NSEB 2025-26: Admit Card (Out), Exam Date, Pattern, Eligibility, Syllabus

NSEB 2025-26: The National Standard Examination in Biology (NSEB) is a competitive examination for higher secondary school students in India, primarily aimed at those in Classes 11 and 12. It serves as the first stage in the selection process for the International Biology Olympiad (IBO).

NSEB is organized by the Association of Teachers in Biological Sciences in collaboration with the Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) and the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE).

The NSEB Admit Card 2025 has been released online. The NSEB 2025-26 is scheduled to be conducted on 23rd November 2025 from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

Note: The tentative date of the NSEB Pre-Departure Camp is the 2nd week of November.

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NSEB Training Camp 2025

NSEB Training Camp 2025 is a focused study initiative. It is for students who want to score high on the NSEB exam. Passing the NSEB exam lets you move to the second stage, the Indian National Biology Olympiad (INBO). This program teaches you things that are much harder than what you learn in your school books.

NSEB training program 2025 bridges the knowledge gap. It takes your basic science knowledge and makes it ready for the tough questions on the exam. The entire course plan follows the official NSEB Syllabus. The main goal of the NSEB Training Camp 2025 is to make sure you understand every core concept well. This specialized NSEB biology camp 2025 is necessary for all serious students. It prepares you to compete against the best students in the country. This organized program is a reliable way to get ready for the tough NSEB exam.

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NSEB 2025-26 Overview 

NSEB 2025-26 Important Dates

The NSEB 2025-26 Registration Process was started by the officials for candidates from 21st August 2025 and the deadline for online registration was 14th September 2025.

The NSEB 2025-26 Important Dates are tabulated below.

NSEB Eligibility Criteria 

NSEB Exam is for Indian students who have a keen interest in chemistry and have excelled in biology. Students at the higher secondary level take this exam and around 850 centres are allocated by the organizing committee in various cities and towns to facilitate the examination process. Students must satisfy the eligibility criteria mentioned below:

• The applicant must be an Indian citizen first.
• The NSEB test is designed for students in grades 11 and 12.
• Date of birth between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2011, both dates inclusive.
• Must be residing and studying in India on or before November 30, 2023. Must be studying in the Indian school system on or before November 30, 2023.
• Must not have completed (or intend to complete) the Class 12 board examinations before 30 November 2025.
• Must not have commenced (or intend to commence) studies at a university or equivalent institution before 1 June 2025.
• Must not appear in NSEJS 2025.

NSEB Registration 2025-26

The IAPT (Indian Association of Physics Teachers) started the NSEB Registration Process 2025-26. The candidates can apply and pay the fees via the IAPT website after verifying their eligibility. The NSEB 2025 Online Application must be submitted with all necessary paperwork. It is advisable to complete the NSEB Registration before the deadline to avoid any kind of glitches.

NSEB 2025-26 Application Fee

Steps for NSEB 2025-26 Registration

Stages After NSEB 

• NSEB: The NSEB (National Standard Examination in Biology) is the first stage, and all students in grades 1 to 12 are entitled to participate after enrolling for the tests.
• INBO: The Indian National Olympiad or Indian National Biology Olympiad is the second stage of the exam, and only 300 qualified students who scored higher than others are allowed to compete. The INBO is held at various locations across India.
• OCSC: Approximately 35 students are selected from INBO to attend this camp. The OCSC camp focuses on theoretical and practical training to prepare students for the international level.
  
• PDT: The Pre-Departure Training Camp offers intensive training to the top four students selected from OCSC.
• IBO: In the final stage, students represent their school and country in the International Biology Olympiad on a global platform.

Online Coaching for NSEB 2025 

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NSEB Exam Pattern 2025-26

NSEB Syllabus 2025-26

NSEB Result 2025-26

PW Mega Test for NSE

As a crucial part of the PDC 2025 selection procedure, PW has scheduled the Open Mega Tests for NSEP, NSEC, NSEB, NSEJS, and NSEA on 5th and 12th October 2025. These tests serve as the initial screening stage, assessing students’ readiness across the full syllabus and helping to identify standout candidates for subsequent phases, including the free offline NSE Pre-Departure Camp (Interactive Session). Notably, students who fill out the form for these Open Mega Tests receive complimentary access to the PDC free batch (covering NSEP, NSEC, NSEB, NSEJS), providing additional resources and expert support for their Olympiad journey.

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