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NSEB

National Standard Examination in Biology

HBCSE/IAPT Stage-1 biology olympiad. 80 MCQs in 3 hours covering cell biology, genetics, plant & animal physiology, ecology, and evolution.

72 दिन बाकी exam में(रिपोर्टेड)80 प्रश्न216 अंक180 मिनटनेगेटिव: −1📅 तारीख़ें और अपडेट📋 Full syllabus🎯 Expected cutoff🧠 Tricks & mnemonics📖 How to crack it🔁 Mistake Notebook
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NSEB eligibility

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Education
Currently studying in Class 11 or Class 12 in a recognised Indian school.
Attempts
One attempt per cycle.
Nationality
Indian citizen, OCI, or studying in Indian schools.

NSEB paper analysis — what actually got asked

Topic-by-topic weightage averaged across 2022-2024 papers. Use this to decide where to invest study hours, not where to skim. Source ↗ · verified 2026-05.

Cell + Molecular Biology

50/240 marks avg

  • Cell structure + biomolecules + genetics + biotech

    ~50 marks(21%)

Plant Biology

50/240 marks avg

  • Anatomy + physiology + ecology + evolution

    ~50 marks(21%)

Animal Biology

60/240 marks avg

  • Anatomy + physiology + human systems + reproduction

    ~60 marks(25%)

Ecology + Behaviour + Evolution

40/240 marks avg

  • Population + community + behaviour + Darwinian evolution

    ~40 marks(17%)

Biosystematics + Practicals

40/240 marks avg

  • Taxonomy + classification + applied biology

    ~40 marks(17%)

Takeaways for prep planning

  • NSEB material extends far beyond NCERT — Campbell Biology + Vander's Physiology + Plant Physiology by Taiz & Zeiger are the standard references.
  • Olympiad biology rewards depth, not just NEET-style breadth. Specifically prepare experimental + analytical questions.
  • The IBO international round includes practical exams — Stage 3+ candidates should practise dissections and lab techniques.

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How long is the NSEB exam?
The National Standard Examination in Biology (NSEB) runs for 3 hours. Shishya's mock tests mirror this duration so you can practise under real exam-time pressure.

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  1. NSEB 2026 centre registration starts

    बीत गया

    Sat, 1 Aug, 2026

    Schools and junior colleges register as exam centres

  2. NSEB 2026 centre registration ends

    बीत गया

    Thu, 20 Aug, 2026

  3. NSEB 2026 student enrolment starts

    बीत गया

    Fri, 21 Aug, 2026

    Students can register through schools or individually via iapt.org.in

  4. NSEB 2026 student enrolment deadline

    3 दिन बाद

    Mon, 14 Sept, 2026

    Registration fee: ₹300 per student per subject

  5. NSEB 2026 admit card release (expected)

    50 दिन बाद

    Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

    Based on previous cycle; IAPT typically releases admit cards in late October

  6. 🏅NSEB 2026 exam (Stage 1)

    72 दिन बाद

    Sun, 22 Nov, 2026

    Sunday, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM; OMR-based offline exam

  7. NSEB 2026 result declaration (expected)

    103 दिन बाद

    Wed, 23 Dec, 2026

    Based on previous cycle; results usually announced in late December

  8. 🏅INBO 2027 exam (Stage 2, expected)

    143 दिन बाद

    Mon, 1 Feb, 2027

    Indian National Biology Olympiad for NSEB qualifiers; typically held in late January/early February

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