NTSE
National Talent Search Examination
National Talent Search Examination ( NTSE ) is a scholarship program conducted nationally by National Council of Educational Research and Training ( NCERT ). NCERT was established by the Government of India in the year 1961 with a view to bring qualitative improvement in school education in the country. In this direction, NCERT initiated many programs. One such program is the National Talent Search Examination ( NTSE ).
NTSE is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious examinations at high school level in India. Students pursuing Class X are eligible to take the examination.
The purpose of NTSE is to identify and nurture talented students and provide scholarship for pursuing courses in sciences and social sciences up to doctoral level and in professional courses like medicine and engineering up to second-degree level subject to the fulfillment of the conditions provided in the guidelines.
Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded for different stages of education as below:
- Monthly Scholarship for Class XI to XII
- Monthly Scholarship for Undergraduates and Post Graduates
- Scholarship for Ph.D. which is fixed in accordance with the UGC norms
Official Website for Information
Discover all the information needed for your quest by visiting the official website and be guided.
Examination and Selection Process
Examination:
The examination is conducted every year at two levels:
- Stage I ( State Level ) and
- Stage II ( National Level )
Selection:
Selection for Stage I is conducted by States / UTs and those who qualify Stage I examination, are eligible to appear for Stage II examination conduction at National Level by NCERT.
Qualifying Marks for candidates from General category is 40% in each paper and for candidates from SC, ST and PH is 32% in each paper
Eligibility:
All students of Class X studying in recognized schools are eligible to appear for the Stage-I examination, conducted by the States / UTs, in which the schools are located. There will be no domicile restriction. Students registered under Open Distance Learning ( ODL ) will also be eligible for scholarship, provided:
- the student is below the age of 18 years ( as on 1st July of the particular year ),
- the student is not employed and
- she / he is appearing in class X examination for the first time.
Examination pattern:
The tentative pattern of written examination is as follows:
Stage I and II : Examination at the State / UT level will comprise of three papers:
- Mental Ability Test (MAT)
- Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
- Language Test ( English / Hindi )
Examination Pattern
| Paper | Test | No.of Qs | Max Marks | Duration ( in Mins ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper - I | Mental Ability Test ( MAT ) | 50 | 50 | 45 |
| Paper II | Language Test ( LT ) English / Hindi | 50 | 50 | 45 |
| Paper III | Scholastic Aptitude Test ( SAT ) | 100 | 100 | 90 |
* If there is any change in pattern for Stage II examination, then the same will be communicated through NCERT website www.ncert.nic.in
At Stage II ( National Level ), there will be negative marks in each paper. For each wrong answer, 1/3rd marks will be deducted. No marks will be deducted for unattempted questions.
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National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) attracts a large number of applicants every year. It is one of the Examinations that each student should aspire to take and succeed. This examination prepares each student for the future competitive world. If you are consistent in your approach and follow a disciplined regimen of studies and practice, you can excel and move to the next level with flying colors.
At each stage you may need expert guidance and here at ePractiz, we strive to provide you a robust platform for consistently practicing what you are learning.
A time tested approach to prepare for this competitive examination
Review and revise the Syllabus - It is very important to cover each and every subject. Consistent Practice with mock tests is very critical to scoring high in the examination. It reinforces your knowledge, provides with insights into your strong and weak areas and builds confidence. NCERT books are a treasure trove of knowledge - They provide both fundamental subject knowledge and in depth subject knowledge required for the examination. Successful Candidates and Subject Matter Experts suggest reading and revising NCERT books.
It is important that you start your preparations well in advance. Many of the successful candidates have mentioned that they started their preparations at least a year before the planned examination date. There are some important points that we want to stress here:
- Understand the type of questions that may appear by reviewing previous question papers.
- Analyse and identify your strong and weak areas requiring special focus
- Gain Subject knowledge by going through the prescribed syllabus
- Practice is very critical. You should try to practice as many questions as possible in each of the topics within a subject. This is where ePractiz supports you to be ready for the challenges of the examination.
- You should keep repeating the cycle of Study, Practiz and Review
ePractiz has a large repertoire of questions related to the syllabus given and should prepare you well for this competitive examination. Fundamental knowledge of each subject is very critical and those who enrol for this are advised to first prepare well in each of the subjects and then consolidate their knowledge by enrolling into ePractiz to further brighten their chance of scoring high rank in the examination.
We have tried to provided you some popular books for your reference which may give you that extra bit of knowledge and exposure needed to be competitive and successful. We want to stress here again that NCERT books are a treasure trove of knowledge - They provide both fundamental subject knowledge and in depth subject knowledge required for the examination. Successful Candidates and Subject Matter Experts suggest reading and revising NCERT books.
Please refer to the official website of Examination to make sure you do not miss out on any information or requirements provided to make yourself eligible for the examination.
