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Registration for NSEA-National Standard Examination in Astronomy

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Last updated date: 15th Mar 2024
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About NSEA Registration

NSEA stands for National Standard Examination in Astronomy and it can be easily categorised as one of the few exams conducted throughout the country that focuses on astronomy and physics. The exam is open for students belonging to the higher secondary level and is usually conducted jointly by the Indian Association of Physics Teachers and the Homi Bhabha Center for Science Education. It is conducted every year generally during the end of November. There are certain criteria that the students must fulfil to be eligible. Those who clear the exam can move to further stages and finally be a part of the prestigious International Olympiad program.

NSEA registration has begun in September 2023. The tentative date for the registration of centres and students is 21 August 2023. The sudden surge in COVID-19 cases has deterred most other exams. However, the schedule for NSEA is not yet confirmed, and the tentative dates for registration may be rescheduled. The NSEA registration process is carried out in an offline mode, and students are required to collect the application form from any NSE centre in India.

NSEA Enrollment

Students who are looking to enrol themselves in NSEA must ensure that their date of birth is between 1 July 2002 and 30 June 2007. It is also necessary for the participants to have an Indian Passport or at least be eligible to acquire or hold the passport. Although students belonging to the OCI ( Overseas Citizen of India) category are allowed to participate in NSEA and all the subsequent stages of selection included in the exam, a recent ruling prevents them from representing India at the International Olympiad. Concerning educational requirements, the participating students must not have passed the 12th grade.

NSEA Marking Scheme 

In each subject, the maximum number of students that can get to Stage II is fixed at around 300. But the selection of these students are not left entirely to the merit basis but instead, a proportionate basis is done. The decision regarding this proportion is taken after taking into account the number of students who have appeared for the NSE from a particular centre in each Union Territory and each state in the previous year. Yet if there comes a tie for the last position, then all the students competing for the final position will be approved of the eligibility to enter stage 2. There is a need for the minimum number of students to be selected from each UT and state to be one. But even then, it is a prerequisite for all the students to fulfil every one of the conditions and criteria mentioned to be able to participate. Information regarding the number of candidates to be selected from each state and union territory will be uploaded to the website of IAPT and HBCSE.

How Can I Register for NSEA?

The registration for NSEA occurs offline. Students can find out the dates for registration online and find the NSE centres that are easiest for the student to access. On reaching the centre students can get the application form, fill in all the details and submit the form along with the fee. Once the form is submitted and a receipt will be given for having successfully enrolled.

Candidates are requested to fill the NSEA application form, furnish the required details, and submit it within the provided deadline. Also, the NSE centre where a candidate submits the form will be his or her centre for examination. 

For students to be able to have a better chance at clearing the NSEA, they have to practice solving many sample question papers and previous years’ question papers as well. Study materials for many exams like NSEA can be easily accessed from the Vedantu website or app. These study materials and question papers will certainly help students prepare for the exam in the best way possible.

FAQs on Registration for NSEA-National Standard Examination in Astronomy

1. Which is the Last Date to Register For NSEA?

Ans: The schedule for the National Standard Examination in Astronomy is still not confirmed by the authorities of IAPT and HBCSE. As per the tentative schedule and trends of previous years, the last date for registration for centres is 21 Aug 2023 and that for candidates is 21 Sep 2023. 

2. How to Register For NSEA?

Ans: To register for the National Standard Examination in Astronomy follow the below-given steps.

Step 1: Visit the official website of HBCSE.

Step 2: Check for the registration dates for NSEA. 

Step 3: Find the nearest NSE centre to your location.

Step 4: Collect the application form for NSEA from the centre-in-charge.

Step 5: Fill in all the required information in the application form.

Step 6: Submit the application form at your convenient NSE centre.

Step 7: Pay the application fee of 150 rupees to the centre-in-charge.

Step 8: Collect the receipt of the application fee payment.

3. I Have Registered For IOQJS this Year. Can I Also Register For NSEA?

Ans: No, you cannot register for both IOQJS and NSEA in the same year. You can take either IOQJS or NSEA in a year.