Syllabus
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to prepare.
Make sense of the Astronomy Olympiad. Build your physics and maths. Turn curiosity into confident problem solving.
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21 November 2026Saturday · 2:30–4:30 p.m. IST
60 questions48 single + 12 multiple correct
Physics + maths + astronomyFoundations through Class XII
2026 enrolment closedExtended deadline: 16 September
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Past papers
Official papers paired with the right final answer keys.
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Original foundation questions with answers that explain each step.
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Astronomy begins with ideas you can understand.
Orbits, angles, light and scale. Connect classroom concepts to the sky, one short lesson at a time.
NSEA includes substantial physics and mathematics. Astronomy facts alone won’t cover the syllabus.
Explore all lessonsA small question. A useful connection.
Move twice as far from a star. How does its observed flux change?
A It doubles
B It becomes one quarter
C It stays the same
Assume the star’s luminosity is unchanged and space is transparent.
Try the practice set →Understand, then practise
The answer matters.
The reasoning matters more.
Choose a topic, attempt a question and follow the explanation. Keep a record of what you’ve tried on this device.
24 original foundation and bridge questions. Use official papers for full exam-level practice.
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From a first exam to an international stage.
01
NSEA
The national first-stage examination.
02
INAO
The Indian National Astronomy Olympiad.
03
Selection camp
Develop theory, observation and data skills.
04
Team training
Prepare with the selected Indian team.
05
IOAA
The international astronomy and astrophysics Olympiad.
Your starting point can be simple.
Choose a plan, study one idea, solve one problem.
Checked against official sourcesLast checked 20 October 2026. This is a checked guide, not a live notice feed. Later official notices take precedence.IAPT NSE 2026 booklet (PDF) ↗HBCSE Science Olympiad 2026–27 brochure (PDF) ↗HBCSE official syllabus ↗