National Talent Search Exam(NTSE)
The National Talent Search Exam (NTSE), earlier known as the NSTSS (National Science Talent Search Scheme), is a national-level scholarship examination to identify and strengthen students’ skills, logical reasoning, and psychic abilities.
The All-India Competitive Exam is held annually for Class 10 students in two stages, Stage 1 (state level) and Stage 2 (national level). If you wish to qualify for a scholarship, you must pass both exams. The main purpose of this exam is to assess a particular set of abilities of a student.
Exam Highlights
| Exam Elements | Details |
|---|
| Level of Exam | First Stage is held at State Level and Second Stage is held at The National Level. |
| Mode Of Exam | Pen and Paper test (Offline) |
| Application Mode | Online & Offline Both |
| Exam Frequency | It is held Once in a Year |
| Exam Language | Stage-I: English or any regional language as opted by the candidate. Stage-II: English or Hindi |
| Official Website | https://ncert.nic.in/national-talent-examination.php |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for various students are different. The details are as follows:
NTSE Qualification Criteria for Regular Students
Candidates must be under the age of 18 as of the present year.
Candidates must be pursuing the 10th grade in a Govt/private school in India.
NTSE Qualification Criteria for Open and Distance Education Students (ODL)
Students who are pursuing their 10 from open learning or remote learning can also apply for NTSE exams under the following conditions:
Candidates must be under the age of 18 as of the present year.
Candidates must be full-time students with no employment.
The candidate should be appearing for the class 10th examination for the first time.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Subjects | Total Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|
| MAT | Aptitude Test | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| SAT | Science, Social Science, Maths | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
Syllabus
For MAT
Verbal Reasoning
| Section | Topics |
|---|
| Analogy | Classification |
| Analogy | Series |
| Analogy | Coding-Decoding |
| Analogy | Direction Sense Test |
| Analogy | Mathematical operations |
| Puzzle Test | Logical Venn diagrams |
| Puzzle Test | Logical sequence of words |
| Puzzle Test | Problems on clocks |
| Puzzle Test | Series completion test |
| Puzzle Test | Inserting a missing character |
| Alphabet Test | Blood relations |
| Alphabet Test | Arithmetic Reasoning |
| Alphabet Test | Truth Verification Of the Statement |
| Alphabet Test | Analytical Reasoning |
Non-Verbal Reasoning
| Section | Topics |
|---|
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | Classification |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | Series |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | Transparent paper folding |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | Analytical Reasoning |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | Incomplete Figures |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | Embedded figure |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | Folding Papercutting |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | Water images |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | Analogy |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | Problems on cubes and dice |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | Dot fixing situation |
For SAT
| Section | Topics |
|---|
| Science | Acids Bases and Salts |
| Science | Cellular Level of Organization |
| Science | Food Production & Management |
| Science | Life Processes |
| Science | Measurement |
| Science | Motion and Force |
| Science | Reproduction |
| Science | Sound |
| Science | The Universe |
| Science | Carbon and its Compound |
| Science | Fibers and Plastics |
| Science | Human Body |
| Science | Magnetic & Electricity at Work |
| Science | Micro-Organisms |
| Science | Periodic Classification of Elements |
| Science | Some Common Diseases |
| Science | Structure of Atom |
| Science | Work and Energy |
| Science | Air |
| Science | Diversity in Living Organisms |
| Science | Heredity and Evolution |
| Science | Light |
| Science | Metals & Non-Metals |
| Science | Our Environment |
| Science | Soil |
| Science | Sound of Energy |
| Science | Water |
| Social Science | Agriculture |
| Social Science | British Raj |
| Social Science | Diversity and Livelihood |
| Social Science | Eighteen Century Political Formation |
| Social Science | Local and State Government |
| Social Science | Indus Valley Civilization |
| Social Science | Internal Structure of the Earth and Rocks |
| Social Science | The Delhi Sultanate |
| Social Science | Nationalism in Various Countries |
| Social Science | The Judiciary |
| Social Science | UN and International Agencies |
| Social Science | French Revolution |
| Social Science | Indian Constitution |
| Social Science | Water Resources |
| Social Science | Atmosphere |
| Social Science | Culture, Science and Literature |
| Social Science | Early Medieval Period |
| Social Science | Introduction and Sources of Ancient Indian History |
| Social Science | Indian Economics |
| Social Science | Industrial Revolution |
| Social Science | Resources and Development |
| Social Science | The Mughal Empire |
| Social Science | Popular Movements and Social Reforms |
| Social Science | Medieval Architecture and Culture |
| Social Science | Our Country- India |
| Social Science | Solar System |
| Social Science | World History |
| Social Science | Biosphere |
| Social Science | Democracy and Elections |
| Social Science | Early States |
| Social Science | India and its Neighbours |
| Social Science | Indian Freedom Struggle |
| Social Science | Industries |
| Social Science | Population |
| Social Science | Natural Vegetation |
| Social Science | Union Government |
| Social Science | The Mauryas |
| Social Science | Jainism, Buddhism and Conquerors from Distant Lands |
| Social Science | Motion of the Earth |
| Social Science | New Empires and Kingdoms |
| Maths | Algebraic Expressions |
| Maths | Basic Geometry |
| Maths | Percentage & Its Application |
| Maths | Mensuration |
| Maths | Playing with Number |
| Maths | Rational Numbers |
| Maths | Arithmetic |
| Maths | Direct & Inverse Variations |
| Maths | Exponent |
| Maths | Number System |
| Maths | Surface Areas and Volume |
| Maths | Trigonometry |
| Maths | Arithmetic Progressions |
| Maths | Coordinate Geometry |
| Maths | Statistics |
| Maths | Square & Cube Roots |
| Maths | Quadratic Equations |
| Maths | Circles & Triangles |
| Maths | Probability |
| Maths | Simple & Compound Interest |
How to Apply for NTSE
Step 1: Fill out the registration form and download the application form
- Visit the NTSE’s official website.
- To apply for NTSE, go to the ’Apply for NTSE “present year” link.
- Candidates must provide information such as their name, date of birth, phone number, email address, educational qualifications, and so on.
- After you’ve filled in all of your credentials, click the’submit’ button.
- The NTSE Application Form can be accessed here.
- Candidates may also obtain an Application Form from the Liaison Officers’ office
Step 2: Complete the NTSE Application Form by filling the required information.
- In their own handwriting, candidates must fill in the following details on the application form:
- Basic information, such as category, address, and educational background, are all required.
- In the specified section, candidates must attach their photos and signature.
Step 3: Candidates must have their application form attested by their principal.
Step 4: Candidates must pay the application fee set by their respective state/UT.
Step 5: Candidates can send their Application Forms to the Liaison Office via mail or in person at the liaison officer’s address.
Note: Before completing the application form, applicants must carefully fill in all of the information and double-check it. After you’ve submitted your work, you won’t be able to make any changes.
