
SOF NSO Level-1 Result 2026 highlights students’ performance in the National Science Olympiad and helps them understand their subject-wise scores, ranks, and overall standing at school, zonal, and international levels. The result plays a crucial role in identifying students who qualify for the NSO Level 2 exam 2026, conducted for Classes 3 to 12. Based on their ranks and performance, students also receive certificates, medals, and may become eligible for scholarships and awards. The results are available online and are also shared with participating schools for official reference.
The SOF NSO Level-1 Result 2026 reflects the performance of students who appeared in the National Science Olympiad. This first-level examination allows students to assess their understanding of scientific concepts and logical reasoning. Checking the result is important to evaluate performance, analyse subject-wise strengths, and confirm eligibility for the NSO Level 2 examination 2026.
Students can check their NSO Level 1 Result 2026 online by following the steps below:
Visit the official SOF result portal at results.sofworld.org/results
Enter your Roll Number
Solve the captcha and submit the details
The NSO Result 2025–26 Level 1 will appear on the screen
Download and save the result for future reference
Students can also obtain their result through their respective schools.
The NSO result sheet provides a detailed summary of a student’s performance. It includes the following information:
Student’s Name, Class, and Roll Number
Total Marks Obtained
Section-wise Marks (Logical Reasoning, Science, Achievers Section)
International Rank
Zonal Rank
School Rank
Qualification Status for Level 2 (Classes 3–12)
Eligibility for Awards and Scholarships
Students should note the key dates related to the NSO 2025–26 examination cycle. The Level 1 result has now been officially announced.
SOF NSO Level-1 Result 2026 Important Dates |
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| Event | Date |
| NSO Exam Date – Set A | Thursday, 13 November 2025 |
| NSO Exam Date – Set B | Thursday, 27 November 2025 |
| NSO Exam Date – Set C | Thursday, 11 December 2025 |
| Level 1 Result Declaration | 12 January 2026 |
| NSO Level 2 Exam Date (Except Maharashtra) | 8 February 2026 |
| NSO Level 2 Exam Date (Maharashtra) | 15 February 2026 |
| Expected Level 2 Result Date | March 2026 |
The ranking system for SOF NSO Level-1 Result 2026 follows specific guidelines to ensure fair assessment:
Total Marks Obtained – Primary ranking factor
Achievers Section Marks – Used as the first tie-breaker
Section-wise Performance – Considered in case of ties
Class Level – Rankings are allotted separately for each class
SOF recognises student achievements at various levels to motivate academic excellence in science.
NSO Awards and Recognition |
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| Level | Award | Criteria |
| International | Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals + Cash Awards (up to ₹50,000) | Top 3 rank holders across all zones |
| Zonal | Medals, Gifts & Certificates | Top 3 rank holders per zone and class |
| School | Gold Medal of Excellence | Top ranker in each school |
Students from Classes 3 to 12 must fulfil at least one of the following criteria to qualify for NSO Level 2:
Top 5% of students, class-wise, appearing in Level 1
Top 25 rank holders from each zone and class
Class topper from each school with a minimum of 10 participants, scoring at least 50% marks
After the declaration of NSO Level-1 Result 2026, students can check whether they have qualified for Level 2. Qualified students will appear for the Level 2 exam in February 2026. Participants also receive participation or merit certificates, while top performers earn medals, recognition, and scholarships at school, zonal, and international levels.
For queries related to the NSO results, students and parents may contact SOF through the following channels:
Email: info@sofworld.org
Phone: 0124-4951200 / 0124-4951201
Website: www.sofworld.org
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