NSO Result 2024-25
FAQs on NSO 2024-25 Result
1. What is the NSO Answer Key?
The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) releases the answer key of NSO in online mode at official sites. Students can download the NSO answer keys 2024-25 from the official sites and check their probable scores. Many coaching institutes also release the NSO 2024-25 answer key for SET A & B right after the commencement of the exam. The NSO answer key 2024-25 comprises correct answers to each question asked in the exam. Students can calculate the expected marks obtained in the SOF NSO exam with the help of the answer key.
2. How to Prepare For NSO Exams?
Here are a few tips to prepare for the NSO exams:
If you are appearing for NSO, then prepare for answering questions of varying difficulty levels that test your logical and observational skills.
Solving sample papers will give you a fair idea of the pattern of the questions asked. They are also good for improving the speed to attempt the paper in a limited amount of time.
You must thoroughly study course books suggested by your board like ICSE, CBSE or State Board.
3. What are the Factors Determining NSO Cut off?
The NSO cutoff marks vary due to the various factors listed below:
The total number of applications received.
A total number of students who appeared in the NSO examination.
The difficulty level of the question paper.
4. What is the NSO Exam Paper Pattern?
The NSO exam pattern is determined by the SOF and it varies for different classes. For classes 1 to 4, a total of 35 questions are asked and the time duration is one hour. While for classes 5 to 12, a total of 50 questions are asked and the total time duration remains the same, that is one hour. The medium of the NSO exam is English. NSO is conducted during school hours only. According to the NSO exam pattern 2024-25 level 1, the question paper consists of three sections. The sections for Classes 1 to 10 include - Logical Reasoning, Science, Achievers Section while for Class 11 and 12, they are - Chemistry/Physics, Achievers Section, Biology/Mathematics.
5. How frequently is the NSO exam conducted, and can I attend another exam once I appear already?
This NSO exam is conducted annually by SOF and hence you will get a chance to participate in the event each year as long as you are within the stated category. You can also appear for the exam more than once as there are no limitations to the same. A student might also be able to develop additional skills apart from the syllabi which makes it of great use ahead. Hence attending such competitive exams gives a lot of knowledge as well.
6. What is the admission process to enter the SOF NSO exam?
It is a month prior to the exam that the organizing bodies sent the NSO exam prospectus which consists of details about the exam and what will be the exam pattern and what awards you get once you win the exam. This prospectus is then handed over to the students and then the applications are accepted along with the filling in of the application fee. It is also considered mandatory that each school sends at least 10 students, who will participate in the competition to be eligible for the same.
7. What are some tips to get higher SOF NSO results?
In order to get higher NSO results, here are some of the tips that will help you study better:
Check the syllabus of the NSO exam beforehand so that you start preparing for the exam even before the registration dates are out.
Make sure you are familiar with the exam pattern, and if you have any doubts about the concepts, head over to Vedantu for doubt clearance.
Practice more by using sample papers and by solving the past years’ papers that will help you get an idea about what sort of questions to expect.
Lastly, make sure you remain calm and be prepared thoroughly for the exam. Being nervous or anxious will not help the situation.
8. What are the terms and conditions involved in competing for the NSO exam 2024-25?
In order to compete for the NSO exam 2024-25, the following terms and conditions must be followed:
There will be an additional charge of about Rs. 25 per student being collected in addition to the registration charges due to the administration charges being involved.
The NSO exam will be conducted only during school hours
There will be papers set for each class, which will be different for each class.
The medium of the test which shall be conducted will only be in English and no other native language will be involved in the test.
9. What are the selection criteria involved and what are the International level awards that are received by the rank holders in NSO?
The only criteria that are involved are done on the basis of the marks obtained in the NSO exam and the performance in the Olympiad. Both of these will be considered in order to rank the students. Once the students are ranked at the international level, the following rewards are awarded:
The first 12 rank holders will be awarded a total of INR 50,000 each along with a gold medal and a certificate that states the outstanding performance of the candidates.
Those ranked between 13 to 24 rank holders will be awarded INR 25,000 each along with a silver medal and a certificate that states the outstanding performance in the Olympiad.
The last section of students who rank from 25 to 36 rank holders will obtain INR 10,000 each along with a bronze medal and a certificatethat states the candidates’ performances.
