NSEB Eligibility Criteria

The Association of Teachers in Biological Sciences, in collaboration with the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) and the Indian Association of Physics Teachers, conducts the National Standard Examination in Biology. It provides a chance for students who are interested in Biology to evaluate their understanding of the topic. Before applying for the exam, candidates should check and verify that they fulfil the NSEB eligibility requirements. If a student fails to meet any of the requirements, he or she will be disqualified.

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The following are the NSEB 2021-2022 eligibility criteria that students should remember while applying for the NSEB 2021-22 exams.

NSEB Exams 2021-22: Highlights

NSEB exams are held once a year to assess students’ scientific knowledge and provide them the opportunity to compete in international olympiads. Let’s take a look at the NSEB test in general before we get into the specifics.

Body in charge of the examination Association of Teachers in Biological Services (ATBS)

Homi Bhabha Center for Science Education (HBCSE)

Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT)

Eligibility Students below Class 12
Mission To help students test their Science knowledge by competing with other students
Period Annually
Mode of Application/ Mode of Exam Offline
Exam Difficulty Level Intermediate
Application Fee ₹100
Duration 2 Hours

Eligibility Criteria for NSEB

  • Students must meet the requirements for an Indian passport.
  • They should be Indian citizens.
  • Students must not have taken their 12th board test prior to taking the National Standard Examination in Biology.
  • Students must be enrolled in an Indian school as of November 2019 or before to be eligible for the National Standard Examination in Biology 2021-22.
  • To be eligible for the National Standard Examination In Biology 2021-22, they must have been born between January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2008, both days inclusive.

Frequently Asked Questions on NSEB Eligibility Criteria 2021-2022

Q1

I have passed my 12th Board Exam. Is it possible for me to register for the National Standard Examination in Biology?

The qualifying rules explicitly stipulate that kids must be enrolled in school, which implies they must be in grades 12 or below. You are also ineligible for NSEB registration and enrollment once you have completed the 12th board exams.
Q2

Is it possible to take the National Standard Examination in Biology in 2021-22 if I studied at an Indian school the previous year?

You must be enrolled in an Indian institution or school beginning in November of 2019 to be eligible to take the NSEB test in 2021-22. If this is not the case, you will not be able to take the examination.
Q3

Can I write NSEJS if I take the National Standard Examination in Biology?

Any student who is taking another NSE test, such as NSEJS, NSEA, or NSEC, is not qualified for the National Standard Examination in Biology, according to the eligibility rules for the NSEB exam.
Q4

Where can I check the results of the NSEB?

Students may look up their NSEB results on the IAPT’s official website, iapt.org.in.
Q5

Is the NSEB exam subject to negative marking?

Yes, students receive three points for each accurate answer and one point is subtracted from their overall score for each erroneous response.