The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) will release the results for the National Science Olympiad (NSO) Level 1 exams for the 2025-26 school year in January 2026 . This important announcement is for all students who took part in this popular science competition. Students will be able to check their scores on the official SOF results website, results.sofworld.org , as soon as they are made public.
The NSO Level 1 exams were held across India on three different dates for students in 2025: November 13, 2025 , November 27, 2025 , and December 11, 2025 . Thousands of students from various schools participated on one of these dates, showing their knowledge in science. The results will reveal their performance in this first stage of the Olympiad.
How to Check Your NSO Level 1 Result 2025-26 Online
Once the results are declared in January 2026 , students can easily access their individual scores and performance reports online. Follow these simple steps to find your result:
- First, open your internet browser and go to the official SOF results portal. The website address is: results.sofworld.org/results .
- On the homepage, look for a link or section specifically marked for "NSO Level 1 Result 2025-26". This link will become active once results are out.
- You will need to enter your roll number . This is the unique number given to you for the NSO exam. Make sure to type it carefully to avoid errors.
- Next, you will see a simple question or image puzzle, known as a captcha. You need to solve this to prove that you are a human user and not a computer program.
- After entering your roll number and solving the captcha, click on the "Submit" or "Get Result" button.
- Your detailed NSO Level 1 Result for 2025-26 will then show on your screen.
- It is a good idea to save this result page as a PDF file or take a printout. This copy can be used for your records and for any future reference, especially if you qualify for the next level.
Results Also Sent to Your School
Apart from checking online, students can also get their NSO Level 1 results from their schools. The Science Olympiad Foundation makes sure to send the official results and student performance reports directly to all participating schools. So, if you face any difficulty accessing your result online, or just want an official copy, your school will be able to provide it. You can ask your teachers or the school administration for this information after the online release date.
About the National Science Olympiad (NSO)
The NSO is an annual competition that aims to identify and encourage scientific talent among school students. It helps students improve their problem-solving skills and deepen their understanding of science. Doing well in the NSO can boost a student's confidence and interest in science subjects.
What Happens After Level 1 Results?
Students who perform exceptionally well in the NSO Level 1 exam will qualify to appear for the NSO Level 2 exam. The Level 2 exam is the next stage of the competition, where top performers compete for higher ranks and awards. The exact dates, rules, and eligibility criteria for the Level 2 exam will be announced by SOF later. All qualifying students and schools should regularly check the official SOF website for these important updates.
Looking back, the NSO Level 1 results for the previous year (for exams held in 2024) were announced on January 2, 2025 . This suggests that results for the 2025 exams can be expected in a similar early January 2026 timeframe.
