NTSE 2018 Overview

ExamType	Format	Language
National Level	Online/CBT, Offline/PBT	English

National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) was started by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in the year 1963 under the scheme called National Science Talent Search Scheme (NSTSS). Under this scheme scholarships used to be provided to the students based on their performance in the written exam, a project report and an interview. In 1976, the NSTS scheme underwent a change and widened its horizons by providing scholarships for engineering and medicine as well. Keeping the changing educational system in the mind, the scheme was made open for X, XI and XII students through separate exams.

NTSE Exam consists of Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) followed by personal interview. On successfully clearing the exam, candidates get scholarship for pursuing courses in sciences and social sciences up to doctoral level and for professional courses such as medicine and engineering up to second-degree level.

NSTE 2018 exam will be conducted at two levels: Stage I (State Level) and Stage II (National Level) for the students studying in Class X.

NTSE Scholarships

NTSE awards 1000 scholarships to different candidates. The scholarship amount is divided as given below:

• INR 1250 scholarship per month for class XI and XII
• INR 2000 scholarship per month for UG and PG
• Scholarship for Ph.D. depends on the UGC Norms

NTSE 2018 Eligibility Criteria

Students studying in Class X in recognized schools can take Stage I exam, which is conducted by the States/UTs.

Students registered under Open Distance Learning (ODL) are also for the NSTE 2018 exam. There are a few conditions students from open learning school need to fulfill. These include:

• The student should be below the age of 18 years (as on July 1st of the particular year)
• The student should not be employed
• The student is studying in Class X for the first time

NSTE Exam 2018 Reservation:

In 1981 the number of scholarships was enhanced from 500 to 550 from which 50 scholarships were reserved for SC and ST candidates. NSTE exam 2018 also has a reservation of scholarship for candidates from different categories including:

• 15% for SC candidates
• 7.5% for ST candidates
• 4% for Physically Challenged candidates

 

NTSE 2018 Application Details

Candidates who want to apply for NTSE 2018 exam can procure application from the State/UT Liaison officer. Candidates need to get their fully filled form signed by the school Principal and submit it before the last date of submission.

As different states have varied last date for form submission, candidates should confirm the dates as well as address to submit the form from the Liaison Officer of their state, which is available on NCERT website.

NTSE 2018 Exam Important Dates:

Schedule for NTSE 2018 exam has been released by NCERT. Check important dates regarding NTSE exam 2018 application submission, Stage I exam and Stage II exam in the table below.

Stage	Area	Tentative Dates
Stage – I (State)	Last date for submission of application form	To be notified by the respective State and it may vary from state to state
	Examination in Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Andaman and Nicobar Islands	November 04, 2020
	Examination in All other states and Union Territories	November 05, 2020
Stage – II (National)	Examination in All states and Union Territories	May 13, 2018

Applications sent to NCERT will not be accepted.

NTSE 2018 Application Form for Indian Students Studying Abroad

Indian students studying abroad can also appear for this exam to get a scholarship. To apply for the exam, they need to contact the Head of the Institution where they are studying. Students with Indian Nationality in studying abroad need to send their applications to Head Educational Survey Division, NCERT, Delhi – 16.

Once application is accepted, NCERT sends the examination details and roll numbers to the selected candidates through speed post.

National Level Stage II NTS Exam	Dates
Last date of Submission of Application Form	31 Dec 2020
Date of Examination	13 May 2018

NTSE 2018 Admit Card

NTSE 2018 Admit Card will be available for download from late October 2020. NTSE 2018 Admit Card for the National Level exam will be tentatively made available in mid-April 2018. It is advisable for the candidates to regularly check NCERT official website for admit card notification and other updates regarding NTSE 2018 exam.

How to download NTSE 2018 Admit Card?

Unlike other competitive exams, NTSE Admit Cards are not available online. Candidates need to follow given steps to get their admit card for NTSE 2018 exam.

• After allotment of enrollment numbers, the authorities will issue NTSE 2018 admit card at the office of chief superintendent by post
• Candidates who don't receive their admit cards at their address need to collect it in person from chief superintendent office before the last date of admit card issuance
• Candidates must carry their Admit Card in the NTSE examination hall to sit for the test.

Application fees detail

To appear for NTSE exam 2018, applicants need to pay a certain amount as the examination fee. To confirm fee amount and the mode of payment, candidates should contact State Liaison Offices of their respective state. Those who successfully clear Stage-I exam don’t need to pay any fee for Stage II examination.

Exam Pattern

NTSE Exam Pattern

NTSE 2018 Counselling/Interview

Only the applicants who successfully clear both state level and national level examination are called for the interview. After the counselling session, the authorities make a list of candidates who will be awarded the NTSE scholarship.

In order to get a scholarship every year, candidates need to score an aggregate of 60% marks.

NTSE Cut-off Top Management Colleges

Only the applicants who successfully clear both state level and national level examination are called for the interview. After the counselling session, the authorities make a list of candidates who will be awarded the NTSE scholarship.

In order to get a scholarship every year, candidates need to score an aggregate of 60% marks.

NTSE 2018 Exam Syllabus

NTSE is a 2-stage selection process where state/UT conducts Stage I exam and NCERT conducts national level Stage II exam. Selected 1500-1600 candidates are called for the interview process.

Mental Ability Test (MAT)

 This exam is conducted to judge candidates' reasoning power, thinking ability, evaluation ability, spatial orientation and ability to judge. Different questions on analogies, classification, series, pattern perception, coding-decoding, problem-solving and hidden figures are asked in mental ability test.

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

Language test is conducted to check reading comprehension, logical sequencing, interpretative, evaluative, creative and predictive abilities in language. National level NTSE exam 2018 will include Language test just either in English or in Hindi, based on the option selected by the candidate.

NTSE Syllabus for Mathematics

Mathematics, Science and Social Science are the subjects which need more preparation. To score well in NTSE Exam 2018, candidates should pay due attention to these sections. Mathematics includes around 30 questions from class VI to X.

Algebraic Expressions	Percentage & its Application
Arithmetic	Playing with Numbers
Arithmetic Progressions	Probability
Basic Geometry	Quadratic Equations
Circles	Rational Numbers
Coordinate Geometry	Simple interest & Compound interest
Direct & inverse variation	Square Root & Cube Root
Exponent	Statistics
Linear Equation	Surface Areas and Volumes
Mensuration	Triangles
Number System	Trigonometry

NTSE Syllabus for Social Science

To prepare social science, you need to study Class VIII to X books. It basically includes questions on History, Geography, Political Science and Economics.

Agriculture	Internal Structure of the Earth and Rocks
Atmosphere	Introduction and Sources of Ancient Indian History
Biosphere	Jainism, Budhism and Conquerors from Distant Lands
British Raj	Local and State Government
Culture, Science and Literature	Major Domains and Landforms
Democracy and Elections	Maps and Globe
Diversity and Livelihood	Medieval Architecture and Culture
Early Medieval Period	Motion of the Earth
Early States	Nationalism in Various Countries
Eighteenth Century Political Formation	Natural Vegetation
French Revolution	New Empires and Kingdoms
India and its Neighbors	Our Country – India
Indian Constitution	Popular Movements and Social Reforms
Indian Economics	Population
Indian Freedom Struggle	Resources and Development
Indus Valley Civilization	Solar System
Industrial Revolution	The Delhi Sultanate
Industries	The Judiciary
Union Government	The Mauryas
Vedic Period	The Mughal Empire
Water Resources	UN and International Agencies
World History	-

NTSE Syllabus for Science

This section also covers topics from Class VI to X books with more emphasis on chapters given in class IX and X books. Around 35 questions in the exam are from this subject.

Acid Bases and Salt	Micro-organisms
Air	Motion and Force
Carbon and its Compounds	Our Environment
Cellular Level of Organisation	Periodic Classification of Elements
Diversity in Living Organisms	Physical and Chemical Changes
Fibres and Plastics	Plant and Animal Nutrition
Food Production & Management	Reproduction
Heredity and Evolution	Soil
Human Body	Some Common Diseases
Life Processes	Sound
Light	Source of Energy
Magnetism & Electricity at Work	Structure of Atom
Measurement	The Universe
Metals & Non Metals	Water
Work and energy

NTSE Syllabus for Mental Ability

NTSE 2018 exam syllabus for mental ability includes different questions on analogies, series, and patterns, classification, hidden figures, assembly of blocks, coding and decoding, to name a few.

Alphabet and Number Test	Figure Partition and Dot Situation
Analogy (Non Verbal)	Mathematical Operations
Analogy (Verbal)	Missing Character
Blood Relations	Ranking and Arrangements
Calendar, Time and Clock	Series (Non - Verbal)
Classification	Series (Verbal)
Coding-Decoding	Venn Diagrams
Direction Sense	Water and Mirror Images
Embedded Figure	Word Problems

NTSE Syllabus for English

The language test is the area where candidates get an opportunity to score well. Main topics covered in English language are reading comprehension, logical sequencing and creative components of English.

Antonyms	Reading Comprehension
English Grammar	Rearrangement of Jumbled Words
One word substitution	Sentence Completion
Paragraph Completion	Synonyms

NTSE Syllabus for General Knowledge

Candidates who keep them abreast with the latest happenings in India as well as across the world can score well in this section.

Abbreviations	India
Awards and Recognitions	Sports
Books and Authors	World

 

NTSE 2018 Exam Centers

NTSE 2018 Contact Details

NCERT

Contact Details:

Director Bungalow, NCERT Campus,

Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi-110016

Phone No: 011-26560464 (Timings 2.30 PM to 4.30 PM only)

E-mail: ntsexam.ncert@gov.in

For State Level NTS Examination Enquiry: Contact the Liaison Officer of your State