NSAT Class 9 Syllabus, Subjects, Exam Pattern and Scholarship Details
Varnika Srivastava29 Nov, 2025Share
NSAT is a national scholarship test conducted by Physics Wallah for students from Classes 5 to 12, including droppers preparing for JEE and NEET. The exam offers free registration, allows candidates to appear online or offline, and provides scholarships of up to 100%. Students who qualify gain access to experienced teachers, study resources, and academic guidance.
The test follows the NCERT curriculum and aims to support students from financially weaker backgrounds by offering affordable preparation options. Registration dates differ for each mode to allow students to choose a suitable schedule. The syllabus is arranged according to the student’s class and career goals, covering key subjects required at each level.
For Classes 5 to 10, NSAT includes Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and Mental Ability, all based on NCERT topics for each grade.
For Classes 11 and 12, the syllabus is divided into two streams. Medical aspirants are tested on Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology, while engineering aspirants are assessed in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The structure is designed to check clarity of basic concepts and readiness for higher-level competitive exams.
NSAT 2025 Test Pattern and Syllabus Overview
The NSAT 2025 exam format is designed to test students’ subjective knowledge because it is mainly based on the NCERT. Here’s a quick overview of NSAT 2025
| NSAT Overview | |
| Exam Name | PWNSAT 2025 (Physics Wallah National Scholarship cum Admission Test) |
| Conducting Body | Physics Wallah |
| Eligibility | Classes 5–12 students & droppers (JEE/NEET aspirants) |
| Exam Mode | Online & Offline |
| Scholarship Amount | Up to 100% on PW courses |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Exam Duration | 60 minutes |
| Registration Fee | None |
| Benefits | Scholarships, access to study materials, experienced faculty, and Vidyapeeth center support |
Class 9 Syllabus for NSAT
Below are the broad subjects and example topics typically included, based on previous years’ patterns, as the official NSAT 2025 syllabus is not yet released:
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Physics: Motion, Force and Laws of Motion, Gravitation
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Chemistry: Matter in Our Surroundings, Is Matter Around Us Pure, Atoms and Molecules
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Biology: The Fundamental Unit of Life, Tissues
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Mathematics: Number Systems, Polynomials, Coordinate Geometry, Lines and Angles, Triangles, Linear Equations in Two Variables
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Mental Ability: Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Series, Coding–Decoding, Direction Test, Figure Matrix, Figure-based Problems
These subjects form the base of the NSAT assessment for students preparing at different levels.