NSEP 2020 Exam Scholarship

Due to Covid 19 - The usual three-stage procedure for the selection of the teams to represent India at the International Olympiad that has been followed in prior years is now being shortened to a two-stage procedure as a one-time exception only for the academic year 2020 - 21. Read more about IOQ 2020-21.

The National Standard Examination in Physics itself does not endow any scholarship. The NSEP scholarship comes into effect when the qualified candidates take up Physics as their chosen discipline for undergraduate study. This scholarship has been instituted with the sole objective of encouraging students to take up a career in Physics. 

The NSEP is not directly linked to any award or entrance to any institution. Only candidates seeking to pursue B.Sc. in Physics after qualifying in NSEP are entitled to such scholarships. There are a maximum of 10 scholarships to be awarded in that respect.

Read on to know more about the broad scheme of these examinations.

NSEP – In a Nutshell

The NSEP scholarship examination is conducted under the guidance of National Standard Examinations (NSE). The latter has been instituted with certain objectives:

• These examinations will act as a metric for students to assess themselves against the prevailing national standard.

• It aims to present correct perspectives of the subject.

• The examinations also seek to further enhance teacher-student interaction and deliberation on specific subjects.

The NSE for the subjects is held at two different levels – 1) Class X (Junior Science) and 2) Class XII. However, it is to be noted in this regard these examinations are independent of grade evaluation basis.

The NSEP scholarship examination, in particular, takes place with the purpose of selecting candidates for the International Level Science Olympiad. The examination is conducted by the Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT).

This national level examination includes an initial stage for selection of qualified students. It is followed by a regional level round that has the participation of States and Union Territories. The exam is taken in pen and paper mode.

Here are eligibility criteria for students seeking to appear in the NSEP scholarship exam:

Eligibility for NSEP

Note: These are few main eligibility criteria for a student to appear in NSEP scholarship exam. For further details, check the official notification.

Best Way to Prepare

While these examinations are designed in a manner to test aptitude or flair of candidates in a particular subject, there is also a need for proper and effective preparation. Here are a few pointers that will get you started for the NSEP scholarship exam:

• Be Thorough with the Syllabus: It is important to identify the topics that you already know, portions that need revision, and the topics that need to do from scratch.

• Prepare a Study Plan: Random choice of topics for preparation will not help.

• First, go through the NCERT books and then read from the advanced reference books. The reference books should be for CBSE Class XII Physics.

Last but not least, consistent practice of sample question papers is extremely important. Try solving the past years' questions papers, which will not only give you a fair idea about the exam but also enhance question-solving skills.