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NSE: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy

NSEP, NSEC, NSEB and NSEA (IAPT). The senior National Standard Examinations. Most Class 9 and 10 students sit NSEJS instead, but the date rules allow younger students.

IAPT website →Exam calendar

At a glance

Classes
Class XII level. Born between 1 Jul 2007 and 30 Jun 2012. You cannot sit NSEJS in the same year.
Organiser
IAPT (Indian Association of Physics Teachers)
Fee
₹300 per student, per subject, non-refundable
Paper
Part A: 48 MCQs (+3, −1). Part B: 12 MCQs of 6 marks. 216 marks in total
Results
Stage I results expected 25 Dec 2026

Key dates

  • Wed, 16 Sep 2026Last date of enrolment (extended from 14 Sep)Official
  • Sat, 21 Nov 2026NSEA (Astronomy), 2:30 pm to 4:30 pmOfficial
  • Sun, 22 Nov 2026NSEP (Physics), 8:30 am to 10:30 amOfficial
  • Sun, 22 Nov 2026NSEC (Chemistry), 11:30 am to 1:30 pmOfficial
  • Sun, 22 Nov 2026NSEB (Biology), 2:30 pm to 4:30 pmOfficial
  • Fri, 25 Dec 2026Stage I results expectedOfficial

How to register

  1. Enrol through your school or online on the IAPT site.
  2. Pay ₹300 per subject.
  3. Sit the exam at your NSE centre.
  4. Registration for 2026 has closed.

What happens next

Top scorers are called for the next stage run by HBCSE.

Sources

Last checked 1 Nov 2026. Dates marked Listing come from third-party summaries.