NTSE Delhi 2019-20

NTSE Delhi 2020 for Class X | Application Form, Admit Card, Result, Cutoff

NTSE Delhi 2020: The national talent search exam is conducted by the Delhi education board in two stages. The answer key for the exam 2018-19 has been released. The first stage for the NTSE Delhi exam will be held in offline mode in November 2019. Directorate of Delhi (DOE), Delhi will release the NTSE Delhi notification in the September first week. NTSE Delhi application forms will be available online for everyone to download on dude.nic.in. Candidates that are eligible will be able to apply for the NTSE scholarship exam after the release of notification. Students that are currently studying in class 10 can send their filled application forms till the third week of September 2019. There will be no application fee required to be paid for NTSE exam

NTSE Exam will be a two-stage exam process. Stage 1 of the exam will be a state-level exam while stage 2 is a national level exam which will be held on May 10, 2020. Candidates that qualify the NTSE stage 1 exam will be eligible to appear for the stage 2 exam.

NTSE 2020 Delhi Exam Overview

Name of Exam National Talent Search Examination
Level State-Level
Conducting Body Directorate of Education, Delhi
Official website www.edudel.nic.in
State Liaison Officer Ms. Usha Chaturvedi
Contact Details Science Branch, Directorate of Education,
Science and TV Branch,
Old Gargi College Building,
Behind LSR College,
Amar Colony, Lajpat Nagar – IV,
New Delhi-110024
Mode of exam Pen and paper
Medium of exam English and Hindi

State-level National Talent Search Exam

NTSE 2020 Exam Important Dates

Candidates should be keeping tracks of NTSE exam for the important events like application form submission, result declaration, admit card release, etc.

Event NTSE Delhi Date
Application form released 20th August 2019
Last date for NTSE Delhi form 3rd September 2019
Release of Admit Card 4th week of October 2019
NTSE 2019-20 Exam Date November 17, 2019
Declaration of result 4th week of February 2020
Release of Stage 2 Admit Card April 2020
NTSE Stage 2 Exam Date May 10, 2020
NTSE Stage II Result Date September 2020

Application Form: Click Here to download Application-cum-Admit card & Performa ‘A for Delhi NTSE 2020.

NTSE Delhi 2020 Exam Eligibility Criteria

All the candidates should read the NTSE eligibility criteria for stage 1 exam in detail. If there is a single eligibility criterion that is not being satisfied then it may lead to the cancellation of NTSE forms without any intimation. Below are the eligibility criteria for NTSE Delhi exam 2020.

  • Candidates should be currently enrolled in class 10 of the current academic year 2019-20.
  • Candidates should have passed the class 9 exam from government, government-aided, or unaided private schools.
  • The student should have scored a minimum of 60% marks class 9 for the year 2018-19.
  • For NTSE Delhi exam, there are no minimum income criteria required.

NTSE Delhi 2020 Application Form

The directorate of Delhi will release the application form for NTSE stage 1 exam during the first week of September 2019 through the official website dude.nic.in. Candidates need to fill their basic details as well as academic details in the NTSE application form. Below are the steps for submission of NTSE Delhi application form offline:

  • Go to the official website of Directorate of education, Delhi and download the NTSE exam application form.
  • Fill the details in the application form and paste your passport size photograph.
  • Get the NTSE Delhi application form signed by the principal or the head of your Institute.
  • Submit the application form completely filled at the respective school.

ITI Delhi Admissions will commence from 10th June 2019.

NTSE Delhi Exam Pattern 2020

The question paper for the stage will have 2 sections which are mental ability test and scholastic aptitude test. Between these 2 sections, there are a total of 180 MCQs asked. Each MCQ question carries 1 mark. SAT paper contains questions from chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, geography, history, civics, and economics. There is going to be no negative deduction for an incorrect response. Below is the table for an overview of the exam pattern for the NTSE exam:

Paper Test Type Maximum Marks Number of Questions Duration (in Minutes)
I MAT (Mental Ability Test) 90 90 120
II SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) 90 90 120

NTSE Delhi 2020 Exam Syllabus

There is no fixed NTSE Delhi exam. However, based on the NCERT norms, students should prepare for class 9 and 10 to be equally prepared for NTSE exam. The questions shall be asked from physics, chemistry, and mathematics.

NTSE Delhi 2020 Exam Admit Card

The directorate of education, Delhi will upload the NTSE Delhi admit card for the exam online on its the official website. Students will be able to download the NTSE exam admit card from the October third week, 2019. Candidates should bring the stage 1 admit card while exam else they will not be allowed to sit in the exam. The NTSE admit card will contain details like exam venue, date, and time.

NTSE Delhi 2020 Exam Result And Answer Key

The result for the main exam will contain the overall scores of the candidate as well as the MAT and SAT section. 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.

Candidates that are appearing for the Delhi 2020 exam can check the official answer key on the official 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 2019-20 exam.

NTSE Reservation

At the national level for Stage-I Examination 15% for students belonging to the SC category, 7.5% for students belonging to the ST category, 27% for students belonging to OBC category (Non-creamy layer) and 10% for Economically Weaker Section (EWSs) (EWS candidates will have to produce income & assets certificate issued by the competent authority) as per central list available on ncbe.nic.in for Disabled (within category) as per norms of NCERT.

NTSE Exam Delhi Cutoff 2020

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 Cutoff
General 181
SC 136
ST 128
OBC 152
PH 79

NTSE Delhi Exam 2020 Scholarship Amount

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 Delhi 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.

NTSE Delhi FAQ’s

Question 1.
What will the student get after qualifying 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 postgraduate – 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 third week of September.

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.

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NTSE Jammu and Kashmir 2019-20

NTSE Jammu and Kashmir 2019-20 for Class X | Exam Dates, Pattern, Syllabus and Answer Key

NTSE Jammu and Kashmir 2019-20: Jammu and Kashmir Board of Secondary Education (JKBOSE) will conduct NTSE J and K Stage 1. NTSE J&K will be conducted on 17th November 2019. The application process will start in the first week of August 2019. Class 10th regular students can apply for NTSE J&K till the last week of September 2019. Candidates who submit the application on or before the due date will be able to get the admit card. The admit card can be collected from the schools in the last week of October 2019. The NTSE J&K shortlisted candidates are only invited to appear for the Stage 2 exam to be held on May 2020. The final merit list will be prepared and published on the official website of NCERT.

NCERT offers scholarships every year to deserving candidates until the doctorate level of their studies. Candidates should read the complete article to know information related to NTSE J&K 2019-20. Information including exam dates, application, eligibility, pattern, and syllabus, etc.

NTSE Jammu and Kashmir Exam Dates

Events Dates
Starting of Application First Week of August 2019
Closing of Application Last Week of September 2019
Admit Card for Stage 1 Last Week of October 2019
NTSE Jammu and Kashmir Stage 1 November 17, 2019
NTSE Jammu and Kashmir Answer Key Third Week of November 2019
NTSE Jammu and Kashmir Stage 1 Result First Week of February 2020
NTSE Admit Card for Stage 2 April 2020
NTSE Stage 2 May 10, 2020
NTSE Stage 2 Result September 2020

State-level National Talent Search Exam

NTSE Jammu and Kashmir Eligibility Criteria

The following are the eligibility conditions to appear for NTSE J&K 2019-20.

  • Candidates from any recognized schools of J&K including Kendriya Vidyalaya, Navodaya Vidyalaya, Sainik School or any Top Schools are eligible.
  • Age limit for NTSE J&K must be less than 18 years as on 1st July 2019.
  • Reserved category candidates must secure at least 40% marks in 9th class.
  • General category candidates must secure at least 55% marks in 9th class.
  • Candidates of open schooling or distance learning within the age limit can appear NTSE J&K.
  • Jammu and Kashmir candidates who are employed in any job are not eligible.
  • NMMS Scholarship holders could also be eligible for NTSE Jammu and Kashmir.

NTSE Jammu and Kashmir Application Form

NTSE J&K application form will be released on the official website of JKBOSE in the first week of August 2019. Candidates can collect an application from the school authorities or the state liaison officer. J and K students can fill and submit the application until the last week of September 2019.  Candidates can check the below-mentioned steps to apply for the NTSE J&K 2019-20.

  • Candidates should visit the official website jkbose.ac.in.
  • Click on the online application link to download the application.
  • Fill all the required details properly. Recheck the filled details thoroughly to avoid rejection of the application.
  • Two passport size photos and mark sheet copies of 9th standard must be included.
  • Reserved category candidates can attach a photocopy of the Caste Certificate if required.
  • Physically Challenged candidates can attach a photocopy of the Disability Certificate if required.
  • Attach the Pay in slip in the state liaison officer name and get the form attested from the Principal.
  • Submit the filled application along with the required documents to your school Principal.
  • Then the application will be further submitted to the state liaison officer on or before the due date.

NTSE Jammu and Kashmir Application Fee

Candidates make sure to pay the application fee of Rs. 110/- in favor of the state liaison officer, Jammu and Kashmir.

NTSE Jammu and Kashmir Admit Card

Candidates must collect the admit card from their school authorities in the last week of October 2019. Admit card contains the candidate name, roll number and exam center details. Mobile phones or any other instruments are not allowed in the exam. Candidate must bring the admit card on the exam day. Without admit card candidates will not be entered into the examination hall.

NTSE Jammu and Kashmir Question Pattern

The NTSE J&K stage 1 contains two parts i.e, Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Ability Test (SAT). The NTSE J&K pattern contains exam details, number of questions asked and the duration of each paper. Each paper consists of 100 multiple choice and objective type of questions.  Refer to the table below to know the details of the exam pattern for NTSE Jammu and Kashmir

Papers Number of questions Type of Question Duration
Mental Ability Test (MAT) 100 Multiple choice and objective type 120 minutes
Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) 100 Multiple choice and objective type 120 minutes
  • Each right answer carries 1 mark and no negative marking for wrong answers.
  • The questions will be asked from the various topics of the 9th and 10th standard syllabus.
  • MAT questions are asked to test the candidate’s ability in thinking and reasoning.
  • MAT contains a total of 100 multiple and objective type questions with a duration of 120 minutes.
  • SAT questions are asked to test the candidate’s knowledge on each subject of their academics.
  •  SAT contains a total of 100 multiple and objective type questions with a duration of 120 minutes.

NTSE Jammu and Kashmir Answer Key

The official answer keys will not be released by JKBOSE. Some coaching institutes will release the answer keys in the third week of November 2019. Answer keys help the candidates to estimate the scores before the result declaration. So, candidates can find the answer keys from the websites of the coaching institutes. Refer to the below points to know more about the NTSE J&K answer keys:

  1. NTSE J&K answer keys will provide the answers to all questions asked in each paper.
  2. Candidates must check the answer keys to get an idea of eligibility for NTSE Stage 2.
  3. Candidates should follow the correct approach for marking.

NTSE Jammu and Kashmir Exam Result

NTSE J&K result will be released online in the first week of February 2020. JKBOSE will declare the result as a merit list of shortlisted candidates for the NTSE stage 2. The following points contain some information about the NTSE J&K Stage 1 results:

  • Visit the official website of JKBOSE to check the result.
  • Click on the result, enter roll number and date of birth and download the result sheet.
  • In the result sheet, students can check their name, roll number, date of birth and marks obtained in each paper.
  • Keep a photocopy of the result sheet for future reference.

Details Mentioned on NTSE Jammu and Kashmir Result

Candidates can check the result on the official website of JKBOSE. The NTSE J&K result sheet contains the following information of the candidates.

  • Candidates Name, School and Roll number
  • Candidates gender, category, date of birth and disability status
  • Candidates Rank and Total marks
  • Candidates section-wise scores

NTSE Jammu and Kashmir Cut-off

The minimum scores a candidate required to qualify for the NTSE stage 2 exam is the cut-off. Candidates can expect the cut-off to be declared after one week of the result announcement. NTSE J&K cut-off will be announced along with the result by JKBOSE on February 2020. The below mentioned are the various factors of cut-off

  • Total number of students from each category
  • Previous year’s cut-off
  • The difficulty level of the exam pattern
  • Highest marks obtained by candidates
  • Lowest marks obtained by candidates

The following table shows the previous year’s category-wise cut-off to get an idea of trends.

Category Cut-Off (2016-17)
SC 103
ST 109
General 112

The following table shows the cut-off percentage for NTSE J&K category candidates

Categories MAT SAT
General 40% 40%
SC 32% 32%
ST 32% 32%
PH 32% 32%

NTSE Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Criteria

Total 64 scholarships are reserved for Jammu and Kashmir state. These scholarships will be awarded as mentioned below:

Category Reservation Criteria
SC 15%
ST 7.5%
PH 4%
OBC 27%

NTSE Jammu and Kashmir Stage 1 Syllabus

After submitting the application candidates must concentrate on the preparation of the examination. Since there is no particular syllabus for the NTSE Jammu and Kashmir. So, candidates have to prepare from the syllabus of class IX and X to clear the J&K Stage 1 exam. The below-given table shows some important topics for NTSE J&K Stage 1 2019-20.

Papers Subjects Syllabus
SAT Math Algebraic Expression, Surface Area and Volume, Simple and Compound Interest, Quadratic Equation, Arithmetic Progression, Square Roots and Cube Roots, Percentage, etc
Science Source of Energy, Human Body, Acid, Bases and Salt, Metals and non-metals, Food Production and Management, Motion and Force, Fibers and Plastics, Structure of an Atom and Measurements, etc.
Social Sciences Indian Constitution, The Mughal Empire, New Empires and Kingdoms, Delhi Sultanate, Industrial Revolution, Early Medieval Period, Resources and Development, British Raj, Democracy and Elections, Atmosphere, The Judiciary, Map and Globe, Natural Vegetation and Solar System, etc.
MAT Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning Mirror and Water Images, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Distance and Direction, Word Problems, Calendar, Time and Clock, Ranking and Arrangements, etc.

NTSE Scholarships Amount 2019-20

The HRD Ministry, Government of India has sponsored the NTSE scholarship 2019-20. Jammu and Kashmir candidates have to qualify in both the stages of NTSE. Then only they can be awarded the scholarship amount every month. NTSE deserving candidates only can avail approximately 2000 scholarships offered by NCERT.

Education Level Scholarship Amount
Class XI to XII Rs. 1250/-
Undergraduate Rs. 2000/-
Postgraduate Rs. 2000/-
Ph.D. According to the UGC norms

Hope this article will help you to get more information about NTSE Jammu and Kashmir 2019-20. Don’t forget to add your comment for any information/queries.

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NTSE Meghalaya 2019-20

NTSE Meghalaya 2019-20 for Class X | Admit Card, Exam Dates, Application and Answer Keys

NTSE Meghalaya 2019-20: The Directorate of Educational Research and Training (DERT) conduct NTSE Stage 1 on 2nd November. The NTSE Meghalaya application form will be released in the last week of July 2019. Students studying in class X can apply for NTSE Meghalaya until September 2019. The NTSE Meghalaya students can collect the admit card from the school in the last week of October 2019. The NTSE Meghalaya qualified students will be invited to appear for the NTSE stage 2 exam.

NCERT conducts NTSE to help the talented students both academically and economically. That’s why NCERT offers scholarships to only the deserving candidates till the doctorate level of their academics. Candidates should read the complete article to know more information about NTSE Meghalaya. Information including exam dates, the application process, eligibility, pattern, and syllabus, etc.

NTSE Meghalaya Exam Dates

Events Dates
Starting Date of Application Last Week of July 2019
Closing of Application Last Week of September 2019
Admit Card for Stage 1 October 2019
NTSE Meghalaya Exam November 2, 2019
NTSE Meghalaya Answer Key November 2019
NTSE Meghalaya Result & Cut Off Scores February 2020
NTSE Admit Card for Stage 2 April 2020
NTSE Stage 2 May 10, 2020
NTSE Stage 2 Result September 2020

State-level National Talent Search Exam

NTSE Meghalaya Eligibility Criteria

Students must check the following conditions of eligibility to appear for NTSE Meghalaya.

  • Candidates studying in class X from any recognized or top schools of the state.
  • Open schooling or distance learning candidates whose age is below 18 years.
  • Reserved category students should obtain at least 55% marks in class IX.
  • General category students should obtain at least 60% marks in class IX.
  • Meghalaya students who are studying in class X in the academic year of 2019-20.
  • Age limit for NTSE Meghalaya students must be below 18 years as on 1st July 2019.
  • Candidates who are employed in any job are not eligible.
  • NMMS Scholarship holders could also be eligible for NTSE Meghalaya.

NTSE Meghalaya Application Form

Students can collect an application form from the school authorities. They can also get it from the state liaison officer. NTSE Meghalaya application form will be released in the last week of July 2019. Meghalaya students can fill and submit the application form until September 2019. The following are the important points to apply for the NTSE Meghalaya 2019-20.

  • Visit the official website www.megeducation.gov.in to download the application form.
  • Enter the required details correctly to avoid rejection by the exam authorities.
  • Recheck the filled form thoroughly to avoid rejection without any prior notice.
  • Candidates must keep ready their required documents including two passport size photos and mark sheet copies of class IX.
  • Reserved candidates should submit a photocopy of their Caste Certificates if required.
  • Physically Challenged candidates should submit a photocopy of their Disability Certificates if required.
  • Open schooling or distance learning students could submit it directly to the DSEO.
  • Submit the filled application form along with the required documents to the Principal.
  • From your school, it will be forwarded to the DSEO of Meghalaya on or before the due date.

NTSE Meghalaya Application Fee

No application fee will be charged from the applicants to appear for the NTSE Meghalaya Stage 1.

NTSE Meghalaya Admit Card

Students can collect the admit card from the school authorities before the exam. Admit card contains the candidate and exam center details. Bringing a mobile phone, calculator or mathematical instruments in the exam is strictly prohibited. Admit card is one of the most important documents for entering into the examination hall. Without bringing the admit card candidates will not be allowed to sit in the exam.

NTSE Meghalaya Question Pattern

NTSE Meghalaya is conducted annually with a fixed pattern each year. Candidates have to attempt two papers i.e, the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Ability Test (SAT). Each paper contains 100 multiple-choice questions. Refer to the table below to know the details of the exam pattern for NTSE Meghalaya.

Papers Number of questions Duration
Mental Ability Test (MAT) 100 120 minutes
Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) 100 120 minutes
  • There is no negative marking for wrong answers but each right answer carries 1 mark.
  • The questions will be asked from the syllabus of class IX and X in the exam.
  • MAT checks the candidate’s ability to solve verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
  • MAT contains 100 multiple choice questions with a duration of 120 minutes.
  • SAT checks the candidate’s subject-wise knowledge and problem-solving skills.
  •  SAT contains 100 multiple choice questions with a duration of 120 minutes.

NTSE Meghalaya Answer Key

The official answer keys will not be released by DERT, Meghalaya. Some coaching institutions will release the answer keys after some days of the exam. So, candidates can check their answer keys from the coaching institutions websites. The following points are given to know the information about the NTSE Stage 1 answer keys:

  1. The answer keys consists of all the answers to every question asked in each paper.
  2. The answer keys must be checked to calculate the expected scores and get an idea of eligibility for NTSE Stage 2.
  3. The correct marking approach should be followed by the candidate.
  4. The answer keys help the candidates to determine their performance in the exam.

NTSE Meghalaya Exam Result

NTSE Meghalaya result will be released online in the first week of February 2020. DERT will declare the result as a merit list of shortlisted candidates for the NTSE stage 2 to be held on May 2020. The following points contain some information about the NTSE Meghalaya exam results:

  • Visit the official website of DERT, Meghalaya to check the result.
  • Click on the result link and enter your roll number and date of birth to download the result.
  • In result, students can check their name, roll number, date of birth and marks obtained in MAT & SAT papers.
  • Students can keep a printed copy of the result sheet for future reference.

Details Mentioned on NTSE Meghalaya Exam Result

Students can check the result on the official website of DERT, Meghalaya. The NTSE Meghalaya result sheet contains the following information of the selected candidates.

  • Name, Address & Roll number of the student
  • Students Gender, Caste, Disability Status & Date of Birth
  • Rank & Total marks of the students
  • MAT & SAT Scores

NTSE Meghalaya Stage 1 Qualifying Scores

Qualifying scores means the minimum scores students need to get selected for the NTSE stage 2 exam. NTSE Meghalaya qualifying scores will be announced along with the result by DERT on February 2020. The below mentioned are the various factors of qualifying scores

  • Highest marks obtained by students
  • Lowest marks obtained by students
  • Total number of students from each category
  • Previous year’s qualifying marks
  • The difficulty level of the exam pattern

The following table shows the qualifying percentage for NTSE Meghalaya category candidates

Categories MAT SAT
General 40% 40%
SC 32% 32%
ST 32% 32%
PH 32% 32%

NTSE Meghalaya Reservation Criteria

Total 50 scholarships are reserved for Meghalaya state. These scholarships will be awarded as per the reservation percentages are given below:

Category Reservation Percentages
SC 15%
ST 7.5%
PH 4%
OBC 27%

NTSE Meghalaya Syllabus

The NTSE Meghalaya has no specific syllabus. That’s why candidates can prepare from various topics of class IX and X syllabus which will be asked in the exam. The below-mentioned table shows some important topics for NTSE Meghalaya 2019-20.

Papers Subjects Syllabus
SAT Math Basic Geometry, Circles, Quadratic Equation, Surface Area & Volume, Algebraic Expression, Arithmetic Progression, Square Roots & Cube Roots, Percentage, Simple and Compound Interest, Coordinated Geometry, Linear Equation, Number System, Probability, Triangles, Trigonometry, and Statistics, etc.
Science Acid, Bases and Salt, Human Body, Food Production & Management, Motion & Force, Source of Energy, Fibers & Plastics, Structure of an Atom and Measurements, Air, Carbon & its Components, Magnetism and Electricity, Metals and non-metals, Environment, Light, Evolution, Living Organisms, Water, Physical and Chemical changes in matter and Evolution, etc.
Social Sciences Science & Literature, Industrial Revolution, Early Medieval Period, Resources & Development, Buddhism, Jainism, Introduction of Ancient Indian History, New Empires and Kingdoms, The Mughal Empire, Delhi Sultanate, National Movement, Indian Constitution, Revolt of 1857, Democracy & Elections, Atmosphere, The Judiciary, Map & Globe, Natural Vegetation and Solar System, Agriculture, Map and Globes, Motion of the Earth, Democracy, Diversity & Livelihood, State Government, Union Government, UN & International Agencies, etc.
MAT Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning Analogy, Analytic Reasoning, Hypothetical Situations, Word Sequencing, Coding-Decoding, Distance & Direction, Word Problems, Calendar, Time & Clock, Mirror and Water Images, Blood Relations, Ranking and Arrangements, Alphabetic test, Venn Diagrams, Questions on Directions, Truth Verification, Cubes and Dice Problems, Classification, Embedded Figures, Folding/Cutting Paper and  Dot Fixing, etc.

NTSE Scholarships

Meghalaya candidates have to qualify in both the stages of NTSE. Then only they can be benefited by the number of scholarships every month. NCERT offers approximately 2000 scholarships to the deserving candidates of NTSE.

Education Level Scholarship Amount
Class XI to XII Rs.1250/-
Undergraduate Rs.2000/-
Postgraduate Rs.2000/-
Ph.D. According to the UGC norms

For any information/queries, leave your queries in the comment section to get in touch with you. Hope this NTSE Meghalaya 2019-20 article will be helpful to you.

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NTSE Mizoram 2019-20

NTSE Mizoram 2019-20 for Class X | Exam Dates, Eligibility, Application, Answer Key

NTSE Mizoram 2019-20: NTSE Mizoram will be conducted on 2nd November 2019. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) will notify for the NTSE Mizoram 2019-20. The application process will start on August 2019. Regular students of class 10th can apply for NTSE Mizoram till September 2019. Candidates can collect the admit card from their respective school in October 2019. Qualified candidates of NTSE Mizoram will be selected by SCERT to appear for the Stage 2 exam conducted by NCERT.

NCERT searches talented individuals through NTSE to offer them the scholarship up to the higher level of their education. Students should read the article below to get information about NTSE Mizoram 2019-20. Information including exam dates, eligibility, application, answer key, pattern, and syllabus, etc.

NTSE Mizoram Exam Dates 2019-20

Events Dates
Start Date of Application August 2019
Last Date of Application Submission September 2019
Admit Card for Stage 1 October 2019
NTSE Mizoram Stage 1 November 2, 2019
NTSE Mizoram Answer Key November 2019
NTSE Mizoram Result & Cut-off Scores March 2020
NTSE Admit Card for Stage 2 April 2020
NTSE Stage 2 May 2020
NTSE Stage 2 Result September 2020

NTSE Mizoram Eligibility Criteria

Refer to the below eligibility conditions to appear for the NTSE Mizoram 2019-20.

  • Regular class 10th students of Mizoram studying during the academic year of 2019-20.
  • The general category candidates of Mizoram must secure 60% marks and reserved category 55% marks in Class 9th.
  • The age limit to apply for NTSE Mizoram must be less than 18 years as on 1st July 2019.
  • Students studying class X in government, private or any Mizoram Board affiliated schools.
  • Students who are not employed and appearing class 10 exam for the first time can apply for NTSE Mizoram.
  • Students getting a scholarship from any other source will not be considered for NTSE Mizoram 2019-20.
  • Students of Mizoram studying class X from Open School and Distance Learning (ODL) with the age limit of below 18 years.
  • There is no domicile restriction to apply for NTSE Mizoram.
  • Candidates must belong to the citizenship of India to apply for NTSE Mizoram.
  • NMMS scholarship holders are also eligible to apply for NTSE Mizoram.

State-level National Talent Search Exam

NTSE Mizoram Application Process

NTSE Mizoram application form can be collected from the school authorities or the state liaison officer. NTSE Mizoram application form will be released on August 2019. Mizoram candidates can fill and submit the application form until September 2019. Candidates may take help from their teacher/parent while filling the NTSE Mizoram application form.

How to Apply for NTSE Mizoram?

Candidates must refer to the below information to apply for NTSE Mizoram 2019-20.

  • Candidates should visit the respective school or office of the state liaison’s office to collect the application form.
  • Fill the NTSE Mizoram application form correctly with the valid information.
  • Any misperception found in the application will result in the rejection of the form by Directorate of SCERT.
  • The passport size photograph must be affixed and attested by the School Principal/ Gazetted Officer. Printed copies of 9th class mark sheets should be attached along with the NTSE Mizoram application.
  • Attachment of attested copies of Caste and Non-creamy Certificate for SC/ ST/ OBC candidates is required.
  • Attachment of attested copies of EWS Certificate for EWS candidates is required.
  • Attachment of attested copies of Disability Certificate for Physically Disabled candidates also required.
  • The NTSE Mizoram application form must be attested by the respective school Principal.
  • Finally, the duly filled application form will be submitted to the state liaison’s office on or before the due date.

NTSE Mizoram Application Fee

No application fee will be charged from the candidates to appear for the NTSE Mizoram 2019-20.

NTSE Mizoram Admit Card

  • Candidates can collect the admit card from the respective school two weeks before the exam.
  • Then, fill all the necessary details in block letters only.
  • NTSE Mizoram admit card contains candidates 11 digit roll number, name, date, reporting time, and exam venue details, etc.
  • Affix the passport size photograph attested by the school Principal with the seal in NTSE Mizoram admit card.
  • Students must bring the admit card while going to appear for NTSE Mizoram exam. Otherwise, they will not be allowed into the examination hall to appear the exam.

NTSE Mizoram Question Pattern

The NTSE Mizoram exam consist of two types of question papers i.e, the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Ability Test (SAT). NTSE Mizoram will be held in English medium using pen and paper. Refer to the table below to know the exam pattern for NTSE Mizoram.

Papers Number of questions Duration 
Mental Ability Test (MAT) 100 120 minutes
Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) 100 120 minutes
  • No negative marking for wrong attempts but 1 mark will be given to each correct answer.
  • NTSE Mizoram MAT questions are based on thinking abilities, verbal and non-verbal reasoning skills.
  • Whereas SAT questions are asked from each subject of the Mizoram class 9th and 10th board syllabus.
  • Both the NTSE Mizoram question papers contain 200 questions with a duration of 240 minutes.
  • NTSE Mizoram questions will be asked from the various topics of each subject of the 9th and 10th standard syllabus.

NTSE Mizoram Answer Key

The official answer key will not be released by SCERT, Mizoram. But, some coaching institutions will help the Mizoram candidates to find the answer key after one week of the exam. So, candidates can check the answer key in the coaching institutes websites to calculate their scores. The following points are given to know the information about the NTSE Mizoram answer key:

  1. NTSE Mizoram answer key contains the correct answer to each question asked in MAT & SAT.
  2. The answer key helps candidates to determine their performance in NTSE Mizoram exam.
  3. NTSE Mizoram answer key marking approach should be followed.
  4. Candidates can compare the answers with correct ones and determine their eligibility for Stage2 exam.
  5. NTSE Mizoram exam pattern and cut-off scores must be remembered while comparing the answers.

NTSE Mizoram Exam Result

SCERT, Mizoram will release the result on the official website on March 2020. The NTSE Mizoram result will be released online in the form of merit list. The NTSE Mizoram result contains the shortlisted candidate’s name, roll number, and paper-wise marks. Mizoram candidates can check the result by searching their name and roll number in the result list. The merit list of NTSE Mizoram shortlisted candidates will be declared for the NTSE stage 2 to be held on May 2020.

How to Check NTSE Mizoram Result?

Refer to below points to check the NTSE Mizoram result 2019-20:

  • Visit the official website scert.mizoram.gov.in to view the result.
  • The merit list of NTSE Mizoram qualified candidates will be displayed on the screen.
  • Candidates can check the result by searching their name and roll number in the NTSE Mizoram merit list.
  • Download and take a printed copy of the NTSE Mizoram result for future purposes.

Details Mentioned on NTSE Mizoram Result

Candidates can check the result online from the official website of SCERT, Mizoram. Candidates can match the name and roll number in the NTSE Mizoram merit list. The NTSE Mizoram result contains the below information.

  • List of selected candidates to appear in NTSE Stage 2 exam
  • Candidates Name & Roll number
  • School Name of the candidate
  • NTSE Stage 2 exam date

NTSE Mizoram Stage 1 Cut-Off

The cut-off is the minimum qualifying score required for candidates to appear for the NTSE stage 2. The NTSE Mizoram cut-off will be declared along with the result by SCERT, Mizoram. The NTSE Mizoram cut-off will be released online along with the selected candidate’s merit list on March 2020. The NTSE Mizoram cut-off will be prepared depending on various factors as given below:

  • Number of candidates appeared for the exam
  • Candidates highest marks in the exam
  • Candidates minimum marks in the exam
  • The difficulty level of the exam
  • Number of scholarships available

The NTSE Mizoram cut-off will be varied for different categories. The following table shows the previous year’s category-wise cut-off marks for NTSE Mizoram.

Category Cut-Off
General 103
SC 82
ST 75

The following table shows the cut-off percentage for NTSE Mizoram category candidates

Categories Cut-off
General 40%
SC 32%
ST 32%
OBC 40%
PH 32%

NTSE Mizoram Reservation Criteria 2019-20

Total 50 scholarships are reserved for Mizoram State. Directorate of SCERT will select the candidates for NTSE Mizoram as per the below reservation criteria.

Categories Reservation Criteria
SC 15%
ST 7.5%
OBC 27%
PH 4%

NTSE Mizoram Stage 1 Syllabus 2019-20

SCERT, Mizoram has not specified any syllabus for NTSE Mizoram. However, candidates can practice the questions from Mizoram class 9th and 10th board syllabus. Mizoram candidates can also prepare from the previous year’s question papers and answer key. So that they can be able to solve the number of questions within a stipulated time. Refer to the table below to know the important topics for NTSE Tripura.

Papers Subjects Syllabus
SAT Maths Surface Area & Volume, Probability and Statistics, Coordinated Geometry, Basic Geometry, Triangle and Trigonometry, Quadratic Equation, Arithmetic Progression, Roots, Linear Equation, Algebraic Expression, etc.
Science Food Production & Management, Air, Magnetism and Electricity, Motion & Force, Bases and Salt, Source of Energy, Carbon & its Components, Fibers & Plastics, Human Body, Acid, etc.
Social Sciences Atmosphere, Motion of the Earth, Buddhism, Jainism, Culture, Democracy & Elections, Science and Literature, Indian Constitution, New Empires and Kingdoms, Natural Vegetation and Solar System, The Mughal Empire, Delhi Sultanate, Revolt of 1857, National Movement, The Judiciary, Map & Globe, Map and Globes, Democracy, Union Government, State Government, UN and Other International Agencies, etc.
MAT Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning Series, Logical Venn Diagrams, Blood Relations, Analytic Reasoning, Arithmetical Reasoning, Analogy, Classification, Alphabet Test, Time & Clock, Logical Diagram, Coding-Decoding, Word Problems, Mirror and Water Images, Folding/Cutting Paper, Mathematical Operations, etc.

NTSE Scholarship 2019-20

Candidates who qualified in NTSE Stage 2 with the minimum cut-off will get below scholarship amount from NCERT every month.

Education Level Scholarship Amount
Class XI to XII Rs. 1250/-
Undergraduate Rs. 2000/-
Postgraduate Rs. 2000/-
PhD According to the UGC norms

FAQ’s on NTSE Mizoram 2019

Question 1.
What happens after the NTSE Mizoram result declaration?

Answer:
NTSE Mizoram qualified candidates will start preparing for NTSE Stage 2 after finding their name in the result list. NTSE Stage 2 will be held in May 2020 by NCERT. After that, around 2000 Stage 2 qualified candidates will be awarded the scholarship.

Question 2.
How do I check my NTSE Mizoram result?

Answer:
SCERT, Mizoram will release the online result in March 2020. The NTSE Mizoram result will be released in the form of merit list. So, Mizoram candidates can check the result by searching their name and roll number in the merit list.

Question 3.
How the answer keys are helpful for NTSE Mizoram students?

Answer:
The answer key helps the Mizoram candidates to estimate their scores and determine whether eligible for NTSE stage 2 or not.

Question 4.
What is the reservation criteria in NTSE Mizoram 2019?

Answer:
Total 50 scholarships are reserved for Mizoram State. Directorate of SCERT will select the candidates for NTSE Mizoram based on the reservation percentages.

Question 5.
What is NTSE Mizoram Cut-Off?

Answer:
The cut-off is the minimum qualifying score required for candidates to appear for the NTSE stage 2. The NTSE Mizoram cut-off will be declared online along with the result by SCERT, Mizoram on March 2020.

Hope this article will help you to get information about NTSE Mizoram 2019-20. If you have queries related to NTSE Mizoram, leave it in the comment box and we will get back to you soon.

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NTSE Assam 2019-20

NTSE Assam 2019-20 for Class X | Exam Dates, Eligibility, Application and Pattern

NTSE Assam 2019-20: SCERT Assam is conducting the NTSE Assam stage 1 exam on November 3, 2019. NTSE Assam application form is going to be released during the 3rd week of September 2019. Students interested in the exam will be able to download the admit card for the stage 1 exam online during the month of October 2019. Students that are interested in the exam have to score a minimum of 40% marks in class 9 for appearing for the NTSE stage 1 exam. Candidates are advised to go through the NTSE Assam official website which is scertassam.co.in for applying to the NTSE exam.

NTSE Assam 2020 exam is going to be conducted in two stages. For stage 1 exam, several UTs and states are going to conduct while for stage 2 is going to conducted by the national level by NCERT. Go through the article below to know about the eligibility, application process, and dates for NTSE Assam 2020 exam.

NTSE Assam 2019-20 Overview

Name of the Examination National Talent Search Examination, Assam
Level of the Examination State
Conducted By SCERT – State Council of Educational Research and Training
Eligibility Criteria General Category – 40%
Reserved Category – 32%
Mode of Examination Offline mode
Medium of Examination Assamese or English

State-level National Talent Search Exam

NTSE Assam Important Dates

Events Dates
Application Begins The third week of September 2019
Application form concludes The second week of October 2019
Release of Admit Card Online Last week of October 2019
NTSE stage I Assam exam November 3, 2019
Result for NTSE Assam stage I The second week of March 2020
NTSE Stage II Admit card April 2020
NTSE stage II exam May 10, 2020
NTSE stage II result September 2020

NTSE Assam Eligibility Criteria

NTSE Assam exam has some eligibility criteria for the students to appear in the stage 1 exam. Students should go through the required eligibility criteria before the application for the NTSE Assam exam. NTSE Assam eligibility criteria are as mentioned below:

  • Students that are currently studying in class 10 in government or government-aided or local body or private schools are eligible to apply for the NTSE Assam stage 1 exam.
  • Applicants should have scored more than 40% marks in class 9 in order to appear for the exam. For SC, ST, PH, the minimum criteria are 32%.
  • Candidates should enroll under open schooling are also eligible for applying to the NTSE Assam exam.
  • It should be noted that no candidate who is currently employed with a salary will be eligible for the NTSE Assam exam.

NTSE Assam Application Form

NTSE Assam 2020 exam application process will start in the 3rd week of September 2019. Students should fill out the application form till the 2nd week of October 2019. NTSE application form will be made available in the online format on the SCERT official website. Below are the steps for applying to NTSE Assam 2020 exam below:

  • Students should go to the NTSE Assam official exam to fill the application form.
  • Documents that are required for the NTSE Assam exam 2020 are as follows:
    • Candidate’s signature’s copy
    • Candidate’s photograph’s scanned copy
    • If required a scanned copy of candidate’s disability certificate
    • For reserved category candidates, a scanned copy of candidate’s caste certificate
  • Download and printout the declaration copy by the gazetted officer and also get it filled up by the gazetted officer or head of the Institution. Scan the copy and keep it ready for the online form submission.
  • Fill the application form carefully and also upload the scanned photograph along with signature and this should not exceed the size of 35 KB. The photograph, as well as a signature, should be in .jpg or. jpeg format.
  • Candidates should remember the password provided to them. It is important for further login. Call this helpline number regarding any related query from Monday to Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM which is 09769199421.
  • After the submission of the online application form, candidates should take the SBI bank e-challan printout which will be in 2 parts. Login using the password and take a printout of the online submission form after the successful payment being done.

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NTSE Assam Exam Pattern

The exam will be a mix of mental ability test as well as scholastic ability test. For the exam, language comprehension will not be a part of the exam. Both of these tests will have a total of 100 questions each and thus there are a total of 200 questions. There is no negative marking for this exam and every question will be of 1 mark each.

For detailed information, below is the table given below:

Name of Exam Number of questions Question Type Duration of Time
MAT 100 questions for 1 mark each MCQ’s, Objective type 120 minutes
SAT 100 questions for 1 mark each
Science – 40
Mathematics – 20
Social Science – 40
MCQ’s, Objective type 120 minutes

NTSE Assam Exam Syllabus

The exam conducting authority for NTSE Assam does not release any syllabus for NTSE Assam exam. However, based on the official notification, it can be suggested to refer to the class 9th and 10th syllabus for the state board to prepare for NTSE exam. Below is the table consisting of important topics:

NTSE MAT Syllabus Series – Missing Character, Averages, Speed, Distance & Time, Alphabet Test, Blood Relations, Direction Sense Test. Time & Work, Arithmetic Reasoning, Coding-Decoding.
Numbers & Time Sequence Test – Clock, Equation, Ratio, Proportion & Variation, Data Sufficiency, Calendar, Counting number of Figure, Input-Output, Logical Venn Diagram, Syllogism,   Assumption & Conclusion
Puzzles – Data Interpretation, Number System, Figure Series, Paper Folding, Analogy & Classification,  Mirror & Water Images, Figure Matrix, Unfolding, Cutting & Dot Situation,
Classification – Analogy, Profit, Loss & Discount, Simple and Compound Interest, Percentages, Alligations or Mixtures,  Fundamental Principle of Counting; Data Inequality, Cubes, and Dice,
NTSE SAT Syllabus
NTSE Science Syllabus Physics – Current Electricity, Motion, Light, Reflection & Refraction Sources of Energy, Magnetic Effects of Current, Work & Energy, Fluid, Waves & Sound, Gravitation, Laws of motion
Chemistry – Chemical Reactions & Equations, Base & Salts, Metals & Non-Metals, Acids, Carbon & It’s Compound, Periodic properties, Atoms & Molecules, and Mole Concept,
Biology – Nutrition, Excretion, Cell & Tissue, Transportation, Control & Coordination, Food Resources, Natural Resources, Respiration, Reproduction in Plants and Animals, Heredity and Evolution, Diseases
NTSE Maths Syllabus Number System, Real Numbers,  Factor & Remainder Theorem, Surds, Indices & Exponents, Polynomials, Triangles, Area of Parallelograms and Triangles, Heron’s Formula, Quadrilaterals, Linear Equations in Two Variables, Arithmetic Progression, Trigonometry, Circles, Areas related to Circles, Quadratic Equations, Surface Area and Volume, Probability, Statistics
NTSE Social Sciences Syllabus History – The French Revolution, Nazism and the Rise of Hitler, Society and Colonialism, Russian Revolution, Age of Industrialization, Print Culture and the Modern World, The Making of the Global World, Novels, Natural Vegetation, Water Resource, Society and History, Resources and Development, Pastoralists in the Modern World, Clothing, The Story of Cricket, Work, Life and Leisure,
Geography & Political Science – India, Physical Features of India, Drainage, Political Science, Size and Location, Democracy, Water Resources, Climate, Mineral, and Energy Resources; Resources and Development, Population, Manufacturing Industries, Natural Vegetation, Agriculture
Economics – Story of Village Palampur, Poverty, Money and Credit, Consumer Rights, People as Resource, Development, Sectors of the Indian Economy, Food Security, Globalization and the Indian Economy

How To Prepare for NTSE Assam Exam?

NTSE Assam 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 Assam 2020 preparation and score good marks.

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

NTSE Assam Answer Key And Result

The result for the main exam will contain the overall scores of the candidate as well as the MAT and SAT section. 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.

Candidates that are appearing for the Assam 2020 exam can check the official answer key on the official 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 Assam 2020 exam.

NTSE Assam Scholarship Amount

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 Assam stage 1 are selected for the 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
Ph.D. As per UGC norms.

FAQ’s

Question 1.
What is the deadline for the NTSE Assam application form 2019?

Answer:
Students have to download the NTSE Assam application form online or submit the form till the third week of September 2019.

Question 2.
What is the application fee for students for NTSE Assam 2019 exam?

Answer:
Candidates also have to pay the application fee of Rs. 200 while SC, ST, PH, the fees are Rs. 100 to the school authorities.

Question 3.
How many questions will be there in the NTSE Assam stage 1 exam (MAT and SAT)?

Answer:
Both of these tests will have a total of 100 questions each and thus there are a total of 200 questions.

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NTSE Gujarat 2019-20

NTSE Gujarat 2019-20 for Class X | Admit Card, Exam Dates, Pattern and Syllabus

NTSE Gujarat 2019-20: Gujarat State Examination Board (GSEB) will conduct NTSE Gujarat Stage 1 on 3rd November 2019. Students who are currently studying in class X are eligible for NTSE Gujarat 2019-20. The application process will start from the first week of August till the third week of September 2019. Candidates who want to appear for the NTSE Gujarat can download their admit card in the third week of October 2019. The NTSE Gujarat exam is conducted in 2 stages. Stage 1 conducted by GSEB at the State level. Stage 2 conducted by NCERT at the National level. Only shortlisted candidates in the stage1  are entitled to appear for the stage 2 exam. The final merit list will be prepared and published based on the candidate’s entire performance.

NTSE Exam is conducted every year to recognize and encourage young talent in India. Finally, scholarships will be awarded to the deserving candidates by NTSE till the doctorate level of their academics. Candidates should read this article further to know more information about NTSE Gujarat 2019-20. Information such as exam dates, admit card, eligibility, exam pattern, and syllabus, etc.

NTSE Gujarat Exam Dates

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

State-level National Talent Search Exam

NTSE Gujarat Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria to appear for NTSE Gujarat 2019-20.

  • Age of the candidate should not be above 18 years as on 1st July 2019.
  • Candidate must be studying class X in the academic year of 2019-20.
  • Candidates who have appeared for the class X board exam in 2019 are not eligible.
  • Reserved category candidates must secure at least 55% marks in Class IX to be eligible for the exam.
  • General category candidates must secure at least 60% marks in class IX to be eligible for the exam.
  • NMMS scholarship holders are also eligible to appear for NTSE Gujarat.
  • Candidates who are studying in government, private or top schools are eligible.
  • Open schooling or distance learning candidates are also eligible.

NTSE Gujarat Application Form

NTSE Gujarat application form will be released by Gujarat Board in the 3rd week of August 2019. The closing date of NTSE Gujarat online application form is the third week of September 2019. Candidates can check the below mentioned important information to apply for the exam.

  • Candidates should visit the official website Sebexam.orpgujarat.com.
  • Candidates need to register themselves in order to fill the application form.
  • After registration candidate needs to enter all necessary details in the form.
  • Candidates have to keep ready of all their educational documents at the time of filling out the application form.
  • Candidates should use an only blue or black ballpoint pen to fill the necessary details.
  • Candidate should fill all the details correctly and recheck it to avoid rejection of the application.
  • After filling the details candidates need to upload their recent photo as well as some necessary documents in the given format.
  • Once the application is confirmed candidates need to take a hard copy of it.
  • Submit the application form along with the registration fee to the state liaison officer on or before the due date.

NTSE Gujarat Application Fee

The below mentioned is the application fee which needs to be submitted by the applicants on or before the due date in order to appear for the exam. The application fee can be deposited online by using a debit card, credit card or net banking. Once the application fee will be paid, it will not be refunded back.

Category Application Fee
General Rs. 70/-
Reserved Rs. 50/-

NTSE Gujarat Admit Card

Candidates can download their admit card from the official website at least 21 days before the exam date. Candidates must go through the following points to download the admit card.

  • Go to the NTSE Gujarat official website Sebexam.orpgujarat.com.
  • Click on the “Print Hall Pass” link.
  • Enter the NTSE application number and date of birth.
  • Candidate should fill application number details and click enter.
  • After that download and take a printout of the hall pass.

The NTSE Gujarat admit card contains candidate’s name, roll number, exam date & time and exam center details. It is important that candidates must carry their admit card on the exam day. Without admit card candidate will not be permitted to sit in the exam.

NTSE Gujarat Exam Pattern

The NTSE Gujarat stage 1 exam is divided into 2 sections. These are the Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) and the Mental Ability Test (MAT). Total of 200 questions is asked in the NTSE Gujarat stage 1. Each paper contains 100 questions. The following table shows the complete details on exam pattern for NTSE Gujarat.

Paper Number of questions Question Types Time Allotted
Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) 100 (Math – 20, Science – 40 and Social Science – 40) Multiple choices, objective type 120 minutes
Mental Ability Test (MAT) 100 Multiple choices, objective type 120 minutes
  • Each correct answer in the exam carries 1 mark while there is no negative marking for wrong answers.
  • SAT evaluates the candidate’s reading comprehension, interpretative, predictive and general knowledge.
  •  The total number of questions asked from math, science, and social science subjects in the SAT is 100 and the time allotted is 120 minutes.
  • The questions in the exam will be asked from the syllabus of class IX and X.
  • MAT evaluates the candidates reasoning, discriminate the ability of thinking, judging and visualizing.
  • MAT questions are based on logical reasoning, coding-decoding, problem-solving, series, analogies, hidden figures, pattern perception, etc.
  • The total number of questions asked in the MAT is 100 and the time allotted is 120 minutes.

NTSE Gujarat Answer Key

The answer key for the NTSE Gujarat will be released on the official website in the 2nd week of November 2019. The answer key contains correct answers of 100 questions that have been asked in MAT and SAT. Candidates from Gujarat can download the answer keys to verify the answers and calculate their scores. The following points are given to check the NTSE Gujarat Answer key:

  1. Candidate has to check the official website of GSEB. Then, click on the answer key link.
  2. Save the downloaded answer key.
  3. Candidates can compare the expected marks with last year’s cut-off.
  4. It will help the candidate to get an idea of whether he/she will be qualified to appear for NTSE stage 2 exam or not.
  5. The correct marking strategy should be followed. Candidates answer key can be revised based on significant proof.
  6. Finally, the revised answer key will be published.

NTSE Gujarat Exam Result

NTSE Gujarat exam result will be released by GSEB on the official website in March 2020. It contains marks obtained in SAT, MAT & the total marks of each candidate. GSEB will release the merit list of qualified candidates for NTSE stage 2 exam which will be conducted on May 10, 2020. Candidates should go through the following steps to check the NTSE Gujarat exam results:

  • Candidates can check their result on the official website of GSEB.
  • NTSE Gujarat Result 2019 link can be seen on the homepage of the portal, click on it.
  • Candidates should fill their roll number and date of birth and download the result list.
  • Candidates can keep the hard copies of the result list for their future reference.

Details Mentioned on NTSE Gujarat Exam Result

Candidates can check their NTSE Gujarat result on the official website Sebexam.orpgujarat.com. The NTSE Gujarat exam result contains the following information of the shortlisted candidates.

  • Name, Roll number and School Address of the candidate
  • Candidates scores in MAT & SAT
  • Candidates gender, caste category, date of birth and disability status
  • Total marks and Candidates Rank

NTSE Gujarat Stage 1 Cut-Off

Cut-off scores are the minimum scores a candidate needs to achieve to qualify for the NTSE stage 2 exam. NTSE Gujarat qualifying scores will be declared along with the result by GSEB on March 2020. Candidates must know that the qualifying scores depends on various factors as given below:

  • Number of candidates from each category
  • Maximum marks secured in the exam
  • Minimum marks secured in the exam

The following table shows the cut-off marks for NTSE Gujarat stage 1 category candidates

Category Cut-Off
SC 154
ST 143
OBC 159
General 178

The following table shows the qualifying percentage for MAT & SAT for NTSE Gujarat stage 1 category candidates

Paper General Category Reserved Categories (ST, SC & PH)
MAT 40% 32%
SAT 40% 32%

NTSE Gujarat Stage 1 Reservation Criteria

Candidates must go through the following table to know the reservation criteria for NTSE Gujarat.

Category Reservation Criteria
SC 15%
ST 7.5%
PH 4%

NTSE Gujarat Stage 1 Syllabus

There is no specific syllabus for the NTSE Gujarat stage 1. So, candidates must refer to the CBSE class IX and X syllabus with the aim of getting selected in this exam. Candidates can also refer to the official PDF which gives information on MAT and SAT.

  • Scholastic Ability Test (SAT): It contains questions from math, science and social science subjects.
  • Mental Ability Test (MAT): It contains questions from logical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Hope this article will help you to get more information about NTSE Gujarat 2019-20.

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NTSE Uttarakhand 2019-20

NTSE Uttarakhand 2019-20 for Class X | Exam Date, Eligibility, Exam Pattern

NTSE Uttarakhand 2019-20: SCERT for Uttarakhand has released the official notification for NTSE application form on their official website which is scert.uk.gov.in. NTSE Uttarakhand exam for stage 1 will be conducted on November 3, 2019, for 10th class students. The eligibility criteria are that students should be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand. For applying, students have to download the NTSE Uttarakhand application form online or submit the form till September 4, 2019. Candidates also have to pay the application fee of Rs. 200 while SC, ST, PH, the fees are Rs. 100 to the school authorities along with the NTSE Uttarakhand application form. The admit card will be given to the students by school authorities only. Candidates that qualify the NTSE Uttarakhand stage 1 exam is eligible for stage 2 exam.

National talent search exam also is known as NTSE is a scholarship program that is conducted annually is 2 stages which are stage 1 and stage 2. NTSE stage 2 exam is conducted after the selection through stage 1 exam. So, students that qualify the NTSE exam will succeed for the final stage of NTSE 2020 exam. Ncert will be conducting the stage 2 exam on 10th May 2020.

NTSE Uttarakhand 2019-20 Exam Overview

Exam Name National Talent Search Examination, Uttarkhand
Level of the exam State/ UT
Conducting Body SCERT – State Council of Educational Research and Training, Uttarakhand
Eligibility Criteria Studying in class 10
Medium of Exam English or Hindi
Examination mode Pen and paper (Offline)
Mode of Application Online/Offline
Frequency of Exam Annual
Official website scert.uk.gov.in

State-level National Talent Search Exam

NTSE Uttarakhand 2019-20 Important Dates

Events Dates
Application start August 13, 2019
Application conclude September 4, 2019
Admit Card Released The third week of October 2019
NTSE Uttarakhand Exam Stage 1 November 3, 2019
NTSE Uttarakhand Result 2020 The third week of March 2020
Stage II Admit Card Release April 2020
NTSE Stage-II Exam May 10, 2020
NTSE Stage 2 Result September 2020

NTSE Uttarakhand Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria include the marks required, age, and other parameters. Before applying for NTSE Uttarakhand exam it is important that candidates ensure that they meet the NTSE 2020 eligibility criteria.

  • For class 9 students a minimum of 60% is required for students of general category while for SC, ST, and PH category minimum qualifying marks is 55%.
  • Candidates pursuing class 10 in the current year are eligible for this exam.
  • Candidates should have studied in private, government, or government-recognized schools in Uttarakhand.
  • Candidates opting for open distance learning is eligible to apply for the exam but their ace should not be above 18 years.
  • Students applying should be of Indian nationality.

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NTSE Uttarakhand Application Form

Students applying for the NTSE Uttarakhand exam can apply through online as well as offline mode. The NTSE Uttrakhand exam application form can be downloaded in PDF format through the official SCERT website or can be obtained from the respective schools. Below are the steps one should follow for filling the application form.

  • Go to the SCERT Uttarakhand official website which scert.uk.gov.in
  • Download and take a printout of the NTSE Uttarakhand application form along with the admit card.
  • Enter all the required credentials in the forms.
  • The two passports sized colored photos should be attached along with the forms.
  • Both the photographs should be attested by the head of the Institution or school principal.
  • Submit these forms to the head of school along with the fee receipts.

Required Documents for NTSE Uttarakhand

For OBC Candidates the required documents are other backward class applicants should send a copy of their caste certificate and attach it with the application. But the reservation of the candidates will be applicable only if below-mentioned criteria are met:

  • One must locate as well as identify the community or caste in the central list of OBCs by NCBC of the backward class.
  • Only noncreamy layer students will get to avail of the reservation. So OBC candidates whose certificates mention the creamy layer will not get the reservation benefits.

For SC or ST category students a copy of the caste certificate, category, reservation, and disability certificates are required. The students that fail to do this must be categorized under the general category students.

NTSE Uttarakhand Exam Pattern

The exam will be a mix of mental ability test as well as scholastic ability test. For the exam, language comprehension will not be a part of the exam. Both of these tests will have a total of 100 questions each and thus there are a total of 200 questions. There is no negative marking for this exam and every question will be of 1 mark each.

For detailed information, below is the table given below:

Name of Exam Number of Questions Question Type Duration
MAT 100 questions for 1 mark each Multiple choice questions, Objective type. 120 Minutes.
SAT 100 questions for 1 mark each.
Science – 40
Mathematics – 20
Social Science – 40
Multiple choice questions, Objective type 120 Minutes

How To Prepare for NTSE Uttarakhand Exam?

NTSE Uttarakhand 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 Uttarakhand 2019-20 preparation and score good marks.

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

NTSE Uttarakhand Answer Key and Result

The result for the main exam will contain the overall scores of the candidate as well as the MAT and SAT section. 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.

Candidates that are appearing for the Uttarakhand 2020 exam can check the official answer key on the official 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 Uttarakhand 2020 exam.

NTSE Uttarakhand Scholarship Amount

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 Uttarakhand 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
Ph.D. As per UGC norms.

FAQ’s on NTSE Uttarakhand

Question 1.
What is the deadline for the NTSE Uttarakhand application form 2019?

Answer:
Students have to download the NTSE Uttarakhand application form online or submit the form till September 4, 2019.

Question 2.
What is the application fee for students for NTSE Uttarakhand 2019 exam?

Answer:
Candidates also have to pay the application fee of Rs. 200 while SC, ST, PH, the fees are Rs. 100 to the school authorities.

Question 3.
How many questions will be there in the NTSE Uttarakhand stage 1 exam (MAT and SAT)?

Answer:
Both of these tests will have a total of 100 questions each and thus there are a total of 200 questions.

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NTSE Odisha 2019-20

NTSE Odisha 2019-20 for Class X | Exam Dates, Application, Pattern and Answer Key

NTSE Odisha 2019-20: State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) will conduct NTSE Odisha Stage 1 on 3rd November. The application form will be released on 1st August 2019. Students studying in class X can apply for NTSE Odisha till 5th September 2019. Candidates who want to appear for the NTSE Odisha can download their admit card on 20th October 2019. Only shortlisted candidates in the NTSE Odisha stage1 are invited to appear for the stage 2 exam to be conducted on May 2020. The final merit list will be prepared and published on the official website depends on the candidate’s entire performance.

NTSE is conducted every year to award scholarships to deserving candidates till the doctorate level of their studies. Candidates should read this article till the end to know more information about NTSE Odisha 2019-20. Information such as exam dates, application, admit card, eligibility and exam pattern, etc.

NTSE Odisha Exam Dates

Events Dates
Releasing of Application form August 1, 2019
Closing of Application September 5, 2019
Validation of Application by District Education Officer September 6 to September 25, 2019
Admit Card for Stage 1 October 20, 2019
NTSE Odisha Stage 1 November 3, 2019
NTSE Odisha Answer Key November 2019
NTSE Odisha Stage 1 Result Last Week of January 2020
NTSE Admit Card for Stage 2 April 2020
NTSE Stage 2 May 10, 2020
NTSE Stage 2 Result September 2020

State-level National Talent Search Exam

NTSE Odisha Eligibility Criteria

The following are the eligibility criteria to appear for NTSE Odisha 2019-20.

  • Candidates who are studying in class X in the academic year of 2019-20.
  • Age limit for NTSE Odisha Stage 1 is less than 18 years as on 1st July 2019.
  • Candidates belonging to the Reserved category must secure at least 55% marks in Class IX.
  • Candidates belonging to the general category must secure at least 60% marks in class IX.
  • Candidates from any recognized schools of Odisha are eligible.
  • Candidates of open schooling or distance learning are also eligible.

NTSE Odisha Application Form

NTSE Odisha application form will be released online on 1st August 2019. The closing date of NTSE Odisha online application form is 5th September 2019. Candidates can check the below-mentioned steps to apply for the NTSE Odisha exam.

  • Candidates should visit the official website scertodisha.nic.in.
  • Click on the online application link to enter the necessary details.
  • Download and take a print of your application form.
  • All the necessary details should be filled properly. It should also be rechecked thoroughly to avoid rejection of the application.
  • Submit the filled application form at the Principal’s office of the respective school.
  • After that, it will be submitted to the state liaison’s officer for NTSE Odisha Stage 1.
  • Reserved candidates should submit the Caste Certificate issued by the Tahsildar if required.
  • Physically Challenged candidates should submit the Disability Certificate issued by the District Medical Board if required.
  • Candidates of open schooling and distance learning are advised to submit their applications directly to the state liaison officer.
  • Candidates should save their application number for downloading the admit card.

NTSE Odisha Application Fee

  • Applicants no need to pay any application fee for NTSE Odisha Stage 1 exam.

NTSE Odisha Admit Card

Candidates can download their admit card from the official website of SCERT, Odisha on October 20, 2019. The following are the important points to download the admit card.

  • Go to the NTSE Odisha official website scertodisha.nic.in.
  • Click on the print hall ticket link.
  • Candidate should fill the application number and date of birth and click enter.
  • After that download and take a hard copy of the hall ticket.

The NTSE Odisha admit card contains candidate’s name, roll number, exam center details. Candidates must carry their admit card in the examination hall, otherwise, they will not be allowed to sit in the exam.

NTSE Odisha Question Paper Pattern

The NTSE Odisha stage 1 exam contains two parts i.e, Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) and Mental Ability Test (MAT). MAT and SAT contains 100 questions each. Overall 200 questions will be asked in the exam. The below-given table shows the details of exam pattern for NTSE Odisha.

Papers Number of questions Time Allotted
Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) 100 120 minutes
Mental Ability Test (MAT) 100 120 minutes
  • Each right answer carries 1 mark. There is no negative marking for erroneous answers.
  • SAT questions will be asked from math, science, social science, physics, chemistry, biology, history, political science, economics, etc.
  •  SAT contains a total of 100 questions with the time duration of 120 minutes.
  • The questions will be asked in the exam is equivalent to the syllabus of class IX and X.
  • MAT questions are based on logical reasoning, coding-decoding, series, analogies, hidden figures, problem-solving, and pattern perception.
  • MAT contains a total of 100 questions with the time duration of 120 minutes.

NTSE Odisha Answer Key

The answer key for the NTSE Odisha will be released on the official website of SCERT by the exam conducting authority. The official answer key will be published after one month of the exam. The answer key contains the correct answers of each question asked in MAT and SAT. Candidates from Odisha can download the answer keys to estimate their scores and guess the chances of qualifying for NTSE Stage 2. The following points are given to check the NTSE Odisha Answer key:

  1. Go to the official website of SCERT, Odisha.
  2. Click on the answer key, download and save it.
  3. The expected marks can be compared with the previous year’s cut-off.
  4. The answer keys help the candidates to determine their performance in Stage 1 and chances of qualifying for NTSE stage 2.
  5. Candidates should follow the right approach for marking. The answer key can be amended based on particular proof.
  6. Finally, the amended answer key will be published on the official website.

NTSE Odisha Exam Result

NTSE Odisha exam result will be released by SCERT on the official website in the last week of January 2020. SCERT will announce the merit list of shortlisted candidates for NTSE stage 2 exam which will be held on May 10, 2020. The following are the steps to check the NTSE Odisha exam results:

  • Go to the official website of SCERT, Odisha to check the exam result.
  • Click on the result link which will be shown on the homepage of the portal.
  • Fill the roll number and date of birth to download the result list.
  • Keep the printed copies of the result list for future reference.

Details Mentioned on NTSE Odisha Exam Result

Candidates can check the NTSE Odisha exam result on the official website scertodisha.nic.in. The NTSE Odisha merit list contains the following information of the selected candidates.

  • Candidates School Address, Name, and Roll number
  • Candidates gender, caste, date of birth and disability status
  • Candidates Rank and Total marks
  • Candidates scores in MAT and SAT

NTSE Odisha Stage 1 Qualifying Scores

The minimum scores obtained by a candidate to qualify for the NTSE stage 2 exam is the qualifying scores. NTSE Odisha qualifying scores will be declared along with the result by SCERT in the last week of January 2020. The qualifying scores depends on various factors as given below:

  • Maximum marks obtained in the exam
  • Minimum marks obtained in the exam
  • Number of candidates belongs to each category

The following table shows the cut-off marks for NTSE Odisha Stage 1 category candidates

Category Cut-Off
SC 113
ST 108
OBC 118
General 152

The following table shows the selection process based on the qualifying percentage for NTSE Odisha category candidates

Papers General Category Reserved Categories (ST, SC, and PH)
MAT 40% 32%
SAT 40% 32%

NTSE Odisha Stage 1 Reservation Criteria

Total 259 scholarships are reserved for Odisha state which will be awarded as per the reservation percentages are given below:

Category Reservation Criteria
SC 15%
ST 7.5%
PH 4%
OBC 27%
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 10%

NTSE Odisha Stage 1 Syllabus

There is no particular syllabus for the NTSE Odisha Stage 1. So, candidates have to prepare from class IX and X syllabus with the aim of getting qualified in this exam. The below-given table shows some important topics for NTSE Odisha 2019-20.

Papers Subjects Topics
MAT Reasoning Coding-Decoding, Distance and Direction, Word Problems, Calendar, Time and Clock, Mirror and Water Images, Blood Relations, Ranking, and Arrangements.
SAT Maths Quadratic Equation, Surface Area and Volume, Algebraic Expression, Arithmetic Progression, Square Roots and Cube Roots, Percentage, Simple and Compound interest.
Science Metals and non-metals, Acid, Bases and Salt, Human Body, Food Production and Management, Motion and Force, Source of Energy, Fibers and Plastics, Structure of an Atom and Measurements.
Social Sciences Industrial Revolution, Early Medieval Period, Resources and Development, New Empires and Kingdoms, The Mughal Empire, Delhi Sultanate, British Raj, Indian Constitution, Democracy and Elections, Atmosphere, The Judiciary, Map and Globe, Natural Vegetation and Solar System.

NTSE Scholarship Amount 2019-20

Candidates who qualified in both the stages of NTSE with minimum cut-off marks will get the amount of the scholarships every month.

Education Level Scholarship Amount
Class XI to XII Rs. 1250/-
Undergraduate Rs. 2000/-
Postgraduate Rs. 2000/-
PhD According to the UGC norms

Hope this article will help you to get more information about NTSE Odisha 2019-20. Don’t forget to add your comment for any information/queries.

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NTSE Rajasthan 2019-20

NTSE Rajasthan 2019-20 for Class X | Exam Dates, Eligibility, Answer Key and Syllabus

NTSE Rajasthan 2019-20: Board of Secondary Education (BSE) will conduct the NTSE Rajasthan on 3rd November 2019. The Rajasthan application process will start in the fourth week of August 2019. Class 10th students can apply for NTSE Rajasthan till the second week of September 2019. NTSE Rajasthan admit card will be released online in the third week of October 2019. The NTSE stage 1 qualified candidates will only be invited to appear for the stage 2 exam conducted by NCERT. Finally, shortlisted ones will be awarded scholarships for their higher studies.

NCERT provides scholarships to talented students in India to help them economically. Students should read the article below to get information about NTSE Rajasthan 2019-20. Information including exam dates, eligibility, admit card, answer key and question pattern, etc.

NTSE Rajasthan Exam Dates

Events Dates
Start Date of Application Last Week of August 2019
Last Date of Application (Without Late Fee) Second Week of September 2019
Last Date of Application (With Late Fee) Fourth Week of September 2019
Admit Card for Stage 1 Third week of October 2019
NTSE Rajasthan Stage 1 November 3, 2019
NTSE Rajasthan Answer Key November 2019
NTSE Rajasthan Result & Cut-off Scores Second Week of February 2020
NTSE Admit Card for Stage 2 April 2020
NTSE Stage 2 May 10, 2020
NTSE Stage 2 Result September 2020

State-level National Talent Search Exam

NTSE Rajasthan Eligibility Criteria

Refer to the below eligibility conditions to appear for the NTSE Rajasthan 2019-20.

  • Students studying in Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kendriya Vidyalaya or any Rajasthan Board affiliated schools.
  • Class 10th regular students of Rajasthan who are studying in the academic year of 2019-20.
  • General category students who have obtained at least 55% marks in Class 9th.
  • Reserved category students who have obtained at least 50% marks in Class 9th.
  • The age limit must be less than 18 years as on 1st July 2019 to apply for NTSE Rajasthan.
  • Students who are employed in any job are not eligible.
  • Students who are getting a scholarship from any other source are not eligible for this year.
  • NMMS scholarship holders are also eligible to apply for NTSE Rajasthan.

NTSE Rajasthan Application Form

The application form will be released online by BSE, Rajasthan in the last week of August 2019. Students can download the application from the official website and submit it on or before the 2nd week of September 2019. Otherwise, students have to submit the application along with late fee on or before the 4th week of September 2019. Students must refer to the below-mentioned information to apply for NTSE Rajasthan 2019-20.

  • Visit the official website rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in to download the application form.
  • Make sure to fill correct and valid information in NTSE Rajasthan application.
  • Any misperception in the application may lead to the cancellation of the form by the BSE.
  • Students must attach their passport size photo with a signature in the application and photocopies of 9th class mark sheets.
  • Students must upload the photocopies of 9th class mark sheets and other necessary documents.
  • Submit the filled application along with the fee to the school Principal.
  • From school, the applications will be submitted further to the state liaison officer.

NTSE Rajasthan Application Fee

Applicants have to pay the application fee along with the form to appear for the NTSE Rajasthan Stage 1. Refer the table below to know the application fee for NTSE Rajasthan 2019-20.

Category Without Late Fee With Late Fee
General 200 Rupees 250 Rupees
SC/ST/PH 140 Rupees 180 Rupees

NTSE Rajasthan Admit Card

  • The admit card will be released by BSE in the third week of October 2019.
  • Students can collect the admit card from their respective schools some days before the exam.
  • Students can find their name, roll number, date, time and exam center details in the admit card.
  • Since the admit card is the ID proof of the students, they must carry it to the exam hall.
  • Without the admit card, entry to the examination hall is not allowed.

NTSE Rajasthan Question Pattern

Students must remember the NTSE Rajasthan exam pattern while preparing for the exam. The NTSE Rajasthan contains two sections i.e, the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Ability Test (SAT). The exam will be held in English and Hindi using pen and paper. Refer to the table below to know the exam pattern for NTSE Rajasthan Stage 1.

Sections Number of questions Duration 
Mental Ability Test (MAT) 100 120 minutes
Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) 100 120 minutes
  • Each right answer carries 1 mark whereas the wrong answer carries no negative marking.
  • MAT questions test the candidates thinking abilities, verbal and non-verbal reasoning skills.
  • SAT questions test the candidate’s knowledge on each subject of their class 9th and 10th syllabus.
  • Both the sections contain 200 questions with a duration of 240 minutes.
  • Students can expect the class 9th and 10th syllabus questions in the exam.

NTSE Rajasthan Answer Key

The official answer key will be published online by BSE, Rajasthan in November 2019. Some coaching institutes also publish the answer keys on their websites after the exam. By using the answer keys candidates can compare their answers with the correct ones and estimate their expected scores. In answer keys, candidates can find the correct answer to each question asked in MAT and SAT. The following points are given to check the NTSE Rajasthan answer keys:

  1. Visit the official website rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in to download the answer keys.
  2. Answer keys will be available in the pdf format.
  3. If any student has an objection for any particular answer then they can contact the board of education using [email protected].
  4. Answer keys help the students to estimate the scores and determine their eligibility to appear for stage 2 exam.
  5. Students must remember the exam pattern and cut-off scores while comparing the answers.

NTSE Rajasthan Exam Result

NTSE Rajasthan result will be released along with the cut-off by BSE. The result will be released on the official website in the second week of February 2020. The result will be downloaded in pdf format containing the name and scores of qualified candidates. The merit list contains only the eligible candidate’s names who can appear in the NTSE stage 2 to be held on May 10, 2020. Refer to the steps below to check the NTSE Rajasthan exam results:

  • Visit the official website rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in.
  • Click on the result link to download the pdf file of results.
  • Check your name in the downloaded pdf file.
  • Keep a photocopy of the NTSE Rajasthan result for future purpose.

Details Mentioned on NTSE Rajasthan Exam Result

Candidates can check the merit list on the official website of BSE, Rajasthan. The NTSE Rajasthan merit list contains the below-mentioned information.

  • Roll Number, School, Name, and Rank of the candidates
  • Total scores and Marks obtained in MAT & SAT
  • Date of Birth, Gender, Category, and Disability Status of the candidate

NTSE Rajasthan Stage 1 Cut-Off

The cut-off is the minimum score a candidate must get it to be eligible for the stage 2 exam. Rajasthan cut-off will be declared along with the result by BSE. The NTSE Rajasthan cut-off will be released in the 2nd week of February 2020. The NTSE Rajasthan cut-off depends on various factors as given below:

  • Total number of candidates
  • Maximum marks obtained by the candidate in the exam
  • Lowest marks obtained by the candidate in the exam
  • The exam difficulty level
  • Previous year’s cut-off

The NTSE Rajasthan cut-off is different for different categories. Refer to the table below to find the previous year’s category-wise cut-off for NTSE Rajasthan.

Category Previous Year’s Cut-Off 
2018-19 2017-18
General 174 131
SC 140 104
ST 148 105
OBC 151
PH 82

Candidates can check the category-wise qualifying cut-off for NTSE Rajasthan.

Categories MAT SAT
General 40% 40%
OBC 40% 40%
SC 32% 32%
ST 32% 32%
PH 32% 32%

NTSE Rajasthan Reservation Criteria

Total 485 scholarships are reserved for Rajasthan state. Based on the below reservation percentages students will be selected by BSE, Rajasthan.

Categories Reservation Criteria
SC 15%
ST 7.5%
PH 4%

NTSE Rajasthan Stage 1 Syllabus

The education board has not specified any syllabus for NTSE Rajasthan stage 1. However, candidates can practice the questions from the Rajasthan board class 9th and 10th syllabus. Refer to the table below to know the important topics for NTSE Rajasthan.

Papers Subjects Syllabus
SAT Maths Basic Geometry, Coordinate Geometry, Roots, Triangle and Trigonometry, Linear Equation, Quadratic Equation, Arithmetic Progression, Algebraic Expression, Surface Area & Volume, Probability, and Statistics, etc.
Science Motion & Force, Air, Carbon & its Components, Food Production & Management, Source of Energy, Acid, Bases and Salt, Human Body, Fibers & Plastics, Magnetism and Electricity, etc.
Social Sciences Science and Literature, Culture, Indian Constitution, New Empires and Kingdoms, Natural Vegetation and Solar System, Democracy & Elections, Buddhism, Jainism, The Mughal Empire, Delhi Sultanate, Revolt of 1857, National Movement, Atmosphere, The Judiciary, Map & Globe, Map and Globes, Motion of the Earth, Democracy, State Government, UN and Other International Agencies, Union Government, etc.
MAT Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning Coding-Decoding, Arithmetical Reasoning, Analytic Reasoning, Alphabet Test, Word Problems, Logical Venn Diagrams, Time & Clock, Mirror and Water Images, Blood Relations, Classification, Analogy, Folding/Cutting Paper, Logical Diagram, Mathematical Operations, Series, etc.

NTSE Scholarship Amount 2019

Rajasthan students who qualified in NTSE Stage 2 will get the below scholarship amount from NCERT every month.

Education Level Scholarship Amount
Class XI to XII Rs. 1250/-
Undergraduate Rs. 2000/-
Postgraduate Rs. 2000/-
PhD According to the UGC norms

FAQ’s on NTSE Rajasthan 2019

Question 1.
What is the marking strategy of NTSE Rajasthan?

Answer:
NTSE Rajasthan consists of two sections i.e, MAT and SAT. Both sections contain a total of 200 questions with a duration of 240 minutes. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. 1 mark will be assigned to each right answer.

Question 2.
What is the reservation criteria in NTSE Rajasthan 2019?

Answer:
Total 485 scholarships are reserved for Rajasthan state. BSE, Rajasthan will select the candidates based on the reservation percentage. These are 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST and 4% for PH.

Question 3.
How do I check my NTSE Rajasthan result?

Answer:
The result will be released online in the form of merit list by BSE, Rajasthan. Students can visit the official website rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in to download the pdf file of results. After that students can check the result by searching their names in the merit list.

Question 4.
Is the answer keys helpful for NTSE Rajasthan students?

Answer:
Yes, answer keys helps students to estimate their probable scores and determine the eligibility status for NTSE stage 2.

Question 5.
What will be the release date of NTSE Rajasthan application form?

Answer:
The application form will be released on the official website of BSE, Rajasthan. Students can download the application in the last week of August 2019 and submit it in the 2nd week of September 2019, excluding the late fee. Otherwise, the application can be submitted in the 4th week of September 2019, including the late fee.

Question 6.
How much application fee will be paid for NTSE Rajasthan?

Answer:
General category students have to pay the application fee of Rs. 200/- excluding the late fee and Rs. 250/- including the late fee. Whereas reserved category students have to pay the application fee of Rs. 140/- excluding the late fee and Rs. 180/- including the late fee.

Hope this article will help you to get information about NTSE Rajasthan 2019-20. For any queries in NTSE Rajasthan, leave your queries in the comment box to get in touch with us.

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NTSE Daman & Diu 2019-20

NTSE Daman & Diu 2019-20 for Class X | Exam Dates, Eligibility, Application and Pattern

NTSE Daman and Diu 2019-20: U.T. Administration of Daman and Diu (UTADD) will release a notification for the NTSE Daman and Diu 2019-20. NTSE Daman and Diu will be conducted on 3rd November 2019. The application process will start in the 2nd week of August 2019. Regular students of class 10th can apply for NTSE Daman and Diu till 17th September 2019. NTSE Daman and Diu admit card will be released online along with the application form on August 2019. Only the qualified candidates of NTSE Daman and Diu will be invited to appear for the stage 2 exam conducted by NCERT.

NCERT organizes NTSE to provide scholarships to the shortlisted candidates up to their higher studies. Students should read the article below to get information about NTSE Daman and Diu 2019-20. Information including exam dates, eligibility, fee, answer key, and pattern, etc. NTSE Exam will be conducted in the month of November.

NTSE Daman and Diu Exam Dates

Events Dates
Start Date of Application 2nd Week of August 2019
Last Date of Application Submission September 17, 2019
Admit Card for Stage 1 August 2019
NTSE Daman and Diu Stage 1 November 3, 2019
NTSE Daman and Diu Answer Key November 2019
NTSE Daman and Diu Result and Cut-off Scores March 2020
NTSE Admit Card for Stage 2 April 2020
NTSE Stage 2 June 2020
NTSE Stage 2 Result September 2020

State-level National Talent Search Exam

NTSE Daman and Diu Eligibility Criteria

Refer to the below eligibility conditions to appear for the NTSE Daman and Diu 2019-20.

  • Students studying class X in any recognized schools of Daman and Diu.
  • Regular class 10th students of Daman and Diu studying during the academic year of 2019-20.
  • Students of the general category must secure 60% marks and reserved category 55% marks in Class 9th.
  • The age limit must be less than 18 years as on 1st July 2019 to apply for NTSE Daman and Diu.
  • Students who are not employed in a job and appearing class 10 exam for the first time.
  • Students getting a scholarship from any other source will not be considered for this year.
  • Students registered under Open School and Distance Learning (ODL) with the age limit of below 18 years.
  • NMMS scholarship holders are also eligible to apply for NTSE Daman and Diu.
  • Domicile restriction is not applicable for NTSE Daman and Diu.

NTSE Daman and Diu Application Process

NTSE Daman and Diu application form will be released on the official website of U.T Administration of Daman and Diu. Candidates can download the online application form from the official website in the 2nd week of August 2019. Candidates can also collect it from the school authorities or the state liaison officer in the 2nd week of August 2019. The last date for applying to NTSE Daman and Diu Stage 1 is September 17, 2019. Candidates must read the instructions and may take help from their teacher or parent for filling up the application form. Candidates must refer to the below-mentioned information to apply for NTSE Daman and Diu 2019-20.

  • Visit the official website www.daman.nic.in to download the application form.
  • Click on the “List of Departments” available under the “Departments” link of the homepage. Then click on the “Directorate of Education, Daman” to go to the Downloads section.
  • Download the NTSE Daman and Diu application form and Excel Sheet Proforma along with the admit card available in pdf format.
  • The Excel sheet proforma contains the Name of the School, Name of Student, Father’s Name, Address, Caste Category, etc.
  • Make sure to fill correct and valid information in NTSE Daman and Diu application form.
  • Any misperception in the application may lead to rejection of the form by the Directorate of Education.
  • Affix passport size photograph attested by the respective school Principal. Xerox copies of 9th class mark sheets should be attached in the form.
  • Xerox copies of Caste and Non-creamy Certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates should be submitted.
  • EWS Certificate issued by Mamlatdar, Daman, and Diu for EWS candidates should be submitted.
  • Disability Certificate from the Competent Authority should be submitted.
  • The duly filled application and Excel Sheet Proforma of the respective school along with the fee will be submitted to the state liaison’s office on or before 17th September 2019.
  • Application forms received after the last date will not be considered at any cost.

NTSE Daman and Diu Application Fee

Applicants have to pay the application fee along with the form to appear for the NTSE Daman and Diu. Refer the table below to know the application fee for NTSE Daman and Diu 2019-20.

Category Application Fee
General Rs. 75
SC/ST/PH Rs. 55

NTSE Daman and Diu Admit Card

  • The admit card will be released on the official website of U.T. Administration of Daman and Diu in the 2nd week of August 2019.
  • Admit card can be downloaded online from the official website www.daman.nic.in.
  • After downloading fill the details in block letters only.
  • Admit card contains Students Name, 11 digit Roll Number, date, time, and exam center details, etc.
  • Affix the passport size photograph attested by the school Principal.
  • Students must bring the admit card to appear for NTSE Daman and Diu without any hurdle.

NTSE Daman and Diu Question Pattern

Students must remember the NTSE Daman and Diu exam pattern while preparing for the exam. The NTSE Daman and Diu contain two papers i.e, the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Ability Test (SAT). The exam will be held in English, Hindi, and Marathi medium using pen and paper. Refer to the table below to know the exam pattern for NTSE Daman and Diu Stage 1.

Papers Number of questions Duration 
Mental Ability Test (MAT) 100 120 minutes
Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) 100 120 minutes
  • Each right answer carries 1 mark. But, no negative marking will be given to the wrong answers.
  • MAT question papers are based on thinking abilities, verbal and non-verbal reasoning skills.
  • SAT question papers are based on each subject of the class 9th and 10th syllabus.
  • Both MAT and SAT papers contain 200 questions with a duration of 240 minutes.
  • NTSE Daman and Diu question pattern are equivalent to the syllabus of the class 9th and 10th.

NTSE Daman and Diu Answer Key

The official answer keys will not be released by U.T. Administration of Daman and Diu. Some coaching institutions will release the answer keys for NTSE Daman and Diu after few days of the exam. So, candidates can estimate their scores by checking the answer keys from the websites of coaching institutions. The following points are given to know the detailed information about the NTSE Daman and Diu answer key:

  1. Candidates will be able to find the correct answer to each question asked in each paper.
  2. Using the answer key candidates can determine their performance in NTSE Daman and Diu.
  3. The correct marking approach should be followed for NTSE Daman and Diu answer keys.
  4. Candidates with the help of it can compare the answers with the correct ones and determine their eligibility for NTSE Stage2.
  5. Remember the NTSE Daman and Diu exam pattern and cut-off scores while comparing the answers.

NTSE Daman and Diu Exam Result

U.T. Administration of Daman and Diu will release the online result in March 2020. The NTSE Daman and Diu result will be released on the official website in the form of merit list. The NTSE Daman and Diu final merit list will be declared along with the cutoff. The NTSE Daman and Diu result contain the shortlisted candidate’s name and section-wise marks. Daman and Diu candidates can check the result by searching their name in the merit list. The merit list of NTSE Daman and Diu shortlisted candidates will be declared for the NTSE stage 2 to be held on June 2020. Refer to below points to check the NTSE Daman and Diu result 2019-20:

  • Visit the official website www.daman.nic.in to download the result.
  • Click on the NTSE result link appeared on the homepage.
  • The result will be downloaded in the form of a pdf file on the screen.
  • Candidates can search their name and compare with the respective school.
  • Take a printed copy of the NTSE Daman and Diu result file and keep it safe for future purposes.

Details Mentioned on NTSE Daman and Diu Result

Candidates can check the NTSE Daman and Diu results in the online result pdf file. Candidates can compare the name with the respective school while checking the result list. The NTSE Daman and Diu result list contain the below information.

  • Students Name, School Name, Roll number and Rank
  • Students School Address, School Code, Gender, Category, Disability Status and Date of Birth
  • Total Marks and Marks obtained in MAT, SAT

NTSE Daman and Diu Cut-Off

Cut-off means the minimum scores a candidate must secure in order to get selected for the NTSE stage 2. The NTSE Daman and Diu cut-off will be declared along with the result by the Directorate of Education. The NTSE Daman and Diu cut-off will be released in March 2020. The NTSE Daman and Diu cut-off depend on various factors as given below:

  • Total number of registered candidates
  • Candidates maximum marks in the exam
  • Candidates minimum marks in the exam
  • The difficulty level of the exam
  • Previous year’s cut-off

The NTSE Daman and Diu cut-off vary based on categories. The following table shows the previous year’s category-wise cut-off marks for NTSE Daman and Diu.

Category Cut-Off Marks
General 129
SC 96
ST 94
OBC 93

The following table shows the qualifying percentage for NTSE Daman and Diu category candidates

Papers General Category Reserved Categories (ST, SC, and PH)
MAT 40% 32%
SAT 40% 32%

NTSE Daman and Diu Reservation Criteria

Total 20 scholarships are reserved for the Union Territories of Daman and Diu. Based on the below reservation criteria candidates will be selected for NTSE Daman and Diu.

Categories Reservation Criteria
SC 15%
ST 7.5%
OBC 27%
PH 4%

NTSE Daman and Diu Stage 1 Syllabus

The U.T Administration of Daman and Diu has not specified any syllabus for NTSE Daman and Diu. However, candidates can practice the questions from Daman and Diu class 9th and 10th board syllabus. Daman and Diu candidates can also prepare from the sample papers. These are the previous year’s solved question papers which helps to solve different type of questions within a stipulated time. Refer to the table below to know the important topics for NTSE Daman and Diu.

Papers Subjects Syllabus
SAT Math Algebraic Expression, Surface Area and Volume, Simple and Compound Interest, Quadratic Equation, Arithmetic Progression, Square Roots and Cube Roots, Percentage, etc
Science Source of Energy, Human Body, Acid, Bases and Salt, Metals and non-metals, Food Production and Management, Motion and Force, Fibers and Plastics, Structure of an Atom and Measurements, etc.
Social Sciences Culture, Indian Constitution, Buddhism, Jainism, Science and Literature, Democracy and Elections, New Empires and Kingdoms, Natural Vegetation and Solar System, The Mughal Empire, Delhi Sultanate, Revolt of 1857, National Movement, Atmosphere, The Judiciary, Map and Globe, Map and Globes, Motion of the Earth, Democracy, State Government, UN and Other International Agencies, Union Government, etc.
MAT Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning Analogy, Series, Classification, Analytic Reasoning, Alphabet Test, Coding-Decoding, Arithmetical Reasoning, Word Problems, Logical Venn Diagrams, Time and Clock, Mirror and Water Images, Blood Relations, Folding/Cutting Paper, Logical Diagram, Mathematical Operations, etc.

NTSE Scholarship Information 2019-20

Daman and Diu students who qualified in NTSE Stage 2 will get the below scholarship amount from NCERT every month.

Education Level Scholarship Amount
Class XI to XII Rs. 1250/-
Undergraduate Rs. 2000/-
Postgraduate Rs. 2000/-
Ph.D. According to the UGC norms

FAQ’s on NTSE Daman and Diu 2019

Question 1.
How do I check my NTSE Daman and Diu result?

Answer:
U.T. Administration of Daman and Diu will release the online result in March 2020. The NTSE Daman and Diu result will be released in the form of merit list. So, candidates can check the result by searching their names in the merit list.

Question 2.
What happens after NTSE Daman and Diu result declaration?

Answer.
NTSE Daman and Diu shortlisted candidates will start preparing for NTSE Stage 2 after finding their name in the result list. NTSE Stage 2 will be held in June 2020.

Question 3.
How the answer keys are helpful for NTSE Daman and Diu students?

Answer:
Students with the help of the answer keys can estimate their scores and determine their eligibility for NTSE stage 2.

Question 4.
What is the marking strategy of NTSE Daman and Diu?

Answer:
NTSE Daman and Diu consist of two papers i.e, MAT and SAT. Both the papers contain a total of 200 questions with a duration of 240 minutes. There is no negative marking for wrong answers but 1 mark will be given to each right answer.

Question 5.
What is the reservation criteria in NTSE Daman and Diu 2019?

Answer:
Total 20 scholarships are reserved for the Union Territories of Daman and Diu. Directorate of Education will select the candidates for NTSE Stage 1 based on the reservation percentages. 15% reserved for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC and 4% for PH.

Question 6.
What will be the release date of NTSE Daman and Diu application form?

Answer:
NTSE Daman and Diu application form can be downloaded from the official website in the 2nd week of August 2019. The last date for applying to NTSE Daman and Diu is September 17, 2019.

Question 7.
How much application fee will be paid for NTSE Daman and Diu?

Answer:
Application fee for general category is Rs. 75/-. Whereas fee for reserved category is Rs. 55/-.

Hope this article will help you to get information about NTSE Daman and Diu 2019-20. If you have any queries, leave it in the comment box and we will get back to you soon.

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NTSE Madhya Pradesh 2019-20

NTSE Madhya Pradesh 2019-20 for Class X | Exam Dates, Application Process and Syllabus

NTSE Madhya Pradesh 2019-20: Madhya Pradesh NTSE Stage 1 is scheduled to be held on 3rd November 2019. Rajya Shiksha Kendra will conduct NTSE Madhya Pradesh Stage 1 for students who are currently studying in class X. Shortlisted students will be able to submit the online application form from the last week of August till the last week of September 2019. Students who want to appear for the NTSE Madhya Pradesh can download their admit card in the third week of October 2019. Shortlisted students of Madhya Pradesh has to first clear the NTSE Madhya Pradesh Stage 1 exam which is the first level of NTSE. After that only qualified candidates in the stage1 will be invited to appear for NTSE stage 2, going to be held on May 10, 2020.

NCERT organizes NTSE every year to recognize and encourage young talent in India. NCERT will award scholarships to the NTSE stage 2 qualified candidates till the doctorate level of their academics. Candidates should read the complete article to know more information about NTSE Madhya Pradesh 2019-20. Information such as exam dates, admit card, eligibility, exam pattern, and syllabus, etc.

NTSE Madhya Pradesh Exam Dates

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

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NTSE Madhya Pradesh Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must know the following eligibility criteria to appear for NTSE Madhya Pradesh 2019-20.

  • Age limit for NTSE Stage 1 exam is below 18 years as on 1st July 2019.
  • All class X students of Madhya Pradesh in the academic year of 2019-20 are eligible.
  • Reserved category candidates must secure at least 32% marks in Class IX to be eligible for the exam.
  • General category candidates must secure at least 40% marks in class IX to be eligible for the exam.
  • Candidates who are studying in Madhya Pradesh Government, CBSE, ICSE or Top schools are eligible.
  • Candidates from open schools or distance learners who have not crossed the age limit of 18 are also eligible.

NTSE Madhya Pradesh Application Form

NTSE Madhya Pradesh application form will be released online in the last week of August 2019. The last date of NTSE Madhya Pradesh online application form submission is the last week of September 2019. Candidates can check the below-mentioned information to apply for NTSE Madhya Pradesh.

  • Candidates have to visit the official website mponline.gov.in.
  • After filling the print out of the application form, make sure to verify it by the Principal of the respective school.
  • After verifying the application form, candidates have to take it to the Kiosk Centers of Madhya Pradesh to arrange for online entry.
  • After online entry, candidates will get two receipts. One they can keep for themselves and the other one will be attached to the application form.
  • Submit the application form to the Principal on or before the due date.
  • It is mandatory for reserved candidates to attach the caste certificates with their application form.
  • Candidates who submit application form through postal or manual would not be considered.
  • Candidates are advised to contact liaison officer to avoid misperception in the application. Candidates can also contact the assistant manager of Rajya Siksha Kendra to avoid misperception.

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NTSE Madhya Pradesh Application Fee

  • Candidates no need to pay any application fee for NTSE Madhya Pradesh Stage 1 exam.

NTSE Madhya Pradesh Admit Card

NTSE Madhya Pradesh Stage 1 admit card will be released in the third week of October 2019. The following points contain information about collecting the admit card.

  • Candidates should have their application number and date of birth.
  • Candidates should contact the authorized person of the school to collect the admit card.
  • It is important that candidates must carry their admit card into the examination hall.
  • Without the admit card candidate will not be allowed to enter into the examination hall.
  • The NTSE Stage 1 admit card contains the candidate’s name, roll number, date, time and exam center details.

NTSE Madhya Pradesh Question Pattern

The NTSE Madhya Pradesh Stage 1 exam is divided into 2 parts. These are the Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) and the Mental Ability Test (MAT). Only objective type questions will be asked in the NTSE Madhya Pradesh stage 1. The Stage 1 exam will be held in pen and paper mode. The exam will be organized in English and Hindi medium. The following table shows the complete details on exam pattern for NTSE Madhya Pradesh.

Papers Number of questions Question Types Time Allotted
Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) 100 objective type 120 minutes
Mental Ability Test (MAT) 100 objective type 120 minutes
  • Each correct answer carries 1 mark. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
  • SAT evaluates the candidate’s interpretative, reading ability, analytical and general awareness.
  •  The total number of questions asked in the SAT is 100 with the time duration of 120 minutes.
  • The questions asked in the exam will be equivalent to the syllabus of class IX and X.
  • MAT evaluates the candidates reasoning, imagining and judging, distinguish the thinking ability.
  • MAT questions are based on series, analogies, pattern perception, logical reasoning, problem-solving, coding-decoding, hidden figures, etc.
  • The total number of questions asked in the MAT is 100 with the time duration of 120 minutes.

NTSE Madhya Pradesh Answer Key

The answer key for the NTSE Madhya Pradesh will be released by the Rajya Shiksha Kendra. The official answer key will be published after some days of the exam. The answer key contains the correct answers to all questions asked in the MAT and SAT papers. Candidates can evaluate their expected scores with the help of answer keys and guess the chances of qualifying for NTSE Stage 2. The following points are given to check the NTSE Madhya Pradesh answer key:

  1. Candidate has to check the official website mponline.gov.in. Then, click on the answer key link.
  2. Download and save the answer key.
  3. It will help the candidate to guess the chances of qualifying for the NTSE stage 2 exam.
  4. The accurate marking approach should be followed. Candidates answer key can be reviewed based on some significant proof.
  5. The final reviewed answer key will be published.

NTSE Madhya Pradesh Exam Result

NTSE Madhya Pradesh exam result will be announced by Rajya Shisha Kendra on its official website on March 2020. The exam result contains the marks secured in SAT, MAT & the total marks of each candidate. The exam result will be released in the form of merit list of qualified candidates for NTSE stage 2 exam which will be held on May 10, 2020. Candidates can check the following steps to know the NTSE Madhya Pradesh exam results:

  • Candidates can visit the official website mponline.gov.in to check their results.
  • The result link can be seen on the homepage of the portal, click on it.
  • Candidates can enter their roll number and date of birth and download the result list.
  • Candidates can keep the printed copies of their result list for future reference.

Details Mentioned on NTSE Madhya Pradesh Exam Result

Candidates can check their NTSE Madhya Pradesh merit list on the official website of Rajya Shiksha Kendra. The merit list contains the following information of the qualified candidates.

  • Name, Roll Number and Address of the candidate
  • Marks obtained in MAT & SAT
  • Candidates caste category, gender, date of birth and disability status

NTSE Madhya Pradesh Stage 1 Cut-Off

Cut-off scores are the minimum scores candidates must obtain to get selected for the NTSE stage 2 exam. NTSE Madhya Pradesh qualifying scores will be declared along with the result by Rajya Siksha Kendra on March 2020. Candidates qualifying scores depends on various factors as given below:

  • Number of candidates in each category
  • Maximum marks obtained in the exam
  • Minimum marks obtained in the exam

The following table shows the previous year’s cut-off marks for NTSE Madhya Pradesh Stage 1 category candidates

Category Cut-Off 2018-19
General 173
SC 149
ST 132
PH 125
OBC 164

The following table shows the previous year’s qualifying marks for MAT & SAT for NTSE Madhya Pradesh Stage 1 category candidates

Categories MAT SAT LT
General 44 83 40
SC 34 66 46
ST 35 51 34
PH 37 46 37

NTSE Madhya Pradesh Reservation Criteria

NTSE scholarships are circulated as per the Government rules for reservation. Candidates who qualify both the stages will be awarded a total of 2000 scholarships. The following table contains the details about reservation criteria.

Categories Reservation Criteria
SC 15%
ST 7.5%
PH 3%
OBC 27%

NTSE Madhya Pradesh Stage 1 Syllabus

There is no specific syllabus for the NTSE Madhya Pradesh Stage 1 exam. So, candidates must cover their CBSE class IX and X syllabus in order to get selected in this exam.

NTSE Scholarship Amount

Candidates who selected in both the stages with minimum cut-off marks will receive the scholarship amount every month.

Education Level Scholarship Amount
Class XI to XII Rs. 1250/-
Undergraduate Rs. 2000/-
Postgraduate Rs. 2000/-
PhD According to the UGC norms

Hope this article will help you to get more information about NTSE Madhya Pradesh 2019-20.

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