NSEJS Syllabus & Pattern
NSEJS Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Detailed unit-wise breakdown, marking scheme, eligibility guidelines, and excluded topics for National Standard Examination in Junior Science (NSEJS).
Eligibility Criteria
Class 8, 9, 10. Age criteria: Must be born between Jan 1, 2011 and Dec 31, 2012 (for 2026-27).
Marking Scheme & Format
Total Marks: 216. 60 Questions. 1-48 Single Option Correct (+3, -1), 49-60 Multiple Options Correct (+6, 0).
Excluded Topics / Out of Scope
Calculus-based advanced derivations, college-level organic chemistry mechanism nomenclature.
Topic & Unit-Wise Syllabus
Unit 1: Physics
5 Key Subtopics- Mechanics: Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Gravitation, Work-Energy-Power
- Fluids: Pressure, Buoyancy, Archimedes' Principle
- Thermodynamics: Heat transfer, calorimetry, expansion of solids/liquids
- Light: Reflection, refraction, lenses, spherical mirrors, human eye defects
- Electricity & Magnetism: Ohm's law, circuits, magnetic effect of current
Unit 2: Chemistry
5 Key Subtopics- Matter in Our Surroundings: States of matter, separation techniques
- Atoms and Molecules: Mole concept, stoichiometry, chemical equations
- Structure of Atom: Bohr's model, electronic configuration, valency
- Periodic Classification: Trends in properties (size, IE, electronegativity)
- Acids, Bases, Salts, Metals and Non-metals, Carbon and its compounds
Unit 3: Biology
5 Key Subtopics- Cell biology: Cell structure, organelles, cell division (mitosis/meiosis)
- Tissues: Plant and animal tissues structure and functions
- Life Processes: Nutrition, respiration, transportation, excretion in plants/animals
- Control & Coordination: Nervous system, plant hormones, endocrine system
- Genetics & Evolution: Mendel's laws, monohybrid and dihybrid crosses
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