NTSE Uttar Pradesh

NTSE Uttar Pradesh 2020 for Class X Admit Card (Released) | Exam Date, Eligibility, Exam Pattern

NTSE Uttar Pradesh 2019: NTSE Uttar Pradesh exam board has released the admit card for the stage 2 exam. Candidates who want to appear for the Uttar Pradesh NTSE exam 2019-20 can refer the downloading process of admit card from the article given below the NTSE Uttar Pradesh exam is going to be conducted in 2 stages. The result for stage 1 is going to be declared in February 2019 while the result for stage 2 is going to be conducted in August 2019. Candidates that qualify the stage 1 exam are the only ones eligible for the stage 2 exam. The final merit of the NTSE exam will be prepared based on the overall performance of the candidates.

NTSE Uttar Pradesh Exam 2019

Candidates can their main exam result by going to the official website of NTSE Uttar Pradesh. The NTSE UP result contains details like roll number, candidate name, date of birth, marks scored by the candidate in CAT, MAT, school name, and language test. The final result of NTSE UP exam comprises of 2 results will be declared in August.

NTSE or national talent search exam is a scholarship exam that is conducted by NCERT. This exam is conducted to nurture and identify young talent in India. Students that are currently studying in class 10 can appear for NTSE 2019 exam in order to get the scholarship till the doctorate level of their academics.

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NTSE Uttar Pradesh Exam Dates

NTSE UP Exam Events Dates
Application form releasing date August 2019
Application concludes 30 September 2019
Admit cards 24 October 2019
NTSE Stage 1 Uttar Pradesh exam November 3, 2019
NTSE stage 1 answer key The second week of November 2019
NTSE Uttar Pradesh Result & Cutoff Last week of February 2020
NTSE admit card for stage 2 April 2020
NTSE Stage 2 exam May 10, 2020

NTSE UP Exam Application Form

Below is the important information related to the NTSE UP exam application form for the candidates

  • The candidates that appearing for the NTSE exam and applying through online mode are instructed to fill the application form and submit the form.
  • However, for filling the application form, candidates need to register themselves on the official NTSE exam website.
  • After registration is done successfully, candidates need to download the application form from the main website of the university.
  • Then the candidates need to keep all the important documents ready to fill in with the application form.
  • During the filling of the application form, candidates will be required to enter the personal details, contact details, course-related details, and more additional details will be required.
  • Candidates are advised to fill all the details in the application form properly and correctly.
  • Once the details are entered in the application form completely, candidates are instructed to upload the relevant documents with the application form in the size and format mentioned on the main website.
  • Once the procedure for filling the application form is done applicants are requested to take a printout of the application form.
  • After that applicant has to pay the application fee as mentioned below.
  • After the application form is duly signed, submit it before the due date and complete your application process.

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NTSE UP Exam Fee

  • For the application process to be over, it is important that the candidates pay the application fee and after that appear for the exam.
  • However, candidates are required to pay Rs. 50 as the application fee if he/she or belongs to an OBC or general category.
  • Candidates belonging to reserved categories are required to pay Rs. 30 as the application fee for the exam.
  • Candidates need to pay the application fee through a bank account along with the duly signed application form.
  • Candidates should note that the bank slip submitted should be in favor of the exam and it is payable at the secretary exam regulatory authority, UP Allahabad.
  • Here are the bank details for the candidate’s reference
    • AC no. 519701010028014
    • IFSC code – UBIN0551970
    • Union Bank of India, LIC Colony, Allahabad

Online Application for UP ITI has been started from 15th July 2019.

NTSE UP Question Paper Pattern

The NTSE UP exam stage 1 divided into 3 sections. These are the mental ability test, language comprehension test, and scholastic ability test. Below is the table where the distribution details of maximum marks, questions, and time allotted for every section is provided.

Sections Number of questions Maximum Marks Time Allotted
Language Comprehension Test (LCT) 50 50 45 minutes
Mental Ability Test (MAT) 50 50 45 minutes
Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) 100 100 90 minutes
  1. Each right answer in MAT, as well as SAT stage 1 exam, carries 1 mark. Also, there are no negative marks in any of this section.
  2. SAT and MAT sections in the NTSE stage 1 exam have MCQs with 4 options. Candidates need to mark the correct answer to each question given on the OMR sheet.
  3. The LCT section given is just for qualifying the exam. The marks scored in this section will not be added in the final score of the candidate. Thus, it is not considered as a decisive factor in the last stage of the state-level merit list.
  4. The SAT section given evaluates candidates’ knowledge and most likely covers subjects like science, mathematics, and social science for class 10 and 12 levels.
  5. The MAT section evaluates candidates’ ability to think, reasoning skills, and spatial orientation, etc. Questions that are asked in the MAR section are based on series, analogies, coding-decoding, patterns, problem-solving, etc.

NTSE UP Exam Answer Key

The answer key for the NTSE UP exam for stage 1 will be released on the official NTSE UP exam website which is scertup.co.in. once the exam is over. The answer key for the NTSE exam helps the candidates to check their answers and get an idea of what their score might be. Below is the step by step process for checking the NTSE UP exam answer key:

  1. Go to the official website of the NTSE UP exam and click on the answer key option.
  2. After the answer key is downloaded, save it and download your OMR sheets for evaluating.
  3. Candidates can also download their individual OMR sheets published on the main website and can compare the answers which they have submitted in the main exam.
  4. Also, candidates can challenge the answer key if they have substantial proof. Based on this proof, a revised answer key set will be released on the official website.
  5. The final answer key will be used for the NTSE exam results.

How to Check NTSE UP Exam Result?

  • Go to the official NTSE UP website.
  • There will be an NTSE result tab on the homepage, click on it.
  • Enter your details like date of birth and roll number.
  • The result will be visible on your desktop screen.

Details Mentioned On NTSE UP Exam Result

NTSE Uttar Pradesh exam result will have the following details

  • School name
  • Candidates name
  • Candidates roll number
  • Marks scored by candidates in MAT, LCT & SAT
  • Candidates category, gender, and physical disability status
  • Rank secured
  • Grand total

NTSE UP Exam Cutoff Scores

Cutoff scores are the minimum scores that one needs to score in the main exam to qualify for the NTSE stage 2 exam. The cutoff scores every year are changed on the basis of

  • Regulation of the conducting authority of the exam
  • Exam difficulty level
  • Previous year’s cutoff trends
  • Number of students that are appearing for the exam

The qualifying marks for stage 1 category students is given in the table below

Category Section Qualifying marks
General LAT 20
MAT 20
SAT 40
SC/ST/PHC LAT 16
MAT 16
SAT 32

The overall cutoff marks for the NTSE UP exam for each category have been released. Below is the table that contains category wise cutoff for NTSE UP stage 1 exam:

Category Cut Off 2017-18
General 133
SC 115
ST 109
PH 81

State-level National Talent Search Exam

NTSE Maharashtra Result

NTSE Maharashtra Result 2020 (Released) | Selection List, Admit Card, Cut Off

NTSE Maharashtra 2019-20: NCERT has released the notification regarding the NTSE 2020 exams. The NTSE Maharashtra stage 1 exam is going to be conducted on 3rd November 2019. While the exam for stage 2 will be conducted on May 10, 2020. Maharastra state council of the exam which is also known as MSCE will release the application form for the Maharastra NTSE exam during the second week of August.

Students of Maharashtra that are in class 10 are eligible for applying for NTSE 2020 scholarship exam. It is advisable for candidates to collect their Maharastra NTSE 2020 application form their respective schools. The final date for submission of the NTSE application form online is during the month of September. Read this article to find more details related to NTSE Maharashtra.

NTSE Maharashtra 2020 exam is going to be conducted in 2 stages. The 1st stage will be a state-level talent search exam and students that qualify this exam can appear for stage 2 exam. NCERT is going to conduct the NTSE Maharashtra stage 2 exam. For stage 1, there are two sections asked in the exam. They are MAT (Mental ability test) and SAT (Scholastic aptitude test). Each section here is of 100 marks. Each section should be answered within a duration of 120 and to qualify, students need to score at least 40% in both the papers.

Latest Update:

NTSE Maharashtra 2020 Result has been released. Click here to check NTSE Maharashtra Result 2020.

NTSE Maharashtra Exam 2020 Overview

  • Name of the Examination: National Talent Search Examination Maharashtra
  • Conducted by: Maharashtra State Council of Examinations (MSCE)
  • Mode of examination: Pen and paper.
  • The medium of Exam: Marathi and English
  • State/UT Liaison Officer and Address: Sh.Sukhdeo Hari Dere, Commissioner, Maharashtra State Council of Examinations, 17 – Dr. Ambedkar Road, Pune-411001 (Maharashtra)
  • Contact Details: 020-26123066, 020-26123067, 020-26056448, Fax: 020-26129919

Download NTSE Maharashtra Answer Key

NTSE Maharashtra Exam Important Dates

Events Dates
Start of Applications starts August 2019
Final Date to Apply for NTSE Maharashtra 2020 11 September 2019
Final date submitting the application with late fee 12 to 18 September 2019
NTSE Maharashtra 2020 November 3, 2019
NTSE Maharashtra Result the second week of March 2020
Release of NTSE Admit Card April 2020
NTSE 2020 Stage 2 Exam Date May 10, 2020
NTSE Stage 2 Result Date September 2020

State-level National Talent Search Exam

NTSE Maharashtra Eligibility Criteria

  • Students that are currently in class 10 and studying in Maharastra can be eligible for NTSE Maharashtra 2020 exam.
  • Only the students that are currently going to appear for the 10th exam can apply for this exam.
  • Students applying should at least have 60% marks in class 9 exams.
  • Open schooling students are also eligible to apply for the stage 1 exam. However, the student should be less than 18 years of age and not earning.
  • Students applying can only receive 1 scholarship at a time.

NTSE Maharashtra Exam Application Form

Maharashtra education board will release the NTSE exam application form online during the second week of August 2019. The final date to apply will be in September, while students can also fill the form after the date with the late fee charged. Students can also obtain the NTSE exam application forms from their respective schools. For this, they need to fill it offline and submit it after fees are paid. Students can also download the form online by clicking on the link provided on the page. After the form is filled, students should submit the form back to the schools. NTSE Maharashtra 2020 exam application form will then be submitted to the state liaison officer before the final date. Candidates need to enter the following details while registering for NTSE Maharashtra 2020 exam:

  • School name
  • School UDISE code
  • School address details
  • School email ID
  • The principal or school head’s mobile number

NTSE Maharashtra Exam Fee

The details related to the exam fee for NTSE Maharashtra 2020 exam are given below. Candidates need to pay for the exam through the SBI challan only.

NTSE Maharashtra 2020 Exam Fee Details

Payment of fee Amount to be paid
Payment of application fee on time Rs. 150
Application fee with late fee Rs. 275

NTSE Maharashtra Exam Pattern

  • The exam pattern for the 1st stage of the Maharashtra 2020 exam has two parts, mental ability test which is MAT and scholastic ability test which is the SAT.
  • There are a total of 100 questions in each section.
  • There is no negative marking for stage 1 of the NTSE exam, and all the questions are of 1 mark each.
Section Exam pattern Time Duration Qualifying scores
Mental Ability Test (MAT) 100 questions – 1 mark each. 120 minutes For the general category: 40% of the total marks.
For SC, ST, and PH: 32% of the total marks.
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) 100 questions worth 1 mark each. 120 minutes For the general category: 40% of the total marks.
For ST, SC, and PH: 32% of the total marks.

NTSE Maharashtra Question Papers

Candidates should prepare for the exam using sample papers. Students can download these sample papers for NTSE 2020 exam from the NCERT official website under the title ‘Learn about the test’. Practicing using NTSE Maharashtra 2020 sample papers can help students get familiar with the new exam patterns, time duration, marking scheme, etc.

NTSE Maharashtra Exam Answer Key

Candidates that are appearing for the Maharastra 2020 exam can check the official answer key on the official SERT website. The answer key will have all the answers to the questions asked in the main exam. Candidates can use this key to calculate the scores for NTSE Maharashtra 2020 exam.

NTSE Maharashtra 2020 Result

The result for the main exam will contain the overall scores of the candidate as well as the MAT and SAT section. Candidates can check their results on the MSCE official website. Along with the result, the council will release the cutoff and merit lists for each state. The candidates that are shortlisted can sit for the NTSE stage 2 exam. The NTSE stage 1 exam result will be announced in September. There are a total of 2000 students that will be selected and awarded the scholarship.

NTSE Maharashtra 2020 Exam Cutoff

Students that are appearing for NTSE Maharashtra 2020 exam can check the cutoff marks for preparing the test. NTSE Maharashtra cutoff is the minimum mark that candidates have to score for qualifying the NTSE stage 2 exam. The cutoff scores for MAT, SAT, and the overall scores are they’re below for the NTSE Maharashtra exam.

Category Cutoff Score
General 170.03
OBC 159.76
SC 144.28
ST 131.34

NTSE Exam Qualifying Scores

Category Cutoff
General/OBC 40%
SC/ST 32%

NTSE Exam Scholarship

Under the NTSE program, approximately 2000 students are selected for the scholarship. This scholarship is distributed every year by the national organizing body. Students that are selected through NTSE Maharashtra stage 1 are selected for stage 2 exam.

Education level Scholarship Amount
Classes 11th to 12th Rs. 1,250 per month
Undergraduate Rs. 2,000 per month
Post-graduate Rs. 2,000 per month
PhD As per UGC norms.

FAQ’s

Question 1.
What will the student get after qualifying for the NTSE exam?

Answer:
Students that have qualified the stage 1 and stage 2 exam will receive the following scholarship amount.

  • For class 11 and 12 – Rs. 1250 per month
  • For graduate and post-graduate – Rs. 2000 per month
  • For Ph.D. – As per the UGC norms

Question 2.
What is the final date of submission for application forms?

Answer:
The final date for the online application form is in the first week of September. The application form can also be filled until the last week of September with a late fee charged.

Maharashtra Board Class 10 Maths Solutions

Question 3.
When will the NTSE exam stage 2 result declared?.

Answer:
The NTSE Maharashtra exam stage 2 result will be declared on September 2020.

Scholarships for Students

NTSE Tamil Nadu

NTSE Tamil Nadu 2020 Answer Key (Released) | Admit Card, Result, Question Paper, Cut Off

NTSE Tamil Nadu 2019-20: National Talent Search Examination is conducted every year for Class X students by NCERT. NTSE Exam 2019 is conducted in two tiers, Stage-I (State Level) and Stage-II (National Level). In Tamil Nadu, the examination will be held on November 3, 2019. The national level NTSE examination will be held on May 10, 2020. The last date to apply is yet to be notified.

The notification regarding the examination date has been released on the official website of NCERT. Candidates can download the admit card and answer key from the official website after the release of official notification. Check the previous year cut off for NTSE 2019-20.

NTSE Tamil Nadu Stage I examination is declared by the state at dge.tn.gov.in. It is a scholarship examination for students of Class X. The qualifying examination for General/OBC & EWS category is 40% in both the papers and for SC/ST/PH candidates, its 32% marks. The candidates who qualifying Stage I examination can appear for Stage-II examination. The final result for NTSE 2019-20 will be declared in the month of August 2020. Syllabus and previous year question papers are available at the official website which can be useful for candidates for the purpose of preparation.

Download NTSE Tamil Nadu Answer Key

NTSE Tamil Nadu Important Dates

NTSE Exam Event Date
Last date to Apply 07 September 2019
Stage I examination date November 3, 2019
Stage II examination date May 10, 2020

Note: After the examination, candidates can download the admit card, answer key and cut off as per schedule at the official website.

NTSE 2019 Tamil Nadu Application Form

  • Candidates studying in class X can apply from the school they are studying in.
  • Students who are willing to appear for the examination need to collect the application form and fill it completely with correct details.
  • Application fee of INR 3 to be submitted along with the application form.
  • The school must send the filled-in application form to the following address:

Ms. D. Vasundra Devi, Director
Directorate of Govt. Examinations, College Road
Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600006

NTSE Tamil Nadu Question Paper Pattern

The examination is divided into two tiers/stages, Stage I (State-Level) and Stage II (National-Level)

Both the stages will comprise of two sections in the examination: Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

Paper Test Questions Marks Duration
Paper-I Mental Ability Test (MAT) 100 100 120 minutes
Paper-II Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) 100 100 120 minutes

Key Notes:

  • There is no negative marking in the Stage I examination. Each correct answer carries 1 mark.
  • In Stage I exam, SAT and MAT carry questions in MCQ format with four options.
  • The paper also includes Language Comprehension Test (LCT) which is for qualifying purposes only. The marks obtained in LCT will not be added to the final score.
  • Stage II examination carries negative marking.
  • MAT section includes questions related to logical reasoning skills, a spatial orientation that is based on series, problem-solving, patterns, etc.
  • SAT section includes questions from Mathematics, Social Science, Science, etc. to evaluate the knowledge of the student.

NTSE Tamil Nadu Admit Card

NTSE Tamil Nadu Admit Card will be issued online. Students need to download it by entering the User ID and password. Without NTSE Admit Card students can not allow the exam. NTSE Admission letter contains all the information about the venue, roll number, date and time of the test.

NTSE Tamil Nadu 2019 Answer Key

The answer key for Tamil Nadu NTSE 2019 will be available at the official website once the exam is over. It helps the candidates to check their answers and to calculate their scores. Candidates are requested to check the website regularly for the official notification for the same.

NTSE Tamil Nadu Result

Candidates can check the result at the official website by clicking on the Results tab. Enter the required information and submit. Candidates can also download the result in form of the pdf file.

The following information will be available on the result page

  • School Name
  • Candidate’s Name
  • Candidate’s Roll Number
  • Marks scored in MAT, SAT & LCT
  • Candidate’s category, gender
  • Rank Secured
  • Total Marks

NTSE Tamil Nadu Cutoff

The cut-off scores will be available at the official website of Tamil Nadu NTSE as per the schedule. Cut off are the minimum scores required to qualify for the Stage II examination. The cut off scores are decided on the basis of exam difficulty, regulation of conducting a body of the examination, previous year cut off, and a number of candidates appearing.

Cut off for NTSE Tamil Nadu 2018 is as follows

Category Marks
General 160
BLV 124
LD 104
OBC 146
BLV 69
LD 74
DH 66
SC 125
BLV 72
LD 81
ST 126

NTSE Scholarship Amount

NTSE has offered Scholarship amount to the students. Students who have qualified NTSE Tamil Nadu will be granted a scholarship amount for three years. NTSE Scholarship amount is as follows:

  • Class XI to XII: Rs. 1,250/- per month.
  • Undergraduates and Postgraduates Course: Rs. 2,000/- per month.
  • Amount of Scholarship for Ph.D.: As per the amount fixed on the basis of UGC norms.

State-level National Talent Search Exam

National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)

NTSE Exam 2020 | Exam Dates, Eligibility, Steps to Apply, Exam Pattern, Syllabus Here

NTSE 2020: National Talent Search Examination is conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) for recognizing talented students who desire to pursue higher studies in Science and Social Studies branches. The exam is administered at two levels, first is state-level talent search examination and next is the National Level Talent Search Exam. The State Level Exam is conducted by 29 States/07 UT’s (Union Territories) for all students of Class 10th. Students who have qualified in State Level Talent Search Examination are eligible to give the NTSE stage II examination which will be conducted by NCERT. The purpose of the NTSE scheme is to award skilled students seeking education in Science and Social Studies stream with scholarships to help them continue their studies.

The program was commenced in 1963 as National Science Talent Search Scheme (NSTSS) as an action to help capable students with scholarships. The scholars who applied for NTSE scholarships were chosen based on qualifications in the written test, project report, and interview. The written test consists of Science Aptitude Test (SAT) and an essay based on a scientific description only. The project record is also required to be submitted at the time of the written test. The scholarships will be awarded to only those students who want to pursue higher studies in Basic Sciences from Class 11th to Doctorate level.

National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) 2020

  • Name of the Exam: National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)
  • Conducting Body: NCERT
  • Level of the Exam: National
  • Mode of the Exam: Offline
  • Exams: Mental Aptitude Test, Scholastic Aptitude Test
  • Class level: 10th standard
  • Exam duration: 120 minutes for both MAT and SAT
  • Application Form Availability: August 2019
  • Total Scholarships: 2000
  • Scholarship amount:
    • Higher Secondary level – Rs. 1250/- p.m.
    • Graduate and Post Graduate – Rs. 2000/- p.m. (3 Years),
    • For a Ph.D. Degree 2000/- (four years) – As per UGC norms
  • Official Website: http://www.ncert.nic.in

Latest Update: Application Form for NTSE Stage 1 was released. Click Here to Apply.

NTSE Exam Dates 2020

Application Form Filling Dates Stage I – August 2019
Stage II – No registration required
Exam Dates Stage I – 3rd, 4th and 17th November 2019
Stage II – 10th May 2020
Admit card Stage I – Second week of October 2019
Stage II – Third week of August 2019
Result Declaration Stage I – January to March 2020
Stage II – September 2020

Note: The Exams on the given dates will be conducted for the following states and UTs.

  • November 03, 2019 for Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  • November 04, 2019 for All other states and UTs
  • November 17, 2019, for Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal Delhi NCR, and Jammu & Kashmir
  • May 10, 2020, for all states and UTs

NTSE 2020 Application Form Link

States/UT Application Form Link Application Submission Deadline
Maharashtra Direct Link September 3, 2019
Andhra Pradesh Direct Link September 5, 2019
Chandigarh Direct Link September 5, 2019
Himachal Pradesh Direct Link September 7, 2019
Telangana Direct Link August 28, 2019
West Bengal Direct Link August 31, 2019
Odisha Direct Link August 25, 2019
Chhattisgarh Direct Link September 14, 2019

Scholarship for 10th Passed Students

NTSE Eligibility

The National Talent Search Examination is open for scholars of Indian nationality whether they study in India or abroad at the Class Xth level.

In 2015, The minimum qualifying marks for SC/ST/PH candidates is 35%. In 2017 4% reservation to Physical Challenged Category was implemented for group of students, with benchmark disabilities of which, one percent each shall be reserved for persons with benchmark disabilities under clauses (a), (b) and (c) and one percent for persons with benchmark disabilities under clauses (d) and (e) namely

  1. Blindness and Low Vision
  2. Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  3. Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy
  4. Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, and mental illness
  5. Multiple disabilities from amongst persons under clauses (a) to (d) including deafblindness in the posts identified for each disability.

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NTSE Eligibility for Indian Candidates

Only the applicants selected by the States/UTs on the base of their screening exam will be eligible to appear in the National level examination which will be conducted by the NCERT firm on the Second Sunday of May each year The NCERT will dispatch the roll number, the venue, the date and time for the national level examination to all the applicants directly through its website, [email protected].

NTSE Eligibility for Abroad Candidates

Students of Indian nationality who are studying abroad at the Class 10th level may also participate for Talent Search Award under the following conditions

  • The Indian students studying abroad in Class X or equivalent class will be spared from the first level-screening test and will be allowed to appear directly at the second level examination conducted by the NCERT.
  • A candidate will be eligible to appear in the second level NTSE examination only if he or she has obtained at least 60 percent marks (in aggregate) at the previous annual examination.
  • A candidate will have to appear in the NTSE examination at a center in India at her/his own cost.
  • An applicant desiring to appear in the NTS examination may request through the Head of the Institution where he or she is studying along with an attested copy (by the Head of the Institution) of the mark sheet of Class IX. The request should reach the Head, Department of Educational Survey Division, NCERT, New Delhi-110016 latest by 31st December of the concerned year.
  • The Council shall allot roll numbers to the eligible candidates and inform them about the date, time and venue of examination along with other relevant instructions.
  • No request for change of Centre shall be entertained.
  • If a candidate is selected, the scholarship shall be paid for pursuing studies in India only.
  • Change of center will be permitted in genuine cases and as per instructions issued from NCERT.

NTSE Eligibility for Scholarships

  • The applicant should pursue the recommended courses in Science, Social Sciences, Engineering and Medical streams only. The candidate should be ready to pursue higher education in India only.
  • The applicants should be certified as managing good conduct at their school and should continue their higher education.
  • They should not be absent from school without proper leave or informing the school officials.
  • The applicants should be a full-time student and should not be working anywhere or getting salary/stipend.
  • If the candidate is getting scholarship under any other scheme as well then, he/she should decide which scholarship scheme he/she wants to continue with.
  • If any candidate is getting any other scholarship then, his/her NTS Scholarship will be stopped for that year and can be continued only after he/she requests NCERT for resuming the scholarship; they have to discontinue benefits from other scholarship schemes.
  • The candidates getting fee waivers/ one-time grant/fee subsidy and accommodation are eligible for NTSE Scholarship
  • If any candidate drops studies or discontinues his/her education within one year of admission, then no scholarship will be awarded to him/her.
  • The candidates should pass in all subjects of their course in first attempt only and if they fail in any of the core subject his/her scholarship will be canceled.

NTSE Syllabus

There is no designated syllabus for the NTSE examination. However, the type of items will be according to the level of Classes IX and X. A separate booklet called ‘Learn about the Test’ holding sample items for both the Tests – MAT and SAT is available in print as well as on the NCERT website www.ncert.nic.in.

NTSE MAT Syllabus

Checkout the MAT Paper Syllabus from below

  1. Verbal and Non Verbal Analogy
  2. Verbal and Non-Verbal Series
  3. Classification
  4. Coding-Decoding
  5. Distance and Direction
  6. Blood Relations
  7. Alphabet and Number Test
  8. Ranking and Arrangements
  9. Venn Diagrams
  10. Mathematical Operations
  11. Calendar, Time and Clock
  12. Missing Characters
  13. Embedded Figures
  14. Paper Cutting and Folding
  15. Cube and Dice
  16. Word Problems

NTSE SAT Syllabus

As mentioned above, the SAT has two parts

  • Language Test and Science,
  • Social science & Maths.

The SAT, basically, tests students for their academic knowledge, reading skills, application skills, etc

Check Out Complete NTSE Syllabus

NTSE Exam Pattern/Scheme

The written examination shall consist of two papers; Paper-I Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Paper-II Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Both tests will be administered on the same day.

  • Mental Ability Test: There shall be 100 multiple-choice type items, with four alternatives. Each item will carry one mark. Candidates are required to answer the items on a separate OMR sheet as per instructions are given in the test booklet and on the OMR sheet.
  • Scholastic Aptitude Test: The Scholastic Aptitude Test will consist of 100 multiple-choice items of one mark each. Each item shall have four alternatives, out of which only one will be the correct answer. There shall be 40 items from Science, 40 from Social Science and 20 from Mathematics, Candidates are required to answer the items on a separate OMR sheet to be provided at the examination center as per instructions.
  • Medium of Exam: The tests will be available in the following languages: Asamiya, Bangla, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. The candidate has to mention his option regarding the language in which he/she want to take the test in the application form. Accordingly, the question booklet in that language shall be made available to the candidate at the center. After exercising this option, no request for the change of medium will be entertained.

NTSE Stage – I Exam Pattern for MAT

  • NTSE Stage I Exam Dates for MAT
    • For Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Andaman, and the Nicobar Islands – November 02, 2019
    • All other states and UTs – November 03, 2019
    • For Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Delhi NCR, and J&K – November 17, 2019
  • Exam Timings: 09.30 AM to 11.30 AM (09.30 AM to 12.00 PM – 30 minutes extra for visually Challenged Candidates)
  • Total Questions: 100
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Types of Questions: Multiple Choice (MSQ)
  • Time Duration: 120 minutes, 150 for Visually Challenged
  • Minimum Qualifying Marks: 32% for SC, ST, and PwD,  40% for Others (General and OBC)
  • Marking Scheme: No negative marking for wrong attempts. One mark for each correct attempt.

NTSE Stage – I Exam Pattern for SAT

  • NTSE Stage I Exam Dates for MAT
    • For Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Andaman, and the Nicobar Islands – November 02, 2019
    • For All other states and UTs – November 03, 2019
    • For Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Delhi NCR, and J&K – November 17, 2019
  • Exam Timings: 1:30 PM to 03.30 PM (01:30 PM to 04.00 PM – 30 minutes extra for visually Challenged Candidates)
  • Total Questions: 100 (Science – 40, Mathematics – 20,  Social Science – 40)
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Types of Questions: Multiple Choice (MSQ)
  • Time Duration: 120 minutes, 150 minutes for Visually Challenged
  • Minimum Qualifying Marks: 32% for SC, ST, and PwD,  40% for Others (General and OBC)
  • Marking Scheme: No negative marking for wrong attempts. One mark for each correct attempt.

NTSE Stage-II Exam Pattern for SAT

  • NTSE Stage-II Exam Dates for SAT: May 10, 2020
  • Exam Timings: 9.30 AM to 11.30 AM (09.30 AM to 12.00 PM – 30 minutes extra for visually Challenged Candidates)
  • Total Questions: 100
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Types of Questions: Multiple Choice (MSQ)
  • Time Duration: 120 minutes, 150 minutes for Visually Challenged
  • Minimum Qualifying Marks: 32% for SC, ST, and PwD,  40% for Others (General and OBC)
  • Marking Scheme: No negative marking for wrong attempts. One mark for each correct attempt.

NTSE Stage-II Exam Pattern for SAT

  • NTSE Stage-II Exam Dates for SAT: May 10, 2020
  • Exam Timings: 1:30 PM to 03.30 PM (01:30 PM to 04.00 PM – 30 minutes extra for visually Challenged Candidates)
  • Total Questions: 100 (Science – 40, Mathematics – 20,  Social Science – 40)
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Types of Questions: Multiple Choice (MSQ)
  • Time Duration: 120 minutes, 150 minutes for Visually Challenged
  • Minimum Qualifying Marks: 32% for SC, ST, and PwD,  40% for Others (General and OBC)
  • Marking Scheme: No negative marking for wrong attempts. One mark for each correct attempt.

Note:

  1. Only candidates qualifying in both the papers separately will be considered for merit
  2. Selection of the awardees will be made on the basis of total marks scored in MAT & SAT based on merit
  3. There will be No Negative marking

NTSE Application Form

  • The application form of NTSE 2018 will be available in online mode or offline mode. Each state or UT provides their own application form for stage 1 examination of NTSE 2019.
  • Applicants need to fill and submit the application form of NTSE stage 1 before the last date of application as mentioned by their respective state or UT.
  • Applicants need to contact the Liaison Officer of the state for questions related to application form submission.
  • Applicants need to send the application fee for the NTSE stage 1 exam as specified by the states.
  • However, applicants need not submit an application form to NCERT and also no fee required for NTSE stage 2 to be conducted by NCERT.

How To Fill NTSE 2020 Application Form?

  • Candidates are required to download the NTSE registration form from the official website of NCERT or they can collect it from the liaison officer of the state.
  • Applicants are required to fill up the application form in their own writing as per the directions and paste their recent passport size photograph along with signature at the space provided.
  • Applicants will be required to enter the following details in the NTSE application form:
    • Name of the candidate
    • Mother’s name
    • Father’s name
    • Caste or category
    • Address etc.
    • Candidates will be required to pay the NTSE application fee (if specified by the state/UT).
  • Documents Required with Application Form
    • Caste certificate
    • Recent passport size colored photograph

The NTSE application form has to be submitted in an offline/online mode as specified. Since last year, some states have begun to receive the completed NTSE application form in the online mode too. Applicants must assure that the application form of NTSE is filled and attached with the required documents as per the instructions are given.

NTSE Admit Card

The NCERT will upload the E-Admit Cards for the second level examination on its website, www.ncert.nic.in. In case there is any modification of address prior to the National Level Examination, it will be required on the part of the candidate to say the same to the state examining authority, who will inform the NCERT department for change of address after the applicant has downloaded the admit card/letter for second-level examination. The same may be said to the NCERT directly.

The admit card will have all the details about the venue, the roll number, the date and time of the test. Applicants can download their E-Admit cards themselves before 21 days of examination.

The admission letter assigned to the candidate should contain E-Admit Card to be filled in by the applicant. They have to paste an attested passport size photograph at the relevant place in the E-Admit Card. This shall have to be submitted to the Centre Superintendent on the day of the National Level Examination.

NTSE Results

  • NTSE Results will be available online only.
  • The scoring of the OMR-sheets for both the MAT and the SAT will be done through the computer system.
  • The final prize will be published on the basis of combined scores of MAT and SAT exams.
  • Only the selected candidates will be notified by registered letter and through the NCERT website www.ncert.nic.in.
  • Marks secured by the applicants in written examination will be revealed to all the contestants individually through the NCERT website.

Since the NCERT applies accurate checks and counterchecks before the announcement of the result, no application for re-evaluation or rechecking of scripts will be considered. Applicants will be given the facility to have access to their scanned OMR sheets which will be placed on the NCERT website along with the final scoring key so that they can calculate their own score.

NTSE State-Wise Quota

Andaman & Nicobar Islands – 20 Lakshadweep – 20
Andhra Pradesh – 263 Madhya Pradesh – 530
Arunachal Pradesh – 50 Maharashtra – 774
Assam – 202 Manipur – 50
Bihar – 691 Meghalaya – 50
Chandigarh – 20 Mizoram – 50
Chattisgarh – 195 Nagaland – 50
Dadra & Nagar Haveli – 20 Odisha – 259
Daman & Diu – 20 Puducherry – 20
Delhi – 153 Punjab – 183
Goa – 50 Rajasthan – 485
Gujarat – 360 Sikkim – 50
Haryana – 186 Tamil Nadu – 466
Himachal Pradesh – 51 Telangana – 216
Jammu & Kashmir – 64 Tripura – 50
Jharkhand – 142 Uttar Pradesh – 1408
Karnataka – 371 Uttarakhand – 79
Kerala – 220 West Bengal – 569

Total Seats: 8387 Seats, Quota is revised after every three years

NTSE Reservation

  • 15% scholarships will be reserved for students belonging to the SC category,
  • 7.5% scholarships for students belonging to the ST category and
  • 27% scholarships for students belonging to the OBC category.
  • 4% for Physically Challenged Group of Students.
  • 10% of scholarships for students belonging to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) category.

The scholarship under the present scheme awarded to the candidates for pursuing courses in science and social science up to doctoral level and in professional courses like medicine and engineering up to second-degree level subject to the fulfillment of the conditions. As on date, 2000 scholarships are awarded in the country with reservation of 15 percent for SC, 7.5 percent for ST and 27 percent for other backward classes and 4 percent for a group of students with benchmark disabilities.

NTSE Contact Details

Prof. Indrani Bhaduri Head,
Educational Survey Division,
NCERT, Sri Aurobindo Marg,
New Delhi – 110016
Email ID: [email protected]
NCERT Website: www.ncert.nic.in

NTSE Scholarship

The top 1000 students get scholarship amount as follows

 Class 11 and 12 Rs 1250 per month
 UG and PG Rs 2000 per month
 Ph.D. As per UGC norms

Find Out Benefits of Becoming An NTSE Scholar Here

We hope we have provided all the necessary information about NTSE Exam. If you have any doubt regarding this post or NTSE Exam, please comment in the comment section we will get back to you at the earliest.

State-level National Talent Search Exam

NTSE Telangana 2019-2020 for Class X Application Process, Admit Card, Result

NTSE Telangana 2019-2020 for Class X | Application Process, Admit Card, Result

NTSE Telangana 2019: NTSE Telangana exam board has released the admit card for the stage 2 exam. Candidates who want to appear for the NTSE 2019-20 can refer to the downloading the admit card. The NTSE Telangana exam is conducted in 2 stages. The result for stage 1 declared in February 2020. While the result for stage 2 will declare in June 2020. Only qualified candidates in the stage1 exam are eligible for the stage 2 exam. The final merit list will be prepared based on the overall performance of the candidates. The merit list will be published on the official NCERT portal.

NTSE is a scholarship exam that is conducted by NCERT. This exam is conducted to recognize and encourage young talent in India. Students who are currently studying in class X can appear for NTSE 2019. The NTSE will award the scholarship to the deserving candidates till the doctorate level of their academics.

NTSE Telangana Exam Dates

NTSE Events Dates
Releasing of Application form Last week of August 2019
Closing of Application Third week of September 2019
NTSE Admit Card for Stage 1 Third week of October 2019
NTSE Telangana Stage 1 November 3, 2019
NTSE Stage 1 Answer Key Second week of November 2019
NTSE Telangana Stage 1 Result & Cut-off Scores Last week of February 2020
NTSE Admit Card for Stage 2 April 2020
NTSE Telangana Stage 2 May 10, 2020

Click here to check the notice regarding Exam dates for 2019-2020 session is released by NCERT.

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NTSE Telangana 2019 Application Form

The following are the important information related to the NTSE Telangana application form

  • The candidates who are interested to appear for the NTSE exam can also apply through online. Candidates should submit the duly signed application form to the liaison officer.
  • For filling the application form, candidates should be registered on the official website.
  • After that candidates have to download the application form on the official website.
  • The candidates have to keep ready of all the documents for filling the application form.
  • While filling the application form, candidates will be required to enter some details. These are personal details, contact details, course-related details, and some additional details.
  • Candidates are instructed to fill all the details in the application form correctly.
  • After filling the application form, candidates are advised to upload the relevant documents. The documents should follow the size and format as mentioned on the official website.
  • After that applicants can take a printout of their application form.
  • After taking a printout, the applicant has to pay the application fee as indicated below.
  • Finally, submit the duly signed application form on or before the due date.

NTSE Telangana Exam Fee

  • For completion of the application process, it is important to pay the application fee.  After that, the candidate can appear for the exam.
  • Candidates need to pay Rs. 50 as the application fee if he/she belongs to the unreserved category.
  • Candidates need to pay Rs. 30 as the application fee if he/she belongs to the reserved category.
  • The application fee should be paid through challan.
  • Make sure to submit the original challan along with the duly signed application form. It has to be submitted at the office of the district educational officer.

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NTSE Telangana Exam Question Paper Pattern

The NTSE Telangana stage 1 exam divided into 3 parts. These are the language comprehension test, scholastic ability test, and mental ability test. The following table shows the distribution details of each paper. These are maximum marks, questions, and time allotted.

Paper Number of questions Maximum Marks Time Allotted
Language Comprehension Test (LCT) 50 50 45 minutes
Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) 100 100 90 minutes
Mental Ability Test (MAT) 50 50 45 minutes
  • Each correct answer in MAT and SAT stage 1 exam, carries 1 mark. There is no negative marking in any of this segment.
  • SAT and MAT in the NTSE stage 1 exam have MCQs with 4 choices. Candidates are required to mark the correct answer on the given OMR sheet for each question.
  • The LCT is just required for the qualifying exam. The marks scored in the above table is not going to be added in the final score of the candidate. Finally, it will not be considered as a decisive factor of the state-level merit list.
  • SAT evaluates the candidate’s knowledge and probably covers some subjects. These are math, science, and social science for class X and XII levels.
  • MAT evaluates the candidates reasoning skills, thinking ability, and spatial orientation. MAT questions are based on coding-decoding, patterns, problem-solving, series, and analogies.

NTSE Telangana Exam Answer Key

The answer key for the NTSE will be released on the official website http://bse.telangana.gov.in. The answer key contains answers to all the questions asked in the exam. It helps the candidates to check their answers and evaluates their scores. The following points are given to check the NTSE Telangana exam answer key

  1. Candidate has to check the official website of the NTSE Telangana exam. Then, click on the answer key link.
  2. Download your OMR sheets for estimating, once the answer key is downloaded, and saved.
  3. Candidates can also download their individual OMR sheets. Then compare the sheets with the answers which they have already submitted in the exam.
  4. Candidates can also change the answer key if they have significant proof. A revised answer key set will be published on the official website based on the proof.
  5. The NTSE exam results show the final answer key.

NTSE Telangana Exam Result

The following are the steps to check the NTSE Telangana exam results:

  • Candidates have to check the Telangana official website bse.telangana.gov.in.
  • Go to the homepage of the portal which contains the NTSE result link, click on it.
  • Candidates have to enter their name or roll number in the displayed list.
  • After that, the screen will display the NTSE Telangana result.
  • Candidates can download the result list to keep track of the record.

Details Mentioned on NTSE Telangana Exam Result

Candidates can check their NTSE result on the official website http://bse.telangana.gov.in. The NTSE Telangana exam result contains the following information

  • Roll number of the candidate
  • The name of the candidates
  • School address
  • Marks scored by the candidates in MAT, SAT & LCT
  • Candidates date of birth, gender, caste, and disability status
  • Total marks and disqualified questions in each paper
  • Candidates Rank

The final result of NTSE Telangana exam consists of 2 results will be declared in September.

NTSE Telangana Exam Qualifying Scores

Qualifying scores are the minimum scores which candidates need to score in the main exam. Then only they can be eligible for the NTSE stage 2 exam. The qualifying scores are changing every year on the basis of

  • The exam conducting authority guidelines
  • The difficulty level of the exam
  • Previous year’s qualifying tendencies
  • The number of candidates who are appearing for the exam

The below-given table shows the qualifying marks for stage 1 category candidates

Category Section Qualifying marks
SC/ST/PHC MAT 20
SAT 40
LAT 20
General MAT 16
SAT 32
LAT 16

The overall qualifying marks for the NTSE for each category are shown in the table below.

Category Cut-Off 2017-18
General 118
ST 108
SC 102
PH 82

NTSE Telangana Selection Process

Identifying talent involves a two-step selection process. While the individual state / UT performs the first stage option, the NCERT performs the national level second stage option. The state-level test may consist of two parts: the Part-I Mental Ability Test (MAT) and the Part-II Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) to nominate the required number of candidates for the second level examination to be conducted by the NCERT. The final award will be announced based on the total scores of MAT and SAT. Only selected candidates will be notified via registered letter and through the NCERT website www.ncert.nic.in. The marks obtained by the candidates in the written test will be made known to all the candidates through the NCERT website.

FAQ’s on NTSE 2019

Question 1.
How many students getting scholarships in NTSE every year?
Answer:
Approximately 1200 students getting scholarships in NTSE every year.

Question 2.
What is the reservation criteria in NTSE 2019?
Answer:
Government norms of the reservation have followed in NTSE.  SC category belongs to 15%. ST category belongs to 7% and the Physically Challenged category belongs to 3%.

Question 3.
Will I get my result sheet in my residential address?
Answer:
No, students can only get their NTSE result sheets online.

Question 4.
Will NTSE applies state quota?
Answer.
Yes, there is a state quota in the State Talent Secondary Examination (STSE). If students qualify STSE, then they will be eligible to apply NTSE.

Question 5.
How NTSE prepares final merit list?
Answer:
The students who selected in stage 1 exam can only be eligible to appear stage 2 exam. After qualifying stage 2 exam, the deserved student will get the scholarship.

Question 6.
What will be the result date of stage 1 for the candidates who belongs to Odisha state?
Answer:
Students can check stage 1 result on the official website in Jan month.

Question 7.
Can students recheck their OMR sheet in NTSE exam?
Answer:
The authorities disclose OMR sheets filled by candidates along with NTSE result. Candidates have to enter their credentials to check it online.

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NTSE Andhra Pradesh

NTSE Andhra Pradesh 2020 for Class X | Results (Released), Dates, Eligibility, Exam Pattern

NTSE Andhra Pradesh: National talent search exam also is known as NTSE will conduct the NTSE Andhra Pradesh exam stage 1 on November 3, 2019. The registration process for NTSE Exam will begin in the third week of August on their official website which is main.bseap.org. Also, the online process for NTSE stage 1 will end in the last week of September 2019. Candidates can apply for the NTSE exam in online mode as well as offline mode. Candidates that are pursuing class 10 are eligible for the NTSE stage 1 Andhra Pradesh exam. The DGE board in Andhra Pradesh will release a list of students for the last stage of NTSE as per the state quota and on the basis of the performance of students in AP NTSE 2019.

NTSE exam that is going to be conducted is a national level scholarship exam and it will be conducted in two stages. The first stage of the exam is a state-level exam which will be conducted by DGE, Andhra Pradesh. While for stage 2, the national level exam is going to be conducted by NCERT. NTSE 2019 is organized to look for talents in basic sciences that are spread throughout the country including state and union territories.

Latest Update:

NTSE Andhra Pradesh Result has been released, click here to check results.

NTSE Andhra Pradesh Overview

Below are the important details of the NTSE exam in the table

Exam name National Talent Search Examination, Andhra Pradesh
Exam Level State/UT
Conducted By Directorate of Government Examinations, AP
Eligibility Criteria Students Pursuing class10
Application Mode Online & Offline
Exam Frequency Annually
Mode of Examination Pen and Paper
Medium of Examination English/Telugu/Urdu and Hindi
Official website main.bseap.org

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NTSE Andhra Pradesh Exam 2020 Dates

Below is the list of important dates related to the NTSE Andhra Pradesh exam 2020

NTSE AP Events Dates
Application Form release August 05, 2019
Last date for Application September 07, 2019
Release of Hall Ticket The third week of October 2019
NTSE 2020 Exam November 3, 2019
NTSE Stage 1 Result Last week of March 2020
NTSE Stage II Admit Card Release April 2020
NTSE Stage 2 Exam May 10, 2020

Application Form: Andhra Pradesh NTSE 2020 Application Form is available at bseap.org

NTSE Andhra Pradesh Eligibility Criteria

Students that are studying in class 10 currently in Andhra Pradesh can apply for the NTSE AP 2020 exam. Every candidate should qualify the NTSE eligibility criteria for appearing in the exams.

  • Students should score at least 55% marks in the class 9 exam to appear for NTSE exam.
  • Besides government affiliated schools, students that belong to ICSE and CBSE are also eligible for appearing in the exam.
  • The candidate applying must be a citizen of India.
  • The student must pursue the class 10 exam in the academic year 2019-20.
  • The candidates that appeared in class 10 exams for the year 2019 cannot apply for this exam.
  • Open distance learning students belonging to class 10 are eligible under the conditions that their current age is not more than 18 years.

Click Here to Check NTSE Notification

NTSE Andhra Pradesh Eligibility Criteria

NTSE AP Exam 2020 Application Form

The DGE board of Andhra Pradesh will release the NTSE Andhra Pradesh exam application form on its official website in the third week of August 2019. Students are also given the provision to submit their form offline. This is to be through everyone’s respective schools. Thus, the NTSE application form can be filled out online as well as offline until the last week of September 2019. The application form should be submitted to the respective authorities after getting it attested from the school. NTSE Andhra Pradesh application form should be submitted to the state liaison officer before the first week of October 2019.

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NTSE AP Exam Application Form

How to Fill the NTSE Andhra Pradesh Exam Application Form?

Candidates can get the NTSE Andhra Pradesh exam application form from their respective school or download it using the official website by following the below steps

  1. Go the official website link of the NTSE exam which is main.bseap.org.
  2. On the homepage, you will find an option to download the application form. Download the application form and take a printout of it.
  3. Fill in all the required details in the form like name, contact information, address, school details, and more.
  4. All the necessary documents like income certificate, photograph, caste certificate should be attached and then the form must be attested by the school or institution’s head.
  5. Submit this form back to the head of Institution or your state liaison officer.

Documents Required for NTSE Andhra Pradesh Exam 2020

  • Each candidate should have two latest passport size photographs and these photographs should be attested by the principal or school’s gazetted officer.
  • Every SC or ST candidate should attach an attested copy of their category or caste certificates.
  • Every OBC category candidates should check whether he/she belongs to the OBC list by the National commission of backward class which is also known as NCBC.
  • For candidates that are physically challenged, they should apply under physical disability and should attach a copy of their disability certificate they are issued by recognized medical institutes.

NTSE Andhra Pradesh 2020 Admit Card

Candidates should download the admit card from the DGE official website. NTSE AP 2020 admit card will be released in the final week of October 2019. NTSE AP admit card will mention the exam details and candidates’ details like exam date, time, and venue on the admit card. Students that do not have NTSE AP admit card will not be allowed to enter the exam hall.

NTSE Andhra Pradesh 2020 Exam Pattern

Before starting the preparation of any exam, the candidates should know about the NTSE AP 2020 pattern. Below are the points recommended by the board

  • All questions asked in the exam will be either MCQ type or objective type.
  • Both SAT and MAT exam should be conducted on the same day.
  • The language test for the candidates will not be conducted.
  • The question paper will consist of a total of 200 questions and each and every question will carry a weight of 1 mark.
  • There will be no negative marking for the exam.

For the complete NTSE AP Exam Pattern 2020 details, refer the below time table

Papers Number of Questions Maximum Marks Duration (Minutes)
MAT 100 100 120
SAT 100 100 120

Marks Distribution per Subject

Subject Marks
Physics 13
Chemistry 13
Biology 14
Mathematics 20
History 12
Geography 12
Pol. Science 8
Economics 8

Marking Scheme: For each correct answer, candidates will awarded with 1 marks in both MAT and SAT papers. There is no negative marking.

NTSE Andhra Pradesh Exam Cutoff

The minimum marks that are required to qualify the NTSE exam are termed as the NTSE AP cutoff. Below is the list of cutoffs for the previous year released by DGE

Category Cutoff Marks
General 168
SC 153
ST 145
OBC non-creamy 160
OBC Creamy 170

NTSE AP 2020 Scholarship

NCERT gives a total of 2000 scholarships that are merit-based under the NTSE exam. Students that qualify for the stage 1 exam can participate in the final stage of the NTSE exam. Students can find the category wise seats allotted to each category with the help of the table given below. On the basis of the percentage scored, NTSE scholarship will be given to the candidates

Categories Percentage of seat assigned
ST 7.5%
SC 15%
Physically handicapped 3%
OBC 27%

How To Prepare for NTSE AP 2020 Exam?

NTSE AP 2020 students are shortlisted on the basis of rigorous tests like SAT and MAT. To crack these exams a candidate should have logical reasoning and good analytical skills. Students should go through the syllabus thoroughly and start the preparation accordingly. Students should follow the steps given below for NTSE AP 2020 preparation and score good marks.

  1. Cover all the subjects that are required for the exam. For this, students should refer the best books for preparing the NTSE AP 2020 exam.
  2. Make a regular study schedule and follow it rigorously.
  3. For solving difficult questions, take help from friends or teachers.
  4. In order to have a better understanding of the types of questions asked in the exam candidates should practice the NTSE AP mock papers.
  5. Revise more and more numbers of reasoning as well as aptitude questions.

We hope we have provided all the necessary information regarding NTSE Andhra Pradesh 2020. If you have any doubt regarding this post or NTSE Andhra Pradesh 2020, please comment in the comment section we will get back to you at the earliest.

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NTSE Syllabus for MAT And SAT

NTSE Syllabus 2019 | Detailed NTSE Syllabus For All Sections of MAT And SAT

NTSE Syllabus 2019: NTSE is one of the most competitive and Prestigious programs of Scholarship in India. Nearly 10 lakhs students appear for the exam every year to gain the NTSE Scholarship. NCERT will conduct this exam for class 10 students. This Scholarship Scheme is for only Class 10 students. Students who are going to attend NTSE Exam must have knowledge about NTSE Exam Pattern and NTSE Syllabus. It is necessary for students to know about NTSE Syllabus to plan their preparation accordingly and focus on syllabus and all concepts. Students must have to gain the knowledge thoroughly about NTSE Syllabus. In this article, we have provided information about NTSE Syllabus for each stage and section. Read on to find more about NTSE Syllabus.

NTSE Syllabus 2019

  • Name of the Exam: National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)
  • Conducting Body: NCERT
  • Level of the Exam: National
  • Mode of the Exam: Offline
  • Exams: Mental Aptitude Test, Scholastic Aptitude Test
  • Class level: 10th standard
  • Exam duration: 120 minutes for both MAT and SAT
  • Application Form Availability: August 2019
  • Total Scholarships: 2000
  • Scholarship amount:
    • Higher Secondary level – Rs. 1250/- p.m.
    • Graduate and Post Graduate – Rs. 2000/- p.m. (3 Years),
    • For a Ph.D. degree 2000/- (four years) – As per UGC norms
  • Official Website: http://www.ncert.nic.in

Let’s have a look about NTSE Syllabus.

NTSE Exam Pattern

Students should have to know about before getting into NTSE Syllabus is the NTSE Exam Pattern. Exam pattern is the same for both stages, NTSE Stage I and NTSE Stage II. In both Stages, there are 2 sections

  1. Mental Ability Test (MAT) and
  2. Scholastic Ability Test (SAT).

The SAT again has two parts

  1. Language Test and Science,
  2. Social Science & Mathematics.

The syllabus is same for all these sections, for both the stages of NTSE.

Find Out the Detailed Exam Pattern

NTSE Syllabus for Mental Ability Test (MAT)

  • Verbal and Non-Verbal Series
  • Verbal and Non Verbal Analogy
  • Classification
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Distance and Direction
  • Blood Relations
  • Alphabet and Number Test
  • Ranking and Arrangements
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Mathematical Operations
  • Calendar, Time and Clock
  • Missing Characters
  • Embedded Figures
  • Paper Cutting and Folding
  • Cube and Dice
  • Word Problems
  • Water and Mirror Images

NTSE Syllabus for Scholastic Ability Test (SAT)

As mentioned above, the SAT has two parts

  • Language Test
  • Science, Social science & Maths.

The SAT, basically, tests students for their academic knowledge, reading skills, application skills, etc

NTSE Syllabus for Language Test

  • Antonyms and Synonyms
  • Basic Rules of Grammar
  • Sentence Completion
  • Filling the Gaps
  • Comprehension Reading
  • Rearrangement of Jumbled Words
  • One Word Substitution
  • Paragraph Completion

NTSE Syllabus for Science, Social Science, and Maths

This part covers three subjects

  1. Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology),
  2. Social Science (History, Geography, Civics) and
  3. Maths.

The syllabus for each of these subjects are discussed below

NTSE Syllabus for SAT – Science

Physics Magnetism and Electricity
Measurements
Motion and Force
Work and Energy
Light and Sound
The Universe
Source of Energy
Chemistry Acid, Bases, Salt
Periodic Classification of Elements
Metals and Non-Metals
Structure of Atom
Physical and Chemical Changes
Carbon and its Compounds
Fibers and Plastics
Biology Air
Water
Soil
Micro-organisms
Reproduction
Life Processes
Heredity and Evolution
Food Production and Management
Diversity in Living Organisms
Plant and Animal Nutrition
Human Body
Cellular Level of Organisation
Some Common Diseases
Our Environment

NTSE Syllabus for SAT – Social Science

History French Revolution
Industrial Revolution
British Raj
Mughal Empire
Maurya Empire
Early Medieval Period
Medieval Architecture and Culture
Indian Freedom Struggle
Early States
Indus Valley Civilization
Jainism and Buddhism
Conquerors from Distant Lands
Popular Movements and Social Reforms
Nationalism in Various Countries
Introduction and Sources of Ancient Indian History
Vedic Period
World War I and II
New Empires and Kingdoms
World History
UN and International Agencies
Geography Water Resources
Biosphere
Atmosphere
Agriculture
Resources and Development
Diversity and Livelihood
Internal Structure of the Earth and Rocks
Maps and Globe
Natural Vegetation
Our Country – India
India and its Neighbors
The motion of the Earth
Climate – India and World
Indian Physiographic Division
Drainage in India
Solar System
Major Domains and landforms
Population
Civics Indian Constitution
Local and State Government
Judiciary
Indian Government

NTSE Syllabus for SAT – Mathematics

Arithmetic Progressions Number Systems
Polynomials Real Numbers
Quadratic Equations Rational Numbers
Square Roots and Cube Roots Direct and Inverse Variation
Mensuration Percentage
Surface Areas and Volumes Trigonometry
Circles Simple and Compound Interest
Triangles Arithmetic
Coordinate Geometry Linear Equations in Two Variables
Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry Statistics and Probability
Quadrilateral Parallelogram

It is to be noted that the NTSE Syllabus is not restricted to the topics mentioned above. In order to score well, you must be well-versed with all the topics and concepts that are included in the NCERT books (of the respective subjects) of Class 9 and 10.

We hope we have provided all the necessary information about NTSE Syllabus 2019 If you have any doubt regarding this post or NTSE Syllabus 2019. Please comment in the comment section we will get back to you at the earliest.

NTSE Exam Pattern

NTSE Exam Pattern 2019-20 | Detailed NTSE Exam Pattern for Stage 1 and Stage 2

NTSE Exam Pattern 2019-20: National Talent Search Examination is a prestigious Scholarship program conducted by NCERT. It is a national level exam which is conducted every year. Around 9 – 10 lakh students appear for the scholarship program every year. It is a national level exam which is conducted every year for class 10 students.

Students preparing for this exam must have a clear knowledge about NTSE Exam Pattern and NTSE Syllabus. This will help them in preparation for the exam. Having a clear knowledge about the NTSE Exam Pattern – marking scheme, sections, number of questions, time duration, etc. and the NTSE syllabus is a must if you want to crack this exam. so students must be thorough with them before they start their preparation. In this article, we will provide you all the information about NTSE Exam Pattern. Read on to find more about NTSE Exam Pattern.

NTSE Exam Pattern 2019

  • Name of the Exam: National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)
  • Conducting Body: NCERT
  • Level of the Exam: National
  • Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
  • Number of Stages: 2 – Stage 1 (State-level) and Stage 2 (National-level)
  • Number of Sections in Each Stage: 2 – Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
  • Total Number of Questions in Each Stage: 200
  • Total Marks for Each Stage: 200
  • Exam Duration: 2 Hours
  • Penalty for Wrong Answers: No negative marking

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NTSE Exam Pattern for Stage 1

Papers Subjects Number of Questions/Maximum Marks
Paper 1 – Mental Ability Test (MAT) Aptitude Test 100/100
Paper 2 – Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Science, Social Science, Mathematics 100 (Science – 40, Social Science – 40, Mathematics – 20)/100

NTSE Exam Pattern for Stage 2

Papers Subjects Number of Questions/Maximum Marks
Paper 1 – Mental Ability Test (MAT) Aptitude Test 100/100
Paper 2 – Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Science, Social Science, Mathematics 100 (Science – 40, Social Science – 40, Mathematics – 20)/100

For both stages of NTSE, there is no negative marking and no marks will be deducted for wrong answers.

For the SAT – Science, Social Science & Maths section of both Stage 1 and Stage 2, there will be 40 questions from Science, 40 questions from Social Science, and 20 questions from Mathematics.

NTSE Exam Pattern – Interview

Students who had qualified in stage II of NTSE will be called for an Interview. The best 1000 students will be selected for NTSE Scholarship.

Now that you a clear idea about NTSE Exam Pattern, we hope we have provided all the necessary information about NTSE Exam Pattern. If you have any doubt regarding this post or NTSE Exam Pattern, Please comment in the comment section we will get back to you at the earliest.

NTSE Karnataka

NTSE Karnataka 2020 for Class X | Answer Key (Released), Result, Cut Off

NTSE Karnataka: The NTSE exam for students of class 10 is meant to nurture talent and identify them. The NTSE Karnataka exam 2019 will be conducted every year through two stages. Stage 1 of the exam is conducted at the state level while the stage 2 exam is conducted at the national level. The NTSE Karnataka exam is going to be conducted by the department of state educational research and training.

NTSE Karnataka 2019-20 Dates

Below are the tentative dates for NTSE Karnataka exam 2019-20

Activity Date
Application starts from August 2019
Stage 1 exam date November 3rd, 2019
Result of stage 1 January 2020
Stage 2 exam date 10th May 2019

For more information regarding the exam, candidates can read the information brochure on the NTSE official website.

NTSE Answer Key

Answer Key

Question Paper: 

NTSE Karnataka Application Form

The NTSE Karnataka exam application form will be available for everyone through the block education office only. There is no facility to submit the application form online. Thus, students need to collect the application form offline and submit it through offline mode only.

NTSE Karnataka Reservation and Eligibility

Any regular student of class 10 can apply for a national talent search exam. For the general category, the minimum criteria are 55% while for SC/ST category the minimum criteria are 45%. The percentage given above are the minimum marks to be scored in class 9.

NTSE Karnataka Exam Pattern

There are two stages in which the NTSE Karnataka exam will be conducted for students. In stage 1, the exam will be comprised of three papers which is

Papers Test Questions Marks Duration
Paper 1 MAT 50 50 45 minutes
Paper 2 LCT 50 50 45 minutes
Paper 3 SAT 100 100 90 minutes

While at stage 2, there is going to be negative marking in all the papers. For each wrong answer given in the exam, 1/3rd marks will be deducted. There are no marks deducted for not attempting the answers.

NTSE Karnataka Test Centers

Official List of Centers – Click Here

NTSE Karnataka 2019-20 Admit Card

The NTSE exam admits card will be given to all the candidates that have successfully applied for the exam. Also, it is an important document that candidates have to secure till the end. Also, no student will be allowed inside the examination hall without the admit card.

If students require any help regarding the downloading of the e-admit card, candidates should contact these numbers 011-26592207 and 011-26560464 of they can send an email to [email protected].

Last year the NTSE Karnataka exam was conducted at Kendriya Vidyalaya, ASC center, #1 Victoria Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560047.

NTSE Karnataka Answer Key

The official answer key for the NTSE Karnataka exam 2019 will be released online. Candidates will be able to download the answer key online from the link provided on the NTSE official website. There will be also many answer keys released by coaching centers. Candidates can use that to evaluate their answers.

NTSE Karnataka Result

The result for the NTSE Karnataka exam 2019 is going to announced online at the NTSE Karnataka official website. NTSE 2019 exam results will be made available for everyone when the exam process is over. Candidates that have appeared in the exam can check the result on the official website. NTSE stage 1 result or merit list shall be declared by the department of state educational research and training. The result will be available as a PDF file, in which the details of the candidates will be mentioned.

NTSE Karnataka Exam Cutoff

The cutoff for the 2019 NTSE exam is going to be declared online. NTSE will announce the cutoff for NTSE 2019 SAT, LCT, and MAT. You can also check for the cutoff marks once they are available online on the official website.

NTSE Karnataka Sample Papers

Sample papers for NTSE Karnataka have been released online. Sample papers for the exam contain subject-wise paper with answer keys for the SAT as well as GMAT. Candidates that are interested in NTSE can check the sample papers online through the NTSE official website.

NTSE Karnataka Previous Years Question Papers

NTSE Karnataka’s answer will be available online after the exam is over. This is the opportunity for students to get an idea about the rough scores of the main exam. The question paper along with the answer key will be available for the reference paper of the exam. Once the exam is done, the candidates curiously wait for the question paper and answer keys. The procedure to download the answer key will be provided here.

NTSE Exam Selection Procedure

The identification of talent is done in two stages. The individual state level is the first level of selection. While part 2 consists of a scholastic aptitude test for nominating the required number of students for the second level test to be conducted by NCERT.

  • State Level Exam: State level is stage 1 of the exam and it will have two parts. In part 1, a mental ability test is conducted and in part 2, the scholastic aptitude test for nominating the required number of students for the second level test to be done by NCERT.
  • National Level Exam: Only the students that are selected by the state on the basis of their screening exam shall be eligible for appearing in the national level exam. This exam is conducted by the NCERT on the 2nd Sunday of May every year.

State-level National Talent Search Exam

NTSE Application Form 2020

NTSE Application Form 2020 | How to Apply, Documents Required

NTSE Application Form 2020: The education board, NCERT, has released the notification for this year’s NTSE 2020 Exam. All states along with the union territories will release their NTSE application form 2020 in the 1st week of August. This year, the NTSE stage 1 exam is expected to be conducted on 2nd November for Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Andaman and the Nicobar Islands. While the exam for other states and UTs is going to be conducted on November 3. For Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Delhi NCR the exam is going to be conducted on 17th November. The current application form is available only for registration of stage 1 NTSE exam. The candidates that qualified for the NTSE stage 1 exam will also qualify for the NTSE stage 2 exam. Many states are going to release the application form online on SCERT official website while other states will release the forms offline.

NTSE Admit Card will be issued to all eligible candidates who apply for NTSE Exam within a specified timeline. Candidates that are studying in class 10 can download the NTSE application form 2020 online. Also, they can obtain the form from the state liaison officer. Candidates need to submit the completely filled NTSE application form as well as the application fee before the final date. The final date of application form submission will vary from state to state.

NTSE Application Form Highlights

Mode of Application Offline
Official Website www.ncert.nic.in
Minimum qualification Class X
Candidature Indians candidates as well as Foreign candidates studying in India
Application fee Stage I – Fee may vary as per State/UT
Stage II – No fee
Mode of fee payment Offline only

NTSE Application Form Important Dates 2020

Events Dates
Application Forms releases The first week of August 2019
Last date to apply Varies from state to state
NTSE admit card for the stage – 1 (in online as well as an offline mode) By the third week of October 2019
NTSE answer keys (stage – 1) Within 5 – 7 days after the exam
NTSE Results (stage – 1) January – March 2020
NTSE Stage 2 admit card April 2020
NTSE Results (Final) September 2020

NTSE 2020 Exam Eligibility Criteria

Candidates are required to go through the eligibility criteria before they fill the application form. The candidates that do not satisfy the eligibility criteria will not be a part of the admission process. Here are the eligibility criteria that are set by NSTSS for graduation as well as school students.

NTSE Exam Eligibility Criteria for School Students

  • Students should appear for the class 10 exam from a recognized school.
  • Students that have applied for class 10 through an open learning system can also appear for the NTSE exam.
  • The age of the candidate should not be more than 18 years.
  • The candidate should have cleared all the standards from class 1 to 10.

NTSE Exam Eligibility Criteria for Graduation Students

  • Candidate applying should appear for class 12 from a recognized board.
  • The candidate should have cleared the class 11 exam without any backlogs.
  • The candidate should not have any backlog for class 10 final exam declared by state boards and CBSE board.
  • Class 10 exam should be cleared by the candidate with a minimum of 60% marks.
  • There is no age limit defined for the candidates applying for NTSE 2020 exam.

How to Fill NTSE 2020 Exam Application Form?

Candidates can fill the application form for NTSE 2020 exam online or offline after downloading the form online. Candidates can also get access to the form online from the state liaison officer. After all the details are filled by the candidates, the application form can be submitted via post to the respective address of the state liaison officer. Candidates can also submit the application form by going to the address of the state liaison officer. Below are the steps to fill the NTSE 2020 exam application form:

  1. Go to the NTSE official website which is ncert.nic.in.
  2. On the homepage, a link will appear that states ‘Apply for the NTSE 2020’.
  3. In the form, there are certain details like date of birth, candidate’s name, email ID, mobile number, educational qualification, etc that needs to be filled.
  4. After all the details are filled, click on the ‘submit’ button mentioned below.
  5. Download the NTSE application form after filling it.
  6. Besides basic details, candidates are also required to affix their signature and photograph in the space provided.
  7. Candidates need to attest the NTSE 2020 application form from their school head/principal.
  8. After each and every detail is done, there is an application fee varying on the state to state that needs to be paid.
  9. Candidates can also submit their application form to their respective liaison officers by visiting the address of liaison officer or via post.

Below are the addresses of the state liaison officer in each for the candidate’s reference.

Name of the State/UT Name of the State Liaison Officer and their Address Phone number and Email Id Official link to download NTSE application form
Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Director – Mr. Talom Tabi
Directorate of Secondary Education
Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Naharlagun, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh – 791111
0360-2290471
Fax No. 0360 2291482, 2290464
Email Id: [email protected]
http://www.arunachalpradesh.gov.in/
Assam Mr. Khabir Uddin Ahmed
Dy. Director
Office of the Director of Secondary Education, Kahilipara, Guwahati, Assam – 781019
0361-2381657
Email Id: [email protected]
http://www.madhyamik.in/
Manipur Sh. R.K. Tenedy Singh
Vigyan Mandir Officer
Directorate of Education (Schools), Lamphelpat, Imphal, Manipur – 795004
0385-2411095
Email Id: [email protected]
https://manipur.gov.in/dert/index.html/
Meghalaya Smt. Margarette C. Blah
Selection Grade Lecturer
Directorate of Educational Research And Training (DERT), Laitmukhrah Nongrimmaw,
Shillong, Meghalaya – 793011
0364-2233752
Email Id: [email protected]
http://www.megeducation.gov.in/
Mizoram Mrs. Zothanmawii
Deputy Director, School Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Chaltlang, Aizawl, Mizoram – 796012
0389-2347790
Email Id: [email protected].
https://scert.mizoram.gov.in/post/ntse
Nagaland Mr. N. Woshamo
Research Associate, SCERT, Kohima, Nagaland – 798621.
0370-2270160
Fax: 0370-2270173
Email Id: [email protected].
Sikkim Mr. Bilal Prabhakar
Deputy Director (Scholarship) Human Resource Development Department of Education
Govt. of Sikkim, Tashiling Secretariat
Gangtok, Sikkim – 737101
03592-201029, 03592-220903 Fax: 03592-205177
Email Id: [email protected]
http://sikkimhrdd.org/
Tripura Smt. Kuheli Debbarma
Deputy Director
SCERT, Abhay Nagar, Agartala, Tripura – 799005
0381-2354867, 0381-2354209
Email Id: [email protected]
https://scertonline.tripura.gov.in/
Andaman and Nicobar
Islands
Principal
State Institute of Education, Siksha Sadan, Link Road, Port Blair, A and N Islands – 744101
03192-232730
Email Id: [email protected]
http://www.and.nic.in/
Bihar Dr. Sanjiwan Sinha
Director,
SCERT Mahendru Post Office
Patna, Bihar – 800006
0612-2370783
Fax: 0612 2370783, 0162-2379808
Email Id: [email protected]
http://scertbihar.co.in/
Jharkhand Dr. Arbind Pd. Singh
Chairman
Jharkhand Academic Council, Gyandeep Campus, Bargawan Namkum, Ranchi, Jharkhand – 834010
0651-2261181, 6453342, 43, 44 and 45. Fax: 0651-2261999
Email Id: [email protected]
https://jac.nic.in/
Odisha Mrs. Aparna Mishra
Assistant Director
Directorate of TE and SCERT Unit IV, Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751001
0674-2500881, 0674-2502928
Email Id: [email protected]
[email protected]
http://scertodisha.nic.in/
West Bengal Dr. Syed Nurus Salam
Deputy Director of School Education (Basic) Directorate of School Education
Bikas Bhawan, 7th Floor
East Block, Salt Lake City
Kolkata, West Bengal – 700091
033-23348005, 033-23345952
Fax: 033-23378036
Email Id: [email protected]
http://www.wbsed.gov.in/welcome.html
Chandigarh Mrs. Mamta Sharma
Assistant Professor
SCERT, Sector – 32C, Chandigarh (U.T.) – 160031.
0172-2676011, Fax: 0172- 2602011
Email Id: [email protected]
http://www.siechd.nic.in/
New Delhi Ms. Madhu Singh
Deputy Director, Directorate of Education Science and TV Branch
Behind Lady Shri Ram College, Lajpat Nagar – IV, New Delhi-110024.
011-26280409, 011-26280413, 011-26280410
Email Id: [email protected]
http://www.edudel.nic.in/
Jammu and Kashmir Dr. Farooq Ahmad Peer
Director Academics, Liaison Officer (NTS), J and K State Board of School Education, New Campus
Lal Mandi, Bemina, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir – 190018
Fax cum Phone: 0194-2494522
Email Id: [email protected]
http://www.jkbose.jk.gov.in/
Haryana Sh. Sunil Vashishta
Lecturer Commerce, SCERT, Sohna Road,
Opp. Panchayat Bhawan, Gurugram, Haryana – 122001
0124-2321909
Email Id: [email protected]
http://scertharyana.gov.in/talent-search-exam/
Himachal Pradesh Mrs. Rita Sharma
Associate Professor
SCERT, Rabon, Solan, Himachal Pradesh – 173211
0179-227135
Email Id: [email protected] [email protected]
https://himachal.nic.in/en-IN/
Punjab Mrs. Rumkeet Kaur
Lecturer in Math
State Institute of Science Education, PSEB Complex, Block-E 6th Floor
Phase – 8, Ajitgarh, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab – 140308
0172-2210144
Email Id: [email protected]
http://www.ssapunjab.org/
Rajasthan Mr. Rajendra Kumar Saxena
Assistant Director – Exams
Board of Secondary Education
Ajmer, Rajasthan – 305001
0145-2632877
Fax: 0145-2627394
Email Id: [email protected]
http://rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in/
Uttar Pradesh Sh. Anandkar Pandey
Director, Bureau of Psychology
SCERT, 2 Lowther Road, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh – 211001
0532-2256511
Email Id: [email protected]
http://www.examregulatoryauthorityup.in
Uttarakhand Dr. Sunita Bhatt
Assistant Director
State Council of Educational Research and Training, Rajeev Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya, I.T Campus, Nanurkhera, Dehradun, Uttarakhand – 248001
0135-2789655
0135- 2789710
Fax: 0135-2789656
Email Id: [email protected]
http://www.scert.uk.gov.in/
Chhattisgarh Prof. S.L. Ogre
Professor
SCERT, DIET Campus, Shankar Nagar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh – 492001
0771-2442241
0771-2443596
Email Id: [email protected]
http://www.scert.cg.gov.in/
Daman and Diu Sh. Rajesh J Halpati
Head Master
Government High School, Vaniyawad, Nani Daman Opposite Custom House, Daman, and Diu – 396210
0260-2250154
Email Id: [email protected]
https://daman.nic.in/
Dadra and Nagar
Haveli
Sh. Salim Dinganker
State Liaison Officer, NTS/NMMS Directorate of Education
1st Floor, Building No.5 PWD Campus,
Above Animal Husbandry, Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli – 396230
9724507337
Email Id: [email protected]
http://dnh.nic.in/departmentsnew.aspx
Goa Sh. Jaywant Waman Naik
Vocational Education Officer
Directorate of Education
State Council of Educational Research and
Training, Alto-Porvorim
Bardez, Goa – 403521
0832-2417276
0832-2413649
Email Id: [email protected]
http://www.education.goa.gov.in/
Gujarat Sh. Dharmendra R Saradava
Secretary
Gujarat State Examination Board, Opp. Government Library,
Sector-21, Gandhinagar, Gujarat – 382021.
079-23248461
079-23248462
Email Id: [email protected]
https://sebexam.orpgujarat.com/
Madhya Pradesh Ms. Survi Parashar
Assistant Manager, Rajya Shiksha Kendra Pustak Bhawan “B” Wing,
Arora Hills, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – 462011
0755-2559952
Fax: 0755-2552363
Email Id: [email protected]
http://www.ssa.mp.gov.in/
Maharashtra Sh. Sukhdeo Hari Dere
Commissioner
Maharashtra State Council of Examinations
17 – Dr. Ambedkar Road,
Pune, Maharashtra – 411001
020-26123066
020-26123067
020-26056448
Fax: 020-26129919
Email Id: [email protected]
http://www.mscepune.in/
Andhra Pradesh Sh. Chikile Nageswara Rao
Deputy Commissioner
Office of the Director of Govt. Examinations,
Chapel Road, ABIDS Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh – 500001
040-23237345
040-23237344
Fax: 040-23237344
Email id: [email protected]
http://main.bseap.org/
Karnataka Dr. M.V. Krishnamurthy
Senior Assistant Director
DSERT, No.4, 100 Feet Ring Road, Banashankari,
3rd Stage, Bangalore, Karnataka – 560085
080-26422239
Fax: 080-26422377, 080-26422372/306
Email Id: [email protected]
http://www.dsert.kar.nic.in/
Kerala Dr. Meena. S
Assistant Professor, SCERT Vidhya Bhavan, Poojappura (P.O.)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695012
0471-2341883
Fax: 0471-2341869
Email id: [email protected]
http://www.scert.kerala.gov.in/
Lakshadweep Mrs. Subaidabi, C.P.
Principal
Govt. Senior Secondary School, Kavaratti, Lakshadweep – 682555
04896-262874
Fax: 04896-262218
04896-263289
Email Id: [email protected]
http://dietlakshadweep.nic.in/importantlinks.htm
Pondicherry Dr. J. Krishna Raju
Joint Director
Directorate of School Education, Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Centenary Educational Complex, Anna Nagar, Puducherry – 605005
0413-2207260
Email Id: [email protected]
http://schooledn.puducherry.gov.in/
Tamil Nadu Ms. D. Vasundra Devi
Director
Directorate of Govt. Examinations, College Road
Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600006
044-28272088, 28278286 and 28203089
Fax: 044-28203089
Email Id: [email protected]
http://www.tnscert.org/tnscert/index.php?language=LG-1&status=Active
Telangana Sh. D. Chalapathi Rao
Deputy Commissioner
Director of Govt. Examinations, Chapel Road, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500001
040-23230942
Email Id: [email protected]
https://scert.telangana.gov.in/

Documents To Be Attached With Application Form

  • A colored photograph of the candidate which should not be 6 months older than the date of form filling.
  • The background of the photograph should be dark.
  • The hairs must be properly tied and there should not be any makeup visible in the photograph.
  • Candidates that are Indian nationals do not need to produce any document for the application form.
  • Students that are of Indian origin and doing class 10 abroad have to prove their Indian citizenship. Thus, they need to attach a copy of class 11 marks.

NTSE 2020 Application Form FAQ’s

Question 1.
Who should apply for NTSE 2020 exam?
Answer: Candidates who want scholarship for higher studies should apply for the NTSE 2020 exam.

Question 2.
Where will I get NTSE 2020 exam application form?
Answer: NTSE 2020 exam application form is available online as well as offline from the state liaison officer.

Question 3.
What is the deadline for the NTSE exam application form?
Answer: The deadline for the application form varies from state to state. Candidates should remain alert about the deadline in their state. Once the deadline is gone candidates will not be able to register for the exam.

NTSE Eligibility Criteria 2019-20

NTSE Eligibility Criteria 2019-20 | Check Stage wise Eligibility and Reservation

NTSE Exam Eligibility Criteria 2020: NTSE is now only for students of Class 10. NCERT will publish the notification for NTSE eligibility criteria. The National Talent Search Examination is the most prestigious national level scholarship exam. The NTSE conducted in two stages for secondary school students. NTSE Stage 1 2020 will be conducted by various states or Union Territories in the first week of November. Whereas the NTSE Stage 2 exam is conducted by NCERT in the 2nd week of May 2020. NCERT offers 2000 scholarships every year out of which 15% is reserved for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBS and 4% for PH candidates. These reservation percentages are the same for the students studying in India or Abroad. Students must clear the class IX exam with 60% of the marks.

The NTSE scholarship is awarded to talented students in India to help them financially up to their higher studies. Only the qualified candidates of the Stage 1 exam will be invited to appear for the Stage 2 exam. If candidates are not eligible for this exam then their applications will be rejected by the exam conducting authorities. That’s why students must know the Eligibility for NTSE 2020 before filling the form. Read the article below to get more information about the NTSE eligibility 2019 criteria.

NTSE 2019 Eligibility Criteria

The NTSE eligibility criteria are different for both stages of the exam. As per the Eligibility for NTSE Exam, the age limit of the students must be below 18 years as on July 1, 2020. Students who are studying in class X can be eligible for NTSE 2020. In this article, students can check both stages of eligibility criteria separately.

NTSE Eligibility Criteria Stage 1

States may enforce other eligibility criteria for NTSE Stage 1. Refer to the below mentioned NTSE 2020 Eligibility Criteria stage 1.

  1. Nationality: Students must belong to the citizenship of India. However, class X students of India who are studying abroad can also eligible for NTSE.
  2. Education Board: Students from any recognized schools including Kendriya Vidyalaya, Navodaya Vidyalaya or Sainik school, etc. can appear for the NTSE 2020. Students studying in class X under the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) with the age limit of below 18 years can also appear for the NTSE 2020. Students must not be employed in any job.
  3. Domicile: Students studying in class 10 of various states/UTs can appear for this scholarship examination. So, the domicile certificate is not required in this exam.
  4. Class: Students studying in class IX can also appear for the NTSE 2020 but they must clear the class IX exam with 60% of the marks.

NTSE Exam Eligibility Criteria Stage 2

Refer to the below mentioned NTSE 2020 Eligibility Criteria stage 2.

  • Students who have secured 80% marks or above in the state level exam are eligible to appear for the NTSE stage 2 exam at the national level.
  • Approximately 4000 students appear for the NTSE stage 2 every year. Out of which only those students who qualify stage 2 with the minimum cut off scores will be awarded the scholarship.

NTSE Eligibility Criteria 2020 for Indian Students Studying Abroad

Refer to the below mentioned NTSE Scholarship eligibility criteria 2020 for Indian students studying abroad.

  1. Indian students who are studying abroad can directly apply for NTSE stage 2.
  2. These students have to secure at least 60% of marks in aggregate at the previous annual examinations.
  3. Abroad students can appear in the NTSE at their own cost. The exam conducting authority is not responsible for any kind of reimbursement.
  4. These students have to appear the NTSE in India in any of the exam centers.
  5. The application form will be released in October for the students studying abroad.
  6. After filling the application form, it should be sent along with the photocopy of previous exam mark sheets to the address of the NCERT.
  7. Students studying abroad can get a scholarship only if they study further in India.

NTSE Reservation Policy for Indian Nationals

The NTSE will follow some rules defined by the Government of India. The candidate must be Indian nationals. The candidates who qualify the NTSE stage 2 examinations will be getting reservation benefits.

The general category candidates must secure 40% marks in each of the NTSE exam papers. The reserved category students need to secure 32% marks in each of the exams. The NTSE reservation scheme is as follows:

Category Details Percentage Reservation
SC (scheduled caste) 15%
ST (scheduled tribe) 7.5%
Physically challenged 3%

NTSE Reservation Scheme for Indian Nationals Studying Abroad

The candidates of Indian origin who are completing class 10 from any foreign board or school will be getting a scholarship only if he/she studies further in India. The reservation ratio percentage scheme in NTSE exam is as follows the criteria:

Category Percentage Reservation
SC (Scheduled Caste) 15%
ST (Scheduled Tribe) 7.5%
Physically Challenged 3%

FAQ’s on NTSE Eligibility Criteria 2020 for Class 10

Question 1.
Are the eligibility criteria for NTSE Stage 1 the same as NTSE Stage 2?

Answer:
No, the eligibility criteria for both stages are different.

Question 2.
What is the age limit of the students to appear for the NTSE Stage 1?

Answer:
As per the eligibility criteria, the age limit of the students must be below 18 years as on July 1, 2020.

Question 3.
How many marks required in Stage 1 exam to be eligible for NTSE Stage 2?

Answer:
Students have to obtain 80% marks or above in the Stage 1 exam to be eligible for the NTSE stage 2 at the national level.

Question 4.
What is the qualifying marks for Ntse?

Answer:
The minimum qualifying marks that a student must obtain is 40% in each paper (for General/OBC category students) and 32% in each paper (for SC/ST/PH category students)

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