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NSO Syllabus for Class 9 (2023) – National Science Olympiad

Update on: 26 Apr 2023, 11:55 AM

NSO Syllabus for Class 9

The National Science Olympiad (NSO) for class 9 will help students deepen their understanding of science, develop their problem-solving skills, learn to work under pressure, and gain confidence. The NSO syllabus for class 9 is a comprehensive overview of the science topics covered in Class 9, including physics, chemistry, and biology. The achiever’s section will be the most challenging section of the exam, as it contains questions that require students to apply their knowledge and understanding of science concepts to solve complex problems. You can find the NSO syllabus for class 9 in the table below.

Check the full syllabus here – NSO Syllabus 2023-24

Why Science Olympiad for Class 9?ย 

Science olympiads are designed to be challenging and fun, and they can help students develop a love of learning about science.ย This can make them really interested in these subjects and give them a good start for future learning. One cool thing about it is that it helps students to improve at solving problems. It’s not just for school but also for everyday life. When students do well in the NSO, it makes them feel proud and want to do even better in school and other things they try.

Plus, if students do really well in the NSO, they can get prizes like scholarships. These prizes can give them more chances to do great in their studies. So, the NSO is not just a competition; it’s a fun way to learn, get smarter, feel confident, and maybe even win some fantastic prizes.

Also, Check –ย 10 Best Ways for Parents to Prepare Their Young Kids for Olympiads

NSO Syllabus for Class 9 (2023)

The NSO Syllabus consists of three sections,

NSO Science Olympiad Class 9 Syllabus
Section โ€“ 1Section โ€“ 2Section โ€“ 3
Verbal and Non-Verbal ReasoningForce and Laws of MotionHigher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section โ€“ 2
Gravitation
Work and Energy
Sound
Matter in Our Surroundings
Is Matter Around Us Pure
Atoms and Molecules
Structure of the Atom
Cell-The Fundamental Unit of Life
Tissues
Diversity in Living Organisms
Why Do We Fall III
Natural Resources
Improvement in Food Resources

Marking Scheme for NSO Class 9

The marking scheme for Class 9 is given below

SectionTotal no of Questions Marks per Question Total Marks
Section โ€“ 1: Logical Reasoning 10110
Section โ€“ 2: Science 35135
Section โ€“ 3: Achievers Section 5315
Grand Total 50560

Science Olympiadย (NSO)ย Preparation Tips for Class 9

A checklist for students to use as they prepare for the NSO to assist them

  • Start your preparation early and set realistic goals.
  • Study from the NSO syllabus mentioned above.
  • Use good study materials and begin practice answering questions fromย Science olympiad books for class 9 based on the current syllabus and pattern
  • Studying with other students can help you to stay motivated and to learn from each other

To know more in detail on preparation tips for NSO, refer to –ย How to Prepare For National Science Olympiad (NSO)?

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