{"id":295646,"date":"2026-02-04T15:44:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T10:14:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/?p=295646"},"modified":"2026-02-05T12:33:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T07:03:06","slug":"sof-nso-level-2-2026-exam-dates-syllabus-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/sof-nso-level-2-2026-exam-dates-syllabus-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"SOF NSO Level 2 2026: Exam Dates, Syllabus, Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"

The SOF NSO Level 2 is the second round of the NSO exam. It is for students who pass Level 1. It checks how well you know science. The full form of NSO is National Science Olympiad. It is run by the Science Olympiad Foundation. It helps students think better and solve problems. Students can win certificates, medals and NSO scholarships. The NSO exam is held once a year.<\/p>\n

NSO Level 2 Important Dates<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Here are the main dates you must remember for NSO Level 2 2026:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Event<\/strong><\/td>\nDate<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NSO Level 1 Exam (2025)<\/span><\/td>\n13 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NSO Level 1 Result<\/span><\/td>\n12 Jan 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NSO Level 2 Exam (India)<\/span><\/td>\n8 Feb 2026 (most places)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NSO Level 2 Exam (Maharashtra)<\/span><\/td>\n15 Feb 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NSO Level 2 (International Schools)<\/span><\/td>\n9\u201320 Feb 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NSO Level 2 Result<\/span><\/td>\nMarch 2026 (tentative)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

This table shows when the NSO Level 2 exam will be held and when results are expected.<\/span><\/p>\n

Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The NSO Level 2 exam tests your science knowledge with multiple-choice questions. The paper may be slightly tougher than Level 1.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Class Group<\/strong><\/td>\nTotal Questions<\/strong><\/td>\nTotal Marks<\/strong><\/td>\nType<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Classes 3 & 4<\/span><\/td>\n35<\/span><\/td>\n40<\/span><\/td>\nMCQs + Achievers Section<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Classes 5 to 10<\/span><\/td>\n50<\/span><\/td>\n60<\/span><\/td>\nMCQs + Achievers Section<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Classes 11 & 12<\/span><\/td>\n50<\/span><\/td>\n60<\/span><\/td>\nScience + Achievers Section<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

MCQs are multiple-choice questions. The Achievers Section has higher mark questions.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Syllabus<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The NSO Olympiad syllabus is based on your school science topics for your class. Below is a simplified summary.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Class Group<\/strong><\/td>\nMain Topics<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Classes 3 & 4<\/span><\/td>\nBasic science facts, plants, animals, environment, and simple reasoning<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Classes 5\u201310<\/span><\/td>\nScience topics from books: living things, matter, energy, force, environment, Earth, reasoning<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Classes 11 & 12<\/span><\/td>\nPhysics, Chemistry, Mathematics\/Biology parts based on the class syllabus<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The questions will come from what you learn in school science for your class.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eligibility Criteria For NSO Exam Level 2<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Here are the simple points for NSO Level 2 eligibility:<\/span><\/p>\n