
NSEC Merit List 2026 has been released by the Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT), shortlisting students for the Indian National Chemistry Olympiad (INChO) 2026. This process is part of the National Standard Examination (NSE) series, a crucial step towards the International Science Olympiads. The shortlisted lists for NSEC are provided in Group A and Group B. On this page, candidates can check their shortlisting status for INChO 2026 and download their NSE 2025 scorecards.
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The National Standard Examination in Chemistry (NSEC) Merit List 2026 refers to the selection list for Stage II (Indian National Chemistry Olympiad) based on performance in the NSEC 2025 exam, part of India's Olympiad program leading to international competitions.
| NSEC Merit List 2026 Out Overview | |
| Aspect | Details |
| Conducting Authority | Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT), in collaboration with HBCSE |
| Official Websites | iapt.org.in |
| Result/Merit List status | Released |
| Merit Criteria | MAS (50% of top 10 avg, rounded down); MI (80% of top 10 avg); proportional state quota; female supernumerary (15%); min 200 qualifiers per group (Class X/XI vs XII) |
Candidates can use the official direct links provided below for quick access to the shortlisted lists and student/centre login portals.
| NSEC Merit List 2026 Direct Link | |
| NSEC (Group A) Shortlisted for INChO - 2026 | Click Here |
| NSEC (Group B) Shortlisted for INChO - 2026 | Click Here |
Candidates can easily check their NSEC shortlisting status for INChO 2026 or download their NSE 2025 scorecards by following these steps.
For Shortlisted Students (INChO 2026): You can download the merit list PDF by clicking on the links titled” NSEC (Group A)” and “NSEC (Group B)” for INChO 2026
For NSE 2025 Scorecards:
Students can log in to the student portal to download their scorecards. Direct link to the student portal is Student Portal
Centre in-charges can download scorecards from their login: Direct link to the centre-in-charge portal is Centre Login
After NSEC 2025-26 merit list (expected early January 2026 via iapt.org.in), shortlisted students (top 1% state-wise or meeting Minimum Admissible Score ~50% of top 10 avg) proceed to Indian National Chemistry Olympiad (INChO) in February/March 2026
You can check the NSEC Merit List 2026 for students shortlisted for INChO by accessing the direct PDF links for Group A and Group B provided on this page.
Students can download their NSE 2025 scorecards by logging into the official student portal at https://iapt.manageexam.com/Student/.
Being shortlisted for INChO 2026 means you have cleared the initial NSEC stage and are eligible to proceed to the next level of the Indian National Chemistry Olympiad process.
If your name is not on the NSEC Merit List 2026, it indicates you have not been shortlisted for INChO 2026. You can still review your performance through your NSE 2025 scorecard.