NSO Class 12 Syllabus 2025, Check SOF National Science Olympiad Syllabus Here

NSO Class 12 Syllabus 2025, Check SOF National Science Olympiad Syllabus Here

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Mallika ThaledderUpdated on 15 Sep 2025, 05:59 PM IST

The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) has released the NSO Class 12th syllabus 2025. Students can find the SOF NSO 12th syllabus 2025 online at sofworld.org. The NSO 12th syllabus 2025 consists of three sections: Physics & Chemistry, Achievers Section and Mathematics/Biology. Students appearing for the NSO 12th exam 2025 can check out the topics included in the syllabus below.

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  1. NSO Class 12 Syllabus 2025 Overview
  2. NSO Class 12 Syllabus 2025
  3. Steps to Check NSO 12th Syllabus 2025
  4. NSO Class 12 Exam Pattern 2025
NSO Class 12 Syllabus 2025, Check SOF National Science Olympiad Syllabus Here
NSO Class 12 Syllabus 2025

The SOF will conduct the NSO exam in two levels. The first level will be held on three dates, i.e., November 13, November 27 and December 11, 2025. Students can choose any one date to appear for the exam. Only those who clear the first level can appear in the second level. The NSO 12th syllabus can help students score good marks in the exam, as it consists of topics that need to be covered for the exam. Read further to learn in detail about the NSO syllabus for class 12th, steps to check the syllabus, exam pattern, etc.

NSO Class 12 Syllabus 2025 Overview

Students preparing for the Olympiad can check out the overview of the NSO 2025 syllabus for class 12th below.

Exam conducting body

Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)

Exam name

SOF National Science Olympiad 2025

Total no. of questions

50 questions

Question type

Multiple Choice Questions

No. of sections

  1. Physics & Chemistry
  2. Achievers Section
  3. Mathematics/Biology

Total marks

60 marks

Exam duration

1 hour

Exam date

November 13, November 27 and December 11, 2025

Website

sofworld.org


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NSO Class 12 Syllabus 2025

The SOF NSO class 12th exam will be held for a duration of 1 hour. There are three sections in the NSO 12th class syllabus 2025. Below, we have provided a table for reference.

SectionsTopics

Section 1

Physics:

  • Electricity and Magnetism
  • Electromagnetic Induction
  • Alternating current
  • Electromagnetic waves
  • Optics
  • Modern Physics
  • Semiconductor Electronics

Chemistry:

  • Solutions
  • Electrochemistry
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • The d-and f-Block Elements
  • Coordination Compounds
  • Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
  • Alcohols
  • Phenols and Ethers
  • Aldehydes
  • Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
  • Amines
  • Biomolecules.

Section 2

Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section 1

Section 3

  • Relations and Functions
  • Inverse Trigonometric Functions
  • Matrices and Determinants
  • Continuity and Differentiability
  • Application of Derivatives
  • Integrals
  • Application of Integrals
  • Differential Equations
  • Vector Algebra
  • Three-Dimensional Geometry
  • Probability
  • Linear Programming

Or

  • Reproduction
  • Genetics and Evolution
  • Biology in Human Welfare
  • Biotechnology
  • Ecology

Steps to Check NSO 12th Syllabus 2025

Refer to the steps given below to check the NSO 2025 syllabus for class 12:

  • Visit the official website, sofworld.org.
  • Click on the “SOF NSO” tab.
  • On the next page, scroll down to “National Science Olympiad (NSO) Exam Pattern & Syllabus” and click on the “NSO Syllabus” link.
  • Next, click on the “NSO Syllabus and Pattern for Class 12 Level 1 and Level 2”.
  • The NSO 2025 Class 12th syllabus will be displayed on the screen.
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NSO Class 12 Exam Pattern 2025

The NSO class 12th exam will be held in two levels, level 1 and level 2.

  • The level 1 exam will consist of 60% syllabus from the current class and 40% from the previous class, i.e., class 11.
  • The level 2 question paper will be from the current syllabus, i.e., class 12th.
SectionsNo. of questionsMarks per questionTotal marks

Section 1: Physics & Chemistry

25

1

25

Section 2: Achievers Section

5

3

15

Section 3: Mathematics/Biology

20

1

20

Total

50


60


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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Where can I find the NSO class 12th syllabus 2025?
A:

Students can find the NSO 12th syllabus 2025 online at sofworld.org.

Q: When will the SOF NSO 12th exam 2025 be held?
A:

The SOF NSO level 1 class 12th exam will be held on three dates, November 13, November 27 and December 11, 2025.

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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.