Organized by ASTP India. The premier science olympiad for school students from classes 6 to 10. Discover and nurture scientific talent through comprehensive assessment in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Technology.
| Examination Name | National Science Talent Olympiad (NSTO) 2026 |
|---|---|
| Examination Date | Level 1 – 5 September 2026 Level 2 – October 2026 |
| Duration | 1 Hour |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
| Mode of Examination | Offline (Pen & Paper Based) |
| Eligibility | Students of Classes 6 to 10 |
| Question Pattern | 50 Multiple Choice Questions (10 per subject) |
| Marking Scheme | +2 for correct answer, -0.25 for incorrect answer |
| Medium of Examination | English |
Level 1 – School Level Examination: Conducted at the respective registered schools under institutional supervision.
Level 2 – National Level Examination: Top 10% performers from Level 1 will qualify for the National Level Examination.
The NSTO examination assesses students across five core scientific disciplines as detailed below.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 10 | 20 |
| Physics | 10 | 20 |
| Chemistry | 10 | 20 |
| Biology | 10 | 20 |
| Technology | 10 | 20 |
| Total | 50 | 100 |
Encouraging scientific excellence through recognition, merit-based rewards, and long-term academic support
Issued to all students who appear for the NSTO examination.
Awarded to top 10% performers. Enables fee concessions in partner institutions.
Up to ₹30,000 till college in fee waivers, resources, mentorship.
Who can participate in the National Science Talent Olympiad 2026
Comprehensive syllabus for Classes 6 to 10 as per NSTO 2026 examination pattern
Organized by Association of Science and Technology Professionals (ASTP) India
Exam Date: 5 September 2026 | Fee: ₹50 per student
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