PHASE-V
NATIONAL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD

Pakistan's premier science competition for Grades 4–12 & Bachelor–Master students.

Selection Rounds

1

Biology Round

  • 50 MCQs
  • 50 minutes duration
  • Advanced biology topics
2

Chemistry Round

  • 50 MCQs
  • 40 minutes duration
  • Practical chemistry focus
3

Physics Round

  • 100 MCQs
  • 70 minutes duration
  • Conceptual & applied physics

Note: For Grades 4–8, all rounds will be General Science. Download Past Papers | View Syllabus

Winners will be notified via email within 2 weeks of each round.

Competition Categories

Category I

Grades 3–8

General Science focus with age-appropriate content

Category II

Grades 9–10

Matric/O-Levels curriculum with advanced concepts

Category III

Grades 11–12

Intermediate/DAE/A-Levels with specialized tracks

Category IV

Undergraduate/Graduate

All disciplines with research-oriented challenges

Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply

  • Open to all provinces and institutes in Pakistan
  • All science students in public/private/medical/college/university
  • Females & minorities strongly encouraged to participate

Restrictions

  • Current GFT awardees are not eligible
  • Non-science students cannot participate

Registration Fee

PKR 330 only

Deadline

July 31, 2025

* Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted

Why Participate?

Scholarships

PKR 15,000–20,000 for top performers in each category

Competitive Edge

Advantage for PMA, CSS, and university entry tests

Skill Building

Enhance English, reasoning, and general knowledge

National Recognition

Certificate of participation for all, awards for winners

Important Dates

Registration Opens

May 1, 2025

Online registration portal becomes active

Early Bird Deadline

June 15, 2025

Discounted fee available until this date

Final Registration Deadline

July 31, 2025

Last date to submit complete applications

Round I - Biology

August 15, 2025

First elimination round at designated centers

Round II - Chemistry

September 5, 2025

Second round for qualifiers

Round III - Physics

September 25, 2025

Final round to determine winners

Results Announcement

October 15, 2025

Winners notified via email and website

History of NSO

Key Dates

  • Registration: Jan 5 - Mar 15
  • Round I: Apr 10
  • Round II: May 5
  • Round III: Jun 2
  • Results: Jun 20

Achievements

  • 1,250 participants nationwide
  • PKR 15,000 scholarships awarded
  • 12 national winners
  • First female winner in Category IV

Key Dates

  • Registration: Jan 10 - Mar 20
  • Round I: Apr 15
  • Round II: May 10
  • Round III: Jun 7
  • Results: Jun 25

Achievements

  • 2,100 participants (+68% growth)
  • PKR 18,000 scholarships
  • 15 national winners
  • First special needs participant

Key Dates

  • Registration: Jan 15 - Mar 25
  • Round I: Apr 20
  • Round II: May 15
  • Round III: Jun 12
  • Results: Jun 30

Achievements

  • 3,500 participants (+67% growth)
  • PKR 20,000 scholarships
  • 18 national winners
  • First international recognition

Key Dates

  • Registration: Jan 20 - Mar 30
  • Round I: Apr 25
  • Round II: May 20
  • Round III: Jun 17
  • Results: Jul 5

Projections

  • Expected 5,000+ participants
  • PKR 25,000 scholarships planned
  • 20 national winners
  • International partnerships

Ready to Showcase Your Scientific Brilliance?

Join Pakistan's most prestigious science competition and challenge yourself against the best young minds in the country.