NSO Class 9 Syllabus 2025 – SOF National Science Olympiad Exam Pattern & Topics
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NSO Class 9 Syllabus 2025 – SOF National Science Olympiad Exam Pattern & Topics

Garima SihagUpdated on 04 Sep 2025, 04:21 PM IST

The National Science Olympiad (NSO) syllabus for Class 9 has been released by Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) for the 2025-26 session. The NSO Class 9 exam, conducted by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF), comprises 50 multiple-choice questions to be completed within one hour, carrying a total of 60 marks. The NSO paper is divided into three sections: Section 1: Logical Reasoning includes 10 questions worth 10 marks in total; Section 2: Science consists of 35 questions valued at 35 marks; and Section 3: Achievers Section features 5 challenging high-order thinking questions, each carrying 3 marks, summing up to 15 marks.

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  1. NSO Class 9 Section-Wise Syllabus
  2. Level-wise NSO Class 9 Syllabus
  3. NSO Class 9 Syllabus 2025: Exam Pattern
NSO Class 9 Syllabus 2025 – SOF National Science Olympiad Exam Pattern & Topics
NSO Class 9 Syllabus 2025

NSO Class 9 Section-Wise Syllabus

Any changes or reductions in the NSO syllabus will be reflected in the question papers. Students should prepare using the syllabus provided below.

Section 1: Logical Reasoning

  • Verbal and non-verbal reasoning questions to test analytical and problem-solving skills.

Section 2: Science Topics

  • Motion, Force & Laws of Motion

  • Gravitation

  • Work & Energy

  • Sound

  • Matter in Our Surroundings

  • Is Matter Around Us Pure?

  • Atoms & Molecules (including Structure of the Atom)

  • Cell – The Fundamental Unit of Life

  • Tissues

  • Diversity in Living Organisms

  • “Why Do We Fall Ill” (Healthcare/Biology)

  • Natural Resources

  • Improvement in Food Resources

Section 3: Achievers (Higher-Order Thinking)

  • Challenging, multi-concept questions drawn from the same topics in Section 2, designed to test deeper understanding and analytical application.

Level-wise NSO Class 9 Syllabus

  • In NSO 9th Level 1 exams, approximately 60% of questions are based on the current class (Class 9) syllabus, while 40% draw from the Class 8 syllabus.

  • In SOF NSO Level 2 exams and the Achievers Section, all questions are based solely on the current class syllabus.

NSO Class 9 Syllabus 2025: Exam Pattern

Students can check the NSO 9th exam pattern and prepare for the different sections accordingly. They must prepare for the scoring part beforehand.

SOF National Science Olympiad (Level: 1)

Section

No 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

SOF National Science Olympiad (Level: 2)

Section

No. of questions

Marks per Question

TOTAL Marks

Science

45

1

45

Achievers Section

5

3

15

GRAND TOTAL

50


60

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the syllabus for the NSO Class 9 exam?
A:

The NSO Class 9 syllabus is based on the curriculum of CBSE, ICSE, and various state boards. It is divided into three sections: logical reasoning, science, and the achievers section. Check the NSO 9th syllabus details above in the article.

Q: What is the exam pattern for NSO Class 9?
A:

The SOF NSO exam is an objective-type test with 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to be completed in 60 minutes.

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