NTSE ( National Talent Search Examination)

   

National Talent Search Examination

To identify and nurture talented students across the country along with Indian students studying abroad The "National Talent Search Examination: popularly known as 'NTSE' is a  unique National Level scholarship program in India for students studying in 10 class organized By the Government of India by ( NCERT as a Nodal agency) 
It recognizes the young talents of India and honors them also helps talented students by providing continuous financial assistance in the form of a monthly scholarship for the entire Academic Career.
NTSE  Examination conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) for the second Phase and first phase by Boards Or respective nodal agencies of states.

This examination is divided into two papers  MAT ( Mental Ability Test ) and SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test).

For the preparation of  NTSE following books may be consulted/suggested (as per my opinions ) according to subject wise are as follows:-

 Paper - I     
MAT ( Mental Ability Test ) ( IMPORTANT PART )

1. Any book according to your choice few topics may be followed from  R. S. Agarwal
2. Mental Ability for NTSE stage 1 & 2  by Disha Publication is also concise and useful.

Paper-II Scholastic Aptitude  Test (SAT) 

1. Social science:-
1. NCERT book of 9 and 10 with all parts.
2. Some latest general knowledge questions ( 1 or 2 questions may or may not be asked).
3. Stress on maps and facts and figures are given in the books.
2. Science:-
1. NCERT books of 9 and 10.
2. NCERT Exemplars.
3. Some reference books according to your choices like  H. C. Verma for Physics ( 9 and 10 Both classes ) and Lakhmir Sing & Kaur for Biology and Chemistry.
3. Mathematics: -
1. NCERT books of 9 and 10.
2. NCERT Exemplars.
3. Solve a few advanced problems in geometry and number system by any book like R. D. SHARMA / R, S, AGARWAL ETC.

• Solve last 5 Year solved papers of BOTH stages along with few modal papers from any standard reference book  ( Arihant publication or TMH or etc ) for time management.                                                                                                                                                              Process and pattern of examination along with useful information are such as:-

1. How to apply:-The students studying in Class X in the country ought to be on the lookout for any advertisement in the newspapers or circulars in the school by the respective Government of their State/UT for the above said examination and act as per the requirement given in the State advertisement/circular in the beginning of schools. Any other information/query about the details of the state level examination maybe had from Liaison Officers of the State/UT agencies may be obtained generally their state birds are nodal agencies. The filled-in application by the student be submitted to the State Liaison Officer {may be changed from time to time (http://www.ncert.nic.in/programmes/talent_exam/pdf_files/LO_list_2019-20.pdf)}  duly signed by the Principal of the school in which studying 10 classes before the last/due date as advertised/circulated by their respective  State/UT.
2. For Indian Students Studying Abroad:- Studying in class X  can directly apply to NCERT for second stage NTS examination under conditions prescribed by NTSE in advertisement brochure up to 31DECEMBER ( May be changed see on NCERT web regularly).
3. The medium of Examination:-The medium of the test shall be as announced by their respective  State/UT. 
4. Fee :- State may impose any fee for examination and/or for application form while for the second stage no fees. 
5. Examination:- State level examination also has two parts like to second stage (but you may check before appearing in examinations ): Part-I Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Part II Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) for nominating the required number of candidates ( already fixed foe each state and union territories) for the second level test to be conducted by the NCERT.   
6. Written Examination:-The written examination shall consist of two paper; Paper-I Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Paper-II Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Both the  papers (tests) will be administered on the same date
7. Mental Ability Test:-There shall be 100 multiple-choice type items, with four alternatives. Each item will carry an equal ( one) mark. Candidates are required to answer the items on a separate OMR ( Optical Mark Recognition) sheet as per instructions given in the test booklet and on the OMR sheet.
8. Scholastic Aptitude Test:-The scholastic Aptitude Test will consist of 100 multiple-choice problems/questions of one mark each. Each problem/question shall have four alternatives/options, out of which only one will be the correct answer. There shall be 40 problems/questions s from Science, 40 from Social Science and 20 from Mathematics, Candidates are required to answer the items on a separate OMR sheet given at the examination center. For the convenience of students, they are allowed to take away question booklets of both the tests (Mental Ability Test and Scholastic Aptitude Test) along with a copy of the OMR sheet after the examination.
9. Medium:- The tests will be available in the following languages: Asamiya, Bangla, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. 
10. Venue, Date, and Time of the Test:-The admission letter shall have all the information about the venue, the roll number, the date and time of the test. Candidates can download their E-Admit cards themselves before 21 days 2 or 3 weeks of examination.
11. FOR the FIRST STAGE:- The state-level  stage first screening examination is conducted in all State/UT’s on the first Sunday of November  (You may check )except in Nagaland, Andaman and Nicobar Island, Meghalaya and Mizoram where it will be generally  conducted on first Saturday of November every year (You may check )until and unless some special circumstances occur
12. Syllabus:-There is no prescribed syllabus for the National Talent Search Examination (NTSE). However, the standard of problems/questions shall be conforming to the level of Classes IX and X. Information about test and problems may be obtained from (separate booklet called ‘Learn about the Test’ containing sample items for both the Tests- MAT and SAT is available  on the NCERT website ) along with in some standard Guides.
13. Centre of Examination: Generally the candidate belonging to a particular state shall be allotted the center in their state where studying 10 class. Normally there are one/two/ three / four centers ( According to the number of students and region of sate )in each state for the second stage National Level Examination. The conduct of examination at the centers shall be done under the supervision of the Centre Superintendent (CS) appointed by the NCERT. 
14. Scholarship  At present National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)  Scholarship Amount are such as:-

    Stage	Scholarship Amount
    Higher Secondary level (for class 11 & 12)	Rs.1250/-
    Graduate and Post Graduate (in all streams like B, Tec / B. E./ M. Tech/ MBBS/MS/ B. Sc./ B. A./B. Com./ BBA/ MBA/ etc.)	Rs.2000/-
    For a Ph. D. degree (four years) in all disciplines.	As per UGC norms for JRF Follows.

15. Selection Criteria:-• Only candidates qualifying in both the papers separately will be considered for merit. 

• Selection of the awardees will be made on the basis of total Marks scored in MAT & SAT based on merit according to their respective categories.
•  There will be No Negative Mark
•  Qualifying marks 32% SC, ST and PWD and 40% for Others (General& OBC)    ___________________________________________________________________________