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NSEA / IOAA

National Standard Examination in Astronomy → International Olympiad on Astronomy & Astrophysics

Olympiad 4 Info Sections
🌐 Official Website
📋 NSEA / IOAA — Overview Overview

NSEA is Stage 1 of the IOAA (International Olympiad on Astronomy & Astrophysics). Tests astronomy, astrophysics, celestial mechanics.

Journey: NSEA → INAO → OCSC → PDC → IOAA

🏆 Selection Stages Stages / Rounds
  1. NSEA: Held one day before other NSEs. Group A (XII) + Group B (XI).
  2. INAO: 250 per group. ~30-35 selected.
  3. OCSC → PDC → IOAA
📊 Exam Pattern Exam Pattern
ParameterDetails
Duration2 Hours
Marks216
Section I48 Single Correct (+3, −1)
Section II12 Multiple Correct (No negative)
🎯 NSEA 2022 Cut-offs Cut-off & Marks
  • Group A (XII): MI: 126, MAS: 79, Avg Top 10: 158.6
  • Group B (XI): MI: 124, MAS: 77, Avg Top 10: 155.0