NSEB
February 1, 2025 2025-02-16 10:17NSEB
NSEB
About This Course
Stages After NSEB
- NSEB:The NSEB (National Standard Examination in Biology) is the first stage, and all students in grades 1 to 12 are entitled to participate after enrolling for the tests.
- INBO: The Indian National Olympiad or Indian National Biology Olympiad is the second stage of the exam, and only 300 qualified students who scored higher than others are allowed to compete. INBO is held at 15 locations around the country.
- OCSC: The Orientation cum Selection Camp selects the top 35 students from the merit list.
- PDT: The Pre-Departure Training Camp offers intensive training to the top four students selected from OCSC.
- IBO: In the final stage, students represent their school and country in the International Biology Olympiad on a global platform.
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Organization |
IAPT (Indian Association of Physics Teachers) in collaboration with HBCSE (Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education), |
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Exam Name |
National Standard Examination in Biology (NSEB) |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Types of Questions |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – 60 Questions |
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Total Marks |
216 |
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Negative Marking |
For each wrong response, one mark will be deducted. |
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Official Website |
https://www.iapt.org.in/ |
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be an Indian citizen first.
- The NSEB test is designed for students in grades 9 and 10.
- Date of birth between July 1, 2005 and June 30, 2010, both dates inclusive.
- Must be residing and studying in India on or before November 30, 2022. Must be studying in the Indian school system on or before November 30, 2022. OR Must be studying in the Indian school system on or before 30 November 2023.
- Must not have completed (or intend to complete) the Class 12 board examinations before 30 November 2024.
- Must not have commenced (or intend to commence) studies at a university or equivalent institution before 1 June 2024.
- Must not appear in NSEJS 2024.
Exam Pattern
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Exam Timings |
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm (tentative) |
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Duration of Exam |
Two hours |
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Test Paper Level/ Syllabus |
Is broadly equivalent to senior secondary level (up to and including Class XII) of CBSE India |
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Test Medium/ Language |
Question paper will be in English & Hindi (Option during registration). Type of questions – Objective type with multiple choices |
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Sections |
Two parts |
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Total Number of Questions |
60 MCQs |
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Total Marks |
216 Marks |
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Why to join us?
- Experienced Faculty: Teachers with in-depth knowledge and teaching experience.
- Comprehensive Study Material: Well researched and regularly updated study resources.
- Structured Course Plan: A well-planned curriculum covering all aspects of the syllabus.
- Regular Classes: Consistent and punctual classes with sufficient time for doubt clearance.
- Practice Tests and Mock Exams: Regular assessments to simulate the actual exam experience.
- Personalized Attention: Small batch sizes or individual focus for better understanding.
- Technology Integration: Utilization of digital tools and resources for enhanced learning.
- Doubt Clearance Sessions: Separate sessions for clarifying doubts and reinforcing concepts.
- Performance Tracking: Regular evaluation and feedback to monitor progress.
- Results-Oriented Approach: A focus on achieving high scores and selection in top institutions of India.
Syllabus
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Topics Included |
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Diversity Of Living |
The Living World Biological Classification Plant Kingdom Animal Kingdom |
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Structural Organization in Animals and Plants |
Morphology and Anatomy of Flowering Plants Structural Organisation in Animals |
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Cell: Structure and Function |
Cell theory and cell as the basic unit of life Biomolecules Cell Cycle and Cell Division |
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Plant Physiology |
Transport In Plants Mineral Nutrition Photosynthesis and Respiration in Higher Plants Plant – Growth and Development |
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Human Physiology |
Digestion & Absorption Breathing & Exchange Of Gas Body Fluids and Circulation Excretory Products and Their Elimination Locomotion and Movement Neural Control and Coordination Chemical Coordination and Integration |
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Reproduction In Organisms |
Types, modes, and the process of reproduction Asexual reproduction Sexual reproduction Pre-fertilization events Fertilization and post-fertilization events |
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Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants |
Flower Structure Morphology Of Flower The process of sexual reproduction in flowering plants. Development of male and female gametophytes Pollination Double fertilization Post fertilization Events-Development of endosperm and embryo Development and significance of seed and formation of fruit |
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Human Reproduction |
Male and female reproductive systems Microscopic diagram elaborating anatomy of testis and ovary Gametogenesis − Spermatogenesis, Oogenesis Menstrual cycle Fertilization, implantation pregnancy, and placenta formation Parturition and Lactation |
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Reproductive Health |
The need for reproductive health Prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) Birth control − need and methods, contraception, Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Amniocentesis Infertility and assisted reproductive technologies |
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Principles Of Inheritance And Variation |
Covers the topics of Genetics and Evolution Similarity and variation between the parents and offspring Mendel”s law of inheritance Sex determination Mutations genetic disorders |
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Molecular Basis of Inheritance |
DNA as genetic material Structure of DNA and RNA DNA- packaging, replication, fingerprinting Central dogma, Transcription, genetic code, translation Gene expression and regulation − Lac Operon Genome and human genome project |
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Evolution |
Darwin’s contribution Modern Synthetic Theory of Evolution Mechanism of evolution − Variation, Natural Selection and types of natural selection Gene flow and genetic drift Hardy – Weinberg’s Principle Adaptive Radiation |
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Human Health And Diseases |
Maintenance of optimum health Diseases- types, treatment, and prevention Immunity and its types Adolescence, drug and alcohol abuse |
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Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production |
Improvement in food production techniques Plant breeding, Tissue culture Single-cell protein Biofortification, Apiculture Animal husbandry |
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Microbes in Human Welfare |
In household food processing and industrial production Sewage treatment Energy generation Biofertilizers Antibiotics- Production and judicious use |
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Biotechnology – Principles and Processes |
Principles and processes involved in biotechnology like genetic engineering (Recombinant DNA technology). |
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Biotechnology and Its Applications |
The application processes of Biotechnology in health and agriculture |
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Organisms and Populations |
Organisms and environment- Habitat, Niche, Population and Ecological adaptations Population interactions- Mutualism, Competition, Predation, Parasitism Population attributes |
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Ecosystem |
Ecological Patterns, components, productivity, decomposition Energy flow in the ecosystem Pyramids of number, biomass, energy Carbon and Phosphorous Nutrient cycles Ecological succession and services |
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Biodiversity and Its Conservation |
Concept, Patterns, Importance, and loss of biodiversity Biodiversity conservation ways |
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Environmental Issues |
Air and water pollution and its control methods Agrochemicals and their effects Solid waste management Radioactive waste management Greenhouse effect and climate change Ozone layer depletion Deforestation |
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