Category: NTSE

NTSE Puducherry 2019-20: The Directorate of School Education (DSE), Puducherry will conduct the NTSE Stage 1. The NTSE Puducherry will be held on 3rd November 2019. The Pondicherry Stage 1 application process will start in the first week of August 2019. Regular students of 10th standard can apply for NTSE Puducherry till the first week of September 2019. Candidates can collect their admit card from the schools in the last week of October 2019. The NTSE Stage 1 qualified candidates will only be invited to appear for the Stage 2 exam to be held on June 2020. The final merit list of Pondicherry will be published on the NCERT official website.

NCERT offers the scholarship to assist the young talents in India financially. Students should read the complete article to get information about NTSE Puducherry 2019-20. Information such as important dates, eligibility, application, admit card, pattern, and syllabus, etc.

NTSE Puducherry Important Dates

Events	Dates
Start Date of Application	First Week of August 2019
Last Date of Application	First Week of September 2019
Admit Card for Stage 1	Fourth week of October 2019
NTSE Puducherry Stage 1	November 3, 2019
NTSE Puducherry Answer Key	November 2019
NTSE Puducherry Result & Cut-off Scores	February 2020
NTSE Admit Card for Stage 2	April 2020
NTSE Stage 2	June 16, 2020
NTSE Stage 2 Result	September 2020

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NTSE Puducherry Eligibility Criteria

Refer to the below eligibility criteria to appear for the NTSE Puducherry 2019-20.

• The class 10th students of Pondicherry who are studying in the academic year of 2019-20.
• General category students who secured at least 60% marks in Class 9th can appear in the exam.
• Reserved category students who secured at least 55% marks in Class 9th can appear in the exam.
• The age limit of students must be below 18 years as on 1st July 2019.
• Students who are employed in any job are not eligible.
• Students must belong to Indian citizenship.
• Students from any recognized or top schools of Pondicherry are eligible.
• Open schooling or distance learning students within the age limit can appear in the exam.
• NMMS scholarship holders are also eligible to appear NTSE Puducherry Stage 1.

NTSE Puducherry Application Form

The application form will be released online in the first week of August 2019. Students can fill and submit the application form until the first week of September 2019. Puducherry application form can be downloaded from the official website of DSE, Puducherry. The below-mentioned information indicates how to apply for NTSE Puducherry 2019-20.

• Go to the official website of DSE, Puducherry to download the application form.
• Students can also get an application form from the schools without paying any fee.
• Make sure to fill all the required information correctly to avoid rejection of the form.
• In application, students can affix their passport size photograph along with the signature.
• Students must attach the required documents along with an application. Make sure to get it attested by the school Principal. Documents including photocopies of 9th class mark sheets, caste certificates, and disability certificates.
• Submit the application along with the attached documents to the school Principal.
• Then the school authorities will submit it further to the state liaison officer.

NTSE Puducherry Application Fee

Applicants no need to pay any application fee to appear for the NTSE Puducherry Stage 1.

NTSE Puducherry Admit Card

Students can collect the admit card from the school authorities in the last week of October 2019. Admit card contains the candidate as well as exam center information. Admit card is the most important document which must be carried to the examination hall. Without the admit card candidates will not be able to sit in the exam.

NTSE Puducherry Question Pattern

Students who are preparing for the NTSE Puducherry must be knowing the exam pattern. The NTSE Puducherry contains two types of question papers. That is the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Ability Test (SAT). The NTSE Puducherry will be held only in English using and pen and paper. Refer to the table below to know the exam pattern for NTSE Puducherry Stage 1.

Papers	Number of questions	Time
Mental Ability Test (MAT)	100	120 minutes
Scholastic Ability Test (SAT)	100	120 minutes

• Each correct answer carries 1 mark whereas no negative marking for wrong answers.
• MAT questions test the candidates thinking abilities and verbal and non-verbal reasoning skills.
• Total of 100 questions will be asked in MAT and the time allotted is 120 minutes.
• SAT questions test the candidate’s subject-wise knowledge of their academics.
• Total of 100 questions will be asked in SAT and the time allotted is 120 minutes.
• Students can prepare from the class 9th and 10th syllabus for better preparation.

NTSE Puducherry Answer Key

The official answer key will be released by DSE, Pondicherry in November 2019. Some coaching institutes also release the answer keys on the websites after a few days of the exam. The answer key helps the students to find the correct answers to all the questions asked in MAT and SAT. Students can also compare the calculated scores with the cut-offs to check their eligibility status for NTSE Stage 2. The following points are given to check the NTSE Puducherry answer keys:

1. Visit the official website of DSE, Pondicherry to download the answer key.
2. The answer key will be available in the PDF format, download the pdf file and save it.
3. Students can compare the answer keys with the previous year’s cut-off scores.
4. The accurate marking approach should be followed while checking the answer keys.
5. Answer keys can be revised based on some significant proofs if required.
6. The final revised answer key will be published on the official website of DSE.

NTSE Puducherry Exam Result

NTSE Puducherry result will be declared online by DSE, Pondicherry in February 2020. The exam result will be available in PDF format. It contains the name, application number, marks and school details of shortlisted candidates. The exam results will be released as a merit list which includes the name of stage 1 qualified candidates. Candidates whose name is available in the merit list can appear for the NTSE Stage 2 on 16th Jun 2019. Refer to the steps below to know the NTSE Puducherry exam results:

• Visit the official website of DSE, Pondicherry to check the results.
• Click on the NTSE Puducherry result link appeared on the homepage of the portal.
• Roll number and date of birth can be entered to download the result list.
• The result will be opened in the form of a merit list as declared by DSE, Pondicherry.
• Pondicherry candidates can check their names in the merit list for confirmation.
• Keep a photocopy of the result list for your future reference.

Details Mentioned on NTSE Puducherry Exam Result

Pondicherry candidates find the merit list on the official website of DSE, Pondicherry. The NTSE Puducherry merit list contains the below-mentioned information.

• Candidates Name, Registration Number and School
• Marks obtained in MAT & SAT
• Category, gender, date of birth and disability status of the candidate

NTSE Puducherry Stage 1 Cut-Off

The cut-off score is the minimum score which is required by the candidates to be eligible for the stage 2 exam. The NTSE Stage 1 cut-off will be released state-wise whereas the Stage 2 cut-off will be released by NCERT. The NTSE Puducherry cut-off will be released along with the result by DSE, Puducherry. NTSE Puducherry cut-off depends on various factors as given below:

• Total number of candidates in each category
• Candidates maximum marks obtained in the exam
• Candidates minimum marks obtained in the exam
• The exam difficulty level
• Cut-off of the previous year

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

Category	Previous Year’s Cut-Off
General	128
SC	112
ST	108
PH	84

Candidates can find the qualifying cut-off for NTSE Puducherry category candidates

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

NTSE Puducherry Stage 1 Reservation Criteria

Total 20 scholarships are reserved for Puducherry state. The qualified students of Stage 1 will be awarded Rs. 5000/- by the Government of Puducherry. However, the qualified students of Stage 2 will be awarded Rs. 10000/- as a one-time incentive. Refer to the table below to know the reservation percentages:

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

NTSE Puducherry Stage 1 Syllabus

DSE, Puducherry has not specified any syllabus for NTSE Puducherry Stage 1. That’s why Puducherry candidates are recommended to prepare from the topics of class IX and X syllabus for the exam. Refer to the table below to know the important topics for NTSE Puducherry.

Papers	Subjects	Syllabus
SAT	Math	Linear Equation, Quadratic Equation, Arithmetic Progression, Algebraic Expression, Basic Geometry, Coordinate Geometry, Surface Area & Volume, Percentage, Number System, Probability and Statistics, Square Roots & Cube Roots, etc.
	Science	Food Production & Management, Source of Energy, Air, Carbon & its Components, Motion & Force, Acid, Bases and Salt, Human Body, Metals and non-metals, Fibers & Plastics, Magnetism and Electricity, Water, Structure of an Atom and Measurements, etc.
	Social Sciences	Indian Constitution, New Empires and Kingdoms, Natural Vegetation and Solar System, Democracy & Elections, Buddhism, Jainism, Introduction of Ancient Indian History, The Mughal Empire, Delhi Sultanate, Early Medieval Period, Resources & Development, Atmosphere, The Judiciary, Map & Globe, Map and Globes, Motion of the Earth, Democracy, State Government, Union Government, UN & International Agencies, etc.
MAT	Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning	Word Problems, Coding-Decoding, Logical Venn Diagrams, Arithmetical Reasoning, Analytic Reasoning, Alphabet Test, Hypothetical Situations, Word Sequencing, Calendar, Time & Clock, Mirror and Water Images, Blood Relations, Ranking and Arrangements, Truth Verification, Classification, Analogy, Folding/Cutting Paper, and Dot Fixing, Cubes and Dice Problems, etc.

NTSE Scholarship Amount Details

Puducherry students who are qualified in both NTSE Stage 1 and Stage 2 will be awarded the scholarship amount every month. NCERT announced to distribute approximately 2000 Scholarships to NTSE qualified candidates.

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 Puducherry 2019

Questio 1.
How many students awarded scholarships by NCERT every year?

Answer:
NCERT has increased the number of scholarships from 1200 to 2000 due to the increase in state quota.

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

Answer:
Total 20 scholarships are reserved for Pondicherry state. Stage 1 qualified students will be awarded 5000Rs. by the Puducherry Govt. However, stage 2 qualified students will be awarded 10000Rs. as one time incentive.

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

Answer:
NTSE Puducherry result will be released online in the form of merit list. Students can visit the official website of DSE, Puducherry to check their result.

Question 4.
What happens after the NTSE Puducherry result declaration?

Answer:
Students whose names are available in the merit list of NTSE stage 1 can only be eligible to appear stage 2 exam. After qualifying stage 2 exam on June 16, 2019, the deserved student will get the scholarship.

Question 5.
What will be the result date of stage 1 for the candidates who belong to Puducherry state?

Answer:
Candidates can check the stage 1 result on the official website of DSE on February 2020.

Hope this article will help you to get information about NTSE Puducherry 2019-20. If you have any queries regarding NTSE Puducherry, then leave your queries in the comment box to get in touch with us.

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NTSE Sikkim 2019-20: SCERT is going to conduct the NTSE Sikkim exam 2019-20 on 3rd November 2019. Application processes for the same are going to be done through offline mode. Before applying, students should check their eligibility criteria completely. NTSE Sikkim stage 1 admit cards is going to be released through the schools. Students should prepare strategically to crack their NTSE Sikkim exam. NTSE stage 1 and 2 exams are going to be held in offline mode, so students can use the answer key available online to check the probable scores. Around 50 students shall be selected for NTSE 2020 exam stage 2 that is going to be held on May 10, 2020. Finally, the students that are selected are going to get full scholarships. To know further processes for NTSE Sikkim in detail, read this article carefully.

NTSE Sikkim 2019-20 Important Dates

It is important for students to know the dates for NTSE Sikkim stage 1 and stage 2 exam dates. Below is a table that has all the important dates:

Events	Dates
Applications start date	September 2019
Application closing date	October 2019
NTSE stage 1 Sikkim exam date	November 3, 2019
NTSE Sikkim Cutoff & Result date	Last week of February 2020
NTSE Stage 2 Admit card date	April 2020
NTSE stage 2 exam date	May 10, 2020
Final NTSE Result date	September 2020

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NTSE Sikkim Eligibility Criteria

Students that wish to appear for stage 1 exam should know the details for NTSE Sikkim eligibility criteria. The authority can reject the application of any student he or she is found ineligible. Eligibility criteria are explained below for students appearing in NTSE stage 1 exam:

• Student should pass class 9 with the required marks.
• Student should be currently studying in class 10 in a recognized school in India.
• Students that are studying under open and distance learning are also eligible for this exam. Thus, he or she should be appearing for this exam for the first time and age should be less than 18 years.

NTSE Sikkim Application Form

The application form for NTSE Sikkim for stage 1 exam will be released in the last week of August. Application forms can be downloaded using the SCERT official website which is scert.cg.gov.in on or before the final date. Below is the step by step process to download the NTSE Chhattisgarh application form:

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

NTSE Sikkim 2019-20 Exam Admit Card

After the roll numbers are alloted, admit cards related to stage 1 exam are sent to the exam superintendent. These admit cards are provided to students through schools in offline mode. Students can collect these NTSE admit cards one week before the NTSE stage 1 Sikkim exam. Hall ticket or admit card is mandatory for students to carry into the exam hall because without it no student will be allowed entry into the exam hall.

NTSE Sikkim Exam Pattern

NCERT has suggested the exam pattern for stage 1 and stage 2 exam that will be followed by the SCERT while preparation for the question paper. There is going to be no negative marking. Candidates should know the exam pattern mentioned below and prepare as per it.

NTSE Sikkim Preparation Tips and Tricks

Students preparing for stage 1 exam should check out the following NTSE preparation tips to score in the exam:

• Go through the syllabus as well as exam pattern and prepare a study time table that also includes time for interests and hobbies.
• Understand the different basics and grasp the concepts in order to remember them well.
• Prepare notes while preparing and highlight the main points given in the book to revise the entire syllabus in short.
• Solve the questions for previous years as well as NTSE sample papers.

NTSE Sikkim Reservation System

Section	Number of questions	Time duration
MAT	100	120 minutes
SAT	100	120 minutes
Total	200	240 minutes

NTSE Sikkim 2019-20 Result and Cutoff

SCERT, Sikkim has decided to declare the stage 1 result by the end of February 2020. NTSE Sikkim result will be released for students through online mode on their official website. Students can download the merit list of the students that are shortlisted for the stage 2 exam. This list mentions the name, father’s name, roll number, and the school for the students that are shortlisted.

SCERT releases the cutoff marks every year for stage 1 exam during the last week of February 2020. There are minimum marks that need to be achieved to get selected for the next stage exam.

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NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli 2019-20: U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli (UTADNH) will release a notification for the NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli 2019-20. NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli will be conducted on 4th November 2019. The application process will start on July 2019. Class 10th students can apply for NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli till the last week of August 2019. NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli admit card will be released online in the third week of October 2019. Only the qualified candidates of NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli will be invited to appear for the stage 2 exam conducted by NCERT. NTSE Exam is conducted by NCERT.

Finally, NCERT provides scholarships to the shortlisted ones to help them economically up to their higher studies. Students should read the article below to get information about NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli 2019-20. Information including exam dates, eligibility, the application process, and answer key, etc.

NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli Exam Dates

Events	Dates
Start Date of Application	July 2019
Last Date of Application	Last Week of August 2019
Admit Card for Stage 1	The 3rd week of October 2019
NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli Stage 1	November 4, 2019
NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli Answer Key	November 2019
NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli Result and Cut-off Scores	April 2020
NTSE Admit Card for Stage 2	May 2020
NTSE Stage 2	June 2020
NTSE Stage 2 Result	September 2020

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NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli Eligibility Criteria

Refer to the below eligibility conditions to appear for the NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli 2019-20.

• Students studying in Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kendriya Vidyalaya or any Dadra and Nagar Haveli Board affiliated schools.
• Class 10th regular students of Dadra and Nagar Haveli who are studying in the academic year of 2019-20.
• General category students who have obtained at least 60% marks in Class 9th.
• Reserved category students who have obtained at least 55% marks in Class 9th.
• The age limit must be less than 18 years as on 1st July 2019 to apply for NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
• Students who are employed in any job or getting a scholarship from any other source are not eligible.
• Open School and Distance Learning (ODL) students below 18 years of age are also eligible.
• NMMS scholarship holders are also eligible to apply for NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli Application Process

NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli application form can be collected from the school authorities or the state liaison officer in July 2019. The last date for applying to NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli Stage 1 is the last week of August 2019. Students must refer to the below-mentioned information to apply for NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli 2019-20.

• Make sure to fill correct and valid information in NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli application.
• Any misperception in the application may lead to the cancellation of the form by the Directorate of Education.
• Passport size photo with a signature and copies of 9th class mark sheets should be attached in the form.
• The copies of Caste Certificates and Disability Certificates should be submitted if required.
• Make sure to attest the application from the respective school Principal before submission.
• Submit the filled application along with the fee to the respective school Principal.
• From your school, the application will be forwarded to the state liaison’s officer for NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli Stage 1.
• Open School and Distance Learning students could submit the application directly to the state liaison officer.

NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli Application Fee

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

Category	Application Fee
General	Rs. 100/-
SC/ST/PH	Rs. 70/-

NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli Admit Card

• NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli admit card will be released by the Directorate of Education in the third week of October 2019.
• Admit card can be collected from the respective schools some days before the exam.
• Students can find their name, roll number, date, time and exam center address in the admit card.
• Students must not bring Mobile Phones, Calculators or any electronic instruments to the exam hall.
• Students must bring the admit card to sit in the examination hall without any hurdle.

NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli Exam Pattern

Students must remember the NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli exam pattern while preparing for the exam. The NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli contains two sections i.e, the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Ability Test (SAT). The exam will be held in English, Hindi, and Marathi using pen and paper. Refer to the table below to know the exam pattern for NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli 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 no negative marking for the wrong answers.
• MAT questions are based on thinking abilities, verbal and non-verbal reasoning skills.
• SAT questions are prepared based on each subject of the class 9th and 10th syllabus.
• Both MAT and SAT contain 200 questions with a duration of 240 minutes.
• NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli question pattern is equivalent to the syllabus of the class 9th and 10th.

NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli Answer Key

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

1. The answer keys enable the candidates to find the correct answer to each question asked in MAT and SAT.
2. The answer keys also enable the candidates to determine their performance in NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
3. The correct marking approach should be followed while checking the answer keys.
4. The answer keys help the candidates to compare the answers with the correct ones and determine the status of eligibility for NTSE Stage2.
5. Remember the NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli exam pattern and cut-off scores while comparing the answers.

NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli Exam Result

The result will be declared in offline mode by U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli in April 2020. The NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli result will be released in the form of merit list. The NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli final merit list will be declared along with the cutoff. The merit list of NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli shortlisted candidates will be declared for the NTSE stage 2 to be held on June 2020. Refer to below points which contain information about the NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli exam results:

• Students can visit their respective schools to get the result information.
• The school authorities are responsible to announce the result of the students.
• In result, students can check their name, roll number, and marks obtained in each paper.
• Students can keep a printed copy of the result sheet for future reference.

Details Mentioned on NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli Exam Result

Students can check the NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli result in the respective schools. The NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli result sheet contains the below information.

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

NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli Stage 1 Cut-Off

Cut-off means the minimum score a candidate required to be eligible for the NTSE stage 2. The NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli cut-off will be declared along with the result by the Directorate of Education. The NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli cut-off will be released on April 2020. The NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli cut-off depends on various factors as given below:

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

The NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli cut-off is different for different categories. The following table shows the qualifying percentage for NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli category candidates

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

NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli Reservation Criteria

Total 20 scholarships are reserved for Dadra and Nagar Haveli Union Territory. Based on the below reservation percentages students will be selected by the Directorate of Education.

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

NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli Stage 1 Syllabus

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

Papers	Subjects	Syllabus
SAT	Maths	Triangle and Trigonometry, Basic Geometry, Coordinate Geometry, Roots, Linear Equation, Quadratic Equation, Arithmetic Progression, Algebraic Expression, Surface Area and Volume, Probability and Statistics, etc.
	Science	Air, Carbon and its Components, Motion and Force, Food Production and Management, Source of Energy, Acid, Bases and Salt, Human Body, Fibers and Plastics, Magnetism and Electricity, etc.
	Social Sciences	Democracy and Elections, Buddhism, Jainism, Science and Literature, Culture, Indian Constitution, 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	Analytic Reasoning, Alphabet Test, Coding-Decoding, Arithmetical Reasoning, Word Problems, Logical Venn Diagrams, Time and Clock, Mirror and Water Images, Blood Relations, Classification, Analogy, Folding/Cutting Paper, Logical Diagram, Mathematical Operations, Series, etc.

NTSE Scholarship Amount

Dadra and Nagar Haveli 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 Dadra and Nagar Haveli 2019

Question 1.
How do I check my NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli result?

Answer:
The result will be declared in offline mode by U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli in April 2020. The NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli result will be released in the form of merit list. So, students can check the result by searching their names in the merit list.

Question 2.
Is the answer keys helpful for NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli students?

Answer:
Yes, the answer keys are helpful for the NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli students. Using the answer keys students can estimate their probable scores and determine the eligibility status for NTSE stage 2.

Question 3.
What is the marking strategy of NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli?

Answer:
NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli consists of two sections i.e, MAT and SAT. MAT and SAT contain a total of 200 questions with a duration of 240 minutes. No negative marking for wrong answers whereas 1 mark will be assigned to each right answer.

Question 4.
What is the reservation criteria in NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli 2019?

Answer:
Total 20 scholarships are reserved for Dadra and Nagar Haveli Union Territory. Directorate of Education will select the candidates based on the reservation percentages. These are 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC and 4% for PH.

Question 5.
What will be the release date of NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli application form?

Answer:
NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli application form can be collected from the school authorities or the state liaison officer in July 2019. The last date for applying to NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli Stage 1 is the last week of August 2019.

Question 6.
How much application fee will be paid for NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli?

Answer: 
General category students have to pay the application fee of Rs. 100/-. Whereas reserved category students have to pay the application fee of Rs. 70/-.

Question 7.
How can I prepare for NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli?

Answer:
NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli does not have any specific syllabus. However, candidates must prepare well from the various topics on the subjects of Dadra and Nagar Haveli class 9th and 10th board syllabus. Also, students can prepare from the sample papers which are the previous year’s solved question papers. This helps the students to know the exam pattern and practice to solve different types of questions within a stipulated time.

Hope this article will help you to get information about NTSE Dadra and Nagar Haveli 2019-20. In case you have any queries, leave it in the comment box to get in touch with us.

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NTSE Jharkhand 2019-20: NTSE Jharkhand is held for choosing 1000 toppers and giving them the schola for their future studies. The NTSE Jharkhand exam is going to be conducted in 2 stages where one will be conducted at the state level while the other exam will be conducted at the national level. The stage 2 exam will be for those candidates that are able to clear the stage 1 exam. The NTSE Jharkhand result for the 2018 exam is now available on the official website.

The exam will be conducted by the Jharkhand academic council on 17th November 2019. The NTSE Jharkhand stage 1 application for class 10 students starts from September last week. The candidates that are eligible through the stage 1 exam can submit the online application form till the second week of October 2019. Candidates will also be able to download the admit card 10 days before the stage 1 exam. NTSE Exam stage 1 for Jharkhand will be divided into 2 stages which are a mental ability test (MAT) and a scholastic aptitude test (SAT). Also, candidates that have qualified the stage 1 exam are also eligible for appearing into the stage 2 NTSE Jharkhand exam.

NTSE Jharkhand Overview

Name of the examination	National Talent Search Examination, Jharkhand
Level of the exam	State/UT
Conducted by	Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi
State/UT Liaison Officer & Address	Dr. Arbind Pd. Singh Chairman Jharkhand Academic Council Ranchi, Gyandeep Campus, Bargawan Namkum, Ranchi-834010.
Mode of examination	Pen and paper
Official website	jac.jharkhand.gov.in
Medium of examination	English

NTSE Jharkhand Important Dates

Events	Dates
Application begins	Last week of September 2019
Application concludes	The second week of October 2019
NTSE Jharkhand 2020 exam	November 17, 2019
NTSE Jharkhand 2020 Results	The second week of April 2020
Stage 2 Admit Card Date	April 2020
NTSE 2020 Stage 2 exam	May 10, 2020
NTSE 2020 Stage 2 Result	September 2020

State-level National Talent Search Exam

NTSE Jharkhand Eligibility Criteria

Students that wish to apply for NTSE Jharkhand exam should satisfy the following eligibility criteria:

• Every student should have passed the class 9 exam with a minimum of 55% marks.
• Jharkhand education board does not provide scholarships to students that are working along with their studies.
• The student should be pursuing a class 10 exam from a reputable school or government-aided school.
• For PH, OBC, SC, and ST candidates, one should at least score 40% in class 9 to be eligible for the exam.
• Students that have NMMS scholarship can also appear for the NTSE exam.

NTSE Jharkhand Exam Application Form

Students can download the application form online through SCERT from the last week of September. The process for downloading the NTSE application form will end by the second week of October 2019.

How To Apply for NTSE Jharkhand Exam?

1. Go the official website of Jharkhand board which is jac.jharkhand.gov.in.
2. Click on the NTSE registration link given on the website on the left side.
3. Enter the required credentials in the space given and click on the print button.
4. Put your signature on the printed copy along with parents’ sign on the designated columns.
5. Students should submit this application form to the state’s liaison officer before the deadline with the required documents.

The documents that are required by the students along with the application form are:

• Copy of 9th class marksheet
• Two recent passport size photographs of the candidate
• Copy of the reservation certificates for the candidates that belong to reserve categories
• Disability status certificate for the physically handicapped students from a government recognized a medical practitioner

NTSE Jharkhand Admit Card

Candidates that are aspiring for the exam can download their admit card or hall ticket from the main website of JAC. For downloading the admit card one must enter the password and registration number. Candidates should carry the NTSE exam admit card to the exam because, without it, candidates won’t be allowed to sit in the exam hall.

NTSE Jharkhand Exam Pattern

The NTSE Jharkhand exam for stage 1 will be conducted in a very specified manner. NTSE exam pattern will have 2 sections which are mental ability test and scholastic ability test. For more details related to the exam pattern and marking scheme, refer the table below:

Section	Exam pattern	Time Duration	Qualifying scores
MAT	100 questions – 1 mark each.	120 minutes	For General: 40% For SC/ ST/ PH: 32%
SAT	100 questions – 1 mark each.	120 minutes	For General: 40% For SC/ ST/ PH: 32

NTSE Jharkhand Exam Syllabus

There is no prescribed syllabus mentioned by NCERT or JAC for NTSE exams. But students can refer to Jharkhand class 9, 10 syllabi as well as CBSE class 10 syllabus for preparation. MAT  is conducted for evaluating the candidate’s logical reasoning skills as well as problem-solving skills. While the SAT is conducted for testing the conceptual knowledge in core subjects like science, mathematics, science, and social science. Below are some of the important topics for NTSE Jharkhand exam

Sections	Subjects	Important Topics
Mental Ability Test (MAT)	Verbal Reasoning test	Arithmetic Reasoning Test, Blood Relations, Alphabet Test, Analogy, Classification, Mathematical Operations, Clocks, Puzzle test, Analytical Reasoning, Verification of truth of the statements, Series completion Test, Tests, etc.
	Non-verbal Reasoning	Folding paper cutting, Mirror images, Analogy, Analytical Reasoning, Transparent paper folding, Problems on cubes and dice, Water images, etc.
Scholastic Ability Test (SAT)	Mathematics	Algebra, basic geometry, Arithmetic progression, simple and compound interest, roots, statistics, coordinated geometry, surface area, and volume, etc.
	Science	Carbon and its compounds, physical and chemical changes, fibers and plastics, periodic classification of elements, magnetism, and electricity, source of energy, etc.
	Social Sciences	Introduction of ancient Indian History, medieval architecture, and culture, Jainism, Mughal Empire, Vedic period, Buddhism, The Mauryas, etc.
		UN and other International Agencies, Diversity and livelihood, Union government, Economic presence of the government, etc.
		The atmosphere, the industries, motion of the earth, maps and globes, the internal structure of earth and rocks, solar system, natural vegetation, etc.

How To Prepare for NTSE Jharkhand Exam?

• Students should focus on conceptual clarity rather than just learning the topics. Thus, practical knowledge will increase the chances of the probability of getting good scores for students in the NTSE exam.
• Students should go for the best NTSE books for preparing and making notes and also revising these notes on a regular basis.
• One key preparation tips are practicing the sample papers to get a good grip on the subject and understanding the type of questions asked.
• For more practice, candidates can refer to the previous year’s papers of NTSE Jharkhand exam.

NTSE Jharkhand Answer Key and Result

NTSE Jharkhand will release the official answer key on the SCERT official website by the second week of November. There are many coaching institutes that will provide the NTSE exam answer key. Students should check the official website for the NTSE exam frequently after the results are declared for the answer key. Students can use this answer key for comparing the answers with the correct answers and calculate their expected score.

As a result, NTSE Jharkhand will release the official result in the second week of April 2020. The result will be available for everyone in the form of a merit list. Candidates can check the NTSE Jharkhand results online. NTSE Jharkhand results include the candidate’s name, name of the school, roll number, overall score, section-wise marks, etc.

NTSE Jharkhand 2020 Exam Cutoff

Students that are appearing for NTSE 2020 exam cab expect the cutoff to be released soon after the results are released. Below is the table for previous year’s cutoff:

The NTSE program is solely for providing scholarships to the deserving candidates. Under the program, 2000 scholarships are distributed for the candidates selected after the stage 2 process. Below is the category of wise scholarship data.

Category	Cut off
General	124
SC	107
ST	87
PH	67

NTSE Jharkhand Exam Scholarship

The NTSE program is solely for providing scholarships to the deserving candidates. Under the program, 2000 scholarships are distributed for the candidates selected after the stage 2 process. Below is the category of wise scholarship data.

Education level	Scholarship Amount
Classes 11-12	Rs. 1,250/ month
Undergraduate	Rs. 2,000/month
Post-graduate	Rs. 2,000/month
Ph.D.	As per UGC norms.

Scholarships for Students

NTSE West Bengal 2019-20: Directorate of school education for West Bengal has released the notification for application form for NTSE West Bengal 2020 exam on wbsed.gov.in. Students that are currently studying in class 10 can now apply for the NTSE West Bengal exam. The last dates for submission of application form for the NTSE Exam are August 31, 2019.

The application for NTSE West Bengal will be considered complete when all the required documents along with a certificate from HOI is uploaded. Students will get the status of their application through SMS or e-mail. The students that are rejected will also get the chance to make corrections till 8th September 2019. The stage 1 exam for NTSE West Bengal will be conducted on 17th November 2019. Candidates that qualify the NTSE stage 1 exam will be called to appear in stage 2 of the NTSE exam. The result for NTSE West Bengal will be released in the form of PDF in March.

NTSE will hold a stage 2 exam on 10th May 2020. Students that have passed both the stages will get the scholarship amount. Read the article further to know the details about eligibility criteria, application form, result, answer key, etc.

NTSE West Bengal 2020 Overview

Name of the examination	West Bengal State-Level National Talent Search Examination
Level of the exam	State/UT
Conducted by	Directorate of School Education, West Bengal
Official Website for NTSE	scholarships.wbsed.gov.in
State/UT Liaison Officer and Addresses	Dr. Syed Nurus Salam Deputy Director of School Education Directorate of School Education Bikas Bhawan, 7thFloor East Block, Salt Lake City Kolkata – 700091 (West Bengal)
Eligibility Criteria	For class 10 students.
Mode of examination	Pen and paper
Mode of Application	Online

NTSE West Bengal 2019-20 Exam Important Dates

For qualifying, students must be aware of the important NTSE 2020 exam dates. Below is the time table for all the stage 1 NTSE West Bengal dates.

Events	Dates
Start of NTSE West Bengal Application	August 1, 2019
Application concludes	August 31, 2019
The last date to edit application	September 8, 2019
NTSE West Bengal 2020 Exam Date	November 17, 2019
NTSE West Bengal Stage 1 Result	The second week of March 2020
Release of NTSE 2 Admit Card	April 2020
Exam Date of NTSE Stage II	May 10, 2020
NTSE Stage 2 Result Date	September 2019

State-level National Talent Search Exam

NTSE West Bengal Eligibility Criteria

Students that are currently studying in class 10 from any school that is recognized under the WBBSE, ICSE, WBBME, CBSE board can apply for the stage 1 exam of West Bengal NTSE 2020. Students should also satisfy the given terms by filling the application:

• Students that have scored at least 50% marks for SC/ST/OBC it is 40% or more in class 9 are eligible to apply for NTSE West Bengal exam.
• For candidates belonging to the reserved category like SC, OBC, ST, and PH who has scored more than 40% marks are eligible to apply for this exam.
• Open or distance learning students are also eligible to apply for NTSE West Bengal exam.
• For these candidates, the age should not be more than 18 years.

NTSE West Bengal 2020 Exam Important Instructions

There are certain instructions that have been laid out by DGE, West Bengal which are:

For candidates belonging to OBC category reservation, they should meet the following conditions to get any reservation benefits:

• The caste or class of the candidate belonging should be listed under the central list for OBC by NCBC council for the backward classes.
• Only the candidates who’re application comes under the non-creamy layer income group will be able to get the reservation benefits. For creamy layer OBC candidates, the reservation will not be granted.

Exam districts: While filling the application form for the NTSE West Bengal exam, students should choose the educational district that they want to reside in. There are 2 educational districts that the student can choose from, these are the Barrackpore educational district that comprises of sub-divisions of Bidhannagar and Barrackpore. Also, it includes Siliguri educational district comprises only of Siliguri sub-division.

How To Apply for NTSE West Bengal Exam Online?

The application process for West Bengal NTSE exam 2020 has already started. Students can apply for this till 31st August 2019. For applying to NTSE West Bengal exam, candidates should follow these basic steps:

Step – 1: NTSE registration online

• Go to the official NTSE West Bengal website which is wbsed.gov.in.
• From the homepage, you will be redirected to the instruction page. Read all the instructions properly and then click on the proceed to the register button.
• You will ask for your email ID and mobile number as well as your personal details for the registration process. Fill all the details properly and then press on the register button.
• On the next window, you will get an option to download the registration details and then log in to fill the application form.
• Download the registration details and then click on the login button, you will be directed to the scholarship portal for DSE, West Bengal.

Step – 2: Login to fill the form 

• Once you get on the scholarship portal of DSE, West Bengal, you will find an option to log in to your account by using the password and registration number during the registration process.
• After logging in, the candidate will be directed to the dashboard. On the top of this window, the candidate will find an option which is titled Application click on this and then click on the form fills up.
• The candidate will be required to upload a scanned copy of a recent passport-sized photograph. The image uploaded should be in ‘.jpg.’ format and the size should not exceed 200 kb.

Step – 3: Getting the application form verified and attested by the head of the Institution 

• Download the application form from the official website along with the verification form that is to be filled by the school principal.
• Both the verification form and application form is required to be attested by the school principal or heaf of the Institution.
• Upload this attested certificate onto the registered ID that was created during the registration.
• Candidates that are applying under PH category are required to upload a scanned copy of their disability certificate along with a certificate by the competent central government or state government medical board.
• Candidates that belong to SC or ST category are required to submit their caste certificate scanned copies to the relevant authorities.

NTSE West Bengal Admit Card

After the roll numbers are alloted, admit cards related to stage 1 exam are sent to the exam superintendent. These admit cards are provided to students through schools in offline mode. Students can collect these NTSE admit cards one week before the NTSE stage 1 West Bengal exam. Hall ticket or admit card is mandatory for students to carry into the exam hall because without it no student will be allowed entry into the exam hall.

NTSE West Bengal Exam Syllabus

The exam conducting authority for NTSE West Bengal does not release any syllabus for NTSE West Bengal 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, Statement, 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 and 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

NTSE West Bengal Exam Pattern

The exam pattern given below consists of the number of questions asked, test duration, type of questions, and more.

Section	Type of Questions	Number of questions	Time Duration
Mental Ability Test (MAT)	Multiple choices, Objective type.	100	120 minutes.
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)	Multiple choices, Objective type.	100 questions worth 1 mark each. Science – 40 Mathematics – 20 Social Science – 40	120 minutes

NTSE West Bengal Answer Key and Result

SCERT, West Bengal has decided to declare the stage 1 result by the end of February 2020. NTSE West Bengal result will be released for students through online mode on their official website. Students can download the merit list of the students that are shortlisted for the stage 2 exam. This list mentions the name, father’s name, roll number, and the school for the students that are shortlisted.

SCERT releases the cutoff marks every year for stage 1 exam during the last week of February 2020. There are minimum marks that need to be achieved to get selected for the next stage exam.

NTSE West Bengal Previous Year’s Cutoff

Category	Cut Off
General	152
OBC	113
SC	126
ST	98
PH	90

NTSE West Bengal 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 West Bengal 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.

NTSE West Bengal Reservation Criteria

NTSE West Bengal is given 53% of reservation for 2000 scholarship offered by the NTSE. Below is the reservation percentage for SC, PH, and ST category students:

Category	Reservation percentage
Scheduled caste	15%
Scheduled tribes	7.5%
Physically handicapped	4%
OBC	27%

Scholarships for Students

NTSE Kerala 2019-20: The state council for education and training are also known as SCERT has released the notification for the NTSE Kerala stage 1 exam 2019. The exam for this year will happen in the third week of November. Only the students of class 10 can apply tor the NTSE Kerala exam.

NTSE Kerala 2019 Important Dates

All the important dates for NTSE Kerala 2019 exam have been released. Below is the table that provides the details regarding the exam:

Events	Dates
Start of  online registration	03rd week of Sep 2019
Last date for fee application	01st week of Oct 2019
Last date for online application	01st week of Oct 2019
Last date of document verification	04th week of Oct 2019
Issuing the admit card	02nd week of Nov 2019
Date of Stage I Kerala NTSE exam	03rd week of Nov 2019
Date of Stage I Kerala NTSE 2 result	02nd week of Feb 2020
Date of Stage II Kerala NTSE exam	02nd week of Jun 2020

NTSE Kerala Application Form

The application form for NTSE 2019 exam will be available online on NTSE Kerala official website. The application fee to be collected for the exam needs to submit through SBI collect which is an online payment getaway. For general category students, the application fee is Rs. 250. While for students belonging to SC/ST/PWD category, the application fee is Rs. 100.

Once the application fee is remitted and application form is submitted correctly, an application number, as well as application ID, will be given to the candidates. To access the candidate application form, students can log in by submitting an application number and ID.

State-level National Talent Search Exam

How To Fill NTSE Kerala Application Form?

• Collect the application form from the state liaison officer for the NTSE Kerala exam or from the school authorities.
• Fill the required details like preferred exam center, category, etc.
• Now fill the admit card form also that is attached with the application form and paste the photograph for the given column.
• Do not separate the admit card from the application form.
• Submit the application form after filling all the required details to respective school authorities by the August last week
• Collect the admit card from state liaison’s office at least 10 days before the NTSE Kerala stage 1 exam

Documents To Be Uploaded Along With NTSE Kerala Exam Application Form

The candidates that belong to respective categories need to submit the following documents

• For physically challenged candidates, there needs to an attested copy of the medical certificate from the concerned authority to ensure that the candidate is more than 40% physically handicapped.
• For students of SC, ST, and BPL categories, they should submit an attested copy of cast certificate or BPL certificate as proof.

NTSE Kerala Exam – Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should fulfill the eligibility criteria for the NTSE exam before applying. Below are the eligibility criteria for NTSE Kerala exam:

• Only the students that are currently studying in class 10 in government, government-aided, recognized schools can apply for this exam.
• The candidates that are applying need to have a minimum of 55% marks in all non-language subjects in class 9.
• For candidates applying through open distance learning are eligible to apply. But the maximum age of these should be less than 18 years.

NTSE Kerala – Exam Scheme

The stage 1 and stage 2 exam at state as well as union territories level will have 3 papers.  At stage 2, there will be negative marking for any of the paper. For every wrong answer, the 1/3rd mark will be deducted in the stage 2 exam.

The exam pattern for NTSE Kerala is given below

Paper	Test Name	No. of question	Marks	Duration (mins)
Paper 1	Mental Ability Test	50	50	45
Paper 2	Language Test	50	50	45
Paper 3	Scholastic Aptitude Tes	100	100	90

NTSE Kerala Admit Card

The admit card for the candidates for NTSE Kerala will be issued through the conducting body which is a state of the council for educational research and training after the application process is successfully completed. The admit card for the candidates will be released online on the NTSE Kerala official website which is scert.kerala.gov.in. Last year, the candidates were required to download the admit card and also had to produce a hard copy during the exam. If the candidates do not produce the admit card during the exam hall, the candidate will not be allowed to enter the exam hall.

Details for the test of NTSE Kerala is here

Kendriya Vidyalaya,
Willingdon island,
Kochi,
Ernakulam, Kerala – 682003

NTSE Kerala Answer Key and Result

The answer key for the NTSE exam will be uploaded after the successful completion of the exam.  Candidates that have appeared for the exam can estimate the scores using the answer key provided by the official website. Results for the NTSE exam can be checked by candidates online on the official NTSE website. As a result, the overall marks of the candidates along with the marks in both the sections are going to be uploaded.

NTSE Kerala Exam – Selection Procedure

The identification for NTSE Kerala talent is going to be a two-stage process. For the first stage, the individual state or union territories will conduct the exam. For the second stage, the selection is going to be held at the national level and will be carried out by the NCERT.

State-level Exam: State level will comprise of two stages for the students, part 1 is where mental ability test and in part 2 scholastic aptitude test is going to be conducted. This exam will determine the number of candidates required for the 2nd level of the tests to be conducted by the NCERT.

National Level Exam: Only the candidates that have given the state or union territory level exam and are qualified on the basis of the screening process will be eligible to appear for the 2nd stage of this exam. This second stage exam is going to be conducted by NCERT on the second Sunday of May every year.

Scholarships for Students

NTSE Goa: National talent search exam Goa is going to be conducted on 3rd November 2019. Students should note that the application process for the exam was going to be conducted in the first week of August through offline mode. Candidates will be able to collect the application form from their school authorities and submit the same to the state liaison officer till the final week of August. Candidate should score at least 70% marks in class 9 to be able to eligible for appearing in the NTSE Goa 2019 exam. However, for students from reserved categories, the minimum eligibility is 55% marks. For applying on NTSE, students should keep an eye on the official SCERT Goa website which is education.goa.gov.in.

The NTSE Exam this year is going to be conducted in two stages. For stage 1, the state or the union territories is going to conduct the exam. While for stage 2, NCERT will conduct the exam.

NTSE Goa 2019 Exam Overview

• Exam Name – National Talent Search Examination, Goa
• Level of the Exam – State/UT
• Conducted by – State Council for Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Goa
• Mode of Examination – Pen, and Paper
• Medium of Exam – English

State/UT Liaison Officer and Addresses:

Sh. Jaywant Waman Naik, Vocational Education Officer
Directorate of Education
State Council of Educational Research and Training,
Alto-Porvorim Bardez-403521 (Goa)
Ph. 0832-2417276, 0832-2413649

NTSE Goa 2019 Exam Important Dates

Application begins	1st week of August 2019
Application concludes	Last week of August 2019
Stage 1 admit card	October 2019
NTSE stage 1 Goa exam	November 3, 2019
NTSE Goa exam result stage 1	April 2020
NTSE Goa stage 2 exam	May 10, 2020
NTSE stage 2 exam	September 2020

State-level National Talent Search Exam

NTSE Goa 2019 Exam Eligibility

• Students should check the eligibility criteria before applying for the NTSE Goa exam. Below are the points mentioned to know the eligibility criteria for NTSE Goa 2019 exam.
• Students that are applying for NTSE Goa 2019 exam should have at least 70% marks in class 9 in order to be eligible for NTSE Goa exam.
• For students belonging to reserved category, a minimum score of 55% is enough to be eligible for appearing in NTSE Goa 2019 exam.
• Students that are enrolled under the open schooling are also eligible to appear for the NTSE stage 1 exam.
• No candidate who is employed with job salary, stipend, or remuneration is eligible to apply for NTSE exam.

NTSE Goa 2019 Exam Application Form

Students should note that they have to fill the NTSE application form from the first week of August through offline mode. The application form shall be mailed to state liaison officer by alk the schools of the state. NTSE Goa application form 2019 must be filed and signed duly and submitted by last week of August to the concerned school authorities.

How To Fill NTSE Goa Application Form?

• Collect the application form from the state liaison officer for NTSE Goa exam or from the school authorities.
• Fill the required details like preferred exam center, category, etc.
• Now fill the admit card form also that is attached with the application form and paste the photograph for the given column.
• Do not separate the admit card from the application form.
• Submit the application form after filling all the required details to respective school authorities by the August last week
• Collect the admit card from state liaison’s office at least 10 days before the NTSE Goa stage 1 exam.

NTSE Goa Admit Card

Candidates should be able to collect the admit card for NTSE Goa stage 1 exam from October 2019. Students are advised to collect the admit card from state liaison’s office at least 10 days before the NTSE Goa stage 1 exam. The NTSE Goa exam admits card will contain details like roll number, candidate’s name, information regarding the test center, exam schedule, etc. It should be remembered that no student will be allowed to sit in the exam hall without the admit card.

NTSE Goa 2019 Exam Pattern

Students should go through the NTSE exam pattern in order to know about the marking scheme and the difficulty level of the exam.

Section	Exam Pattern	Time	Qualifying Scores
Mental Ability Test (MAT)	100 questions	120 minutes	General Category – 40%, SC, ST, and PH – 32%
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)	100 questions	120 minutes	General Category – 40%, SC, ST, and PH – 32%

NTSE Goa 2019 Exam Syllabus

The conducting body for the NTSE Goa exam does not specify ant syllabus. But according to experts, the questions that are frequently asked are very similar to class 9 and 10 syllabi. Go through the table below for understanding more important topics about NTSE exam

Sections	Subjects	Important Topics
Mental Ability Test (MAT)	Verbal Reasoning test	Analytical Reasoning, Alphabet Test, Analogy, Series completion Test, Puzzle test, etc.
	Non-verbal Reasoning	Transparent paper folding, Analogy, Analytical Reasoning, Water images, etc.
Scholastic Ability Test (SAT)	Mathematics	Arithmetic progression, Algebra, surface area, basic geometry, statistics, etc.
	Science	physical and chemical changes, Carbon and its compounds, source of energy, etc.
	Social Sciences	Introduction of ancient Indian History, Mughal Empire, Vedic period, The Mauryas, etc.
		Union government, and livelihood, Economic presence of the government, Diversity, etc.
		The atmosphere, solar system, etc.

NTSE Goa Exam Question Papers and Answer Key

Students are advised to solve the NTSE Goa exam sample papers while preparing for the main exam. There are previous years question papers available which can help the students to know about the exam pattern. Solving these papers will further help candidates to know about the questions that are frequently asked, difficulty level, and marking scheme.

SCERT Goa will release the answer key for NTSE Goa 2019 exam by November last week. Students can refer to the answer keys that are released by coaching centers. NTSE Goa exam answer key will help the candidates to predict their scores that will help them to know if they are qualified for the second stage of the exam or not.

NTSE Goa Exam Result and Cutoff

The NTSE Goa exam result will be released in April 2020. NTSE Goa result will be released in the form of a merit list of students that are selected for the second stage of NTSE exam. The result will be available for everyone in the PDF format. NTSE Goa exam result will contain details like roll number, candidate’s name, total score, marks obtained in MAT and SAT.

SCERT Goa may or may not release the cutoffs along with the result. Cutoff marks are the minimum marks that a candidate needs to score for appearing in the NTSE stage 2 exam. For qualifying NTSE stage 1 exam, general category students need to score 40% while SC/ST students should score a minimum of 32% marks.

NTSE Goa Exam Scholarship

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

NTSE Goa Exam Reservation Criteria

Category	Reservation Criteria
Scheduled Caste	15%
Scheduled Tribe	7.50%
Physically Handicapped	4%
Total	26.5% of 1000

Scholarships for Students

NTSE Books 2020: NTSE is one the important and prestigious exam for class 10 students which is conducting by NCERT every year. NTSE is a scholarship program, every year lakhs of students appear for this exam from all over the Country.  Out of the lakhs of students who appear for this exam, only 1000 students will get a scholarship based on their performance. So Students need proper preparation books to prepare for the NTSE Exam. In this article, we will provide all the necessary information about the best books of NTSE. Read on to find more about NTSE Books.

Best NTSE Books To Be Referred By Every Aspirant

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

Before you buy the best books NTSE. you must be thorough about NTSE Syllabus and NTSE Exam Pattern.

NTSE Books – NTSE Exam Pattern

As before you see there are 2 stages in the NTSE Exam. Exam Pattern of NTSE for both stages are the same with the same sections, number of questions, time duration

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

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NTSE Books – NTSE Syllabus

NTSE Syllabus is same for both stages of NTSE exam. Students must have knowledge about MAT and SAT sections of NTSE Syllabus. once you get clear about complete NTSE Syllabus, you have a scope to choose the right books.

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Best NTSE Books 2019

As NTSE is conducted by NCERT, students must read NCERT Textbooks of the respective subjects of NCERT Mathematics and NCERT Science. It is to be noted that certain chapters and concepts of Class 9 syllabus too are included in NTSE syllabus. Hence, along with the NCERT textbooks of Class 10, students will have to refer to the NCERT textbooks of Class 9 as well, for those particular chapters and concepts.

NTSE Books for Science

For Science subject Physics, Chemistry, Biology the NCERT textbooks of both Class 9 and 10 must be thoroughly finished.

NTSE Books for Social Science

For Social Science, i.e. History, Geography, and Civics, the following are the best books

1. India and the Contemporary World 1 & 2 (NCERT)
2. Democratic Politics (NCERT Class 10)
3. Contemporary India (NCERT Class 9 & 10)

NTSE Books For Mathematics

For the Maths section, finish the NCERT Maths textbook of Class 10 thoroughly. Also, use the NCERT Class 9 textbook of Class 9 for some of the chapters and concepts that are included in the syllabus of NTSE.

NTSE Books For Mental Ability Test (MAT)

R.S. Aggarwal’s Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning is the best book to prepare for the MAT section of NTSE.

Apart from the above books, students can also refer to the following set of books for Preparation of NTSE.

Best NTSE Books for Preparation

1. Study Package for NTSE Class X (English) 1st and 2nd Edition – McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd.
2. A Comprehensive Manual for NTSE for Class X (English) – Access Publishing
3. Study Guide for NTSE National Talent Search Examination Class 10 (English) –  Disha Publication
4. Pearson Guide to NTSE Class 10 (English) 1st Edition
5. Practice Test Papers for NTSE Class X 1st Edition – Tata McGraw Hill Publications

However, before you refer to the above books students must finish the NCERT textbooks and have a strong command on them.  You must clear your concepts, memorize the various details and solve all the questions.

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NTSE Preparation Tips 2019-20: National Talent Search Examination is popularly known as NTSE and prestigious scholarship programs in India. Every lakhs of students will apply for this scholarship program along with them only a 1000 students will get NTSE Scholarship and become NTSE Scholar based on performance. NTSE exam is conducted only for class 10 students by NCERT as sate level and national level. Aspiring students must have a proper NTSE Preparation strategy to achieve the scholarship reward.

Before starting preparation students first step is to know about NTSE Exam Pattern and NTSE Syllabus. Get some tricks and tips from this article.

NTSE Preparation 2019-20 – Tips to become an NTSE Scholar

Before getting into the NTSE Preparation aspirants must know about NTSE Exam. NTSE Exam is conducted in two stages, the first stage is the state level exam and the second stage is a national level exam. Both stages of NTSE Exam have two papers namely SAT and MAT. Exam Pattern for both the stages of NTSE Exam is exam but the difference is actually in questions.

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

Now let’s see about NTSE Syllabus, it is same for both stages of the NTSE Exam. NTSE Syllabus is based on Class 9 and Class 10 subjects, for better results students refer to NCERT books for NTSE Examination Preparation.

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NTSE Preparation Tips for MAT Section

As mentioned earlier each stage of NTSE Exam ha two papers. Best way to prepare both papers is knowing the nature of each paper.

Mental Ability Test is popularly known as MAT to gauge one’s mental ability to reason, judge, evaluate and visualize in spatial orientation. MAT section of NTSE exam will have a variety of aptitude questions based on analogies, classification, series, pattern perception, hidden figures, coding-decoding, block assembly, problem-solving, etc. This section might be the most important section of both as it has a good hold on the NTSE Selection. Candidates must give ample amount of time for this section of NTSE preparation. While regular practice aids in cracking this section, you can also try a few of the NTSE tips and tricks for MAT section from below

• Keep on solving different problems of the typical kind.
• Focus on time management as most aspirants tend to spoil their paper despite knowing the answer, simply because of time shortness.
• As there are no negative marks allotted for wrong answers and this part of the NTSE 2019-20 is in the form of MCQ’s, you better answer all the questions leaving none behind. This might help the chances of scoring better in NTSE MAT section.

NTSE Preparation Tips for SAT Section

Scholastic Aptitude Test also known as SAT is another paper in both stages of NTSE 2019-20. This section is conducted to assess the reasoning and logical ability of the candidates. SAT paper of NTSE 2019-20 will test the students’ potential concerning their mental abilities, languages, scholastic aptitudes and social sciences. Referring to the NCERT Books will help to score well in this section. Also, going through a good general knowledge book for ‘out of the course’ questions will aid in score improvisation.

Candidates must qualify both sections to qualify the state level exam. Qualified candidates from Stage-1 (State Level) will move on to the next level i.e., stage-2 or National Level NTSE exam.

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NTSE Preparation Tips to Become a Scholar

1. After trying NTSE Stage-1, qualified optimists will have enough time to focus on Stage-2. Use this time by doing as many mock tests as possible. And candidates who attend Stage-1 must first complete the NTSE syllabus before taking the mock exams.
2. Take plenty of mock tests but don’t stop there. Assess your performance by understanding where you went wrong, what your accuracy is, the number of questions you made wrong, bubbling errors, and so on.
3. Unlike the SAT, scoring in the MAT section is easy when practiced on a regular basis. This means that you need to strengthen your MAT section in preparation for NTSE 2019-20.
4. Don’t be afraid if you don’t know the answer to any question. Instead, skip the question for the moment and move on by answering the next question. In fact, answering all the easy questions you have at the beginning can help boost your confidence.
5. Track your performance and test-taking ability from every mock test, especially in the SAT section. This will not only help you score better but also help speed up the computation part.
6. With these mock tests, you list the good and the weak, so that you can focus more on what needs your attention.
7. Also, by studying the NTSE previous year papers, you can easily learn about the NTSE exam system.
8. Make notes of things that you find difficult to remember, such as formulas, equations, etc.
9. Keep an eye on important topics from the NTSE syllabus and revise them regularly.
10. Candidates are advised to devote at least 3-4 hours in self-learning to improve speed, subject knowledge, and accuracy.
11. Of all the tips in NTSE preparation, staying healthy, calm and confident through the journey is a must.

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NTSE Scholarship 2022: National Talent Search Examination is one of the most Competitive and scholarship scheme exams in India. For Class 10 students it’s a prestigious scholarship program from all over the country. NCERT conducts exams for class 10 students every year, 1000 meritorious students are selected for NTSE Scholarship.

NTSE Scholarship is awarded to selected students all through the different stages of their education. In this article, we will provide all the necessary information about NTSE Scholarship money. In 2022, scholarships have been increased from 1000 to 2000. Read on to find out more about the NTSE Scholarship amount, and NTSE Scholarship Form.

You can also find more Scholarship Articles for 12th passed, 10th passed Students and many more.

NTSE Scholarship 2022

Central Government provides scholarships for students all through their education. NTSE Scholars Students receive a scholarship at different stages of their education:

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

NTSE Scholarship Overview

Name of the Exam	NTSE
NTSE Full Form	National Talent Search Examination
Conducting Body	NCERT
Mode of Application	Online/Offline
Eligibility	Must be pursuing Class 10 and should be below 18 years of age.

NTSE Scholarship Dates

Stage	Area	Tentative Dates
Stage-I (State)	Last date for submission of application form for Indian students studying in India.	To be notified by the respective State/UT. May vary from State to State.
	Last date for submission of application form for Indian students studying in abroad.	February 28, 2022 (Monday)
	Examination in Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Andaman and Nicobar Islands	January 15, 2022 (Saturday)
	Examination in all other States and Union Territories	January 16, 2022 (Sunday) (All other remaining States/UTs except above & below mentioned States/U

UML full form and its meaning in text.

NTSE Scholarship Other Advantages Of Being An NTSE Scholar

Apart from the above-mentioned scholarship, NTSE Scholars receive a scholarship throughout their education and advantages as well. Various advantages of being an NTSE Scholar as listed below:

• Appearance and preparation for NTSE build confidence in students to appear for various competitive exams as well. Most of the students who have appeared in NTSE Scholars become top rankers in Competitive exams like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, AIIMS, and NEET.Fp NTSE Scholarship will become a gateway to topmost colleges in India. In many colleges in India, students have reserved seats for NTSE Scholars.
• Students planning to join foreign universities for their higher studies get an edge over other students if they are NTSE scholars
• NTSE Scholar will get high preferences when it comes to a job in the government and private sector.
• Students of NTSE Scholars also get preferences in the selection of NDA.
• For NTSE Scholars there are different courses and study materials are available at discounted prices.

As you can see NTSE Scholarship is helpful in every aspect of academic life and career. Students who are studying in class 10 must appear for NTSE and give their best in the NTSE Exam.

NTSE Exam Overview

• Name of the Exam: National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)
• Conducting Body: NCERT
• Level of the Exam: National
• Mode of the Exam: Offline
• Exams: Mental Aptitude Test, Scholastic Aptitude Test
• Class level: 10th standard
• Exam duration: 120 minutes for both MAT and SAT
• Application Form Availability: August 2020
• Total Scholarships: 2000
• Scholarship amount:
  • Higher Secondary level – Rs. 1250/- p.m.
  • Graduate and Post Graduate – Rs. 2000/- p.m. (3 Years),
  • For a Ph.D. degree 2000/- (four years) – As per UGC norms
• Official Website: http://www.ncert.nic.in

NTSE Scholarship Fees

State	Examination Fees
Andhra Pradesh	INR 200
Assam	INR 250 for the General category. INR 200 for Reserved category
Bihar	INR 150 for General/OBC/EWS category. INR 75 for SC/ST category
Delhi	No fees

Documents Required for NTSE 2022 Registration

Before the students begin to fill out the NTSE form 2022, it is important for them to keep the below-mentioned documents ready with them, to save time and chaos:

1. Proof of Date of Birth
2. Contact Number
3. Email ID
4. Photograph
5. Educational Certificate
6. Residential Proof
7. Caste Certificate
8. Income Certificate

Students who are going to appear for the exam must have knowledge about NTSE Syllabus and NTSE Exam Pattern.

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