Your Complete Guide toIPhO Preparation
Expert guidance, curated resources, and step-by-step preparation for every stage of the International Physics Olympiad.
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The Olympiad journey
Four stages, from your school to the international arena. Each stage has its own page with eligibility, format, syllabus and a preparation plan.
Pre-selection
The first door in — usually a written test at school or district level.
Selection Rounds
Harder papers, fewer students — the national shortlisting stage.
National Camp
Intensive training with the country's best — where teams are forged.
International Olympiad
Representing Nepal on the world stage.
Stage names and formats are placeholders — [TO VERIFY] against the official Nepali Olympiad rules.
How to use this site
Understand the path
The roadmap explains what each stage is, who can enter, and what the tests actually ask.
See the roadmap →Know the syllabus
The official pre-selection and final selection topic lists, grouped so you can check what to study next.
Read the syllabus →Follow a study plan
Sample 3-, 6- and 12-month weekly plans for beginners and returning contestants.
Pick a plan →Practise with the best material
A searchable library of books, problem sets, past papers and tools, sorted by stage and topic.
Open the library →Work through real papers
Official NePhO pre-selection PDFs, year by year, with missing years marked so you know what is available.
Browse past papers →Ready to begin?
Start with the roadmap, then pick a study plan that fits how much time you have.
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