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NTSE (National Talent Search Examination)
NTSE – What Is NTSE Exam
National Talent Search Examination or NTSE is a national level exam conducted by NCERT ( National Council of Educational Research and Training ) for students studying in 10th standard. It provides scholarships for studying higher education in Science or Social Science to outstanding, potential students based on their merit in the exam. The exam is conducted in Stage 1 and Stage 2. Only candidates qualifying Stage 1 will be able to sit for Stage 2. To be qualified for this exam is a matter of great esteem and pride. In this article, we will be discussing everything students need to know about NTSE.
About NTSE
Name of the Examination- NTSE ( National Talent Search Examination)
Conducting Body- NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training )
Stages of Examination- 2 (Stage 1- State Level, Stage 2- National Level)
Frequency- Once a year
Time- 240 minutes/4 hours (120 minutes for MAT, 120 minutes for SAT)
Filling of Application- Online
Mode of Examination- Offline
NTSE Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit-
All the candidates appearing for the NTSE examination should meet the basic age requirement which is below 18 years of age.
Stage 1
Educational Qualification-
1) Must be studying in class 10th from any recognized private/public school in India.
2) Must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in 9th grade.
3) Students registered under Open Distance Learning(ODL)and studying in class 10th can also appear for the exam.
Nationality-
Indian, with no domicile restrictions. Can be of any State/Union Territory under the Indian geographical space.
Stage 2
Candidates must qualify for Stage 1 of the examination to be eligible for appearing in Stage 2.
NTSE Exam Structure
a) The NTSE exam pattern for both the stages is divided into two papers:
MAT(Mental Ability Test)
SAT(Scholastic Aptitude Test)
b) Total no. of questions in each paper is 100.
c) The time limit is 120 minutes for each paper.
d) 1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer and no marks will be deducted for wrong answers in Stage 1.
1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer and 1/3rd of the marks will be deducted for every wrong answer in Stage 2.
e) The passing marks in each paper for General Category students is 40%.
The passing marks in each paper for SC, ST, and Physically Handicapped Students is 32%.
NTSE 2022 Exam Pattern
The NTSE Exam Pattern has been clearly explained in the table below:
Paper 1 (MAT)Exam Pattern
| No. of questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| 100 | 100 | 120 minutes/2 hours |
Paper 2 (SAT)Exam Pattern
| Subjects | No. of questions | Total Marks | Time duration |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 | |
| Science | 40 | 40 | 120 minutes/2 hours |
| Social Science | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
NTSE Syllabus
MAT
MAT, as the name suggests, tests the mental analytical, and logical reasoning skills of the students. Students need to practice Mathematics rigorously and prepare the given syllabus well to clear this exam.
The syllabus for MAT is divided into two parts: Verbal and Non-Verbal Analogy and Verbal and Non-Verbal Series.
The detailed syllabus for MAT has been explained in the table below:
MAT Verbal Reasoning
| Classification | Venn Diagrams | Embedded Figures |
| Distance and Direction | Calendar | Cube and Dice |
| Alphabet and Number Test | Time and Clock | Water and Mirror Images |
MAT Non-Verbal Reasoning
| Coding-Decoding | Blood Relations | Analogies | Ranking and Arrangements |
| Mathematical Operations | Missing Characters | Word Problems | Paper Cutting and Folding |
SAT
SAT is conducted in two parts. The first part is Language Test and the second part includes subjects like Science, Social Science, and Math. SAT tests the academic knowledge as well as the application and reading skills of the students.
NTSE SAT Language Syllabus
| Antonyms and Synonyms | Basic Grammar Rules |
| Filling the gaps | Comprehension |
| One Word Substitution | Rearranging Jumbled Words |
NTSE SAT Social Science Syllabus (History, Geography, Civics)
| Agriculture | Atmosphere | Biosphere |
| British Raj | Culture, Science and Literature | Democracy and Elections |
| Diversity and Livelihood | Early Medieval Period | Early States |
| 18th C Political Formation | Ancient Indian History | India and its neighbors |
| Local and state government | Indian Economics | Indian Freedom Struggle |
| Indus Valley Civilisation | Industrial Revolution | Industries |
| The Delhi Sultanate | The Mughal Empire | Motion of the Earth |
| Internal structure of earth and rocks | Resources and Development | Jainism and Buddhism |
| New Empire and Kingdoms | Population | Natural Vegetation |
| Nationalism in various countries | Water Resources | Union Government |
| UN and International Agencies | Solar System | The Mauryas |
| French Revolution | Medieval Architecture | World History |
NTSE SAT Science Syllabus (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
| Acids, Bases and Salts | Carbon and its Compounds | Air |
| Life processes | Magnetic and Electricity | Diversity in Living Organisms |
| Measurement | Classification of Elements | Heredity and Evolution |
| Motion and Force | Micro-Organisms | Light |
| Reproduction | Human Body | Metals and Non-Metals |
| Sound | Fibres and Plastics | Our Environment |
| Food, Production and Management | Human Body | Soil |
| The Universe | Structure of Atom | Sound |
| Cellular Level of Organisation | Work and Energy | Water |
SAT Maths Syllabus
| Algebraic Expressions | Arithmetic | Arithmetic Expressions |
| Geometry | Direct and Inverse Variations | Coordinate Geometry |
| Percentage | Exponents | Statistics |
| Mensuration | Number Systems | Square and Cube Roots |
| Playing with Numbers | Volume, Surface, Area | Quadratic Expressions |
| Rational Numbers | Trigonometry | Circles and Triangles |
| Linear Equations | Probability | Simple and Compound Interest |
Application Form
NTSE 2022 Stage 1 application form is released by most of the states through the official website. Students meeting the eligibility criteria can fill out the NTSE stage 1 application form online mode. They will need to upload the necessary documents attested by their Principal for online registration. The steps to fill out the NTSE form are as follows-
Step-1– Students should visit the NCERT website of their respective states.
Step-2– Then, they have to click on the NTSE section available on the home page and then click on the NTSE 2022-23 application form.
Step-3–Â Thereafter, they have to enter the required details in the application form such as student name, date of birth, gender, caste, mobile number, academic details, family income, etc.
Step-4– Next, the scanned photograph of the candidate, signature file, and other documents have to be uploaded.
Step-5– After uploading, the application fee has to be paid through online mode.
Step-6– The NTSE application form 2022-23 has to be then downloaded and submitted at the school. After reviewing the applications, the Principal of the School will send the forms to the State Liaison Officer.
National Talent Search Examination Exam Centers
For the Stage 1 NTSE examination, students usually get to take exams in their schools themselves.
For Stage 2, NCERT allocates different centers to students in each state.
In the table below, detailed venues/centers of the exam have been listed for each state.
| STATE | VENUE | STATE | VENUE | STATE | VENUE |
| Arunachal Pradesh | KV No 2, Itanagar, Chimpu Post, AP | Mizoram | KV, Project Pushpak Zemabawk, Aizawl | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | KV No 2, Raksha Vihar, Minnie Bay |
| Assam | KV CRPF 9 Mile Amerigog, Kamrup, Guwahati | Nagaland | KV, CRPF Camp, Lerie Hill, Kohima, Nagaland | Bihar | KV No 1, Lohiya Nagar, Near Heart Hospital, Kankarbagh, Patna |
| Manipur | KV No 1, Lamphelpat, Imphal | Sikkim | KV, Post Tadong, Middil, Siyari, Gangtok | Jharkhand | KV CCL, Rajendra Nagar, Ranchi |
| Meghalaya | KV, Happy Valley, Shillong | Tripura | KV (GC) CRPF, Adarani, Salbagan, Agartala | Odisha | KV No 1, Unit 9, Near Ram Mandir, Bhubaneswar |
| STATE | VENUE | STATE | VENUE | STATE | VENUE |
| West Bengal | KV, Ballygunge, Circular Road, Kolkata | Delhi | KV No 3, Ringroad, Near Seema Sadak Bhawan | Haryana | KV No 1, AFS, Sector 14, Old Delhi Road, Gurugram |
| Chandigarh | KV, ASF High Grounds, Chandigarh | Jammu | KV No 1, Gandhinagar, Jammu | Himachal Pradesh | KV, Dharamshala Cantt, Kangra |
| Kerala | KV No 3, Port Trust, Willingdon Island, Kochi, Ernakulam | Andhra Pradesh | KV, Gandhi Gram Post, Malkapuram, Visakhapatnam | Gujarat | KV No 1, Near Police Commissioner’s Office, Shahi Baug, Ahmedabad |
| Karnataka | KV, ASC Center, Victoria Road, Bangalore, Karnataka | Maharashtra | KV, BEG, Near Deccan College, Pune | Dadra and Nagar Haveli | KV, Government High School Campus, Silvassa |
| STATE | VENUE | STATE | VENUE | STATE | VENUE |
| Lakshwadeep | KV, Kavaratti | Maharashtra | KV, Bhandup, LBS Marg, Kanjurmarg West | Chhattisgarh | KV No 2, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Nagar, Sector 4, Raipur |
| Tamil Nadu | KV, IIT Campus, Chennai | Madhya Pradesh | KV No 1, Opp Central India Flour Mill, Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal | Uttarakhand | KV ONGC, Kaulagarh Road, Dehradun |
| Telangana | KV No 1, Langer House, Golconda, Hyderabad | Goa | KV, INS Mandovi, Panjim | Uttar Pradesh | KV, Lucknow Cantt |
| Uttar Pradesh | KV, New Cantt, VD Road, Allahabad | Rajasthan | KV No 1, Bajaj Nagar, Opp Tonk Phatak, Jaipur | ___________ | ___________ |
National Talent Search Examination Reservation
| Category | Reservation |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7.5% |
| Person with Disability | 3% |
Frequently Asked Questions on NTSE Exam
- What is the main objective of this scheme?
Ans- To provide scholarships to meritorious students for higher studies.
- How many scholarships are given to students every year?
Ans- Around 1000.
- When does NTSE conduct the Stage 1 examination?
Ans- In January.
- DO we have to pay any fees for the Stage 2 examination?
Ans- No.
- In how many languages is the language test conducted?
Ans- Two. English and Hindi. Candidates can opt to write exams in any of these languages.
- Where to find the results of the NTSE exam?
Ans- On the official website of NCERT.
- Whom to contact for any queries regarding the exam?
Ans- Contact form On the official website of NCERT.