National Physics Talent Contest (NPTC)

National Physics Talent Contest (NPTC) is one of the contests of National Science Talent Contest (NSTC). The top five winners of NPTC represent Pakistan in the International Physics Olympiad.^[1]

National Biology Talent Contest (NBTC)

National Biology Talent Contest (NBTC) is one of the contests of National Science Talent Contest (NSTC). The top four winners of NBTC represent Pakistan in the International Biology Olympiad.^[2]

National Chemistry Talent Contest (NCTC)

National Chemistry Talent Contest (NCTC) is one of the contests of National Science Talent Contest (NSTC). The top five winners of NCTC represent Pakistan in the International Chemistry Olympiad.^[3]

National Mathematics Talent Contest (NMTC)

National Mathematics Talent Contest (NMTC) is one of the contests of National Science Talent Contest (NSTC). The top six winners of NMTC represent Pakistan in International Mathematical Olympiad.^[4]

Eligibility

• 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 of Olympiad year
• Students who are currently studying in Intermediate (Part-II)/ A Levels (Part-II) & university students are NOT eligible to apply.

Participation

In order to be selected as a representative for Pakistan in the International Science Olympiad (ISO), you must first pass the Screening Test  of the National Biology Talent Contest (NBTC). The top 50 students who pass the screening test will then be invited to participate in training and selection camps held at the Home Institutes (HI) of NSTC. From these camps, the top 4-6 students will be chosen to represent Pakistan in ISO, based on their performance during the camp.

The registration process for the NSTC Screening Test can be completed on the STEM Careers Programme website. The screening test is typically conducted in the month of March annually.

Cash Prizes

• Gold Medal: 120,000
• Silver Medal: 80,000
• Bronze Medal: 60,000
• Honorable Mention: 50,000
• International Participation: 20,000

Scholarships

Scholarships for undergraduate programs in top-ranked Universities of  Pakistan may be offered to the participants of the International Science Olympiads (ISOs).

In addition to cash prizes and certificates, the Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) offers admissions to members of the Olympiad teams in its BS programs without the requirement of any entrance examination. This is an opportunity for students to continue their education in the field of science and technology without the burden of taking an entrance examination.

International Physics Olympiad (IPhO)

Pakistani students have been participating regularly in International Physics Contest (IPhO) since 2001 with earlier participation as observers. These students are selected through National Physics Talent Contest (NPTC).

International Biology Olympiad (IBO)

Pakistani students have been participating regularly in International Biology Olympiad (IBO) since 2006 while earlier participation was as observer. These students are selected through National Biology Talent Contest (NBTC).

International Chemistry Olympiad

Pakistani students have been participating regularly in International Chemistry Olympiads (IChO) since 2006. These students are selected through National Chemistry Talent Contest (NCTC).