How to score high for NSO SOF exam?

Students have to understand the NSO syllabus 2025 and prepare accordingly. They should also learn from the workbooks provided by NSO. Solving the NSO workbooks will help students to know the pattern of the exam. It will also help them to improve their speed of solving problems.

Can I check my NSO SOF result 2025 before it is officially announced?

Students are keen to know their NSO SOF results before it is released officially. This eagerness is specifically seen in students who have done well in SOF NSO exams. So, if you're the one searching for the result, congratulations, know that you have really performed well. However, please note that it isn't possible to know your marks before the result is announced officially by the SOF.

Where can I check NSO SOF level 2 Results 2026?

The NSO level 2 results will be released on the official website - results.sofworld.org/results. Students have to enter the roll number in the specified format. Solve the captcha question and submit details to check NSO SOF level 2 Results 2026.

Can we appear for the NSO again if we have appeared for it while in lower classes?

Yes. This will give the students an opportunity to improve their previous rankings, and if they are successful in doing so, they will again be eligible for certificates and prizes.

Is NSO conducted in only English?

Yes, NSO exam is conducted in only English. Students cannot appear for NSO exam in any other language.

Can we appear for more than one Olympiad exam?

Students can register for all the olympiads in a year as per eligibility. There are exams like SOF NCO, SOF NSO, SOF IMO, SOF IEO, SOF ICO, SOF IGKO, etc.. Students can apply for any exam.

How does a student benefit by taking Olympiad exams?

Participants in Olympiads are ranked on the basis of marks obtained. After taking the first level of the test, students can judge themselves academically at four different levels - within the school, at the city level, at the zonal level and above all at the International level. A Student Performance Report (SPR) is provided to each student which analyses the strong and weak areas of the student. Analysis of the student’s past 9 years’ performance is also provided. Students are also awarded based on their International, Zonal and School ranking. Prizes are announced annually including cash awards, medals, gifts, certificates, etc.

Is there any negative marking in NSO?

No, there is no negative marking in NSO exam. Students need not worry for negative marking.

How should I prepare for NSO 2nd level exam?

You need to complete your whole syllabus, then you can pick some topics like friction, pressure, etc. 1. NSO, IMO workbooks. 2. MTG theory books. 3. IIT foundation. 4. IQ Challenge by MTG. (You can use it for mathematics).

When will the NSO Level 1 Result 2025-26 be released?

NSO level 1 result 2025-26 will be released in January 2026. The results will be published on the official website - results.sofworld.org. students have to enter the roll number in the specified format. Then solve the captcha question and submit details. NSO level 1 result 2025 will be displayed on the screen. NSO level 1 result 2024-25 was released on January 2, 2025. .

Is it possible to check the SOF NSO result 2025 in offline mode?

Yes, candidates can check the SOF NSO result in 2025 through the respective schools. SOF will send the results to the respective schools. Students can contact their schools for the NSO result 2025.

Can I check my NSO SOF result 2025 before it is officially announced?

Students are keen to know their NSO SOF results before it is released officially. This eagerness is specifically seen in students who have done well in SOF NSO exams. So, if you're the one searching for the result, congratulations, know that you have really performed well. However, please note that it isn't possible to know your marks before the result is announced officially by the SOF.

How many levels are there in NSO?

There are two levels in NSO. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) will conduct the National Science Olympiad (NSO) level 1 exam in October, November and December 2024. NSO Level 2 exam will be conducted in February 2025.

National Science Olympiad (NSO) 2025-26: Exam Dates, Syllabus, Eligibility, Results

Q: When will be NSO SOF 2025-26 held?

The SOF NSO level 1 2025 exam dates are November 13, November 27, and December 11, 2025. NSO had released the NSO SOF dates 2025.

Exam On - 13 Nov '25

Updated on Oct 8, 2025 09:56 IST

By Salviya Antony, Senior Executive - Content

NSO Exam 2025-26: The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) announced the SOF NSO level 1 exam dates 2025 on the official website - sofworld.org. The SOF NSO level 1 2025 exam dates are November 13, November 27, and December 11, 2025. NSO Level 2 exams 2025-26 will be held in February 2026. Schools can select one date to conduct the SOF NSO level 1 as per their convenience.

Students can check the NSO Exam Dates 2025 online at sofworld.org. NSO exam 2025 will be conducted in pen and paper mode. The results of NSO level 1 exam 2025 will be declared in March 2025. Students can check their NSO result 2025 level 1 on the official website using their roll number.

The SOF NSO level 1 2024 exam dates were October 18, November 12, and December 3, 2024. SOF released the SOF NSO result 2024-25 on January 2, 2025.

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About NSO 2025 Exam
NSO 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
NSO Exam 2025 Highlights
NSO 2025: Important Dates
NSO Eligibility Criteria 2025
NSO Admission Process 2025
NSO Exam Centres 2025
FAQs on NSO Exam 2025

About NSO 2025 Exam

NSO 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NSO 2025 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
13 Nov ' 25	NSO Level 1 Exam 2025 - Date 1
27 Nov ' 25	NSO Level 1 Exam 2025 - Date 2
11 Dec ' 25	NSO Level 1 Exam 2025 - Date 3
Jan ' 26	Release of NSO Result 2025-26 Level 1 TENTATIVE