidate qualifies for the next round, he or she should not worry about the paying fee.