National Standard Examination in Junior Science (NSEJS) 2020-21: Know latest Paper Pattern, Syllabus, Eligibility criteria

National Standard Examination in Junior Science (NSEJS) is a nationwide examination organized by IAPT. NSEJS is conducted at CBSE class X level. Thes NSE’s are the First and THE ONLY SCREENING TESTS in India, leading towards International Olympiads in the respective subjects.

Olympiads are internationally recognized competitions in various fields of knowledge at the school level. They are the highest level examination and are hosted by different countries every year. Participation in any of the Olympiads has worldwide recognition and is considered as a great achievement. International Olympiads are held every year in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy, and Junior Science.

NSEJS 2020-21 is scheduled to be held on Sunday (November 29, 2020) from 10.00 am to 12.00 Noon.

NSEJS 2020-21: Eligibility

  • A candidate must be eligible to hold an Indian passport.
  • Date of birth must be between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2007, both days inclusive.
  • A candidate must be residing and studying in India since November 30, 2018 or earlier. Must be studying in an Indian school system since November 30, 2018 or earlier.
  • Must not have passed (or scheduled to complete) class X board examination or equivalent earlier than November 30, 2020.
  • Must not be appearing for any of NSEA, NSEB, NSEC or NSEP 2020.

NSEJS 2020-21: Syllabus

NSEJS examination is based on the syllabus upto Class X of CBSE India. All the basic subjects of science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) and Mathematics may have roughly equal emphasis.
Calculator is not allowed for NSEJS. The Question paper will be in English & Hindi (option during enrolment).

NSEJS 2020-21: Question Paper Pattern

  • 60 multiple choice questions with one alternative correct.
  • +3 marks credit for correct choice.
  • – 1 mark penalty for incorrect choice.
  • 10 multiple choice questions with one or more than one correct alternatives.
  • To get credit, all the correct option(s) and no incorrect option(s) should be marked.
  • The question paper consists of 240 Marks

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