National Talent Search Examination popularly known as NTSE is conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) for identifying talented students who want to pursue higher education in Science and Social Studies streams.
The examination is conducted at two levels i.e. first, state-level talent search examination and then, National Level Talent Search Examination.
The State Level Talent Search Exam is conducted by 29 States/07 UTs for all students studying in Class 10th.
The students qualifying in State Level Talent Search Examination are eligible to appear for NTSE stage II examination to be conducted by NCERT.
The aim of NTSE scheme is to award talented students pursuing education in Science and Social Studies stream with scholarships to help continue their education.
About Exam
National Talent Search Examination popularly known as NTSE is conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) for identifying talented students who want to pursue higher education in Science and Social Studies streams.
The examination is conducted at two levels i.e. first, state-level talent search examination and then, National Level Talent Search Examination.
The State Level Talent Search Exam is conducted by 29 States/07 UTs for all students studying in Class 10th.
The students qualifying in State Level Talent Search Examination are eligible to appear for NTSE stage II examination to be conducted by NCERT.
The aim of NTSE scheme is to award talented students pursuing education in Science and Social Studies stream with scholarships to help continue their education.
Exam Pattern
NCERT has released the National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) exam pattern on the official website.
NTSE will be held in the offline mode i.e. in Pen-Paper mode for both levels i.e.
State level examination (stage I) and National level examination (stage II).
The scholarship exam by NCERT comprises two papers i.e.
Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
NTSE Stage 1 Exam Pattern
| Exam Features |
Mental Ability Test |
Scholastic Aptitude Test |
|---|---|---|
| Examination Date |
November 02, 2019 for Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Andaman and Nicobar Islands November 03, 2019 for All other states and UTs, November 17, 2019, for Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Delhi NCR and J&K |
November 02, 2019 for Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Andaman and Nicobar Islands November 03, 2019 for All other states and UTs, November 17, 2019, for Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Delhi NCR and J&K |
| Exam Timings |
09.30 am to 11.30 am (09.30 am to 12.00 pm- 30 minutes extra for visually Challenged Candidates) |
01.30 pm to 03.30 pm( 01.30 pm to 04.00 pm for Visually Challenged Candidates) |
| Total Questions |
100 |
100 |
| Total Marks |
100 |
100 |
| Exam Duration |
120 (150 for VC candidates) |
120 (150 for VC candidates) |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks |
32% for SC, ST and PWD and 40% for Others (General & OBC) |
32% for SC, ST and PWD and 40% for Others (General & OBC) |
| Marking Scheme |
No negative marking for wrong attempts.One mark for each correct attempt. |
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NTSE Stage II Exam Pattern:
| Exam Features |
Mental Ability Test |
Scholastic Aptitude Test |
|---|---|---|
| Examination Date |
May 10, 2020 |
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| Exam Timings |
09.30 am to 11.30 am(09.30 am to 12.00 pm for visually Challenged Candidates) |
01.30 pm to 03.30 pm (01.30 pm to 04.00 pm for Visually Challenged Candidates) |
| Total Questions |
100 |
100 |
| Total Marks |
100 |
100 |
| Exam Duration |
120 (150 for VC candidates) |
120 (150 for VC candidates) |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks |
32% for SC, ST and PWD and 40% for Others (General & OBC) |
32% for SC, ST and PWD and 40% for Others (General & OBC) |
| Marking Scheme |
No negative marking for wrong attempts.One mark for each correct attempt. |
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