
INJAO 2026 OCSC Result Declared for the International Junior Astronomy Olympiad (IOAA-Jr) has been released. This selection process, overseen by the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), identifies the top-performing students from the Indian National Junior Science Olympiad (INJSO) who opted for the Astronomy category. Candidates can now verify their qualification status for the upcoming Orientation-cum-Selection Camp (OCSC) in Kolkata.
Selection List Publication: Released after March 10, 2026
OCSC Venue: Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (BITM), Kolkata
Camp Objective: Select the Indian team for IOAA-Jr. 2026
International Final: Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand (Nov 1–8, 2026)
Cut Off Marks: 63 Marks
OCSC 2026 Qualified Candidates: 20 students shortlisted based on performance
INJAO 2026 OCSC Result Link has been active, and the roll numbers of the shortlisted candidates have been provided on the portal. Candidates can visit the official portal and check their qualifying status for the next rounds of the selection process.
A list of steps has been provided for the candidates to check the result online.
Step 1: Visit the official NCSM website at ncsm.gov.in
Step 2: Locate the notice titled "List of Roll Numbers of Qualifying Candidates for Astronomy- Junior OCSC 2026"
Step 3: Open the PDF and check the INO roll number in the list
Step 4: Log in to the HBCSE secure portal to view detailed marks
Step 5: Check the registered email for selection confirmation and further instructions
The OCSC is the third stage of the selection process. It will be held at Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (BITM), Kolkata. Students get training in theory and practical astronomy. This camp selects five students for the final Indian team. They will represent India at IOAA-Jr 2026 in Thailand from November 1 to 8. Candidates should confirm attendance on time.
The INJAO 2026 OCSC Scorecard has been made available for the students on the HBCSE secure portal. Students can visit the portal and log in to download the marksheet for the exam. They can get an idea of the marks scored in the Olympiad.
INJAO 2026 OCSC Scorecard Link
The INJAO 2026 OCSC cutoff marks are 63. Candidates scoring 63 or above are considered qualified for the next stage. The cutoff helps shortlist students for further selection rounds. It is decided based on exam difficulty, the number of candidates, and overall performance in the examination.
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