Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for National Standard Examination in Biology, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
IAPT (Indian Association of Physics Teachers) is expected to announce the registration timeline for NSEB 2026-27 cycle soon. Students preparing for the biology olympiad should monitor the official IAPT website for updates on registration dates and eligibility criteria.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The examination pattern for this cycle continues to emphasize conceptual understanding across all biology domains. Students are advised to strengthen fundamentals in cell biology, genetics, ecology, and plant/animal physiology as per the detailed syllabus available on the IAPT portal.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Students who qualified through NSEB 2025-26 are currently in various stages of Indian National Biology Olympiad (INBiO) selection process. The orientation camp for national team selection typically occurs in the first quarter of the calendar year.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Schools intending to register students for NSEB must ensure their coordinator details are updated with IAPT. The examination is conducted at registered school centers, and institutions need to complete enrollment procedures well before the examination date.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
INBiO orientation camp
Sun, 7 Mar, 2027Top performers attend national camp for international team selection
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NSEB results announcement
Wed, 6 Jan, 2027Qualified students eligible for INBiO selection process
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Answer key release
Fri, 4 Dec, 2026Provisional answer key published for student reference
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🏅NSEB examination day
Fri, 27 Nov, 2026Typically held on last Sunday of November
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Admit card availability
Sat, 7 Nov, 2026Schools can download admit cards for registered students
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Registration deadline
Mon, 24 Aug, 2026Final date for schools to submit student registrations
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Archived 5 Jul 2026
NSEB registration opens
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Students register through their school coordinators
Archived 5 Jul 2026