FAQ
Answers to common questions from Nepali students. Most need to be checked against the current official rules.
What is the Nepal Physics Olympiad (NPhO)?
The Nepal Physics Olympiad is a national competition that selects and trains students to represent Nepal in international physics olympiads. It usually has several stages from school-level screening up to the national team. [TO VERIFY — official description, current organising body]
Source/status: [TO VERIFY — official website]
Who can take part? Which grades are eligible?
Eligibility rules change year to year. In many countries it is students of pre-university level, but in Nepal the exact grade limits are not published in one place. [TO VERIFY — current grade range and any residency rules]
Source/status: [TO VERIFY]
How do I register for the Physics Olympiad in Nepal?
Registration is typically routed through schools for the first round, though online registration may exist. Ask your physics teacher first. [TO VERIFY — registration portal, deadlines for this year]
Source/status: [TO VERIFY]
When are the exams held each year?
Dates depend on the academic calendar and selection timeline. A rough seasonal window is known, but exact dates are announced only a few weeks before. [TO VERIFY — current year's dates]
Source/status: [TO VERIFY]
How is the national team selected?
Students who clear the national selection rounds and attend the national training camp are evaluated through theory and experimental tests; the final team is chosen based on those performances. [TO VERIFY — exact selection criteria]
Source/status: [TO VERIFY]
Are the past papers I find online allowed to share?
Some papers (IPhO, APhO, EuPhO) are published openly on official websites. Nepal-specific papers may be for internal use only. Always check the organising committee's permission before uploading PDFs. This site only links to resources we believe are legally shareable.
Source/status: [TO VERIFY]
What if I have slow internet or no personal laptop?
This site is built mobile-first and with minimal JavaScript so it works well on low bandwidth. Many recommended resources (Feynman Lectures, MIT OCW text, PhET, Khan Academy) can be downloaded or used offline in parts. Use school labs, libraries or share downloaded files with friends.
Source/status: Community advice
What calculators or tools are allowed in the exam?
International olympiads have strict rules (often no programmable calculators, or only basic scientific). Nepal's rules may differ. [TO VERIFY — current calculator policy]
Source/status: [TO VERIFY]