SEHSS Merit List 2026 Out, Shortlisted Students for OCSE

SEHSS Merit List 2026 Out: The Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) has released the SEHSS Merit List 2026 Out for students who appeared in the Standard Examination in High School Science (SEHSS). This exam is a crucial "First Step Towards INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE OLYMPIADS" for high school students. The result provides the information of students shortlisted for OCSE (Olympiad Camp for Science Education)

SEHSS Merit List 2026 Download Link

Candidates can get the SEHSS Merit List 2026 download link from the IAPT official website. It includes the zone-wise merit list details of the shortlisted candidates for the OCSE. Top rank holders in the SEHSS Olympiad are awarded a merit certificate and cash prizes. 

• Top 1% at National Level: Merit Certificate + Book Prize.

• Top 1% at State Level: State Topper Merit Certificate.

• Top 10% of Each Centre: Centre Topper Certificate.

• Top 5 Students in India: Gold Medal, Merit Certificate, and ₹20,000 cash award.

 How To Download SEHSS Merit List 2026?

A list of steps has been provided for the candidates to download the SEHSS Merit List. 

Step 1: Visit the IAPT official website. 

Step 2: Go to the homepage section. 

Step 3: Candidates can find the links to the SEHSS merit list 2026. 

Step 4: Zone-wise merit list details have been provided in PDF format.

Step 5: Candidates can go to the particular zone merit list PDF and download it to check their merit status. 

Next Stage After Releasing SEHSS Merit List PDF

SEHSS Merit List 2026 has been provided on the website. The next steps depend on students rank. The process transitions from a theoretical exam to awards distribution and a prestigious residential science camp.

1. The OCSE Residential Camp (For Top 125 Students)

The most significant next stage is the Orientation Camp for Science Excellence (OCSE).

• Selection: The Top 25 students from each of the five zones (North, South, East, West, and Central) are invited.

• Duration: A 10-day residential camp scheduled for May–June 2026.

• What happens there? Students participate in advanced theoretical and experimental workshops led by top scientists and educators.

• Cost: The camp is fully funded by IAPT. This includes free lodging, boarding, and travel allowance (return sleeper class train fare).

2. Zonal Awards (At the Camp)

While at the OCSE camp, a separate evaluation takes place:

• The top 3 Students in each camp are awarded a Zonal Topper Certificate and a Cash Prize (₹20,000 for 1st, ₹15,000 for 2nd, and ₹10,000 for 3rd).

• Medals: Gold medals are awarded to the winners of these zonal camps.

3. Distribution of Certificates & Prizes

If you are on the merit list but not in the Top 25 of your zone, you still receive recognition:

• National Top 1%: You will receive a National Topper Merit Certificate and a Book Prize.

• State Top 1%: You will receive a State Topper Merit Certificate.

• Centre Top 10%: You can download your Centre Topper Certificate directly from the student login on the official portal.

4. National Topper Cash Award

The Top 5 students in India receive a ₹20,000 Cash Award.

Note: This specific cash award is released only if the candidate continues their studies in Class 11 with Physics as a subject.