NCO

NEXUS Chemistry Olympiad

The NEXUS Chemistry Olympiad (NCO) is a national-level competitive examination designed to develop scientific curiosity, analytical thinking, and conceptual clarity in chemistry among school students
Chemistry explains the composition, structure, and transformations of matter around us. The NCO encourages students to move beyond memorization and develop a deeper understanding of chemical concepts and their real-life applications.

blue white and yellow balloons
blue white and yellow balloons
clear erlenmeyer flask on the table
clear erlenmeyer flask on the table
The exam focuses on:
• Conceptual understanding
• Logical reasoning
• Scientific thinking
• Application of chemistry concepts

NCO

Nexus Olympiad offers exams in Chemistry for grades 6 to 12.

Exam Registration

Schools can easily register students for the Chemistry Olympiad exams.

Exam Pattern
Result & Ranking
Exam Schedule
Marking Scheme
Awards & Recognition

SLOT-1 : 05 Oct 2026 .Monday

SLOT-2 : 02 Nov 2026 .Monday

Section A: Logical Reasoning : 15 Questions

Section B: Chemistry : 30 Questions

Total Questions: 45
Total Marks: 180
Duration: 60 Minutes

  • Section A: No negative marking

  • Section B: +4 for correct answer, −1 for incorrect answer

  • No marks for unattempted questions

Results will include:

  • School Rank

  • City Rank

  • National Rank

Results will be available on the official NEXUS Olympiad website.

🏅 Gold Medal – School Topper
🥈 Silver Medal – Outstanding Performance
🥉 Bronze Medal – Merit Category

Additional recognitions may include

  • National Rank Certificate

  • Special awards and Cash prize for TOP scorers

Our Services

Nexus Olympiad offers exams in Mathematics for grades 6 to 12.

Students solving challenging math problems together in a bright classroom.
Students solving challenging math problems together in a bright classroom.
A teacher guiding students through a complex math question on the board.
A teacher guiding students through a complex math question on the board.
Exam Registration

Schools can easily register students for the Mathematics Olympiad exams.

School Partnership

Connect your school with us by submitting the partnership form online.

Projects

Hands-on math challenges for curious minds

Students collaborating over a complex geometry puzzle in a bright classroom
Students collaborating over a complex geometry puzzle in a bright classroom
Algebra Quest

Solve equations to unlock new levels

Close-up of a student writing algebraic expressions on a whiteboard
Close-up of a student writing algebraic expressions on a whiteboard
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A group of students excitedly discussing a math project outdoors
Colorful math models and graphs displayed on a table
Colorful math models and graphs displayed on a table
Geometry Lab

Explore shapes through interactive tasks