NSO Syllabus for Class 8 – Download Free PDF

The National Science Olympiad (SOF NSO) is a global Science Olympiad exam held yearly for students of Class 8. So, the NSO syllabus is essential for all NSO aspirants of Class 8. It helps students to headstart their NSO preparation.

NSO syllabus for Class 8 covers the curriculum followed by CBSE, ICSE/ISE, and various state boards.

The latest NSO syllabus for Class 8 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 8 Syllabus

Section – 1: Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning

Section – 2:

  • Crop Production and Management
  • Microorganisms
  • Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
  • Metals and Non-metals
  • Coal and Petroleum
  • Combustion and Flame
  • Conservation of Plants and Animals
  • Cell
  • Reproduction and Endocrine System
  • Force and Pressure
  • Friction
  • Sound
  • Chemical Effects of Electric Current
  • Some Natural Phenomena
  • Light
  • Stars and the Solar System
  • Pollution of Air and Water

Section – 3: The section covers higher-order thinking questions based on the syllabus provided in section 2.

Marking Scheme for NSO Class 8

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

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