Junior Science:

Basic facility with mathematical ideas and operations taught till Class 10 under the
following topics is expected:
Polynomials; Linear equations; Quadratic equations; Number systems; Triangles; Trigonometry;
Circles; Surface areas and volumes; Statistics
In addition, general understanding of Science and Mathematics topics studied till Class
8 is expected.

I. Matter-Nature and Behaviour

Definition of matter; solid, liquid and gas; characteristics - shape, volume, density; change of
state-melting (absorption of heat), freezing, evaporation (cooling by evaporation), condensation,
sublimation.
Nature of matter: Elements, compounds and mixtures; heterogeneous and homogeneous mixtures,
colloids and suspensions; solutions, concentration of solutions; separation of components of a
mixture.
Particle nature, basic units: Atoms and molecules, law of constant proportions, atomic and
molecular masses; mole concept: relationship of mole to mass of the particles and numbers.
Structure of atoms: Electrons, protons and neutrons; valency, chemical formula of common
compounds; isotopes and Isobars.

II. Chemical Substances - Nature and Behaviour

Chemical reactions: Chemical equation, balanced chemical equation, implications of a balanced

chemical equation; types of chemical reactions: combination, decomposition, displacement, double
displacement, precipitation, neutralization, oxidation and reduction.

Acids, bases and salts: Their definitions in terms of furnishing of H+ and OH– ions; general
properties, examples and uses, concept of pH scale, importance of pH in everyday life; preparation
and uses of sodium hydroxide, bleaching powder, baking soda, washing soda and Plaster of Paris.

Metals and nonmetals: Properties of metals and non-metals; reactivity series; formation and
properties of ionic compounds; basic metallurgical processes; corrosion and its prevention.

Carbon compounds: Covalent bonding in carbon compounds; versatile nature of carbon;

homologous series; nomenclature of carbon compounds containing functional groups (halogens,
alcohol, ketones, aldehydes, alkanes and alkynes), difference between saturated hydrocarbons and
unsaturated hydrocarbons; chemical properties of carbon compounds (combustion, oxidation,
addition and substitution reaction), ethanol and ethanoic acid (only properties and uses), soaps and
detergents.

Periodic classification of elements: Need for classification, early attempts at classification of

elements (Dobereiner’s Triads, Newland’s Law of Octaves, Mendeleev’s Periodic Table), modern
periodic table, gradation in properties, valency, atomic number, metallic and non-metallic properties.

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III. Organization in the Living World

Cell - Basic Unit of life: Cell as a basic unit of life; prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, multicellular
organisms; cell membrane and cell wall, cell organelles and cell inclusions; chloroplast,
mitochondria, vacuoles, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus; nucleus,
chromosomes - basic structure, number.

Tissues, Organs, Organ System, Organism: Structure and functions of animal and plant
tissues.

Biological Diversity: Diversity of plants and animals-basic issues in scientific naming, basis of
classification. Hierarchy of categories / groups, Major groups of plants (salient features) (Bacteria,
Thallophyta, Bryophyta, Pteridophyta, Gymnosperms and Angiosperms). Major groups of animals
(salient features) (Non-chordates upto phyla and chordates upto classes).

Health and Diseases: Health and its failure; infectious and non-infectious diseases, their causes and
manifestation; diseases caused by microbes (virus, bacteria and protozoans) and their prevention;
principles of treatment and prevention; Pulse Polio programmes.

IV. Life Processes

Basic concept of nutrition, respiration, transport and excretion in plants and animals.

Control and coordination in animals and plants: Tropic movements in plants; introduction of plant
hormones; control and coordination in animals: nervous system; voluntary, involuntary and reflex
action; chemical coordination: animal hormones.

Reproduction: Reproduction in animals and plants (asexual and sexual) reproductive health-need
and methods of family planning; safe sex vs HIV/AIDS; child bearing and women’s health.

Heredity and Evolution: Heredity; Mendel’s contribution: Laws for inheritance of traits: sex
determination: brief introduction; basic concepts of evolution.

V. Motion, Force and Work

Motion: Distance and displacement, velocity; uniform and non-uniform motion along a straight line;
acceleration, distance-time and velocity-time graphs for uniform motion and uniformly accelerated
motion, derivation of equations of motion by graphical method; elementary idea of uniform circular
motion.

Force and Newton’s laws : Force and motion, Newton’s laws of motion, action and reaction forces,
inertia of a body, inertia and mass, momentum, force and acceleration. elementary idea of
conservation of momentum.

Gravitation: Gravitation; Universal law of gravitation, force of gravitation of the earth (gravity),
acceleration due to gGravity; mass and Weight; free fall.

Floatation: Thrust and pressure. Archimedes’ principle; buoyancy; elementary idea of relative
density.

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 Work, energy and power: Work done by a force, energy, power; kinetic and potential energy; law
of conservation of energy.

Sound: Nature of sound and its propagation in various media, speed of sound, range of hearing in
humans; ultrasound; reflection of sound; echo and SONAR. Structure of the human ear (auditory
aspect only).

VI. Effects of Current

Electric current, potential difference and electric current. Ohm’s law; resistance, resistivity, factors on
which the resistance of a conductor depends. Series combination of resistors, parallel combination of
resistors and its applications in daily life. Heating effect of electric current and its applications in
daily life. Electric power, interrelation between P, V, I and R.

Magnetic effects of current : Magnetic field, field lines, field due to a current carrying conductor,
field due to current carrying coil or solenoid; force on current carrying conductor, Fleming’s left hand
rule, electric motor, Electromagnetic induction. induced potential difference, induced current.
Fleming’s right hand rule, electric generator; direct current; alternating current: frequency of AC.
Advantage of AC over DC. Domestic electric circuits.

VII. Light

Reflection of light by curved surfaces; images formed by spherical mirrors, centre of curvature,
principal axis, principal focus, focal length, mirror formula (derivation not required), magnification.

Refraction; laws of refraction, refractive index;

Refraction of light by spherical lens; image formed by spherical lenses; lens formula (derivation not
required); magnification. power of a lens.

Functioning of a lens in the human eye, defects of vision and their corrections, applications of
spherical mirrors and lenses.

Refraction of light through a prism, dispersion of light, scattering of light, applications in daily life.

VIII. Our Environment

Physical resources: Air, water, soil. Air for respiration, for combustion, for moderating
temperatures; movements of air and its role in bringing rains across India. Air, water and soil
pollution (brief introduction). Holes in ozone layer and the probable damages.

Biogeochemical cycles in nature: Water, Oxygen, Carbon and Nitrogen.

IX. Natural Resources

Sources of energy: Different forms of energy, conventional and non-conventional sources of energy:
fossil fuels, solar energy; biogas; wind, water and tidal energy; nuclear energy. Renewable versus

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 non-renewable sources of Energy.

Our environment: Eco-system, environmental problems, ozone depletion, waste production and
their solutions. Biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances.

Management of natural resources: Conservation and judicious use of natural resources. Forest and
wildlife; Coal and Petroleum conservation. Examples of people’s participation for conservation of
natural resources. Big dams: advantages and limitations; alternatives, if any; water harvesting;
sustainability of natural resources.

X. Food Production

Plant and animal breeding and selection for quality improvement and management; use of fertilizers
and manures; protection from pests and diseases; organic farming.

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 FIRST STEP TOWARDS

INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE OLYMPIADS

NATIONAL STANDARD EXAMINATION IN PHYSICS : NSEP 2024 - 25
NATIONAL STANDARD EXAMINATION IN CHEMISTRY : NSEC 2024 - 25
NATIONAL STANDARD EXAMINATION IN BIOLOGY : NSEB 2024 - 25
NATIONAL STANDARD EXAMINATION IN ASTRONOMY : NSEA 2024 - 25
NATIONAL STANDARD EXAMINATION IN JUNIOR SCIENCE : NSEJS 2024 - 25
These are the only examinations that lead to participation of Indian students in the National and
International Science Olympiads. No other examination is recognized for this purpose.
Organized by

INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS TEACHERS (IAPT)

206, Adarsh Complex, Awas Vikas - I, Keshavpuram, Kalyanpur, Kanpur-208017
In co-ordination with
ASSOCIATION OF CHEMISTRY TEACHERS (ACT) &
ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (ATBS)
Step II Toppers from these NSEP, NSEC, NSEB, NSEA & NSEJS from each State/Union Territory will be
eligible for II stage i,e Indian National Olympiads (INOs) 2025 in respective subjects. For details
see the website: www.iapt.org.in and the student's brochure.

Step III About 35 toppers in each of INPhO, INChO, INBO, INAO and INJSO will qualify for the
Orientation Cum Selection Camp (OCSC) in respective subjects for two weeks at Homi Bhabha
Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Mumbai or Banglore Indian teams to participate in
International Olympiads -- 2025 will be selected on the basis of performance of students in
respective OCSC.
In addition, about 8 toppers from INPhO may get an Language: Question Papers are in English, Hindi,
opportunity to participate in Asian Physics Olympiad Gujrati, Bangla, Tamil and Telugu or any Indian
(APhO). The APhO will be held in May 2025. Language provided 300 students OPT for it
Awards: Students attending OCSC will be awarded Gold Syllabus: NSEP, NSEC, NSEB: Upto CBSE class XII;
medals and a merit certificate in all subjects. Certificates NSEA: Physics & Mathematics upto CBSE class XII
shall be awarded to Toppers (National & State) of National along with basic Astronomy;
Standard Examination. NSEJS: Physics, Chemistry & Biology upto CBSE class X.

Programme: DATE AND TIME OF EXAMINATION: SUNDAY 24.11.24

Centre registration: Aug 1 to Aug 20, 2024. NSEP : 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Student enrolment: Aug 21 to Sep 14, 2024 NSEC : 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Fee
NSEB : 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM Rs. 300.00
1. Enrollment at Centre: Pay fee to Centre In-charge.
NSEJS : 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM per student
2. Direct Online Enrolment: A student can enroll per subject
directly online at www.iapt.org.in; He/She will pay fee SATURDAY 23.11.2024
by online payment. NSEA : 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
PREVIOUS 10 YEARS QUESTION PAPERS BOOKLET WITH ANSWERS IN EACH SUBJECT IS AVAILABLE FOR Rs. 150/- EACH
FROM IAPT OFFICE KANPUR (iaptknp@rediffmail.com)

Prof. BP Tyagi Dr. Anand Singh Rana (9412954316) Coordinator NSE

Chief Coordinator (Examination) Dr D Uthra (8610886474) Coordinator NSEJS
23 Adarsh Vihar, Raipur Road, IAPT Examination Office:
Dehradun - 248001 15, Block II, Rispana Road, DBS College Chowk, Dehradun-248001
Ph: 9837123716, E-mail: bptyagi@gmail.com Email: iapt.nse@gmail.com
Visit Website: www.iapt.org.in Helpline: 9632221945, 8310281694, 8533993332

For all queries regarding the examination: Student may contact local centre in-charge else the Helpline.
 For Students
EXAM NSEP NSEC NSEB NSEA NSEJS
Day & Date Sunday Sunday Sunday Saturday Sunday
November 24, 2024 November 24, 2024 November 24, 2024 November 23, 2024 November 24, 2024

Time of Exam 8.30 am to 10.30 am 11.30 am to 1.30 pm 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm (Student's Brochure)
Venue Respective NSE centre Respective NSE centre Respective NSE centre Respective NSE centre Respective NSE centre
ION OF PHYS
1. Must be eligible to hold an Indian 1. Must be eligible to hold an Indian 1. Must be eligible to hold an Indian 1. Must be eligible to hold an Indian 1. Must be eligible to hold an Indian I AT IC
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days inclusive.

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inclusive. inclusive. inclusive. inclusive.
3. Must be residing and studying in 3. Must be residing and studying in 3. Must be residing and studying in 3. Must be residing and studying in 3. Must be residing and studying in
India since 30 November 2022 or India since 30 November 2022 or India since 30 November 2022 or India since 30 November 2022 or India since 30 November 2022
earlier. OR Must be studying in an earlier. OR Must be studying in an earlier. OR Must be studying in an earlier. OR Must be studying in an or earlier. OR Must be studying
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who can appear for 4. Must not have completed (or 4. Must not have completed (or 4. Must not have completed (or 4. Must not have completed (or 4. Must not have completed (or
scheduled to complete) class 12 scheduled to complete) class 12 scheduled to complete) class 12 scheduled to complete) class 12 scheduled to complete) class 10

INDIAN ASSOCIATION
board examination earlier than 30 board examination earlier than 30 board examination earlier than 30 board examination earlier than 30 board examination earlier than
November 2024. November 2024. November 2024. November 2024. 30 November 2024.

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5. Must not have commenced (or 5. Must not have commenced (or 5. Must not have commenced (or 5. Must not have commenced (or 5. Must not be appearing in any of
planning to commence) studies in a planning to commence) studies in planning to commence) studies in planning to commence) studies in NSEA, NSEB, NSEC or NSEP
university or equivalent institution by a university or equivalent institution a university or equivalent a university or equivalent 2024.

PHYSICS TEACHERS
1 June, 2024. by 1 June, 2024. institution by 1 June, 2024. institution by 1 June, 2024.
6. Must not be appearing in NSEJS 6. Must not be appearing in NSEJS 6. Must not be appearing in NSEJS 6. Must not be appearing in NSEJS
2024. 2024. 2024. 2024.
206, Adarsh Complex, Awas Vikas - 1,
Is broadly equivalent to senior Is broadly equivalent to senior Is broadly equivalent to senior Is broadly equivalent to senior Is broadly equivalent to Secondary Keshavpuram, Kalyanpur, Kanpur - 208 017
secondary level (up to and including secondary level (up to and including secondary level (up to and including secondary level (up to and including school level (up to and including
Class XII) of CBSE India. Class XII) of CBSE India Class XII) of CBSE India. Class XII) of CBSE India. There will Class X) of CBSE India.
Level of
Question Paper
be greater emphasis on Physics,
Mathematics and Elementary
All the basic subjects of science
(Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
National Standard
Astronomy. with equal emphasis.
Examination in
Question paper will be in English, Hindi,
Question paper will be in Question paper will be in Question paper will be in Question paper will be in
Language of Gujarati, Bangla, Tamil & Telugu or any
Question Paper Indian Language provided 300 students
English & Hindi English & Hindi English & Hindi English & Hindi Physics - NSEP 2024
(option during registration) (option during registration) (option during registration) (Option during registration)
OPT for it (option during registration)
Chemistry - NSEC 2024
A) 48 multiple choice questions with one
alternative correct. +3 marks credit
A) 48 multiple choice questions with A) 48 multiple choice questions with A) 48 multiple choice questions with A) 48 multiple choice questions with
one alternative correct. +3 marks one alternative correct. +3 marks one alternative correct. +3 marks one alternative correct. +3 marks
Biology - NSEB 2024
for correct choice. --1 mark penalty for
incorrect choice.
credit for correct choice. --1 mark
penalty for incorrect choice.
credit for correct choice. --1 mark
penalty for incorrect choice.
credit for correct choice. --1 mark
penalty for incorrect choice.
credit for correct choice. --1 mark
penalty for incorrect choice.
Astronomy - NSEA 2024
Question Paper B) 12 multiple choice questions with one B) 12 multiple choice questions with B) 12 multiple choice questions with B) 12 multiple choice questions with B) 12 multiple choice questions with Junior Science - NSEJS 2024
Pattern or more than one correct alternatives. one or more than one correct one or more than one correct one or more than one correct one or more than one correct
To get credit, all the correct option(s) alternatives. To get credit, all the alternatives. To get credit, all the alternatives. To get credit, all the alternatives. To get credit, all the
and no incorrect option (s) should be correct option(s) and no incorrect correct option(s) and no incorrect correct option(s) and no incorrect correct option(s) and no incorrect
marked. option(s) should be marked. option(s) should be marked. option(s) should be marked. option(s) should be marked.

Total Marks 216 216 216 216 216

Please Note:
1. The eligibility criteria's are laid down by authorities (not by IAPT)
2. It is your (the students) responsibility to ensure that you satisfy the eligibility norms. If at some later stage it is found that you do not satisfy the norms you will be immediately disqualified without any refund of fees.
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3. Any case of unfair means will be delt with very strictly. The Chief Coordinator (Examination) has a right to cancel the examination of any student or any centre if reported by the invigilator or the evaluator.
4. Legal matters (If Any) pertaining to all these examinations will be subject to the jurisdiction of Dehradun District Court only (the location of IAPT examination office and the office of chief coordinator of IAPT examination)
and no other court in India
EXAMINATION
What is IAPT? candidate must secure a score equal to or greater than a previous occasion (IOAA, IBO, IChO, IJSO and IPhO) need For more details visit www.iapt.org.in
Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) is an organization of Minimum Admissible Score (MAS). The MAS for a given not appear for the first stage NSE examination in the or www.hbcse.tifr.res.in / Olympiads
Physics Teachers spread throughout the country. It was started by subject will be 50% of the average of the top ten scores in that respective subject. Candidates who have represented India in Are there any other fees for these INOs or camps?
Late Dr. D.P. Khandelwal in 1984 and today it has more than 9000 subject rounded off to the nearest lower integer. the Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO) and the International
None! You pay only once at the time of enrolment for NSE.
life members. All the work of this (our) organization is voluntary in (b) Merit Index Clause: There will be a high score called the Merit Astronomy Olympiad Junior (IAO-Jr) need not appear for the
1st stage NSEP and NSEA Examinations respectively. Those What is the time schedule?
character-thus NOBODY is paid any Honorarium or Remuneration Index (MI) associated with each subject in NSE. The MI in a
for ANYWORK of IAPT. subject is defined as 80% of the average of the top ten scores candidates who thus qualify to skip the first stage NSEs may Online centre registration begins August 1, 2024
What is NSEP? NSEC? NSEB? NSEA? or NSEJS? in that subject rounded off to the nearest lower integer. All be allowed, on written request, to the National Coordinator Enrolment begins: August 21, 2024
students with a score equal to or greater than merit index MI Science Olympiad (nc_olympiad@hbcse.tifr.res.in) to directly LAST DATE OF ENROLMENT: Sept. l4, 2024
National Standard Examinations (NSEP in Physics, NSEC in
for the subject will automatically qualify for INO Stage II appear for the second stage Indian National Olympiad (INO) Examination schedule: Kindly see the table on the above.
Chemistry, NSEB in Biology, NSEA in Astronomy and NSEJS in
examination in that subject. For example, if the average of top examination, provided they satisfy other eligibility criteria such
Junior Science) are nationwide examinations organized by IAPT.
ten scores in a certain subject is 92, then 80% of this is 73.6. as age, pre-college status, etc. NSEA (2:30 pm 4.30 pm) : Saturday, November 23, 2024
We have been conducting NSEP for last 37 years by now. NSEP,
NSEC, NSEB and NSEA are at CBSE class XII level while NSEJS Then the MI in that subject will be 73. All candidates with a (f) Minimum Total Number Clause: In each subject, after all the NSEP, NSEC, NSEB & NSJS : Sunday, November 24, 2024

is at CBSE class X level. These NSEs are the First stage and THE score equal to or above 73 in NSE of that subject will above criteria have been applied, it is possible that the target Expected date of results of 1st Stage : December 25, 2024

ONLY SCREENING TESTS in India leading towards International automatically qualify for INO stage II. number of 300 students to be selected for INO is not reached Dates of INOs: : First Week February 2025
Olympiads in the respective science subjects. (c) Proportional Representation Clause: Students from all (due to non-availability of enough number of students in some Expected date of result of INOs : Last Week February 2025
States and UTs in India need to be encouraged to appear for states who satisfy Eligibility Clause (a)). In such an event,
What are Science Olympiads? OCSCs : May-June 2025
the first stage examination and a nationwide representation additional students will be selected purely merit-wise,
Olympiads are internationally recognized competitions in various provided Eligibility Clause (a) is satisfied, till the target number
for INO Stage II is desirable. The quota for each State/UT used Previous Years Question Papers: Yes. Separate booklets
fields of knowledge. They are the highest level examinations and of 300 is reached. Other clauses will not apply for these
in National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) 2013-14, a containing question papers with solution / answers for past ten
are hosted by different countries every year. Participation in any students. In case of a tie at the last position, all students with
nationwide competitive examination will be used as the years each in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy and Junior
of the Olympiads has world wide recognition and is considered as the same marks at this position will qualify to appear for the
baseline for calculating the number of students qualifying for Science are available at a cost of ` 150/- per booklet.
a great achievement. International Olympiads are held every year INO Stage II examination.
Stage II INO in every subject from centres in that State or UT.
in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy and To obtain the previous year papers of NSE deposit the amount
Suppose the NTSE quota is S for a State, and the total for all There will be no other criterion or provision for selection to
Junior Science. online or by NEFT in the account given below. Send the details
States and UTs is T, then the total number of students to be the Indian National Olympiad Examinations (INOs).
How do I go to (or participate in) the Physics (or Chemistry or selected to INO Stage II from that State would be S/T times with proof along with your address on email:
Eligibility for INAO and OCSC-Astronomy in 2025: iaptknp@rediffmail.com The booklet will be sent to you by
Biology or Astronomy or Jr. Science) Olympiad? 300, rounded off to the nearest higher integer. This number will The rules for selection for Stage II (INAO) will be same as that of registered post from IAPT Registered office Kanpur.
You will have to appear for NSEP (or NSEC /NSEB/NSEA/NSEJS) include those selected on the basis of the Merit Index. In the previous year.
and then through the Indian National Physics Olympiad (INPhO or event of tie at the last position in the list, all students with same Account Name: Indian Association of Physics Teachers
INChO or INBO or INAO or INJSO) you may be selected for the 1. The eligibility criterion for NSEAhas been given on the sheet above. Account Number: 20768203191
marks at this position will qualify to appear for the INO Stage II
further stages of the respective International Olympiad 2. The student pool of NSEA will be divided into two groups: Bank: Indian Bank, Branch: Kakadeo Kanpur (UP)
examination. The selected students must nevertheless satisfy
Programme. (i) Group A: Students who are in Class XII as of November IFSC Code: IDIB000K521
the eligibility clause. The number to be selected from all the
30, 2024. Phone: 09935432990
Is there any other way to go to International Olympiads in centres in each State or UT will be displayed on the
(ii) Group B: Students who are in Class XI or lower as of Are there any CERTIFICATES / AWARDS?
these subjects? websites of IAPT http://www.iapt.org.in; and HBCSE
November 30, 2024.
No! There is none. http://olympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in Yes, in each subject,
3. For Stage II (INAO), a target number of 250 students will be
How do I enroll myself for any of these? (d) Minimum Representation Clause: Not with standing the selected from each group. Thus, a total of 500 students. i) Report card will be generated to all the candidates above (MAS)
You may enroll yourself through your own School/College. The proportional representation clause the number of students 4. The MI and MAS will be calculated separately for each of these and can be downloaded from iapt.org.in by the enrolled students.
Principal (or Physics or Science Teacher) of your College / Jr. selected for INO from each State and UT must be at least five, groups. ii) Certificates are given to 'top 10%' students of every centre.
College / High School will enroll you. He/She will give you all further provided that the eligibility clause ( a ) is satisfied. 5. All the clauses [(a) to (f) above)] of selection will be applied iii) Merit Certificates are awarded to 'top 1%' students in each
instructions. In case you have difficulty you may enroll online by The above criteria are illustrated with the following examples: separately to each group. state, in each subject.
paying your fee by bank transfer on the website (i) Let the quota on the basis of the Proportional Representation 6. The question papers of NSEA 2024 and INAO 2025 will be iv) Special Merit Certificates and a prize (book) will be awarded to
http://www.iapt.org.in. The list of registered centres will be available Clause (c) for a State S1 be 20. Suppose the number of identical for the two groups. 'National top 1%' students in Physics, Astronomy & Junior Science.
st
on the website www.iapt.org.in by 21 August 2024. The name of students satisfying the Merit Index Clause (b) in a Similar groups A+B may be for Physics, Chemistry and v) Gold Medals are awarded to the students attending the OCSC
contact person at the respective centres can also be seen there. subject is 10. These 10 students will qualify for the Biology also from this year. in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy & Junior Science.
What is the fee? second stage INO exam in the given subject and an There will be no other criterion or provision for selection to the
` 300/- per student per subject (per examination) to be paid in cash to additional 10 students from the State S1 in the given Indian National Olympiad Examination (INOs)
the centre in charge. This exam fee cannot be refunded. Students subject will be selected merit-wise, provided they satisfy A complete data of students shortlisted for INO is posted on both
enrolling online have to Pay examination fee by bank transfer/card. the Eligibility Clause (a). IAPT & HBCSE websites. Shortlisted students have to register at Prof. BP Tyagi (9837123716)
What are the details of the entire selection procedure? (ii) Let the quota on the basis of the Proportional Representation HBCSE website for INO, in Jan 2025. This is a must. Chief Coordinator IAPT Examination
The aim of the first stage examination is to have a wide reach. To Clause (c) for a State S1 be 20. Suppose the number of All INOs are organized by HOMI BHABHA CENTRE for SCIENCE NSE Coordinators:
progressively increase this reach and to attain nationwide students satisfying the Merit Index Clause (b) in a EDUCATION (HBCSE) Mumbai. For the next stage students are Dr. Anand Singh Rana (9412954316) SGRR (PG) College Dehradun
representation for Stage II without over all compromising on merit, subject is 30. In this case, all 30 students will qualify for chosen on the basis of their performance at these INOs. These Dr. D. Uthra (8610886474) DG Vaishanav Collage, Chennai
the selection for the Stage II examinations, i.e., Indian National the second stage INO exam in the given subject, and students in each subject attend Orientation Cum Selection Camp IAPT Central Examination Office:
Olympiad Examinations (INOs) the following scheme is adopted. there will be no further selection from the State S1 (OCSC) in respective discipline for about 2 weeks at HBCSE- 15, Block II Rispana Road Dehradun - 248001
(a) Eligibility Clause: To be eligible among 300 students for the (e) Previous International Representation Clause: Candidates TIFR, Mumbai. Indian team to participate in International Olympiad Help Line No: 9632221945, 8310281694, 8533993332
INO Stage II exam leading to the International Olympiad, a who have represented India in the International Olympiad on a is selected from the students attending OCSC in respective Email: iapt.nse@gmail.com, Website: https://www.iapt.org.in
subjects.