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National Standard Examination in Astronomy (NSEA)
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First stage of HBCSE Astronomy Olympiad. Tests Physics Mathematics and elementary Astronomy at Class 12 level. Top 4 students represent India at IOAA.
Eligibility
Class 10–12 (DOB Jul 1 2006 – Jun 30 2011)
Fee
₹200 approx
Reg. Opens
Aug–Sep
Exam Date
Nov 22 2026
Level
National → International
Pathway Stage
National Entry
About this olympiad
First stage of HBCSE Astronomy Olympiad. Tests Physics Mathematics and elementary Astronomy at Class 12 level. Top 4 students represent India at IOAA.
The pathway
Stage 1 of 5 (NSEA
INAO
OCSC
PDC
IOAA)
How registration works
1
Through school or IAPT registered centre
2
Register at iapt.net.in
3
Must not appear in NSEJS in same year.
How to prepare
Understand the syllabus
Focus on the core concepts of the Astronomy curriculum with a higher weightage on analytical problems.
Solve past papers
Practice with previous years' question papers to understand the exam pattern and marking scheme.
Notify Me
Get notified when NSEA 2026 registration opens.
Quick Facts
TypeAstronomy Olympiad
International?Yes
Govt Recognized?Yes
Online Exam?No
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INAONational
Indian National Astronomy Olympiad (INAO)
HBCSE TIFR
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Reg: Auto–Auto
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IOAAInternational
International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA)
IOAA / HBCSE India team
Top 4 from OCSC Astronomy — represent India
Reg: N/A–N/A
Free