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    NSO Answer Key 2025-26 Out - Download SOF NSO Set A, B, C PDF for Class 1 to 12
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    NSO Answer Key 2025-26 Out - Download SOF NSO Set A, B, C PDF for Class 1 to 12

    Dinesh GoyalUpdated on 12 Jan 2026, 01:05 PM IST

    The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) released the SOF NSO answer key for Set A, Set B and Set C on December 16, 2025, December 27, 2025 and January 2, 2026, respectively. The Science Olympiad Foundation conducted Sets A, B, and C exams on November 13, November 27, and December 11, 2025, respectively. The NSO answer key 2025-26 for all sets is released online on the official website, sofworld.org.

    NSO Answer Key 2025-26 Out - Download SOF NSO Set A, B, C PDF for Class 1 to 12
    NSO Answer Key 2025-26

    Students should know that NSO Set A, B, and C answer keys are released separately. Using the answer key of NSO, students can compute their estimated marks in the SOF NSO exam. Last year, SOF published the NSO answer key on December 4, 19, and 24, 2024, for Sets A, B and C, respectively. Read the article for more information and to download the SOF NSO 2025–26 answer key.

    Also, know about the SOF Olympiad results date

    NSO Answer Key 2025-26 PDF Download

    We have provided the NSO 2025-26 answer key links below. The Set A, Set B and Set C answer keys are available below. Using NSO answer keys for Classes 1–12, students can calculate their probable marks and compare them with NSO Cutoff 2025-26 to know the chances of selection.

    ParticularsAnswer Key Link
    NSO Set A Answer KeyDownload Here
    NSO Set B Answer KeyDownload Here
    NSO Set C Answer KeyDownload Here

    Important Dates of NSO Answer Key 2025-26

    The National Science Olympiad (NSO) is an annual scholarship test designed to develop scientific reasoning and logical abilities in school students. It is conducted at two levels. Students must note NSO 2025-26 answer key dates to make sure they do not miss any essential events. Check the SOF NSO answer key 2025-26 dates for levels 1 & 2 below.

    EventsDates
    NSO 2025-26 Exam (Level 1) Set ANovember 13, 2025
    NSO 2025-26 Exam Level 1 (Set B)November 27, 2025
    NSO 2025-26 Exam (Level 1) Set CDecember 11, 2025
    NSO 2025-26 Answer Key for Level 1 (Set A)December 16, 2025
    NSO 2025-26 Answer Key for Level 1 (Set B)December 27, 2026
    NSO 2025-26 Answer Key for Level 1 (Set C)January 2, 2026
    NSO cut-off 2025-26January 10, 2026
    NSO 2025-26 Result Date for Level 1January 12, 2026
    NSO Answer Key 2025-26 for Level 2March 2026
    NSO Result Date for Level 2March 2026

    NSO Level 2 Exam Dates

    Category
    Exam Date
    Regions / Mode
    DomesticFebruary 8, 2026

    All regions except Maharashtra

    DomesticFebruary 15, 2026Maharashtra only
    InternationalFebruary 9 to February 20, 2026Hybrid mode

    How to Download NSO Answer Key 2025-26?

    Students can read and download the NSO 2025-26 answer key by following the instructions outlined below.

    1. Click on the link given in the table above.
    2. Your screen will display the NSO answer key for 2025–26.
    3. Now, press the download button.
    4. The answer key will be downloaded in PDF format.
    5. Start carefully examining the answers and calculate your scores using the SOF NSO 2025-26 answer key.

    Also, check -

    NSO Results 2025–26

    SOF releases the NSO 2025–26 results online through the official website. The National Science Olympiad result is also sent to the individual schools by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF). Each participating student receives a participation certificate as well as a Student Performance Report (SPR). SPR includes a full review of exam performance in several parts. Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals are awarded to class toppers. The results will also be made accessible online.

    How to Calculate Scores with the NSO Answer Key 2025-26?

    To compute results using the NSO 2025-26 answer key, students must follow the marking scheme provided.

    • Add relevant marks for each correct answer.
    • There will be no negative deduction.

    NSO Class 1 to 4 Marking Scheme

    Section
    No. of Questions
    Marks per Question
    Total Marks
    Logical Reasoning515
    Science25125
    Achievers Section5210
    Grand Total35
    40

    NSO Class 5 to 10 Marking Scheme

    Section
    No. of Questions
    Marks per QuestionTotal Marks
    Logical Reasoning10110
    Science35135
    Achievers Section5315
    Grand Total50
    60

    NSO Class 11 to 12 Marking Scheme

    Section
    No. of Questions
    Marks per QuestionTotal Marks
    Physics & Chemistry25125
    Achievers Section5315
    Mathematics/Biology20120
    Grand Total50
    60

    The previous years' NSO answer keys are provided below.

    NSO Answer Key 2024-25

    ParticularsAnswer Key Link
    NSO Set A Answer KeyDownload Here
    NSO Set B Answer KeyDownload Here
    NSO Set C Answer KeyDownload Here

    NSO Answer Key 2023-24

    ParticularsAnswer Key Link
    NSO Set A Answer KeyDownload here
    NSO Set B Answer KeyDownload here
    NSO Set C Answer KeyDownload here

    NSO Answer Key 2023 (Official) - Download Here

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is there any negative marking in the NSO exam 2025-26?
    A:

    No, the National Science Olympiad does not have negative marking.

    Q: Will the NSO answer key 2025-26 be released on different dates for different classes?
    A:

    The NSO 2025–26 answer key is released on different dates for different sets. The SOF answer key will be released online.

    Q: Can I challenge the NSO 2025 answer key?
    A:

    There is no way to provide feedback or challenge the official answer key.

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    Have a question related to NSO ?

    Hello there,

    he Science Olympiad Foundation released the SOF NSO results for the level 1 exam on January 12, 2026 . The Science Olympiad Foundation will declare the NSO Level 2 result in March 2026.

    The NSO results 2025-26, level 1 is available online at sofworld.org. To check the SOF

    Hello Rehan

    • To download the admit card of IPE,NSO,IMO,SFO you should visit the official site of sof world
    • Then you can choose the specific exam and level
    • Enter your roll no. And security code
    • You can download your admit card.

    https://school.careers360.com/articles/sof-admit-card

    You can visit this site for more details

    I

    You can check your NSO results online through the official Science Olympiad foundation (SOF), the level 1 results for the 2025-26 exams are expected to be announced in January 2026.


    Hello,
    For NSO level 2 students qualify via top perfomance in Level 1. I have attached the link for NSO results 2025 - 2026 in which you can get the results by entering your school code and roll number. Kindly check the below link and get your results.
    https://school.careers360.com/articles/nso-result
    I

    The nso answer key for class 9 set b is a critical resource for students to calculate their expected scores and analyze their performance in the national science olympiad. the answer key provides the correct options for all fifty questions, which are divided into three sections: logical reasoning, science, and