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NSO Grade 5 — September 2026 Mock Exam

A full-length NSO mock test for Class 5 with 50 questions in 60 minutes, set on the SOF NSO pattern. Take it online under real exam timing and get your score and all-India rank the moment you submit.

Exam pattern

Section	Questions
Science	35
Logical Reasoning	10
Achievers Section	5
Total (60 minutes)	50

Sample questions from this exam

A preview of 3 of the 50 questions. Answers are revealed when you take the exam.

Sample 1, Science
Which of the following is a non-luminous object?
- A
  The Sun
- B
  A glowing LED bulb
- C
  The Moon
- D
  A burning candle
Sample 2, Logical Reasoning
A heavy wooden box is being pushed across a smooth ice rink and a rough concrete road. In which case will more force be required to keep it moving, and why?
- A
  On the ice rink, because ice exerts more friction.
- B
  On the concrete road, because concrete exerts more friction.
- C
  Both will require the same force because the weight of the box is identical.
- D
  On the ice rink, because it is colder.
Sample 3, Achievers Section
Seeds of plants like dandelion and madar are carried away over vast distances. What feature helps them disperse via wind?
- A
  Hooks and spines on their coat
- B
  Fibrous, spongy outer coats
- C
  Presence of light hair or wing-like structures
- D
  Explosive pods that burst open

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What the NSO Class 5 paper covers

PhysicsChemistryBiologyEnvironmental ScienceLogical ReasoningScientific Reasoning

Frequently asked

How long is the NSO Grade 5 — September 2026 Mock Exam?

50 questions in 60 minutes, for Class 5, following the SOF NSO (National Science Olympiad) pattern.

Is there negative marking?

No. Each correct answer earns marks and wrong answers cost nothing, just like the SOF Level 1 exams.

How do I take this mock exam?

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Do I get a score, rank and solutions?

Yes. Your score is calculated the moment you submit, with your rank and percentile among OlympiadCloud students who took this exam, and detailed solutions for every question.

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