National Talent Search Examination
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The document summarizes information about the National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) in India. Some key points: - NTSE is a national scholarship program that aims to identify and nurture talented students in India. Top scoring students receive financial assistance for their education. - The exam has two stages - stage 1 is conducted by states/UTs, stage 2 is a national level exam for top scorers. Both stages assess mental ability, language skills, and scholastic aptitude. - Around 4000 students are selected after stage 2 to receive scholarships of Rs. 500 per month to pursue education up to the PhD level in certain fields. Important dates and application process are also outlined.
National Talent Search Examination
- 1. 1 NTSENTSE (National Talent Search Examination) by
- 2. 2 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.
- 3. 3 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 : NCERT MEDIUM OF EXAM : English & Hindi both Eligibility
- 4. 4 Stages
- 5. 5 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)
- 6. 6 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.
- 7. 7 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
- 8. 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. 8
- 9. Important Dates To Remember STAGE -I EXAM 3rd Sunday of November* Result of Stage -I will be announced by respective State Board / Union Territories. STAGE -II EXAM 2nd Sunday of May* Result of Stage -II : will be declared by NCERT. * Day & Dates Subjected to the notification Issued by NCERT 9
- 10. 10 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.
- 11. 11 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
- 13. NTSENTSEComprehensive pack for Stage-I • Study Material Package • All India Test Series • Topic wise Online test National Talent Search Examination 13
- 14. 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 /- 14
- 15. 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 15
- 16. Course Content PTP S.NOS.NO NTSE Comprehensive Pack for Stage-1NTSE Comprehensive Pack for Stage-1 Releasing InReleasing In 1 PHYSICS April' 14 2 CHEMISTRY 3 BIOLOGY 4 MATHS 5 MENTAL ABILITY 6 SOCIAL SCIENCE 7 ENGLISH 8 SOLUTION BOOKLET 9 SAT- 10 TEST PAPERS BOOKLET 10 MAT- 10 TEST PAPERS BOOKLET 11 REVISION PACK 12 10 ONLINE/ 10 POSTAL MODE TEST FOR STAGE-1 Sep' 14 13 62 TOPIC WISE ONLINE PRACTICE TEST FOR STAGE-1 Course Content for NTSE Stage 1 16