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Tuesday, 16 September 2025

Olympiads and Me: How I Used NSO and IMO to Build My Scientific Thinking

 Participating in Olympiads like NSO (Science) and IMO (Math) helped me discover a love for problem-solving and critical thinking. This blog is my reflection on how these exams pushed me beyond the classroom.

Subtopics & Answers:

  • Why Olympiads matter in secondary school They test application, not just memorization — and they’re great for building confidence.

  • How I prepared for NSO and IMO I used SOF sample papers, online quizzes, and concept-based learning.

  • Balancing Olympiad prep with school syllabus I integrated Olympiad topics into my regular study routine.

  • My experience with zonal and national rankings I share how I improved my scores year after year.

  • What Olympiads taught me about learning Curiosity, persistence, and thinking outside the box.

  • Advice for first-time participants Don’t chase ranks — focus on understanding and growth.

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