Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for SOF National Science Olympiad, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Schools can now register for participation in the upcoming NSO cycle. The Science Olympiad Foundation has invited institutional registrations with early bird benefits for schools enrolling before the first deadline.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
SOF has released the Level 1 results on its official portal. Students can check their ranks, scores and international rankings. Top performers from each class have qualified for the Level 2 examination scheduled in the coming months.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The foundation has outlined the awards structure for NSO 2025-26, including cash prizes, medals, certificates of distinction and educational scholarships for international rank holders at Level 2. Special recognition will be given to class toppers and zonal champions.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Science Olympiad Foundation completed the first level examination for NSO 2025-26 in participating schools nationwide. Students from Classes 1-12 appeared for the school-level round which tests conceptual understanding in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and logical reasoning.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🏅NSO Level 1 exam date (2026-27 cycle)
Mon, 11 Jan, 2027First level examination conducted in participating schools across India
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Student enrollment deadline
Tue, 22 Dec, 2026Final date for schools to submit student enrollment lists for Level 1 examination
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Student registration opens for NSO 2026-27
Mon, 24 Aug, 2026Registered schools can begin enrolling students for the new academic year cycle
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Final school registration deadline
Tue, 11 Aug, 2026Last date for schools to complete registration for participation in NSO 2026-27
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NSO Level 2 results declaration
Mon, 6 Jul, 2026Final results with international ranks, awards list and scholarship details
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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School registration deadline (early bird)
Last date for schools to register with discounted fees for the 2026-27 NSO cycle
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🏅NSO Level 2 examination date
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026Second level exam for qualified students from Level 1; conducted at designated centres
Archived 5 Jul 2026