FOUNDATION
The All-India Science Olympiad (AISO) is an annual academic competition conducted by the NCSM Foundation (a venture of NCSM—Training Partner of the Government of India and several State Governments). This Olympiad is open to students from Classes VI to X and is designed to evaluate their scientific knowledge, reasoning ability, and understanding of core scientific principles.
The curriculum of the All-India Science Olympiad is carefully aligned with national education standards and reflects the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP). It provides a national level platform for young learners to discover and nurture their aptitude in science, helping them build a strong academic foundation for future studies and competitive examinations.
As highlighted in the NEP, Olympiads like AISO play an essential role in developing scientific temperament, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and analytical reasoning. AISO aims to stimulate curiosity, deepen conceptual clarity, and promote a hands-on understanding of science, empowering students to become confident and competent learners.
This section outlines all the important information related to the All-India Science Olympiad (AISO) conducted by the NCSM Foundation, including examination dates, award and scholarship details, and guidelines for participation. The primary objective is to inspire students to explore the world of science and excel both academically and in future scientific pursuits.
For the academic session 2025–26, top-performing students in the All-India Mathematical Olympiad(AIMO) & All India Science Olympiad (AISO)—organized by NCSM Foundation—will be honoured with a wide range of awards and scholarships. These recognitions are presented at the national, zonal, and school levels for students of Classes 6 to 10.
The top 100 national rank holders in the All-India Mathematical Olympiad (AIMO) & All India Science Olympiad (AISO) will be awarded scholarships to support their preparation for future competitive examinations. They will also receive gold, silver, or bronze medals (as applicable) along with Certificates of Excellence.
In addition, meritorious students at the Zonal and School levels will be recognized with medals, certificates, and scholarships. Every student who participates in the Olympiad will be awarded an Online Certificate of Appreciation, acknowledging their effort and enthusiasm for mathematics and Science.
To honour the vital role of schools and subject teachers in nurturing young mathematical and Science minds, special awards and Certificates of Appreciation will be presented at the National, Zonal, and District levels, recognizing their dedication, contribution, and educational impact.
In the unlikely event of Level-2 Exams not being conducted due to factors beyond control, Rank achieved in the Level-1 Exam will be treated as final result.
Syllabus
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Food and its Components, Materials Around Us, States of Water, Methods of Separation, The World of Living (Parts of Plants, Grouping of Plants and Animals, Adaptations in Plants and Animals, Characteristics of Living Beings, Life Cycle of Plants and Animals), Exploring Magnets, Measurement of Length and Motion, Temperature and its Measurement, Beyond Earth, Natural Resources (Air, Water, Forests, Sun: The Source of Energy, Soil, Rocks and Minerals, Fossil Fuels, Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources) and Higher Order Thinking Questions.
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Heat, Motion and Time, Electric Current and its Effects, Light, Acids, Bases and Salts, Physical and Chemical Changes, Nutrition in Plants and Animals, Respiration in Organisms, Transportation in Plants and Animals, Reproduction in Plants, Natural Resources and Their Conservation (Forests: Our Lifeline, Wastewater Story) and Higher Order Thinking Questions.
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Crop Production and Management, Microorganisms, Coal and Petroleum, Combustion and Flame, Conservation of Plants and Animals, Reproduction and Endocrine System, Force and Pressure, Friction, Sound, Chemical Effects of Electric Current, Some Natural Phenomena, Light and Higher Order Thinking Questions.
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Motion, Force and Laws of Motion, 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, Natural Resources, Improvement in Food Resources and Higher Order Thinking Questions.
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Chemical Reactions and Equations, Acids, Bases and Salts, Metals and Non‑metals, Carbon and Its Compounds, Life Processes, Control and Coordination, Reproduction in Organisms, Heredity, Light-Reflection and Refraction, The Human Eye and the Colourful World, Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Electric Current, Our Environment and Its Management and Higher Order Thinking Questions.