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National Standard Exam (NSE) 2025: Schedule, Pattern and Eligibility

NSE is the First Step Towards International Science Olympiads

The National Standard Examination (NSE), which is conducted every year to hone the scientific talents of India and get international recognition, has now again brought a golden opportunity for the students in 2025. This exam is conducted by IAPT (Indian Association of Physics Teachers) and is the first step towards International Science Olympiads.

In this detailed blog, you will get—NSE 2025 Exam Schedule, Eligibility Criteria, Registration Process, Exam Pattern, and Important Contact Details, which are very important for every student and institution.

National Standard Examination 2025: Exam Schedule

Exam Subjects Date Time
NSEA Astronomy Saturday, November 22, 2025 2:30 pm onwards
NSEP Physics Tuesday, November 23, 0202 8:30 am to 10:30 am
NSEC Chemistry Sunday, November 23, 2025 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
NSEB Biology Sunday, November 23, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
NSEJS Junior Science Sunday, November 23, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

 

Registration Process and Dates

Centre Registration:

⮞ To be done only by recognized schools, junior colleges and university departments.

⮞ 1st August to 20th August 2025

⮞ Portal: [www.iapt.org.in](https://www.iapt.org.in)

Student Registration:

⮞ Through centre-in-charge or by student in person

⮞ 21st August to 14th September 2025

⮞ Portal: [www.iapt.org.in](https://www.iapt.org.in)

Eligibility Criteria

  1. NSEP, NSEC, NSEB, and NSEA:

Student should be studying in class 10, 11 or 12 on the exam date (30 November 2025).

Date of birth should be between 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2011 (both dates inclusive).

Exam based on CBSE India syllabus up to class 12.

  1. NSEJS:

Student should be studying in class 8, 9 or 10 on the exam date.

Date of birth should be between 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2012 (both dates inclusive).

Exam based on CBSE India’s General Science syllabus upto Class 10.

Examination Pattern

Similar Pattern for all subjects (NSEP, NSEC, NSEB, NSEA, NSEJS):

Number of Questions: Approximately 70

Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Time Duration: 2 Hours

Language: English (Also in regional languages ​​at some centres)

Marking System:

Full marks for each correct answer

Negative marking may apply in some questions

Syllabus:

NSEP, NSEC, NSEB, and NSEA: Class 12 level (CBSE)

NSEJS: Class 10 Level (CBSE)

The level of questions is to test reasoning, analytical thinking and clarity of concepts.

Selection Process and Way Forward

  1. Phase I: NSE Exam
  2. Phase II: INO (Indian National Olympiad) — for selected students
  3. Phase III: OCSC (Orientation Cum Selection Camp)
  4. Phase IV: Pre-Departure Training Camp
  5. Final Phase: International Olympiad (IOAA, IPhO, IChO, IBO, IJSO)

Helpdesk Details

Email:

⮞ [iapt.nse@gmail.com](mailto:iapt.nse@gmail.com)

⮞ [centrehelpdesk.iaptnse@gmail.com](mailto:centrehelpdesk.iaptnse@gmail.com)

Phone Number:

⮞ 9632221945

⮞ 8310281694

⮞ 8533993332

Chief Coordinators:

⮞ Prof. B. P. Tyagi – Chief Coordinator (Exams)

⮞ Dr. D. Uthra – Coordinator (NSEJS)

⮞ Dr. Anand Singh Rana – Coordinator (NSE)

The National Standard Examination (NSE) is not only a competitive exam but it also provides an opportunity to students to represent India on the global science platform. Every student interested in the field of science should take advantage of this opportunity. Register on time, study the syllabus and start preparing.

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