Here are the key highlights of NTSE Exam Format:
NTSE is a 2-tier scholarship program for talented class 10 students organizeed by NCERT. Read below to learn clear details about NTSE 2018 Exam Format. Stage 1 will be held in November 2017 while Stage 2 exam will be held in May 2018.
NTSE 2018 Exam Format will give all candidates an idea about what can be expected from the exam. The details about different aspects concerned to the scholarship test like the method of the exam, the time period of the exam, type of questions that will be asked in the exam, marking scheme, the total number of questions, etc. are said in the table that follows:
NTSE Exam Format Highlights | |
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Exam Mode | Offline (pen and paper-based test) |
Question Paper type | Objective (MCQs) |
Number of Stages | 2 |
Number of Sections | 2 (Mental Ability Test and Scholastic Aptitude Test) |
Total no. of questions | 200 |
Marks honoured for accurate response | +1 |
Total marks | 200 |
Exam duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
Medium of language | English or Hindi |
Negative marking | Eligible only for Stage 2 |
Here are the key sectional weightage of NTSE Stage 1:
Test | No. of questions | Maximum marks | Time | |
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Mental Ability Test (MAT) | 50 | 50 | 45 | |
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) | Language Extensive Test | 50 | 50 | 45 |
Aptitude Test | 100 | 100 | 90 | |
Total | 200 | 200 | 180 |
Test | No. of questions | Maximum marks | Time |
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Mental Ability Test (MAT) | 50 | 50 | 45 |
Language Test (LT) English/ Hindi | 50 | 50 | 45 |
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) | 100 | 100 | 90 |
Total | 200 | 200 | 180 |
The qualifying marks for NTSE is various for all papers and subjects and is various for all categories. Here we have listed the qualifying percentage for each paper, subject, and category:-
Papers | Maximum Marks | Qualifying Percentage/ Marks | |
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-- | -- | General Category | SC/ST/PH Category |
Paper I (MAT) | 49* | 40% (19.6) | 35% (17.15) |
# Paper II (English Language) | 50 | 40% (20.0) | 35% (17.5) |
# Paper II (Hindi Language) | 50 | 40% (20.0) | 35% (17.5) |
Paper III (SAT) | 96** | 40% (38.4) | 35% (33.6) |
Total Marks | 145 | 40% (58) | 35% (50.75) |
Read more about NTSE Qualifying Criteria
Aspirants must know the marking scheme in order to decide how to attempt the questions in NTSE. There has not been any change in the marking scheme of NTSE over the years. Read the stage-wise NTSE Marking Scheme:
Students have to cover all the topics given in this section. A variety of problems based on analogies, series and formats, classification, hidden figures, coding and decoding, assembly of blocks, problem-solving etc. will be asked in this section.
NTSE Syllabus for Mental Ability | |
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Alphabets and Number test | Word Problems |
Analogy (Non-Verbal and Verbal) | Water and Mirror Images |
Blood relations | Venn Diagrams |
Direction Sense | Series (Verbal and Non-Verbal) |
Calendar, Time and Clock | Ranking and Arrangements |
Coding-Decoding | Paper Cutting and Folding |
Cube and Dice | Missing Character |
Embedded Figure | Mathematical Operations |
It is a relatively scoring section designed to judge the power of reading comprehension, logical sequencing and creative components of language. Main topics for the English language are-
NTSE Syllabus for Language Test | |
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One word substitution | Rearrangement of jumbled words |
Paragraph and sentence completion | Synonyms & Antonyms |
Reading comprehension | - |
This section requires vast topics to be covered. Students must focus on this section in order to score well. The main subject-wise topics are mentioned below: It has the maximum weightage and difficulty level is moderate.
Mathematics- This topic comprises chapters studied from class 6 to 10. The main chapters are- About 30 questions are asked on this topic.
NTSE Syllabus for Mathematics | |
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Basic Geometry | Trigonometry |
Coordinate Geometry | Triangles |
Circle | Simple & Compound Interest |
Direct and Inverse Variations | Surface Areas and Volume |
Exponents | Square & Cube Roots |
Linear Equation | Rational Numbers |
Mensuration | Quadratic Equations |
Number System | Probability and Statistics |
Percentage & its Application | Playing with Numbers |
Science- This subject also has topics studied from class 6 to 10. However, more focus is laid on Class 9 and 10 chapters. About 35 questions are asked on this subject. Important topics are-
NTSE Syllabus for Science | |
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Acid Bases and Salts | Work and Energy |
Air | Water |
Cellular Level of Organization | Structure of Atom |
Carbon and its Compound | Sound |
Diversity in Living organisms | Soil |
Fibers and Plastics | Common diseases |
Food Production &Management | Reproduction |
Human Body | Periodic Classification of Elements |
Heredity and Evolution | Environment |
Life Procedures | Motion and Force |
Light | Micro-Organisms |
Magnetic & Electricity at Work | Measurement |
Metals & Non-Metals | - |
Social Science- This subject comprises chapter studied from class 8 to 10. Questions based on History, Geography, Political Science and Economics are asked. Important topics are said below:
NTSE Syllabus for Social Science | |
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Agriculture | World History |
Atmosphere | Water Resources |
Biosphere | Vedic Period |
British raj | Union Government |
Democracy and Elections | UN and International Agencies |
Diversity and Livelihood | Mughal Empire |
Early Medieval Period | Mauryas |
Early States | Judiary |
Eighteen Century Political Patternion | Delhi Sultanate |
French Revolution | Solar system |
India and its Neighbors | Population Resources and Development |
Indian Constitution | Famous Movements and Social Reforms |
Indian Freedom Struggle | Our country- India |
Indus Valley Civilization | Natural Vegetation |
Industrial Revolution | Nationalism in Different Countries |
Internal Structure of the Earth and Rocks | Motion of the Earth |
Introduction and Sources of Ancient Indian History | Government |
Jainism, Buddhism and Conquerors from Distant Lands | - |
NTSE 2018 reference books are given below to help students score well:
Book | Publication/ Author |
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Study Package for NTSE Class X | McGraw Hill |
Exercise Papers NTSE Class X | TMH Books |
Pearson Guide to NTSE Class 10 | Saurabh Priyadarshini |
NTSE Explorer: MAT+SAT+ English Language Test | Sonia Lal |
An Extensive Manual for NTSE Class 10 | Reach Publishing |
It is the responsibility of every participant to ensure that they follow some rules and regulations to maintain the decorum of the exam hall so that NTSE 2018 proceeds properly. These instructions are given below: