Preliminary Exam Date
16-01-2022
Overview
National Talent Search Examination or NTSE is a national level scholarship test organized by the National Council of Educational Research and Training.It is for the students who want to pursue their education in Social Studies & Science streams up to doctoral level, and also in Engineering and Medicine for professional courses up to the second degree level. It consists of two levels annually i.e. a) NTSE Stage 1 at State level and b)NTSE Stage 2 at the National level.
National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) Conducting Body:
National Council of Educational Research and Training or NCERT conducts the National Talent Search Examination Stage 2 which is of National level whereas the Stage 1 which is of State level is conducted by respective UTs/States for deserving candidates from across the nation who wishes to pursue their dreams of higher education. The examination is conducted in Offline mode.
National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) Important Dates:
Events |
Dates |
Mode |
Link |
Registration Date |
It will be updated soon. |
Offline |
http://www.ncert.nic.in/programmes/talent_exam/index_talent.html |
Application Date |
It will be updated soon. |
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Admit Card Date |
It will be updated soon. |
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Exam Date |
Nov 2023 |
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Result Date |
It will be updated soon. |
National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) Selection Procedure:
The examination is divided into two stages namely Stage 1 and Stage 2. Both stages comprise the following tests:
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Mental Aptitude Test (MAT)
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Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) Exam Pattern:
STAGE 1: The examination is conducted in Offline (pen paper based) mode. The time duration is 120 minutes (150 minutes for Visually Impaired students). The questions are Objective type and the exam is conducted in English, Hindi and any other regional languages (option must be selected at the time of enrollment). The examination is based on the syllabus in the 9th and 10th class. The detailed exam pattern is as follows:-
Serial no. |
Subjects |
No. of Questions |
Max. Marks |
1. |
Mental Ability Test |
100 |
100 |
2. |
Scholastic Aptitude Test |
100 |
100 |
Total |
200 |
200 |
Note: Plus 01 marks are awarded for each correct answer and there is no provision of Negative Marking.
STAGE 2: The examination is conducted in Offline (pen paper based) mode. The time duration is 120 minutes (150 minutes for Visually Impaired students).The questions are Objective type and the exam is conducted in English and Hindi languages only (option must be selected at the time of enrollment). The examination is based on the syllabus on 9th and 10th class. The detailed exam pattern is as follows:-
Serial no. |
Subjects |
No. of Questions |
Max. Marks |
1. |
Mental Ability Test |
100 |
100 |
2. |
Scholastic Aptitude Test |
100 |
100 |
Total |
200 |
200 |
Note: Plus 01 marks are awarded for each correct answer and there is no provision of Negative Marking.
National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) Eligibility Criteria:
- Age Criteria:
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The age of the candidates studying from the Open Schooling system must not be more than 18 years.
- Educational Criteria:
For Stage 1:
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Candidates appearing for the test must be studying in class 10th from any board.
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Candidates studying from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kendriya Vidyalaya and Sainik Schools are also eligible to apply.
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Candidates studying through Open Schooling System (National Institute of Open Schooling) are also eligible to apply provided they must be appearing in 10th exam for the 1st time and must not be employed.
For Stage 2:
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Candidate must be citizens of India.
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Candidate must have a qualified Stage 1 - State level exam.
- Other Criteria:
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Candidates having Indian nationality but studying abroad are allowed to appear for Stage 2 directly provided they must have scored 60 % in 9th standard and their further studies must be continued in India only.
National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) Syllabus:
- Mental Ability Test:
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Reasoning
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Thinking Ability
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Evaluate
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Discrimination Ability
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Ability to Visualize
- Scholastic Aptitude Test:
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Science
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Mathematics
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Social Science
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English Language.
National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) FAQs:
Ques 1. How can a candidate apply for the NTSE?
Ans. A candidate can apply Offline as well as Online for the exam. The application form can be downloaded from the official website or can be obtained from the school or the state liaison officer.
Ques 2. Is it necessary to fill the application form separately for the stages?
Ans. Since NTSE is a one-step application submission process, there is no need to apply for the stage 2 exam separately.
Ques 3. Can a candidate edit the application form after submission?
Ans. No, it can't be done once the form is submitted and the application fee is paid.
Ques 4. Does NTSE send the admit card to the communication address which is mentioned on the application form?
Ans. The admit cards for NTSE are issued in both modes i.e. Online as well as Offline. Online admit cards can be downloaded from the website whereas Offline admit cards can be obtained from the school.
Ques 5. What are the documents a candidate needs with the admit card for the exam?
Ans. A Photo ID along with the admit card must be carried for the exam.
Ques 6. Is there any percentage requirement to apply for the test?
Ans. Candidates having Indian nationality but studying abroad must have scored 60 % in 9th standard.
Ques 7. Is there negative marking in the exam?
Ans. There is no such negative marking.
Ques 8. Is NTSE exam conducted online or offline?
Ans. The exam is conducted in Offline mode.
Ques 9. Which category is exempted from payment of examination fee?
Ans. State Liaison Officer of respective states decides the application fee and mentions the same in the application form which means different states having different fees.
Ques 10. Can the NTSE application be filled in offline mode?
Ans. The application form can be filled in both modes i.e. Offline as well as Online mode.
Ques 11. Does NTSE exam has sectional cut-offs?
Ans. No, there is no sectional cutoff in the exam.
Ques 12. Can a student reappearing for class 10 exams apply for NTSE?
Ans. A candidate must be appearing for the first time in the 10th class exam and there is only one attempt for the test.
CONCLUSION: This exam offers such a great opportunity for the interested and eligible aspirants to accomplish their goal. It is a good occasion for interested aspirants. We the team of estudentbook wishes you all the best for your upcoming future. For more information regarding this you can visit our official website estudentbook.com.
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