NSO books help students to get familiar with the type of questions asked in the NSO exam. It also covers chapter-wise multiple choice question bank and logical reasoning with solutions and explanations at the end of the NSO books. These NSO Olympiad workbooks provide practice question papers, previous year question papers, and quick recap with self-analysis for great performance in the Olympiad.
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NSO Books for Classes 1 to 12
The source of reference of NSO for all the classes is their respective science textbooks, but it is always better to have a reference book other than the NCERT textbook since it is not exam-oriented.
These NSO books include the latest Olympiad exam paper with the answer keys to give deeper insights and understanding of the NSO 2024 Olympiad.
NSO Level 1 Books
Different study materials and NSO workbook released by the SOF for science olympiad preparation include,
- The Official Olympiad Book of Reasoning released by MTG Editorial Board
- Science Practice Cum WorkBook by MTG Editorial Board
- Olympiad Reasoning Workbook by Pallavi Aggarwal
- Olympiad skill development system(OSDS)
- E-Quiz and instant 5-year question paper download
NSO Level 2 Books
NSO Level 2 syllabus will be the same as the level 1 exam, but the exam's difficulty level will be very high. Students will be tested on multiple concept applications and multiple domains of intelligence.
Here are a few best NSO olympiad books and study materials from some good publishers.
- MTG class-wise workbooks (For classes 1 to 12)
- MTG Olympiad skill development system(OSDS)
- Previous year question papers
- Science magazines like 'Chemistry Today'
Listed below are the best books for NSO (class-wise) concerning the different chapters and sections.
NSO Books for Class 1
National Science Olympiad reference books are available on the SOF’s official website; students can also download or purchase the book. The study material and books available in NSO reference books for class 1 are:
- Chapter 1: Living and Non-living Things
- Chapter 2: Plants
- Chapter 3: Animals
- Chapter 4: Human Beings and Their Needs
- Chapter 5: Good Habits and Safety Rules
- Chapter 6: Air and Water
- Chapter 7: Weather and The Sky
- Logical Reasoning
- Hints & Explanations
- SOF National Science Olympiad- 2024 (with Hints & Explanations)
NSO Books for Class 2
The content and books which are available in NSO Olympiad reference books for class 2 are:
- Chapter 1: Plants
- Chapter 2: Animals
- Chapter 3: Human Body
- Chapter 4: Food
- Chapter 5: Housing and Clothing
- Chapter 6: Family and Festivals
- Chapter 7: Occupations
- Chapter 8: Good Habits and Safety Rules
- Chapter 9: Transport and Communication
- Chapter 10: Air, Water, and Rocks
- Chapter 11: Earth and Universe
- Logical Reasoning
- Hints & explanations
- SOF National Science Olympiad- 2024 (with Hints & Explanations)
NSO Books for Class 3
The content and topics covered under NSO class 3 Olympiad reference books for 2024 exams are:
- Chapter 1: Plants and Animals
- Chapter 2: Birds
- Chapter 3: Food
- Chapter 4: Housing and Clothing
- Chapter 5: Transport and Communication
- Chapter 6: Human Body
- Chapter 7: Earth and Universe
- Chapter 8: Matter and Materials
- Chapter 9: Light, Sound and Force
- Chapter 10: Our Environment
- Logical Reasoning
- Hints & Explanations
- SOF National Science Olympiad- 2024 (With Hints & Explanations)
NSO Books for Class 4
The content and sources available in the NSO Olympiad reference books for class 4 are:
- Chapter 1: Plants
- Chapter 2: Animals
- Chapter 3: Food and Digestion
- Chapter 4: Clothing
- Chapter 5: Matter and Materials
- Chapter 6: Force, Work, and Energy
- Chapter 7: Our Environment
- Chapter 8: Earth and Universe
- Logical Reasoning
- Hints & Explanations
- SOF National Science Olympiad-2024 (with Hints & Explanations)
NSO Books for Class 5
The content and important books for preparation for NSO class 5 Olympiad exams are
- Chapter 1: Animals
- Chapter 2: Human Body and Health
- Chapter 3: Plants
- Chapter 4: Natural Resources
- Chapter 5: Pollution and Calamities
- Chapter 6: Earth and Universe
- Chapter 7: Matter
- Chapter 8: Force, Work, and Energy
- Logical Reasoning
- Hints & Explanations
- SOF National Science Olympiad-2024 (with Hints & Explanations)
NSO Books for Class 6
The study materials and questions banks available for the class 6 NSO Olympiad Exam are:
- Chapter 1: Food and Its Components
- Chapter 2: Fibre to Fabric
- Chapter 3: Sorting and Separation of Materials
- Chapter 4: Changes Around Us
- Chapter 5: The World of Living
- Chapter 6: Motion and Measurement of Distances
- Chapter 7: Light, Shadows, and Reflections
- Chapter 8: Electricity and Circuits
- Chapter 9: Fun with Magnets
- Chapter 10: Our Environment
- Logical Reasoning
- Hints & Explanations
- SOF National Science Olympiad-2024 (with Hints & Explanations)
NSO Books for Class 7
SOF study guide and practice papers for class 7 NSO exam are,
- Chapter 1: Nutrition in Plants and Animals
- Chapter 2: Fibre to Fabric
- Chapter 3: Heat
- Chapter 4: Acids, Bases, and Salts
- Chapter 5: Physical and Chemical Changes
- Chapter 6: Weather and Climate
- Chapter 7: Winds, Storms and Cyclones
- Chapter 8: Natural Resources and Their Conservation
- Chapter 9: Respiration in Organisms
- Chapter 10: Transportation in Plants and Animals
- Chapter 11: Reproduction in Plant
- Chapter 12: Motion and Time
- Chapter 13: Electric Current and Its Effects
- Chapter 14: Light
- Logical Reasoning
- Hints & Explanations
- SOF National Science Olympiad–2024 (with Hints & Explanations)
NSO Books for Class 8
SOF Study guide and a question bank for class 8 NSO Olympiad are,
- Chapter 1: Crop Production and Management
- Chapter 2: Microorganisms
- Chapter 3: Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
- Chapter 4: Metals and Non-metals
- Chapter 5: Coal and Petroleum
- Chapter 6: Combustion and Flame
- Chapter 7: Conservation of Plants and Animals
- Chapter 8: Cell
- Chapter 9: Reproduction and Endocrine Systems
- Chapter 10: Force and Pressure
- Chapter 11: Friction
- Chapter 12: Sound
- Chapter 13: Chemical Effects of Electric Current
- Chapter 14: Some Natural Phenomena
- Chapter 15: Light
- Chapter 16: Stars and the Solar System
- Chapter 17: Pollution of Air and Water
- Logical Reasoning
- Hints & Explanations
- SOF National Science Olympiad- 2024 (with Hints & Explanations)
NSO Books for Class 9
The content which is mentioned in class 9 NSO Olympiad reference books are:
- Chapter 1: Matter in Our Surroundings
- Chapter 2: Is Matter Around Us Pure
- Chapter 3: Atoms and Molecules
- Chapter 4: Structure of Atom
- Chapter 5: Cell-The Fundamental Unit of Life
- Chapter 6: Tissues
- Chapter 7: Diversity in Living Organisms
- Chapter 8: Motion
- Chapter 9: Force and Laws of Motion
- Chapter 10: Gravitation
- Chapter 11: Work and Energy
- Chapter 12: Sound
- Chapter 13: Why Do We Fall Ill
- Chapter 14: Natural Resources
- Chapter 15: Improvement in Food Resources
- Logical Reasoning
- Hints & Explanations
- SOF National Science Olympiad-2024 (with Hints & Explanations)
NSO Books for Class 10
The content which is mentioned in the NSO Class 10 Olympiad reference books are:
- Chapter 1: Chemical Reactions and Equations
- Chapter 2: Acids, Bases, and Salts
- Chapter 3: Metals and Non-metals
- Chapter 4: Carbon and Its Compounds
- Chapter 5: Periodic Classification of Elements
- Chapter 6: Life Processes
- Chapter 7: Reproduction in Organisms
- Chapter 8: Heredity and Evolution
- Chapter 9: Light-Reflection and Refraction
- Chapter 10: Human Eye and Colourful World
- Chapter 11: Electricity
- Chapter 12: Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
- Chapter 13: Sources of Energy
- Chapter 14: Our Environment and Its Management
- Logical Reasoning
- Hints & Explanations
- SOF National Science Olympiad-2024 (with Hints & Explanations)
NSO Books for Class 11
The materials that are available for NSO Olympiad reference books released by the SOF for class 11 are:
- Model Test Papers
- SOF National Science Olympiad-2024
- Answer Keys
NSO Books for Class 12
The content which is mentioned in the NSO Class 11 Olympiad reference books are:
- Model Test Papers
- SOF National Science Olympiad- 2024
- Answer Keys
NSO Reference Books for all the Classes
National Science Olympiad workbooks help students get a fair knowledge of the different types of questions that may be asked in the main exam.
The NSO reference books released by the SOF can be used for the preparation for any competitive exam.
- Learning Science for Smarter Life by MTG Editorial Board
- National Science Olympiad Workbook by Anil Ahlawat
All the additional reference textbooks that are mentioned below can be purchased from the official website.
NSO Reference Books for Class 1
The study materials and books that are available in NSO additional Olympiad reference books for class 1 are:
- NSO Power Pack for Class 1
- NSO Olympiad Skill Development System (OSDS)
- NSO 5 years (Instant download ebook)
- Learning Science for Smarter Life
- Workbook combo for NSO, IMO, IEO, NCO, and IGKO
- Science Practice Cum Workbook
- Olympiad Reasoning Workbook
- National Science Olympiad Workbook
NSO Reference Books for Class 2
The study materials and books that are available in NSO additional Olympiad reference books for class 2 are:
- NSO Power Pack for Class 2
- NSO Olympiad Skill Development System (OSDS)
- NSO 5 years (Instant download ebook)
- Learning Science for Smarter Life
- Workbook combo for NSO, IMO, IEO, NCO, and IGKO
- Science Practice Cum Workbook
- Olympiad Reasoning Workbook
- National Science Olympiad Workbook
NSO Reference Books for Class 3
The study materials and books that are available in NSO additional Olympiad reference books for class 3 are:
- NSO Olympiad preparation guide for class 3
- NSO Power Pack for Class 3
- NSO Olympiad Skill Development System (OSDS)
- NSO 5 years (Instant download ebook)
- Learning Science for Smarter Life
- Workbook combo for NSO, IMO, IEO, NCO, and IGKO
- Science Practice Cum Workbook
- Olympiad Reasoning Workbook
- National Science Olympiad Workbook
NSO Reference Books for Class 4
The class 4 study materials and reference books available for NSO are:
- Class 4 Olympiad Preparation Guide
- NSO Power Pack for Class 1
- NSO Olympiad Skill Development System (OSDS)
- NSO 5 years (Instant download ebook)
- Learning Science for Smarter Life
- Workbook combo for NSO, IMO, IEO, NCO, and IGKO
- Science Practice Cum Workbook
- Olympiad Reasoning Workbook
- National Science Olympiad Workbook
NSO Reference Books for Class 5
The class 5 study guide and reference books available for NSO are:
- Class 5 Olympiad Preparation Guide
- NSO Power Pack for Class 5
- NSO Olympiad Skill Development System (OSDS)
- NSO 5 years (Instant download ebook)
- Learning Science for Smarter Life
- Workbook and reasoning book combo
- Science Practice Cum Workbook
- NSO Olympiad Workbook and Reasoning Book Combo for class 5
- National Science Olympiad Workbook
NSO Reference Books for Class 6
The class 6 study guide and reference books available for NSO are:
- Class 6 Olympiad Preparation Guide
- NSO Power Pack for Class 6
- NSO Olympiad Skill Development System (OSDS)
- NSO 5 years (Instant download ebook)
- Learning Science for Smarter Life
- Workbook and reasoning book combo
- Science Practice Cum Workbook
- Olympiad Reasoning Workbook
- National Science Olympiad Workbook
NSO Reference Books for Class 7
The content and books which are available in NSO additional Olympiad reference books for class 7 are:
- Class 7 Olympiad Preparation Guide
- NSO Power Pack for Class 7
- NSO Olympiad Skill Development System (OSDS)
- NSO 5 years (Instant download ebook)
- Science Practice Cum Workbook
- NSO Olympiad Workbook and Reasoning Book Combo for class 7
- NCERT Textbook and Exemplar Problems Solutions for NSO
- Foundation Course Combo (Maths and Science)
- NSO Foundation Course for JEE/AIPMT/NSO Olympiad
NSO Reference Books for Class 8
NSO preparation books available for class 8 National Science Olympiad is,
- Class 8 Olympiad Preparation Guide
- NSO Power Pack
- NSO Olympiad Skill Development System (OSDS)
- NSO 5 years (Instant download ebook)
- National Science Olympiad Workbook
- Science Practice Cum Workbook
- Olympiad Reasoning Workbook
- NCERT Textbook and Exemplar Problems Solutions for NSO
- Chemistry foundation course for JEE/AIPMT/Olympiad
- MAT for NTSE made easy
- Science IQ Challenge
- Biology foundation course for JEE/AIPMT/Olympiad
NSO Reference Books for Class 9
Preparation tips, a question bank, and additional reference books for class 9 NSO Olympiad are
- NSO Olympiad Skill Development System (OSDS)
- NSO 5 years (Instant ebook download)
- Biology Foundation Course for NEET/Olympiad
- Foundation course combo (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths)
- NCERT Textbook and Exemplar Problems Solutions for NSO
- Chemistry foundation course for JEE/AIPMT/Olympiad
- MAT for NTSE made easy
- Science IQ Challenge
- Physics foundation course for JEE/AIPMT/Olympiad
- NSO Olympiad Workbook and Reasoning Book Combo for class 9
- National Science Olympiad Workbook
NSO Reference Books for Class 10
Topics and important additional reference books for class 10 NSO Olympiad are
- NSO Olympiad Skill Development System (OSDS)
- NSO 5 years (Instant ebook download)
- Biology Foundation Course for NEET/Olympiad
- Foundation course combo (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths)
- NCERT Textbook and Exemplar Problems Solutions for NSO
- Chemistry foundation course for JEE/AIPMT/Olympiad
- Physics foundation course for JEE/AIPMT/Olympiad
- MAT for NTSE made easy
- Science IQ Challenge
- Physics foundation course for JEE/AIPMT/Olympiad
- Olympiad Reasoning Workbook
NSO Reference Books for Class 11
The content which is mentioned in the NSO Class 11 Olympiad additional reference books are:
- NSO 5 years (Instant ebook download)
- National Science Olympiad Workbook
NSO Reference Books for Class 12
The content is mentioned in the NSO Class 12 Olympiad additional reference books are:
- NSO 5 years (Instant ebook download)
- National Science Olympiad Workbook
Besides, students can refer to magazines like 'Chemistry Today,' 'Biology Today,' and 'Physics For You' to perform better in the NSO.
