NATIONAL OLYMPIAD PROGRAMME IN PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY, ASTRONOMY AND JUNIOR SCIENCE 2012-2013
leading to participation in International Olympiads
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
V. N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd
Mumbai - 400 088
Tel: 022 – 2507 2300, 2507 2304
Fax: 022 – 2556 6635, 2556 6803
URL: http://www.olympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in
Stage I National Standard Examinations (NSEs)
National Standard Examinations constitute the first stage of selection of students in the National Olympiad Programme. Every student aspiring to go through successive stages of the programme must enroll for the NSEs.
Eligibility
Physics, Chemistry, Biology (NSEP, NSEC, NSEB):
All Indian students who are born on or after July 1, 1993 and, in addition, are in Class XII or lower as of November 30, 2012, are eligible to appear for NSEP, NSEC, and NSEB 2012-2013. If they qualify in NSEP/NSEC/NSEB they will be eligible for subsequent stages leading to participation in International Olympiads for Physics/Chemistry/Biology 2013 respectively.
Junior Science (NSEJS):
All Indian students who are born on or after January 1, 1998 and, in addition, are in Class X or lower as of November 30, 2012, are eligible to appear in NSEJS 2012–2013. If they qualify in the NSEJS, they will be eligible for subsequent stages leading to participation in International Junior Science Olympiad 2013.
Astronomy (NSEA):
All Indian students who are born on or after January 1, 1994 and, in addition, are in Class XII or lower as of November 30, 2012, are eligible to appear for NSEA 2012–2013. If they qualify in the NSEA they will be eligible for subsequent stages leading to participation in International Olympiad in Astronomy and Astrophysics 2013.
It is the student’s responsibility to determine that he/she satisfies eligibility norms. If at some later stage it is found that the student does not meet eligibility norms, he/she may face disqualification from the programme.
Syllabus
The syllabus for NSEs in Physics, Chemistry and Biology is broadly equivalent to the senior secondary level (Class XI and Class XII) of CBSE.
The syllabus for NSEA is broadly equivalent to senior secondary level (Class XI and Class XII) of CBSE. There will be greater emphasis on physics and mathematics and elementary astronomy.
The syllabus for NSEJS is broadly equivalent to secondary school level (up to Class X) of CBSE. All the basic subjects of science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and Mathematics will have roughly equal emphasis.
The schedule for the NSEs is described herewith.
National Standard Examination in Physics (NSEP)
Date of exam : 24th November 2012 (Saturday)
Time of exam : 09.30 am – 11.30 am
Last Date of Enrollment : 15th September 2012
Part A 50 multiple choice questions consisting of
(A1) 40 questions, each with only one of the four options correct, and
(A2) 10 questions, each with one or more than one option correct. To get credit, all correct option(s) and no incorrect option(s) should be marked.
Part B 5 or 6 short answer- type questions or problems.
Language English (However, NSEP question papers may be available in Hindi and some other regional languages provided there are at least 300 students opting for that language. Please see the IAPT website: http://www.iapt.org.in in this onnection.)
National Standard Examination in Chemistry (NSEC)
Date of exam : 24th November 2012 (Saturday)
Time of exam : 12.30 pm – 02.30 pm
Last Date of Enrollment : 15th September 2012
The question paper consists of 80 multiple choice questions, each with only one of the four options correct.
Language : English only
National Standard Examination in Biology (NSEB)
Date of exam : 24th November 2012 (Saturday)
Time of exam : 03.00 pm – 05.00 pm
Last Date of Enrollment : 15th September 2012
The question paper consists of 80 multiple choice questions, each with only one of the four options correct.
Language : English only
National Standard Examination in Astronomy (NSEA)
Date of exam : 24th November 2012 (Saturday)
Time of exam : 03.00 pm – 05.00 pm
Last Date of Enrollment : 15th September 2012
The question paper consists of 80 multiple choice questions, each with only one of the four options correct.
Language : English only
National Standard Examination in Junior Science (NSEJS)
Date of exam : 24th November 2012 (Saturday)
Time of exam : 03.00 pm – 05.00 pm
Last Date of Enrollment : 15th September 2012
The question paper consists of 80 multiple choice questions, each with only one of the four options correct.
Language : English only
For full details please see the IAPT website: http://www.iapt.org.in
To Enroll for NSEs
Find out from the principal and/or the head of department whether your school/college is a registered centre. (Each registered centre may be an examination centre for all the subjects.) If so, enroll your name by paying the required fee. Your school/college will give you all necessary instructions pertaining to NSEs.
If your school/college is not a registered centre, visit the IAPT website: http://www.iapt.org.in. This website displays details of the centres which were registered last year. This may be of help to you in locating the centre nearest to you and in enrolling your name at the centre by paying the required fee.
Fee
For students in India Rs. 100/- per student per subject.
For overseas students US $ 15 per student per subject.
Fee is to be paid to the co-ordinator of the centre where you have enrolled your name. No direct remittance to IAPT.
No TA/ DA is admissible for NSE (Stage I Examination).
Please note that NSEs are the organizational responsibility of IAPT. If you have any queries about NSEP, NSEC, NSEB, NSEA and NSEJS or if you have any difficulty in getting enrolled for these examinations, you should contact the following persons.
Further Info: http://olympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in/uploads/brochure-2012-13
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