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National Standard Examination in Physics (NSEP)

National Standard Examination in Physics, conducted by the Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) — the first stage of India's selection for the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO). Roughly 60 questions in 120 minutes at Class 11-12 and early-college depth: mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, optics, waves and modern physics, with multi-concept problems and negative marking. Top performers qualify for INPhO. Open to students up to Class 12.

72 days to exam(నివేదిత)60 Qs216 మార్కులు120 నిమినెగటివ్: −1📅 తేదీలు & అప్‌డేట్స్📋 Full syllabus🎯 Expected cutoff🧠 Tricks & mnemonics📖 How to crack it🔁 Mistake Notebook
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~300 vacancies(indicative / typical)✓ Verify on Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) ↗

Updated 1 Sept 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.

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A particle moves along the x-axis with initial velocity 4 m/s and a time-dependent acceleration a = (3 - 2t) m/s², where t is in seconds. The particle starts from the origin at t = 0. The displacement of the particle when it first comes to rest is:

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NSEP eligibility

Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.

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.

NSEP cutoffs

Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.

NSEP cutoff (qualifying for INPhO)

out of 240 marks (Part A objective + Part B subjective combined)

HBCSE picks top ~300 candidates nationally for INPhO. Exact cutoffs vary by year and by Part A vs Part B performance balance.

YearCategoryCutoff
2024All India MAS (Minimum Admissible Score)40% of average of top 10 scores
2024Indicative qualifying score (top ~300)~120 – 150

Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.

NSEP 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.

Mechanics

50/216 marks avg

  • Kinematics + Newton's laws + rotation + gravitation

    ~50 marks(23%)

Thermodynamics

25/216 marks avg

  • Laws of thermodynamics + kinetic theory + heat engines

    ~25 marks(12%)

Electromagnetism

55/216 marks avg

  • Electrostatics + magnetism + EM induction + circuits

    ~55 marks(25%)

Optics + Waves

30/216 marks avg

  • Geometrical + wave optics + waves + sound

    ~30 marks(14%)

Modern Physics

35/216 marks avg

  • Quantum + atomic + nuclear + relativity basics

    ~35 marks(16%)

Other

21/216 marks avg

  • Experimental physics + error analysis

    ~21 marks(10%)

Takeaways for prep planning

  • NSEP problems are 2-3 levels deeper than JEE Advanced. Standard JEE prep covers ~50% of NSEP depth at best.
  • Use Irodov + Krotov + Pathfinder for problem practice — JEE-only resources are insufficient.
  • Part B (subjective) is where the candidates differentiate — Part A (objective) is qualifying but doesn't separate the top.

NSEP — Frequently asked questions

Is Shishya free for NSEP preparation?
Yes. Every NSEP mock test, previous-year paper, and study tool on Shishya is completely free — no subscription and no credit card. Shishya is community-verified, so questions are checked by students and educators who have cleared the same exam.
How many NSEP practice questions does Shishya have?
Shishya has 60 student-verified NSEP practice questions, available as adaptive mock tests with a worked solution for every question.
Are NSEP previous year question papers available?
Yes. Shishya has free NSEP previous-year papers covering 2025 (1 year). Each is a timed practice set with full solutions.
How long is the NSEP exam?
The National Standard Examination in Physics (NSEP) (NSEP) runs for 2 hours. Shishya's mock tests mirror this duration so you can practise under real exam-time pressure.

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60 అన్ని సంవత్సరాల్లో ప్రశ్నలు

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Practice by subject & topic

Full-length subject tests below — 25 questions each, real exam format, instant scoring. Want to drill a single topic? Every topic has its own 10-question test in the syllabus.

  • Mechanics

    33 Qs

  • Electricity & Magnetism

    15 Qs

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Students

2

Mocks taken

4

Average score

29%

Top score

60%

What can I get from NSEP?

Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.

AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.

News & timeline

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తాజా వార్తలు

ముఖ్యమైన తేదీలు

  1. Centre registration start

    గడిచిపోయింది

    Sat, 1 Aug, 2026

    Schools, junior colleges, and approved examination centres register through iapt.org.in

  2. Centre registration end

    గడిచిపోయింది

    Thu, 20 Aug, 2026

  3. Student enrolment start

    గడిచిపోయింది

    Fri, 21 Aug, 2026

    Students can enrol through registered NSE centres or directly via IAPT portal

  4. Student enrolment last date

    3 రోజులు మిగిలాయి

    Mon, 14 Sept, 2026

    Enrolments will not be accepted after this date; fee ₹300 per subject

  5. Admit card release (expected)

    51 రోజులు మిగిలాయి

    Sun, 1 Nov, 2026

    Based on previous year pattern; typically released 2-3 weeks before exam

  6. 🏅NSEP 2026-27 exam

    72 రోజులు మిగిలాయి

    Sun, 22 Nov, 2026

    Sunday, 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM (2 hours); pen-and-paper mode at registered centres

  7. Answer key release (expected)

    95 రోజులు మిగిలాయి

    Tue, 15 Dec, 2026

    IAPT typically releases answer key in December; available on iapt.org.in

  8. NSEP result / Score card (expected)

    102 రోజులు మిగిలాయి

    Tue, 22 Dec, 2026

    Results usually declared approximately one month after exam

  9. 🏅INPhO 2027 (Stage 2) exam (expected)

    149 రోజులు మిగిలాయి

    Sun, 7 Feb, 2027

    For NSEP qualifiers; conducted by HBCSE, usually held in first week of February

Syllabus

ఏదైనా టాపిక్‌పై ట్యాప్ చేయండి — నోట్స్ + 10 ప్రశ్నల టాపిక్ టెస్ట్