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National Science Olympiad Result Level 1 for 2023-24

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How to Check Level 1 Results of NSO Online?

National Science Olympiad (NSO) is the most sought-after olympiad exam across the country. Visit Vedantu, India’s most trusted e-learning website, for all the updates regarding the NSO results in level 1. Vedantu’s team will keep you posted about when the NSO Results Level 1 will be announced and how to check the results online as well. 

A Brief into NSO

NSO, an exam conducted by SOF, is also called the National Science Olympiad, is a national-level competitive exam that judges the student’s excellence in Science as a subject each year. This exam, which has two levels, will be valid for students who currently belong to Grade 1 to Grade 12 (For NSO level 1 exam), and as far as the NSO level 2 exam is concerned, the exam will be valid for students belonging to Grades 3 to 12. The result for NSO exam level 1 is declared usually after eight weeks of the exam and is available on the official site of the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF). The results are also sent to individual schools

Sections and Markings in NSO

The level 1 NSO exam is conducted at school levels, and this exam will have a duration of 60 minutes. During these 60 minutes, you will be handed over an objective type test, which consists of 35 objective type questions for grades 1 to 4 and 50 objective type questions for grades 5 to 12.

The question paper for NSO level 1 will have three sections as follows based on the grades:

A. For grades 1 to 4, the sections involved are:

  • Logical Reasoning

  • Science

  • Achiever’s Section

B. For grades 5 to 12, the sections involved are as follows:

  • Physics/Chemistry

  • Achiever’s Section

  • Mathematics/Biology

There will be separate question papers for each of the classes participating in the exam, and the medium involved will be English only. While setting the paper syllabus from CBSE, ICSE/ ISC, and State Board are considered.

Steps Involved in Checking the NSO Results in 2023

The steps involved in checking the results for NSO are quite easy and can be done by visiting the site online. The steps for the same are as follows:

  • Visit the official page for SOF, where the NSO level 1 exam results will be displayed.

  • Once you visit the page, click on the button displaying the word “Result.”

  • Once you click through you, get redirected to a page asking your roll number, and a Captcha will be asked to solve.

  • Once you click on show result, you will find the result attached with the details of the exam and the marks.

  • You can save and take a printout of the NSO level 1 exam results for future needs.

This is one of the ways you can check the results, while the other way is to visit the school office to get a printed version of the result.


NSO 2023 Eligibility Criteria

There is no specific eligibility criteria for participation in NSO. Students studying in standards 1-12 can appear for the exam.


NSO 2023 Important Dates

NSO 2023 Exam dates along with the tentative result dates have been released by the Science Olympiad Foundation on their website. The answer key release details are also shared below.


Exam

Answer Key Release

Result

  • There are 3 dates schools can choose for the conduction of NCO Exam.

  • The school can select either of these  3  dates - 17th October 2023, 21st November 2023 & 5th  December 2023.


  • The downloadable answer keys to questions will be released by SOF 3-4 weeks after the NSO Exam.

  • The answer keys for NSO  will be released separately for set A and Set B. 


  • NSO Results are expected to be  declared within 8 weeks of each Exam. 

  • The results are sent to schools as well as uploaded on the official website.


NSO 2023 Exam Registration Process

The NSO 2023 Registration Process is as easy as it can get. The students can go through the table below for easy understanding.


Step

Event

Step 1

SOF registered schools receive the prospectus and application forms for students.

Step 2

Schools distribute the application forms to students to fill.

Step 3

Students fill the application forms and submit the same with a fee of INR 125.

Step 4

Schools return the  duly filled application forms and the fees to SOF within the due date.

Step 5

Students are assigned a roll number by the coordinating teacher.

Step 6

Students can download the NSO admit card from the official website, a week before the exam. Hall tickets will also be sent to students’ registered Email ID and mobile number.


NSO Exam Paper Pattern & Structure 2023

Being aware of the NSO Exam Paper Pattern can be helpful before students start preparing for the exam. This will make them familiar with the topics that can come in the paper.  The table below will aid the students appearing for NSO-2023 in getting a comprehensive idea of the exam pattern.


Class

Topic

No of Questions

Marks for Each Question

Total Marks

1-4

Logical Reasoning

5

1

5

Science

25

1

25

Achievers Section

5

2

10

Grand Total

35


40

5-10

Logical Reasoning

10

1

10

Science

35

1

35

Achievers Section

5

3

15

Grand Total

50


60

11-12

Physics & Chemistry

25

1

25

Achievers Section

5

3

15

Mathematics/Biology

20

1

20

Grand Total

50


60


NSO 2023 Mock Papers

The NSO cut-off will be released in January 2024. However, to make sure that students are able to score well even if they do not know the cut-off  marks, Vedantu has made available in its website NSO mock papers for students. These sample papers will help the participating students to score good marks. The students can make use of these sample papers to get familiar with the type of questions that can be asked. This will also aid the students to time themselves efficiently for the test.


NSO 2023 Preparation Tips

Whether or not a student is appearing for the NSO for the first time, NSO 2023 can make them nervous. Therefore, the experts at Vedantu bring you tips that can help you to score well in the NSO Exam.

  • Be thorough with the NSO Syllabus

  • Go through the Exam structure and pattern.

  • Identify your tough spots and work on them more.

  • Take help of relevant books for concept clarity.

  • To become more efficient in your preparation, create and follow a time table.

  • Take regular breaks.

  • Practise sample papers and time yourself.

FAQs on National Science Olympiad Result Level 1 for 2023-24

1. How is ranking done in the NSO exam level 1?

Ans: There are particular ranking criteria along with which the ranks are determined for Class 1 and Class 2 as they cannot go onto the next level. The criteria list can be shown as follows:

1. The marks obtained in the NSO level 1 exam will be considered.

2. In case there are two more students with the same marks then the ranks will be solely based on the marks scored on those sections which have higher priority.

3. In case there is a tie between two students, then the student with higher marks in the priority section will be given a higher rank.

4. In case both the students have the same marks even after checking through the priority section, then he/she will be ranked the same.

5. If there is any confusion that arises while ranking, the word said by Academic Council will be the final decision and based on that, the ranks will be allotted.

2. Is there any negative marking in NSO exam level 1? If not, how do I make sure I get a higher score in the exam?

Ans: The marking system is quite simple, and there will be no negative marking, unlike other competitive exams. This feature makes it a good opportunity for kids to score higher marks in the exam. Suppose you are worried about how to score high in the NSO level 1 exam to qualify for the NSO level 2 exam. In that case, you need not worry as Vedantu offers a wide range of courses that will allow you to practice study at the same time for the Olympiad exam.

3. What are the important dates and the result date for the NSO level 1 exam 2023?

The schools participating in the NSO 2023 can select either of these  3  dates - 17th October 2023, 21st November 2023 & 5th December 2023 for conduction of the exam. The results are expected to be announced within 8 weeks after the exam.

4. How many students are appearing for the NSO 2022?

About 10 lakh students participate in the NSO annually. So, the number of students appearing for the NSO 2023 is expected to be close to it.

5. How many levels does NSO 2023 have?

NSO 2023 has 2 levels of exam. Students clearing the first level are eligible for the second level.