NSO Grade 8 — September 2026 Mock Exam
A full-length NSO mock test for Class 8 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
Scurvy is caused due to the deficiency of which vitamin?- AVitamin A
- BVitamin B1
- CVitamin C
- DVitamin D
- A
Sample 2, Logical Reasoning
During the electrolysis of an aqueous solution of copper sulphate using copper electrodes, what chemical changes occur at the anode and cathode?- ACopper deposits at the anode; oxygen gas evolves at the cathode.
- BCopper dissolves from the anode; copper deposits at the cathode.
- CHydrogen gas evolves at the anode; copper deposits at the cathode.
- DCopper deposits at the anode; copper dissolves from the cathode.
- A
Sample 3, Achievers Section
A dry plastic comb is rubbed vigorously against dry hair and then brought near small pieces of paper. It attracts them. If the comb is instead rubbed with a wet cloth and brought near the paper pieces, why does it fail to attract them?- AWater destroys the magnetic properties of the plastic comb.
- BWater acts as a conductor, discharging any static charge generated on the comb into the surroundings.
- CThe wet cloth prevents friction from occurring due to lubrication.
- DWater changes the chemical structure of the plastic, making it a non-dielectric material.
- A
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Frequently asked
How long is the NSO Grade 8 — September 2026 Mock Exam?
50 questions in 60 minutes, for Class 8, 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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