The registration for NSTC-20 (2023) has been closed. NSTC-20 will be conducted on 18th March.
The registration for NSTC-21 (2024) will open in December 2023 or January 2024.
Introduction
Be proud to represent Pakistan in International Science Olympiads (ISOs).
All ISOs will be held in July 2024 as follows:
- International Biology Olympiad (IBO) in Kazakhstan
- International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) in Iran
- International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) in United Kingdom
- International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) in Saudi Arabia
To represent Pakistan in these ISOs, you have to pass the Screening Test. Then, the students who qualified in Screening Test will participate in Training/Selection Camps held at different prestigious educational institutions of Pakistan. 4-6 students will be selected, on the basis of their performance in these camps, for participation in ISOs.
Eligibility Criteria
- Students of 9th, 10th, & 11th (Matric/O-Levels & Intermediate-I/A-Level-I)
- Aggregate marks of 60% or more core subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics in the last exam
- Age less than 20 years on 30th June 2024
- Students who are currently studying in Intermediate (Part-II)/ A Levels (Part-II) & university students are NOT eligible to apply.
- Students of Sindh Board/Technical Boards/O-Level Part-1/A Level Part-1 to complete the online registration form, they may first enter the marks of optional Science subjects and then enter the marks% of any other subjects (if required).
Note: For O/A Levels Students, equivalent percentages for Grades are as follows: A*= 90, A= 85, B= 75, D = 55, E= 45.
Application Processing Fee
Rs. 800/- for each applicant (Non-refundable)
Registration Due Date
The last date for registration is:
February 20, 2023
Test Date
The date of the Screening Test is:
18th March 2023
Online Registration
Register to appear in NSTC-20 Screening Test:
Online Fee Challan will generate after submission of the Registration Form. This Fee Challan can be deposited through any online HBL branch anywhere in Pakistan. You must attach scan copy of the Fee Challan (bank stamped) with bank details in online registration.
You have to send Original Bank Receipt to STEM Careers Programme before 17 March 2023 at the following address.
STEM Careers Programme,
Higher Education Commission (HEC),
Sector H-8/1,
Islamabad.
Please keep a photocopy of paid Bank Deposit Slip for your record.
Your application will not be considered without uploading paid fee challan.