ALL ABOUT NTSE EXAM
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“Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes the genius”
:Arthur Conan Doyle
Our Motherland is laden with geniuses and talented lots. But, acknowledging this “talent” or “genius” requires a more talented way. Hence, to recognize and appreciate and bring out the true talents or geniuses, NTSE or National Talent Search Examination is one of the most prestigious scholarship examinations organized by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). It tests students with academic brilliance and grant them with scholarships. Making a significant mark in the exam does not only provide the provision of financial aid but it is also a matter of great pride and honor for the students.
The NTSE exam identifies students through a two-tier examination process-
Stage I and Stage II.
• Stage I: The first stage exam is a state-level examination. It is conducted by all the States and Union Territories of India.
• Stage II: Those who qualify Stage I will be eligible to sit for the
Stage II exam. It is a National level examination conducted by the National Council of Educational Research (NCERT).
NTSE scholarship will be conferred on the basis of the overall performance of students in both the stages of the examination.
NTSE Scholarships
Scholarships are provided at each stage of education.
• A scholarship of Rs. 1250/- per month is provided to Class XI and Class XII.
• A scholarship of Rs. 2000/- per month is provided to undergraduates and postgraduates.
• The scholarship amount is fixed in accordance with the UGC norms for PhD.
NTSE Eligibility Criteria
For a candidate to be eligible to take NTSE, they must fulfill the following criteria.
• Candidates must be Indian.
• Candidates should be below the age of 18 years as on July 1, 2020.
• Candidates must be studying in class 10 in a recognized school in India.
• The state may impose any other eligibility condition for NTSE Stage 1.
• NTSE Stage 2: Candidates must secure at least 60% (aggregate) in their previous annual examination.
NTSE Eligibility Criteria for Stage I (State level examination)
• The candidate must be a Class X student from any Government/ Private school in India.
• The candidate can be from any State/Union Territory of India.
• The candidates studying in open or distance learning are also eligible to write NTSE, provided they are below 18 years of age, not employed and are appearing for Class X board examination for the first time.
NTSE Eligibility Criteria for Stage II (National level examination)
• Only students who manage to clear NTSE Stage I will be eligible for NTSE Stage II examination.
NTSE EXAM PATTERN
The NTSE question paper is segregated into two sections- Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
• Mental Ability Test (MAT): Test a student’s ability to problem-solving and reasoning skills. The questions in this section are designed to judge the ability to think, judge, evaluate, visualize in space, etc.
• Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT): Contain questions from Science, Mathematics and Social Sciences.
NTSE is a pen-and-paper based (offline) test. The questions are of MCQ type with 4 alternatives per question. Candidates will be awarded +1 for a correct answer. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. Candidates are given 4 hours to complete the paper.
It has to be noted that, a General Public Notice has been issued from Educational Survey Division that the Stage 2 of the NTSE examination, which was postponed is now rescheduled on 7th February 2021 in all the States and Union Territories. Further information related to this will be updated through the NCERT website.
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Clearing NTSE exam inhibits supreme confidence to crack other competitive exams. Not only that, the exam is also a breakthrough to your desired college as some seats in Indian universities are exclusively reserved for the qualifiers. The NTSE exam will give you a lot of benefits in numerous areas of your life. So, polish off all your doubts, wear that armor of confidence, try to crack this prestigious examination and watch your academic career unfolding beautifully.
