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National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) 2020 – Exam, Reward, Eligibility

Written by  Vishesh Chogtu

Published on Fri, February 21, 2020 9:09 AM   Updated on Fri, November 20, 2020 8:05 AM   13 mins read
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National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is a scholarship exam conducted by the official body National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). Class 10 students are eligible to apply for NTSE. The main purpose of the exam is to identify student’s intelligence and thought processes and recognize such minds for scholarship programs. NTSE is conducted every year at Two stages. The first stage is conducted at a State level by the States/Union Territories whereas the second stage is conducted at a National Level by NCERT. The candidates qualifying the first stage are eligible to appear in the second stage. The exam is taken on the basis of the aptitudes for Sciences, Mathematics, Social Sciences, and questions based on Analytical Reasoning

NATIONAL TALENT SEARCH EXAMINATION 2020

National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) forms are released both in online and offline mode. The forms for NTSE 2020 can be downloaded from the respective state’s official website or can be collected from the respective schools. While submitting the form, certain documents need to be attested and submitted along with the application form for NTSE 2020. The first stage is expected to be held in the first and third weeks of November 2020. Students who will pass the first stage will be eligible to appear in the second stage for NTSE 2020.

For further information, you can visit https://ncert.nic.in/national-talent-examination.php.

NATIONAL TALENT SEARCH EXAM RESULT

The results for the National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) releases every year after the successful completion of the second stage of NTSE. The NTSE is conducted in two stages. The first stage is conducted at a State level and the second stage is conducted at the National level for the students passed in the first stage. The results are declared on the official website of the respective states and UTs and then the applications for the next stage begin. All students studying in class 10 in any type of recognized school are eligible to appear at the State Level Examination from the State in which the school is located. Students registered under Open and Distance Learning (ODL) are also eligible for the scholarship.

NATIONAL TALENT SEARCH EXAM RESULT 2020

The results for the National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) have been released for Stage one which was conducted in November 2019. The results have been released on the official websites of all States and Union Territories. Stage 2 was scheduled to be conducted on May 10, 2020, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, the exam has been postponed and the new date has not yet announced. Stay tuned to know about the latest news regarding the NTSE 2020 stage 2 exam.

Gujarat NTSE Result 2020 Stage 1 🏆 - Out!

STATE LEVEL NATIONAL TALENT SEARCH EXAM

State Level National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) is a scholarship exam for the students of 10th standard. The students are eligible for scholarships after passing the two-stage National Talent Search Exam (NTSE). All students studying in class 10 in any type of recognized school are eligible to appear at the State Level Examination from the State in which the school is located. Students registered under Open and Distance Learning (ODL) are also eligible for the scholarship. The first stage of the NTSE Exam is conducted by the respective States and UTs and a number of students are shortlisted for stage 2 of the NTSE exam. This stage is known as the State Level Talent Search Examination. The students who are successful in clearing the stage 1 are eligible to appear in the second stage of NTSE. 

STATE LEVEL NATIONAL TALENT SEARCH EXAM 2020

The State Level National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) is conducted in two-stage. The first stage is conducted by the respective states of the candidates for the screening process to be eligible for the second stage. The State Level National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) 2020 dates have not yet declared for stage 1 but it is expected to be conducted in the month of November. The candidates who will clear the first stage will be shortlisted for the second state which is conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).

NATIONAL TALENT SEARCH EXAM FOR CLASS 10th 

The National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) is a scholarship exam for the students studying in class 10th. The students who want to pursue a career in Science, Mathematics, and Social Science are welcomed to appear in the National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) for higher studies through scholarship. The NTSE Exam is conducted both at the State Level and the National Level. The first stage of the exam is conducted by the respective states of the candidates and the candidates who are successful in the exam are shortlisted for the next stage which is the final one. The second stage is conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). The exam is conducted to recognize the students who are intellectual and who have the potential of clear thought processing in the fields of Science, Mathematics, and Social Science.

NATIONAL TALENT SEARCH EXAM FOR CLASS 10th APPLICATION FORM

The National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) takes place in two stages for the students of class 10th. The first stage is conducted by the respective states of the candidates and the candidates who are successful in the exam are shortlisted for the next stage which is the final one. The second stage is conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). The National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) 2020 dates have not yet declared for stage 1 but it is expected to be conducted in the month of November. Stay tuned for the application form for class 10th National Talent Search Exam (NTSE).

NATIONAL LEVEL SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH EXAM

The National Level Science Talent Search Exam (NSTSE) conducted by Unified Council is an exam to diagnose the learning ability of the students and to improve their educational performance. The exam is given by students to recognize their core strength in a particular subject so that they can realize whether they are suitable to opt a career in that subject or not. The students of class 2 to class 10 can appear in National Level Science Talent Search Exam (NSTSE) and the students who have opted PCM and PCB in class 11 and class 12 can appear in the exam. Students who have opted for PCMB are not eligible for the exam. 

SCERT BIHAR NATIONAL TALENT SEARCH EXAM

The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Bihar conducts the National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) every year for students of class 10th. The exam is conducted at the State level of Bihar and the candidates who wish to pursue a career in Science, Mathematics, and Social Science can appear in the examination. The exam is conducted to identify the talent of each and every student and nurture it to make a successful career for the students of Bihar. The students who pass the State Level National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) are shortlisted and made eligible for appearing the next stage of NTSE which is conducted by NCERT at the National level. The students who are successful in passing the exam at the second stage are finally eligible for scholarships.

NATIONAL TALENT SEARCH EXAM SYLLABUS

National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) consists of questions related to the fields of Science, Mathematics, and Social Science. The exam consists of topics that are covered by the students in classes 9th and 10th. The exam is of objective type consisting of two tests – the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The syllabus for MAT and SAT is provided below:

NTSE SYLLABUS FOR MAT

Verbal and Non-Verbal Analogy
Verbal and Non-Verbal Series
Alphabet and Number Test
Distance and Direction
Venn Diagrams
Calendar, Time and Clock
Embedded Figures
Word Problems
Water and Mirror Images
Coding-Decoding
Blood Relations
Paper Cutting and Folding
Mathematical Operations
Missing Characters
Ranking and Arrangements
Cube and Dice

NTSE SYLLABUS FOR SAT

Syllabus for Science
PHYSICS
Magnetism and Electricity
Motion and Force
Measurements
Work and Energy
The Universe
Light and Sound
Source of Energy
CHEMISTRY
Acid, Bases, Salt
Metals and Non-metals
Periodic Classification of Elements
Structure of Atom
Carbon and its Compounds
Physical and Chemical Changes
Fibers and Plastics
BIOLOGY
Air
Soil
Water
Micro-organisms
Life Processes
Reproduction
Heredity and Evolution
Food Production and Management
Plant and Animal Nutrition
Diversity in Living Organisms
Cellular Level of Organisation
Human Body
Some Common Diseases
Our Environment
Syllabus for Social Science
HISTORY
French Revolution
Industrial Revolution 
Mughal Empire
British Raj
Maurya Empire
Indian Freedom Struggle
Medieval Architecture and Culture
Early Medieval Period
Early States
Indus Valley Civilization
Conquerors from Distant Lands
Jainism and Buddhism
Popular Movements and Social Reforms
Nationalism in Various Countries
Introduction and Sources of Ancient Indian History
World War I and II
Vedic Period
New Empires and Kingdoms
World History
UN and International Agencies
GEOGRAPHY
Biosphere
Water Resources
Atmosphere
Agriculture
Diversity and Livelihood
Resources and Development
Internal Structure of the Earth and Rocks
Maps and Globe
Natural Vegetation
Our Country – India
The motion of the Earth
India and its Neighbors
Climate – India and World
Indian Physiographic Division
Drainage in India
Solar System
Major Domains and landforms
Population
CIVICS
Indian Constitution
Local and State Government
Indian Government
Judiciary
Syllabus for Mathematics
Number Systems
Arithmetic Progressions
Polynomials
Quadratic Equations
Square Roots and Cube Roots
Mensuration
Circles
Surface Areas and Volumes
Triangles
Coordinate Geometry
Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry
Quadrilateral
Real Numbers 
Percentage
Direct and Inverse Variation
Rational Numbers
Trigonometry
Simple and Compound Interest
Arithmetic
Statistics and Probability
Linear Equations in Two Variables
Parallelogram

NATIONAL TALENT SEARCH EXAM ADMIT CARD

The National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) 2020 admit card was expected to release by April 2020 but has been postponed due to the coronavirus. The admit card for NTSE releases every year by the NCERT on its official website. Candidates who clear the stage one exam are required to download the admit card for NTSE stage two and are expected to bring the admit card with them to the exam center. Stay tuned for the admit card updates for class 10th National Talent Search Exam (NTSE).

WHAT IS NATIONAL TALENT SEARCH EXAM?

National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is a scholarship exam conducted by the official body National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). Class 10 students are eligible to apply for NTSE. The main purpose of the exam is to identify student’s intelligence and thought processes and recognize such minds for scholarship programs. NTSE is conducted every year at Two stages. The first stage is conducted at a State level by the States/Union Territories whereas the second stage is conducted at a National Level by NCERT. The candidates qualifying the first stage are eligible to appear in the second stage. The exam is taken on the basis of the aptitudes for Sciences, Mathematics, Social Sciences, and questions based on Analytical Reasoning. All students studying in class 10 in any type of recognized school are eligible to appear at the State Level Examination from the State in which the school is located. Students registered under Open and Distance Learning (ODL) are also eligible for the scholarship.

NATIONAL TALENT SEARCH EXAM REGISTRATION

The registrations for National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) are expected to start from August 2020. The mode of collection of applications for the examination is both online and offline. Candidates can download the application form from the official website or collect it from the Liaison Office. A small fee on the registration for stage 1 may be applied. There isn’t any fee for stage 2 registrations. After the registration of NTSE, candidates will be able to download the admit card. The applicants must not be more than the age of 18 years while applying for the exam.

NATIONAL TALENT SEARCH EXAM DATE

The National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) takes place in two stages for the students of class 10th. The first stage is conducted by the respective states of the candidates and the candidates who are successful in the exam are shortlisted for the next stage which is the final one. The second stage is conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). The National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) 2020 dates have not yet declared for stage 1 but it is expected to be conducted in the month of November. Stay tuned for the application form for the class 10th National Talent Search Exam (NTSE).

NATIONAL TALENT SEARCH EXAM DETAILS

National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is a scholarship exam conducted by the official body National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). Class 10 students are eligible to apply for NTSE. The main purpose of the exam is to identify student’s intelligence and thought processes and recognize such minds for scholarship programs.

NTSE is conducted every year at Two stages. The first stage is conducted at a State level by the States/Union Territories whereas the second stage is conducted at a National Level by NCERT. The candidates qualifying the first stage are eligible to appear in the second stage. The exam is taken on the basis of the aptitudes for Sciences, Mathematics, Social Sciences and questions based on Analytical Reasoning. All students studying in class 10 in any type of recognized school are eligible to appear at the State Level Examination from the State in which the school is located. Students registered under Open and Distance Learning (ODL) are also eligible for the scholarship. 

Candidates for National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) have to download the application form available online and fill the form. Candidates can also collect the application form from the Liaison Office. A small fee on the registration for stage 1 may be applied. There isn’t any fee for stage 2 registrations. After the registration of NTSE, candidates will be able to download the admit card. The applicants must not be more than the age of 18 years while applying for the exam.

FAQ

What is NTSE?

Ans. The National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is India’s National Level Scholarship Program for recognizing and encouraging talented students. It is a scholarship test administered for Class 10 students by the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT). It provides scholarships to the deserving candidates.

How to prepare for NTSE Exam?

Ans. For preparing for NTSE Exam the candidate must start studying
90-100 days before the exam. He/She must study at least 4-5 hours for the preparation.

How to crack NTSE?

Ans. 1. For cracking NTSE Exam the candidate must solve sample papers, that will definitely help them for the preparation.
2. Time management is also an important part to crack the exam.
3. The candidate should follow the best books recommended for NTSE 2020.

How to fill NTSE form?

Ans. 1. After obtaining the application form, you need to fill the form
2. You need to make the payment of the Application form.
3. After making the payment submit the NTSE Application Form.

Who are eligible for Ntse?

Ans. Students Eligible for the NTSE exam are currently studying at a recognized school in class 10, like Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kendriya Vidyalaya, and Sainik School will apply for state-level examination from the country where their school is located.
Students studying from ODL (Open and Distance Learning) may also apply for the scholarship, provided that they are under the age of 18, unemployed, and appearing first for the 10th test.

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