Stage I : National Standard Examination in Astronomy (NSEA)
NSEA is the first stage of selection of students in the astronomy Olympiad Programme which is organized by the Indian Association of Physics T eachers (IAPT). Every student aspiring to go through successive stages of the programme must enroll for NSEA. NSEA will be held at a large number of centres in the country in the month of November every year.
Eligibility : All Indian students who are born on or between January 1, 1996 and December 31, 1997 and in addition are in Class X or lower as of November 30, 2010, are eligible to appear for NSEA (Jr.) 2010.
All Indian students who are born on or after January 1, 1992 and in addition are in Class XII or lower as of November 30, 2010, are eligible to appear for NSEA (Sr.) 2010.
Syllabus : The syllabus for NSEA (Jr. level) is broadly equivalent to the secondary school level (upto Class X) of CBSE.
The syllabus for NSEA (Sr. level) is broadly equivalent to the senior secondary level (upto Class XII) of CBS.
There will be greater emphasis on physics and mathematics and elementary astronomy.
Paper Pattern : NSEA paper comprises 40 question plus negative marking for incorrect answers.
Language : English
Contacts :
For Stage-1, NSEA & NSEJS
Prof. M. L. Oglapurkar IAPT Office, I.I.E. Campus,
128/2, J. P . Naik Marg, Kothrud, Pune 41 1038, INDIA
Ph : 020-25455504 | Email : iapt@vsnl.net
website : www.iapt.org.in
