The National Science Olympiad (SOF NSO) is a global Science Olympiad exam held yearly for students of Class 10. So, the NSO syllabus is essential for all NSO aspirants of Class 10. It helps students to headstart their NSO preparation.
NSO syllabus for Class 10 covers the curriculum followed by CBSE, ICSE/ISE, and various state boards.
The latest NSO syllabus for Class 10 is designed to develop a conceptual and practical Science learning approach.
The main aim of the SOF NSO is to test students’ understanding of the fundamental concepts of Science.
SOF NSO Class 10 Syllabus
Section – 1: Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
Section – 2:
- Chemical Reactions and Equations
- Acids
- Bases and Salts
- Metals and Non-metals
- Carbon and Its Compounds
- Periodic Classification of Elements
- Life Processes
- Control and Coordination
- Reproduction in Organisms
- Heredity and Evolution
- Light-Reflection and Refraction
- Human Eye and Colourful World
- Electricity
- Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
- Sources of Energy
- Our Environment and Its Management
Section – 3: The section covers higher-order thinking questions based on the syllabus provided in section 2.
Marking Scheme for NSO Class 10
|
Section |
Number of Questions |
Marks/Questions |
Total Marks |
|
Section 1 – Logical Reasoning |
10 |
1 |
10 |
|
Section 2 – Science |
35 |
1 |
35 |
|
Section 3 – Achievers Section |
5 |
3 |
15 |
|
Grand Total |
50 |
60 |