At a glance
- Classes
- Class X level. Born between 1 Jan 2012 and 31 Dec 2013, and not finishing Class 10 boards before 30 Nov 2026.
- 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
- Languages
- English, Hindi and others if enough students opt
- Results
- Stage I results expected 25 Dec 2026
Key dates
- Wed, 16 Sep 2026Last date of enrolment (extended from 14 Sep)Official
- Sun, 22 Nov 2026NSEJS exam, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pmOfficial
- Fri, 25 Dec 2026Stage I results expectedOfficial
How to register
- Enrol through your school (the Principal or science teacher handles it) or online on the IAPT site.
- Pay ₹300 per subject.
- Sit the exam at your NSE centre.
- Registration for 2026 has closed. Use this page to prepare for the next cycle.
What happens next
Top scorers are called for the next stage run by HBCSE. Details come after the results.
Sources
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. Dates marked Listing come from third-party summaries.