NSO Key Dates 2025-26
NSO Results 2025 Dates
| Events | Dates |
| NSO Level 1 exam dates 2025-26 | November 13, 2025
November 27, 2025 December 11, 2025 |
| NSO Level 2 exam dates 2025-26 | To be announced |
| NSO result 2025-26 (Level 1) | February 2026 (expected) |
| NSO result 2025-26 (Level 2) | March 2026 (expected) |
Note: Schools can select from three available dates to conduct the Level 1 National Science Olympiad. They may choose any one of these dates based on their convenience.
How to Check SOF NSO Results?
NSO results are released on the official website of SOF. Also, students can request their respective schools to provide them with a copy of their results. In case a student wants to check their result online, they will need their school code, class, section, and class roll number. Below are the steps a student needs to take to view or download their NSO results.
Step 1: Go to the SOF’s official results page (https://results.sofworld.org/results) to view the NSO exam results
Step 2: Now select the olympiad in which you participated. It will be SOF NSO in this case. (Note: Make sure you select the correct year and the level of the exam in the drop-down menu.)
Step 3: Now, enter your roll number in this format – Your SchoolCode-Class-Section-RollNo., e.g. (AN0006-11-X-005).
Step 5: You will be able to see the results now, and you can take a printout of your NSO results for future reference.
NSO Results – Student Performance Report
After the NSO results of the level 1 exam are released, all the students who participated will receive a detailed analysis of their performance in the form of a Student Performance Report (SPR). An SPR helps students and their parents/guardians assess their strengths and weaknesses. It has six sections that talk in detail about the various aspects of the participant’s performance.
- Section A consists of the candidate’s marks and rank achieved in the School/City/Zone/International levels.
- Section B provides a section-wise performance report of the candidate.
- Section C offers the correct answers to questions asked in the Olympiad exam, the answers given by the student and performance comparison of the student’s answers vs other students in the Zone and at the International level
- Section D provides a percentage score analysis of the student with a comparison with the Class, City, Zone and International level
- Section E offers a comparison of average marks analysis at the School, City, Zone and International level
- Section F is a comparison of the student’s performance in the Olympiad exams during the past 8 years
NSO Cutoffs 2025
The cutoff for the National Science Olympiad is released after the result is announced. The cutoff is released for the level 1 exam only, and for level 2, there is no cutoff. Those who make the cut are selected for level 2 of the NSO exam. It is important to note that SOF has mandated that only the top 5% of the students who pass the level 1 NSO exam will be selected for the level 2 exam; therefore, the cutoff changes every year. Also, in situations where two students score the same marks, the weightage will be given to the marks obtained in different sections of the exam. Below, we have provided the NSO cutoff and explained the weightage of the different sections of the exam.
NSO Cutoff 2025-26 for Level 2 Exam (Expected)
| Class | Minimum Total Marks | Logical Reasoning [M1] | Achievers Section [M3] | Science [M2] |
| 3 | 31 | 5 | 8 | 24 |
| 4 | 30 | 6 | 8 | 22 |
| 5 | 40 | 9 | 11 | 26 |
| 6 | 40 | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| 7 | 39 | 9 | 14 | 22 |
| 8 | 37 | 7 | 8 | 28 |
| 9 | 38 | 5 | 14 | 25 |
| 10 | 40 | 8 | 14 | 24 |
| Class | Minimum Total Marks | Physics & Chemistry [M1] | Maths/Biology [M2] | Achievers Section [M3] |
| 11 | 32 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
| 12 | 35 | 14 | 16 | 11 |
NSO Exam Weightage
Weightage for Class 1 to 10
- Logical reasoning (M1)
- Science (M2)
- Achievers section (M3)
Weightage for Class 11 and 12
- Physics & Chemistry (M1)
- Math/Biology (M2)
- Achievers section (M3)
NSO Awards for Students
After the NSO results are declared, students will be able to find out their ranks by checking the results. SOF gives out gold medals, cash prizes, and certificates for top-ranking students.
| Level | Rank | Award |
| International | Rank 1st | ₹ 50,000 + Gold Medal + Certificate of Outstanding Performance |
| Rank 2nd | ₹ 25,000 + Silver Medal + Certificate of Outstanding Performance | |
| Rank 3rd | ₹ 10,000 + Bronze Medal + Certificate of Outstanding Performance | |
| Zonal | Rank 1st | ₹ 5,000 + Gold Medal + Certificate of Zonal Excellence |
| Rank 2nd | ₹ 2,500 + Silver Medal + Certificate of Zonal Excellence | |
| Rank 3rd | ₹ 1,000 + Bronze Medal + Certificate of Zonal Excellence | |
| Rank 4th to 10th | Gifts worth ₹ 500 + Certificate | |
| Rank 11th to 25th | Certificate of Zonal Excellence | |
| Rank 26th+ | Merit Certificate | |
| School | Rank 1st to 25th | Medal of Distinction + Certificate of Distinction + Student Progress Report |
| Rank 26th+ | Participation Certificate + Student Progress Report |
Beware of Fake NSO Result Websites
After SOF declares the NSO results, multiple fake websites start popping up on Google search. Students are recommended not to check their results on such dubious websites and only refer to the official website. On the SOF’s website for checking the NSO result, a typical result will look similar to the image provided below.
Also Read – National Science Olympiad 2025-26 – Awards, Eligibility & Last Date
FAQs
Who releases the NSO result?
The National Science Olympiad (NSO) result is released by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF), an NGO that conducts various Olympiads for school students.
Has the NSO result been declared?
No, the NSO result for the 2025–26 session has not yet been released. It is expected to be available by February 2026.
When are the results of the NSO exam declared?
NSO results are usually declared within 5–6 weeks after the exam. For the 2025–26 session, the Level 2 result is expected by February 2026.
What is a SPR in the NSO result?
SPR stands for Student Performance Report. It is a detailed analysis of a student's NSO exam performance, highlighting strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
Can I appear in the NSO Level 2 exam directly?
No, only students who rank in the top 5% in the Level 1 NSO exam are eligible to appear for the Level 2 exam.
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