NTSE (National Talent Search Examination)

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–  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

1. What is the main objective of this scheme?

      Ans- To provide scholarships to meritorious students for higher studies.

2. How many scholarships are given to students every year?

      Ans- Around 1000.

3. When does NTSE conduct the Stage 1 examination?

      Ans- In January.

4. DO we have to pay any fees for the Stage 2 examination?

      Ans- No.

5. 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.

6. Where to find the results of the NTSE exam?

      Ans- On the official website of NCERT.

7. Whom to contact for any queries regarding the exam?

Ans- Contact form On the official website of NCERT.