SOF NSO Cut-Off Marks for 2025-26, Check Details Below
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SOF NSO cut-off 2025-26 has been officially released by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF). These crucial scores identify students who are eligible for the second stage of the National Science Olympiad.
Also Read: SOF NSO Level-1 Result 2026
SOF NSO Cut-Off Marks for 2025-26 Release Date
The SOF NSO Cut-Off Marks for 2025-26 were released on January 10, 2026. These class-wise cut-offs for Level 1 determine qualifiers for the Level 2 exam, scheduled for February 8, 2026 (Rest of India) or February 15, 2026 (Maharashtra). Students can access the official cut-offs and results on sofworld.org.
SOF NSO Cut-Off Marks for 2025-26 Direct Link
SOF NSO Cut-Off Marks for 2025-26 are available on its official website. For the convenience of students, we are providing a direct link to view the cut-off marks. Click the button below-
How To Check SOF NSO Cut-Off Marks for 2025-26
To check the SOF NSO cut-off marks for 2025-26, visit the official Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) website, where the class-wise cut-offs for Level 1 qualifiers (top 5% students) have been released as of January 2026.
Follow these steps on the SOF official site (sofworld.org):
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Go to sofworld.org and navigate to the "Results" or "Cut-Off" section (direct link: sofworld.org/sof-nso-cut-2025-26).
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Select "NSO 2025-26" from the exam dropdown.
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Choose your class (cut-offs are class-specific)
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View the table showing total marks, Achievers Section, and section-wise weightage.
Cut-Off Marks - Classes 3 to 10
The SOF NSO Level 1 cut-off marks for classes 3 to 10 are listed below. These scores determine eligibility for the second level, as classes 1 and 2 have a single-level exam.
| Cut-Off Marks - Classes 3 to 10 | ||||
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| Class | Total Marks | Achievers Section (M3) | Science (M2) | Logical Reasoning (M1) |
| 03 | 33 | 8 | 23 | 2 |
| 04 | 31 | 6 | 22 | 3 |
| 05 | 43 | 9 | 26 | 8 |
| 06 | 40 | 9 | 24 | 7 |
| 07 | 39 | 9 | 26 | 4 |
| 08 | 39 | 6 | 25 | 8 |
| 09 | 39 | 9 | 24 | 6 |
| 10 | 41 | 12 | 24 | 5 |
For classes 1 to 10, if students achieve the same total marks, the tie-breaking rule considers scores in the following order: Achievers Section (M3), then Science (M2), and finally Logical Reasoning (M1).
Classes 11, 12 Cut-Off Marks
The cut-off marks for students in classes 11 and 12 are provided in the table. These scores are crucial for advancing in the SOF NSO competition.
| Cut-Off Marks - Classes 11 & 12 | ||||
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| Class | Total Marks | Achievers Section (M3) | Physics & Chemistry (M1) | Science (Mathematics/Biology) (M2) |
| 11 | 35 | 6 | 13 | 16 |
| 12 | 35 | 9 | 14 | 12 |
For classes 11 and 12, in the event of a tie in total marks, scores are evaluated based on the Achievers Section (M3), followed by Physics & Chemistry (M1), and then Science (Mathematics/Biology) (M2).
Qualifying Criteria for Level 2
Beyond the specified cut-off marks, students can also qualify for the SOF NSO Level 2 exam through additional criteria. Understanding these pathways is important.
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The top 5% of students, class-wise, based on the SOF NSO qualifying marks 2025 26 listed above.
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Class toppers from schools were provided a minimum of 10 students from that class who participated in SOF NSO and scored 50% or more marks.
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The top 25 rank holders, class-wise, from each designated zone.
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It is important to note that for classes 1 and 2, the SOF NSO is a single-level examination, meaning no second level is conducted for these grades.
Key Dates for Level 2 Exam
Students who have successfully qualified for the SOF NSO Level 2 exam should note the following important dates for their respective regions.
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2nd Level Exam (Rest of India): February 8, 2026
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2nd Level Exam (Maharashtra State): February 15, 2026