8th National Astronomy Olympiad 2021:
National Astronomy Olympiad (NAO) is an early-stage talent hunt program for school students in Nepal. It’s an annual program for junior (class 8-10) and senior (class 11-12) students in Nepal providing an opportunity to learn communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and critical writing for their personal growth to support their academic career in STEAM field in future.
The program has three stages namely the first round (entrance exam), second round (pre-closed camp), and third-round (closed camp) respectively which will be held between January -July of each year.
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(Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 31, 2021)
Each year this competition creates a national merit list for the regional and international astronomy Olympiads. Between July-December, selected students will get an opportunity to participate in International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA), International Astronomy Olympiad (IAO), and Asian-Pacific Astronomy Olympiad.
Details on the exam center for all seven provinces:
Pradesh-1
Itahari International College, Sundar Haraicha-04, Itahari: Focal Contact: Dev Raj Sapkota (9841521281).
Pradesh-2
Janaki Boarding School, Parokramaa Sadak, Janakpur: Focal Contact: Nashir Mulla (9807637322)
Bagmati Pradesh
Islington College, Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu: Focal Contact: Sagar Dahal (9851006686)
Gandaki Pradesh
Gandaki Boarding School, Lamachaur, Pokhara: Focal Contact: Raj Kumar Dhakal (9856025604)
New Horizon English Boarding School (Senior Block), Kalikanagar, Butwal: Focal Contact: Mukti Nath Paudel (9841026434)
Karnali Pradesh
Central Campus of Science and Technology, Birendranagar, Surkhet: Focal Contact: Pushpa Raj Acharya (9860211202)
Sudurpashchim Pradesh
Sudur Pashchimanchal Academy, Santoshi Tole, Dhangadi: Focal Contact: Prem Raj Joshi (9821630233)
Syllabus
Click here to download the syllabus for Junior Category
Click here to download the syllabus for Senior Category
Past Papers
Click here to download the past paper for Junior Category
Click here to download the past paper for senior category
How to apply for NAO2021?
- Download National Astronomy Olympiad (NAO) 2021 Application Form and fill in carefully with your motivation to participate in the competition (this section carries 5 marks!).
- Pay the registration fee: NRs 1,000/- (One Thousand Rupees only) using QR code in the form. Please write your name/olympiad while doing payment
- Collect your Admit Card before the first round of exams! (Details about the collection will be posted on our website).
- Submit the duly filled application form, photocopies of SEE mark-sheet (For Senior Category) or BLE or class 7 mark-sheet ( for those who are in class 8) (For Junior Category), character certificate, and payment slip to one of our representative near you.
- In case there is no representative, you can send the application via email (naso.office@gmail.com).
For any queries or application submission for NAO2021, please feel free to contact us:
- Mr. Suresh Bhattarai (9818734326)
- Ms. Manisha Dwa (9843583341)
- Mr. Dev Raj Sapkota (9841521281), Pradesh-1
- Mr. Nashir Mulla (9807637322), Pradesh-2
- Mr. Sagar Dahal (9851006686), Bagmati Pradesh
- Mr. Raj Kumar Dhakal (9856025604), Gandaki Pradesh
- Mr. Mukti Nath Paudel (9841026434), Lumbini Pradesh
- Dr. Pushpa Raj Acharya (9860211202), Karnali Pradesh
- Mr. Prem Raj Joshi (9821630233), Sudurpashchim Pradesh
Students must submit their application to one of them and appear for the first stage exam at their respective province. For special cases, students can submit in one province and attend exams in another province only if his/her request is approved by the NASO office.
Who can apply for NAO2021?
- Students who are currently studying at class 8-10 or equivalent and less than 15 years by January 1, 2021, for IAO and by December 31, 2021, for IOAA Jr years are eligible for the Junior Category.
- Students who are currently studying at High School or equivalent and between of age less than 18 years by January 1, 2021, for IAO and less than 20 years by June 30, 2021, for IOAA are eligible for the Senior Category
- Gap year students who are below 20 years by June 30, 2021, for IOAA only are eligible for the Senior Category
How to prepare for NAO2021?
- Students first need to identify eligibility for either the junior or senior category.
- There will be three rounds in the National Astronomy Olympiad (NAO): First Round (Entrance/Province Level), Second Round (Pre-closed Camp/National Level), and Third Round (Closed Camp)
- Students must be a part of the National Astronomy Olympiad (NAO) to be eligible for the further round or any other opportunities in 2021.
- Students who show good performance at the Entrance/Province Level will be selected for the Second Round/National Level.
- Students selected for the second round/National Level (pre-closed camp) will go through several hands-on tasks and only good performing students will be selected for the third round/ (closed camp).
- Students will have classes on theoretical astrophysics, observational astronomy, and data analysis. A merit list is created based on the performance of the students in the final exam as well as overall performance during the closed camp.
- The highest scorers in both junior and senior categories will be announced as the absolute winners of the NAO2021 and will receive trophies, certificates, and medals.
- All the participants from the closed camp will be provided certificates as per their merit and opportunity to participate at IOAA, IAO, IOAA Jr, APAO, etc per their merits.
- Information of the opportunity to participate in the international and regional olympiads will be circular to the closed camp participants at first.
What after NAO2021?
- Students will get exposure as per their merits. Featured in media and provide an opportunity for their strong community engagement through our outreach programs.
- Students will get an opportunity to attend international olympiads as per their merits.
- Students will be facilitated for the scholarship opportunities for their higher studies in Nepal and abroad based on their merits.
If you have any queries regarding your eligibility or for the nearest entrance exam location, please do not hesitate to call us at 9843708248. Our team will be happy to guide you to complete your application and be a part of this national competition.
For further detail visit the Official Website: https://www.nepalastronomicalsociety.org/projects/olympiad/
