National Physics Talent Contest (NPTC)

What is NPTC?

The National Physics Talent Contest (NPTC) is a premier competition under the National Science Talent Contest (NSTC) and STEM Careers Programme. It serves as the gateway for selecting the Pakistani team for the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO).

Eligibility Criteria

• a) Students of Matric OR F.Sc (Part-I), who scored an aggregate of 60% or more mark in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics in last exam.
• b) Students of O-Levels or A-Level (Part-I), who scored an aggregate of 60% or more mark in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics in last exam.
• c) Students who are currently studying in FSC(Part-II)/A- Level (Part-II) & university students are not eligible to apply.
• d) Age less than 20 years on 30-06-2027.

Prep Guide & Resources

Access the comprehensive community prep guide and the complete folder of recommended study materials.

Practice Handouts

Download the official sample paper and daily problem sets to strengthen your physics concepts.

Past Papers Archive

Ready to test yourself? Access previous years' NPTC papers.