National Science Olympiad

National Science Olympiad is conducted every year by the Science Olympiad Foundation. All the students of class 1 to 12 are eligible for the exam. The main purpose of SOF is to popularise academic competition and the development of competitive spirit among school children. 

Exam details

The prospectus and the Registration forms are sent to all schools registered with SOF. The exam is conducted in two levels. Level one is conducted in the respective schools of the candidates during the school hour only. The exam will be of duration 60 minutes and would consist of 35 questions for the students of class 1 to 4 and 50 questions for the students of class 5 to 12. The questions will be objective type multiple-choice questions. 

The question paper consists of three sections. 

For Class 1 to 10

Section 1: Logical Reasoning

Section 2: Science

Section 3: Achievers Section 

For Class 11 and 12

Section 1: Physics/Chemistry

Section 2: Achievers Section

Section 3: Mathematics/Biology 

Level two is conducted for the students of Class 3 to 12 

Top 5% of candidates, class-wise, who appear in the 1st level exam, top 25 rank holders class and Zone wise, Class topper where at least 10 students from a class appear in the exam and obtain 50% qualifying marks are all eligible for the level 2 exam. 

Awards and Scholarship 

SOF will spend over Rs. 18 Crores on awards, Scholarships, gifts & felicitations, etc. The awards will be provided to the winners of SOF National Science Olympiad being held during the academic year 2019-20. International & Zone topper awards will be provided to 2nd level winners. For classes 1 & 2, awards will be provided to 1st level winners. 

Awards for level two performance and for Class 1 and 2 

At International Level 

• Scholarship of Rs 50,000 + Gold medal + certificate for outstanding performance will be provided to 12 students who manage to achieve 1st Rank. 
• Scholarship of Rs 25,000 + Silver medal + certificate for outstanding performance will be provided to 12 students who manage to achieve 2nd Rank. 
• Scholarship of Rs 10,000 + Bronze medal + certificate for outstanding performance will be provided to 12 students who manage to achieve 3rd Rank. 

At Zonal Level

• Scholarship of Rs 5,000 + Gold Medal + Certificate of Zonal Excellence will be provided to 252 students who manage to achieve 1st Rank.
• Scholarship of Rs 2,500 + Silver Medal + Certificate of Zonal Excellence will be provided to 252 students who manage to achieve 2nd Rank.
• Scholarship of Rs 1,000 + Bronze Medal + Certificate of Zonal Excellence will be provided to 252 students who manage to achieve 3rd Rank.
• Gifts Worth Rs.1000 + Medal of Distinction + Certificate of Distinction + Certificate of Zonal Excellence will be provided to 1764 students who manage to achieve between 4th to 10th Rank.
• Medal of Distinction + Certificate of Distinction + Certificate of Zonal Excellence will be provided to 3780 students who manage to achieve between 11th to 25th Rank.
• Merit Certificate will be awarded to all the students who manage to achieve 26th or above Rank 

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