Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for National Standard Examination in Chemistry, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
The Indian Association of Physics Teachers has announced that registrations for the NSEC 2026-27 cycle will open in the coming weeks. Schools must coordinate bulk registrations through the designated HBCSE portal as individual registrations are not permitted.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
HBCSE has confirmed that the NSEC will continue with its standard format of 80 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 2 hours. The examination tests concepts across physical, organic, and inorganic chemistry at the Class XI-XII level.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Students who qualified through NSEC for the Indian National Chemistry Olympiad training program have commenced their advanced preparation. The multi-stage selection process ultimately aims to identify team members for international representation.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
IAPT has reiterated that NSEC is open to students studying in Class XI and XII during the academic year. Students must register through their schools, and homeschooled candidates need special coordination with regional coordinators.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Orientation cum Selection Camp (OCSC) begins
Fri, 5 Feb, 2027Top INChO performers invited to training camp for international team selection
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🏅INChO examination window
Tue, 22 Dec, 2026Indian National Chemistry Olympiad for NSEC qualifiers
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NSEC results announcement
Sun, 22 Nov, 2026Qualifying students announced for Indian National Chemistry Olympiad (INChO)
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🏅NSEC examination date
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026National Standard Examination in Chemistry conducted at registered school centers
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Last date for school registrations
Wed, 23 Sept, 2026Final deadline for schools to complete bulk student registrations
Archived 5 Jul 2026
School registration window opens
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Schools can begin registering students through IAPT/HBCSE portal
Archived 5 Jul 2026