NSO Class 11 Syllabus 2025 – SOF National Science Olympiad Exam Pattern & PDF

NSO Class 11 Syllabus 2025 – SOF National Science Olympiad Exam Pattern & PDF

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The Science Olympiad Foundation released the SOF National Science Olympiad (NSO) Syllabus 2025 for Class 11. The SOF NSO syllabus includes three sections, namely Physics/Chemistry, the Achievers section, and Mathematics/Biology. Students can visit the official website at sofworld.org to access and download the SOF NSO syllabus 2025 for Class 11. The exam pattern of the NSO Olympiad for the 11th Class includes 50 questions with 60 marks in total.

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  1. Highlights of SOF NSO 11th Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025
  2. NSO Class 11 Syllabus 2025
  3. SOF NSO Class 11 Level 1 & Level 2 Exam Pattern 2025-26
  4. SOF NSO Eligibility Criteria 2025: Level 1 vs Level 2
NSO Class 11 Syllabus 2025 – SOF National Science Olympiad Exam Pattern & PDF
NSO Class 11 Syllabus 2025

The SOF Foundation will conduct the SOF NSO examination 2025 for the academic year 2025-26 on November 13, November 27, and December 11, 2025, for Sets A, B, and C, respectively. Students who want to appear for the National Science Olympiad must go through the entire syllabus section-wise to prepare well. Read the article to learn more about the NSO Class 11 syllabus 2025.

Highlights of SOF NSO 11th Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025

Particulars

Details

Exam name

SOF National Science Olympiad 2025

Conducting body

Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)

Total number of questions

50 questions

Total marks

60 marks

Exam duration

60 minutes (1 hour)

Exam Level

Level 1 and Level 2

Question type

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Number of sections in Level 1 and Level 2

  • Physics/Chemistry

  • Achievers Section

  • Mathematics/Biology

Official website

sofworld.org

Also, check - NSO Sample Papers

NSO Class 11 Syllabus 2025

The Science Olympiad Foundation released the NSO syllabus 2025 for Class 11 for all sections. There are a total of 3 sections that students need to complete preparation for the olympiad. Check out the table below to learn more about the detailed syllabus of the SOF NSO 11th Class.

SOF NSO 11th Class 2025 Syllabus: Section-Wise

Section

Syllabus

Section 1

Physics:

  • Units and Measurements,

  • Mechanics,

  • Properties of Matter,

  • Heat and Thermodynamics,

  • Oscillations & Waves.

Chemistry:

  • Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry,

  • Structure of an Atom,

  • Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties,

  • Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure,

  • Thermodynamics,

  • Equilibrium,

  • Redox Reactions,

  • Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques,

  • Hydrocarbons.

Section 2

Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section 1.

Section 3

Mathematics:

  • Sets, Relations and Functions,

  • Logarithms,

  • Complex Numbers,

  • Linear Inequalities,

  • Sequences and Series,

  • Trigonometry,

  • Straight Lines,

  • Conic Sections,

  • Permutations and Combinations,

  • Binomial Theorem,

  • Statistics,

  • Limits and Derivatives,

  • Probability,

  • Introduction to 3-D Geometry.

or

Biology:

  • Diversity in the Living World,

  • Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals,

  • Cell: Structure and Functions,

  • Plant Physiology,

  • Human Physiology.

SOF NSO Class 11 Level 1 & Level 2 Exam Pattern 2025-26

The SOF proposed the same exam pattern for the level 1 and level 2. Students must note that the level 1 passed can appear for the 2nd level examination. Check out the table below to learn more about the NSO exam pattern for Class 11 for the two levels.

Class

Section

No. of Questions

Marks/Question

Total Marks

11th Class

Section – 1: Physics & Chemistry

25

1

25

Section – 2: Achievers Section

5

3

15

Section – 3: Mathematics/Biology

20

1

20


Grand Total

50


60

Segregation of the SOF NSO Class 11 Syllabus 2025

  • 60% of the SOF NSO Level 1 Olympiad exam questions will be from the present 11th class syllabus.

  • 40% of the syllabus will be from the previous class.

  • The SOF NSO 11th Class Level 2 Olympiad exam questions will be from the present Class 11 syllabus only.

  • The Achievers section of the SOF NSO Class 11 syllabus questions will also be from the current class syllabus only.

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SOF NSO Eligibility Criteria 2025: Level 1 vs Level 2

The National Science Olympiad is a competitive exam that challenges candidates to to showcase their skills and knowledge in various aspects of logical reasoning andd science. Check out the table below to learn more about the SOF NSO Eligibility criteria.

SOF NSO Level 1 Eligibility

SOF NSO Level 2 Eligibility

Students from Classes 1 to 12 from a recognised SOF school are eligible to participate.

Only students from classes 3 to 12 are eligible to participate in the SOF NSO Level 2 exam.

Candidates from a particular class can appear for that set of Olympiad only.

Candidates from Classes 1 and 2 are not eligible to take part in the olympiad.


The top 5% of the class-wise participating students in the NSO level 1 exam will be selected for the level 2.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is there any difference between the SOF NSO level 1 and level 2 syllabus?
A:

No, there is no difference between the SOF NSO syllabus for levels 1 and 2. Both levels of the Olympiad include the same 3 sections.

Q: When will the SOF NSO 2025-26 examination be held?
A:

The SOF Foundation will conduct the NSO examination on November 13, November 27, and December 11, 2025, for Sets A, B, and C, respectively. 

Q: Where can I download the SOF NSO Class 11 Syllabus and exam pattern 2025?
A:

Students can visit the official website at sofworld.org to download the SOF NSO 11th Class 2025 syllabus and exam pattern. They can also check out the above article to access the NSO syllabus 2025-26.

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hi,

the date for the NSO result has not been officially declared by the authorities but as per the information the NSO is likely to declare its results in march 2025 , of the level 2 exam which was held on February 9 2025 .

to get more information keep updated regarding the dates by visiting their official website .

hope this helps

Hello

Lost admin card for an NSO (National Science Olympiad) exam .

To get a lost admit card , visit the official exam website , log in with your registration details and re-download it . If you are unable to do so then to recover it , I recommend reaching out to the official NSO helpline or support team . they should be able to assist you in recovering your admin card .

Make sure to provide your relevant details such as your registration number , name and the email address you used to register .

For more details check out link given below :

https://school.careers360.com/articles/sof-admit-card

Thank you

The science Olympiad foundation conducts the national science Olympiad. NSO set A exam was conducted on 18th October 2024 and set B was conducted on November 12,2024 and set C esam will be held on December 3, 2024. Result of level is expected in  January 2025 and for level 2 and 3 is expected in February and March 2025. You can view sample papers by clicking NSO sample papers

Hello,

The NSO 2024–25 answer key is released on different dates for different sets. The SOF answer key will be released online.

To download the NSO 2024-25 answer key, follow these steps:

  1. Click on the link provided in the table above.
  2. The NSO 2024-25 answer key will appear on your screen.
  3. Press the download button to save it.
  4. The answer key will be downloaded in PDF format.
  5. Open the PDF and review the answers carefully. Use the answer key to calculate your scores.

Here you can get the answer key of NSO : https://school.careers360.com/articles/nso-answer-key

Hope it helps !

Hello Sunidhi,

The cutoff for the Class 6 National Science Olympiad (NSO) usually varies each year, depending on exam difficulty and student performance. For the 2024-25 exam, it is estimated to be around 40 marks, though official confirmation will be available with the results. The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) typically releases answer keys a few days after the exam, so you can expect the answer key for the November 12 exam (Set B) to be available shortly on their official website. Keep checking there for the latest updates on answer keys and cutoffs.


For more details, you can check out an article by Careers360 whose link is given below:

Link: https://school.careers360.com/articles/nso-syllabus


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.