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NTSENTSE(National Talent Search Examination)

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Introduction

National Science Talent Search Scheme (NSTSS) now know as

NTSE (National Talent Search Examination) is a national level

scholarship program started by NCERT in the year 1963.

NTSE is organized to identify Talent (pratibhā) in India and

nurturing them for the betterment of the nation. The qualified

and talented students are provided with financial assistance in

the form of a monthly scholarship for a entire academic

career.

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Students of Class X studying in recognized schools are eligible to appear for Stage I examination conducted by the States / UTs in which the schools are located. SYLLABUS OF EXAM : NCERTMEDIUM OF EXAM : English & Hindi both

Eligibility

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Stages

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Stage I Exam Patten

The first stage of NTSE comprises of three part :-

(a)Mental Ability Test (MAT)

Mental Ability Test (MAT) consisting of 50 questions.(50 Marks)

(b) Language Comprehensive Test (LCT)

Language Comprehensive Test comprises of language test consisting of 40 questions.(40 Marks) (English & Hindi both)

(c) Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) consisting 90 questions (From Social Science. Basic Science & Mathematics). (90 Marks)

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Eligibility For STAGE -II

Candidates acquiring more than the required percentage (Cut Off Percentage) in the state level examination (Stage-I) and standing within a specified number of top ranks are eligible to appear for National Level Examination (Stage-II) (about top 4000 students from the entire country).

Quota for student per State / UT will be computed proportionally on the basis of students enrolment in Class IX and X.

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Second stage of NTSE also comprises of three part :-

(a) Mental Ability Test (MAT)

Mental Ability Test (MAT) consisting of 50 questions.(50 Marks)

(b) Language Comprehensive Test (LCT)Language Comprehensive Test comprises of language test consisting of 50 questions.(50 Marks) (English & Hindi both)

(c) Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) consisting 100 questions (From Social Science. Basic Science & Mathematics). (100 Marks)

Negative Marking:- Deduction of 1/3 marks for every wrong answer & no marks will be deducted for unattempted Questions.

Stage II Exam Patten

Scholarship

The amount of scholarship will be Rs.500/- per month as per NTS rules except for Ph.D., wherein it is paid according to UGC norms.

For the courses in Basic Sciences, Social Sciences and Commerce, this assistance is provided up to Ph.D. level.

Each year, about 4000 students appear for the National Level Examination. On the basis of the examination conducted, 1000 scholarships will be awarded for each group of students appearing for Class X examinations.

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Important Dates To Remember

STAGE -I EXAM3rd Sunday of November*

Result of Stage -I will be announced by

respective State Board / Union Territories.

STAGE -II EXAM2nd Sunday of May*

Result of Stage -II : will be declared by NCERT.

* Day & Dates Subjected to the notification

Issued by NCERT

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How to apply

The Student may contact the State/UT Liaison officer for procuring application form.

However, application form can be downloaded from <www.ncert.nic.in> website also. The completed application form duly signed by Principal of the school should be submitted to the LO/ concerned district official of the State.

Fees : States and Union Territories may notify the fee required which will be paid for the Stage-I examination. However, NCERT does not charge any fee for the Stage-II examination.

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Changes Due To RTI Request By Resonance

1. Marks & Ranks of all students are declared irrespective of there selection or not.

2. Student are now able to take back the Question paper with them.

3. Student can now get access to specimen copy OMR sheet & Answer Key.

4. Now No. of students appeared & selected for the examination is declared

5. Cut off for exam are now declared

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NTSNTSEE

Programmes DLPD

NTSENTSEComprehensive pack for Stage-I

• Study Material Package• All India Test Series• Topic wise Online test

National Talent Search Examination

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Study Material Package as NTSE Plus

Subject wise booklets for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Math,

Mental Ability, English & Social Science having detailed

Theory, Solved illustration followed by unsolved exercise with

solution booklet.

Test Paper booklet having 10 test papers for each SAT & MAT.

Question Bank Having problems with answer key & hints &

solution.

Comprehensive Pack for NTSE Stage 1

FEE ` 5100 /-

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Test Series (Online/Postal): 10 full syllabus test for each SAT & MAT.

Available in Online/Postal mode.

Topic wise Online Practice Test Series: 62 Online Test (8 Physics,4 Biology,6 Maths, 7 Chemistry, 4 Social Science, 28 Mental Ability & 5 English) Mental Ability

FEE ` 1000 /-

FEE ` 1000 /-

FEE ` 6000 /-COMPREHENSIVE PACK FEE ` 6600 /-

Comprehensive Pack for NTSE Stage 1

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Course Content

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S.NOS.NO NTSE Comprehensive Pack for Stage-1NTSE Comprehensive Pack for Stage-1 Releasing InReleasing In

1 PHYSICS

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2 CHEMISTRY3 BIOLOGY4 MATHS5 MENTAL ABILITY6 SOCIAL SCIENCE7 ENGLISH8 SOLUTION BOOKLET 9 SAT- 10 TEST PAPERS BOOKLET

10 MAT- 10 TEST PAPERS BOOKLET11 REVISION PACK 12 10 ONLINE/ 10 POSTAL MODE TEST FOR STAGE-1

Sep' 1413 62 TOPIC WISE ONLINE PRACTICE TEST FOR STAGE-1

Course Content for NTSE Stage 1

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