NSEJS selection is more than one predicted cutoff.
Parents often ask for a single qualifying mark. The published scheme uses the top-ten average, Minimum Admissible Score, Merit Index and nationwide representation rules, so the meaningful thresholds are known only after results are processed.
MAS, MI and representation.
These definitions come from the published 2026 brochure. Later notices and published result lists control the final outcome.
MAS
The Minimum Admissible Score is 50% of the average of the top ten scores, rounded down. A student below MAS cannot be selected through the representation mechanism.
MI
The Merit Index is 80% of the same top-ten average, rounded down. The brochure says students at or above MI qualify automatically for the next-stage examination in that subject.
Representation
For eligible scores below MI, the published scheme applies State/UT representation and minimum-total-number clauses. This is why one unofficial all-India cutoff can mislead families.
What parents should do.
Use published result documents, not forwarded screenshots or coaching predictions.
Download the report card
The brochure states that report cards are generated for all enrolled candidates and can be downloaded from the current exam information.
Read the published thresholds
Note the published MAS, MI and any category or representation information released with the result.
Check the published shortlists
A score comparison is not a substitute for the published selection list. Use the Junior Science updates.
Follow next-stage instructions exactly
Selected students should use only the published deadline, registration and admit-card instructions for INJSO and later stages.
Score, selection and certificate are different outcomes.
Do not promise every candidate the same certificate or equate a centre certificate with INJSO selection.
| recognition item | Who receives it according to the 2026 brochure |
|---|---|
| Report card | Generated for all enrolled candidates. |
| Centre certificate | Top 10% of students at each centre. |
| Merit certificate | Top 1% in each state, in each subject. |
| Special merit certificate + book prize | National top 1% in Junior Science. |
| OCSC gold medal | Students attending the Junior Science OCSC. |
Check important decisions at the source.
Continue through the parent library.
Page notes & review history
Independent, source-linked information for students and parents.
11 August 2026
NSEJS.com is not the official IAPT examination website. The latest official notice always takes priority.
Checked 19 October 2026: the published enrolment deadline was 16 September 2026; the correction window listed by IAPT ended on 1 October. NSEJS is scheduled for 22 November 2026, 2:30–4:30 PM IST. The public notices checked do not give a specific admit-card release date.
Use the official login and school or centre for individual status. The latest official notice and examination instructions take priority.