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National Cyber Olympiad (NCO)

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  • Examination category : Talent Search & Olympiads
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  • Conducting Body : Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)
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Main Exam Date

20-12-2022

Exam Dates

24-11-2022

Overview

National Cyber Olympiad, also known as NCO, is an international level cyber test for students from class 1st to class 10th. The aim of the test is to nurture the cyber talent of school students. NCO promotes Cyber talents from school to an International level by recognizing the knowledge of students. The National Cyber Olympiad is organized once in a year.  

National Cyber Olympiad (NCO) Conducting Body:

The Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) conducts the National Cyber Olympiad to test and promote the knowledge of Cyber in school students. The NCO is one of the many olympiads conducted by the Science Olympiad Foundation such as NSO, IMO, IEO, IGKO, etc. 

National Cyber Olympiad (NCO) Important Dates:

Events

Dates

Mode

Link

Registration Date

It will be updated soon.

Offline

http://www.sofworld.org/nco

Application Date

It will be updated soon.

Admit Card Date

It will be updated soon.

Exam Date

Exam date 1 :24/12/2022 
Exam date 2 -20/12/2022

Result Date

It will be updated soon.

Note :  DUE TO THE CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC LEADING TO HEALTH CONCERNS AND UNCERTAIN SCHEDULE OF SCHOOLS, THE SOF NCO WILL NOT BE CONDUCTED DURING 2020-21.

National Cyber Olympiad (NCO) Selection Procedure: Following are the stages to conduct the test:-

  • Written Test

National Cyber Olympiad (NCO) Exam Pattern:

The examination is conducted in Offline mode at school hours. The total time duration is 01 hour (60 minutes) for the exam. The exam is conducted in the English language. The questions are objective type and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. The examination is suitable for students studying through State Board/CBSE / ICSE / ISC. The detailed exam pattern is as follows:-

S.No.

Class

No. of Questions

Marks 

1.

Class 1 & 4

35

40

2.

Class 5 to 10

50

60

Classes - Their subjects and marks division:-

- Class 1 & 4:

S.No.

Sections

Questions

Marks

1.

Computers and IT

25

25 marks

2.

Logical Reasoning

05

05 marks

3.

Achiever's Section

05

10 marks

Total

35

40 marks

- Class 5 to 10:

S.No.

Sections

Questions

Marks

1.

Computers and IT

35

35 marks

2.

Logical Reasoning

10

10 marks

3.

Achiever's Section

05

15 marks

Total

50

60 marks

National Cyber Olympiad (NCO) Eligibility Criteria:

- Age Criteria:

  • There is no age limit to appear for the test.

- Educational Criteria:

  • Students from class 1 to class 10 are eligible for the test provided their school must be registered with SOF.

National Cyber Olympiad (NCO) Syllabus: Questions are asked as per the class and from the following subjects:

  • Logical Reasoning

  • Computers and Information Technology

  • Achiever's Section.

National Cyber Olympiad (NCO) FAQs:

Ques 1. How can a candidate apply for the NCO?

Ans. Candidates can apply offline only for the exam through their school provided their schools are registered with Science Olympiad Foundation. Individual participation of any student is not allowed for the exam.

Ques 2. I made a mistake while filling up the application form. Can I fill it again?

Ans. Once the application submission process is done and the fee is paid no changes can be made so candidates are advised to fill the form wisely.

Ques 3. Is registration mandatory to apply for the exam?

Ans. The school, whose students are desirous to appear for the test, must be registered with Science Olympiad Foundation. No individual registration is required.

Ques 4. Can a candidate edit the application form after submission?

Ans. No, it can't be done once the form is submitted and the application fee is paid.

Ques 5. Does NCO send the admit card to the communication address which is mentioned on the application form?

Ans. The admit cards are released 1 or 2 weeks prior to the test and can be downloaded from the official website of the Science Olympiad Foundation. Students must possess their admit card while appearing for the test.

Ques 6. Is there any percentage required to apply for the test?

Ans. No, there is no such requirement.

Ques 7. Is there negative marking in the exam?

Ans. There is no Negative marking.

Ques 8. Is the NCO exam conducted online or offline?

Ans. The exam is conducted in Offline mode.

Ques 9. Which category is exempted from payment of examination fee?

Ans. There is no provision of fee exemption for any category

Ques 10. In what mode the application fee can be paid?

Ans. The application fee can be paid through Demand Draft only.

Ques 11. Does the NCO exam has sectional cut-offs?

Ans. No, there is no sectional cutoff in the exam.

Ques 12. How long does it take for results to be announced?

Ans. The results are announced on the official website and can be downloaded online. The results are given to all the students in the form of 'Students Performance Reports'.

CONCLUSION: This exam offers such a great opportunity for the interested and eligible aspirants to accomplish their goal. It is a good occasion for interested aspirants. We the team of estudentbook wishes you all the best for your upcoming future. For more information regarding this you can visit our official website estudentbook.com.

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