Class 8 NSO Master Guide

Prepare for SOF National Science Olympiad (NSO) – Class 8

Enhance your scientific understanding and analytical skills with the Class 8 NSO Master Guide, designed as per the latest SOF exam pattern. This platform provides completely free access to full-length mock tests, chapter-wise science practice, HOT questions for the Achievers Section, and sample papers aligned with the Class 8 syllabus.

All practice tests are available through our online dashboard. Register or log in to begin practising instantly.

What This Master Guide Includes

Online NSO Mock Tests (Full-Length Practice)

Structured exactly as per the official Class 8 NSO exam format:

• 50 Questions
• 60 Marks
• 1 Hour Duration
• Logical Reasoning + Science + Achievers Section

Timed mock tests simulate the real exam environment and help improve accuracy, speed, and time management skills.

Chapter-Wise Science Tests (Section 2)

Comprehensive topic-wise coverage based on the Class 8 NSO syllabus:

• Crop Production and Management
• Microorganisms
• Coal and Petroleum
• Combustion and Flame
• Conservation of Plants and Animals
• Reproduction and Endocrine System
• Force and Pressure
• Friction
• Sound
• Chemical Effects of Electric Current
• Some Natural Phenomena
• Light

Each chapter includes multiple practice sets and revision worksheets to build strong conceptual clarity.

Logical Reasoning Practice (Section 1)

Focused preparation covering:

• Verbal Reasoning
• Non-Verbal Reasoning

Structured reasoning practice strengthens logical thinking and analytical problem-solving ability.

HOT Questions for the Achievers Section (Section 3)

Advanced Higher Order Thinking (HOT) questions based on the Science syllabus to help students confidently attempt 3-mark Achievers questions and improve overall ranking.

NSO Sample Papers and Previous Year Question Papers

Downloadable PDF sample papers designed to reflect the updated NSO exam format and difficulty level.

NSO Syllabus for Class 8

Section 1 – Logical Reasoning

Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

Section 2 – Science

Crop Production and Management, Microorganisms, Coal and Petroleum, Combustion and Flame, Conservation of Plants and Animals, Reproduction and Endocrine System, Force and Pressure, Friction, Sound, Chemical Effects of Electric Current, Some Natural Phenomena, Light.

Section 3 – Achievers Section

Higher Order Thinking Questions based on Section 2 syllabus.

SOF NSO Exam Pattern – Class 8

Section	No. of Questions	Marks per Question	Total Marks
Logical Reasoning	10	1	10
Science	35	1	35
Achievers Section	5	3	15
Grand Total	50		60

Total Questions: 50
Time: 1 Hour

All mock tests strictly follow this updated structure.

Why Choose Olympiadtester?

Established in 2014, Olympiadtester is one of the earliest dedicated Olympiad preparation platforms. Students trained on the platform have consistently secured international ranks and medals in the SOF National Science Olympiad.

All content is free, regularly updated, and aligned with the latest syllabus.

How to Start

1. Click “Take tests”
2. Register or log in
3. Access the complete Class 8 NSO dashboard
4. Attempt unlimited mock tests and practice papers

All tests are completely free.