NSO Syllabus for Class 8 (2025-2026)

A comprehensive breakdown of chapters and topics required to conquer the SOF National Science Olympiad.

Section-wise Breakdown

The exam consists of 50 questions worth 60 marks, divided into 3 main sections.

Section Topics Covered Questions
1. Logical Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Mirror Images, Venn Diagrams. 10
2. Science Crop Production, Microorganisms, Synthetic Fibres and Plastics, Metals and Non-metals, Coal and Petroleum, Combustion and Flame, Conservation of Plants and Animals, Cell Structure, Reproduction, Force, Friction, Sound, Chemical Effects of Electric Current, Light. 35
3. Achievers Section Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) questions from the Section 2 syllabus. 5

Next Steps: Start Practicing

Now that you know the syllabus, it's time to test your knowledge chapter by chapter.