Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for National Standard Examination in Astronomy, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
IAPT has uploaded sample problems and reference materials for NSEA aspirants. The resources include past examination papers and topic-wise practice modules covering stellar physics, cosmology, and astronomical calculations.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
IAPT has announced the registration window for schools to enroll students for the National Standard Examination in Astronomy. Eligible students in classes XI and XII can participate through their registered institutions during the enrollment period.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Analysis of the 2025-26 cycle shows that students who scored above the NSEA qualifier threshold showed significantly better performance in the Indian National Physics Olympiad. This underscores the importance of thorough preparation for the astronomy examination.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Indian Association of Physics Teachers has confirmed that NSEA 2026-27 will continue to test conceptual understanding in astronomy, astrophysics, and celestial mechanics. Students are advised to focus on problem-solving skills and observational astronomy fundamentals.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
INAO orientation camp notification
Sat, 16 Jan, 2027Details for next-stage preparation camp communicated to qualifiers
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NSEA result declaration
Sun, 27 Dec, 2026Qualified students announced for Indian National Astronomy Olympiad (INAO)
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Preliminary answer key release
Sun, 22 Nov, 2026Provisional answers published for candidate review
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🏅NSEA examination date
Sat, 7 Nov, 2026National Standard Examination in Astronomy conducted across India
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Admit card availability
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026NSEA admit cards accessible via school coordinators
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Student enrollment closure
Sat, 25 Jul, 2026Looking for the current cycle? Back to live NSEA page →
Final deadline for individual student enrollments through registered schools
Archived 5 Jul 2026
School registration deadline
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Last date for schools to register students for NSEA
Archived 5 Jul 2026