The National Science Olympiad (SOF NSO) is a global Science Olympiad exam held yearly for students of Class 6. So, the NSO syllabus is essential for all NSO aspirants of Class 6. It helps students to headstart their NSO preparation.
NSO syllabus for Class 6 covers the curriculum followed by CBSE, ICSE/ISE, and various state boards.
The latest NSO syllabus for Class 6 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 6 Syllabus
Section – 1: Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
Section – 2:
- Motion and Measurement of Distances
- Light, Shadows and Reflections
- Electricity and Circuits
- Fun with Magnets
- Our Environment (Water, Air Around us, Garbage in Garbage out)
- Sorting and Separation of Materials
- Changes Around Us, The World of Living (Characteristics of Living Beings, Parts of Plants, Body Movements in Animals and Adaptation)
- Food and its Components
- Fibre to Fabric
Section – 3: The section covers higher-order thinking questions based on the syllabus provided in section 2.
Marking Scheme for NSO Class 6
|
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 |