Srinagar: Kashmir University’s Department of Chemistry recently conducted a National Standard Examination (NSE), which found almost 150 takers from various higher secondary schools of the valley.

NSE is the first step towards entering into the international arena of Olympiads. Clearing the national level ensures the student’s entry in to the International Science Olympiad.

According to the officials, “The main aim of the exam is to develop the aptitude of science and help students classify their area of expertise. Getting selected at the international arena comes out to be a huge responsibility to represent India in physics, chemistry, biology and astronomy.”

The International Physics Olympiad will be held in Zagreb, Croatia, from July 17 to 25, 2010, where a five-member student team, two teacher leaders and a scientific observer will constitute as the Indian delegation.

The International Chemistry Olympiad will be held in Tokoyo from July 19 to 28, 2010, where a four member student team, two teacher leaders and one scientific observer will accompany as the representative of India. A similar team structure will constitute for the International Biology Olympiad as well, which is to be held in Changwon, Korea, from July 11 to 18, 2010.