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Learn About the National Talent Search Tests
It is always best to know as much as possible about the test before you take it.
The National Talent Search Examination consists of two tests namely the Mental
Ability Test (MAT) and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Each test consists of 90
multiple choice type questions for class VIII and 100 questions for class X. Each
question has four alternatives marked 1,2,3 and 4. However, for class X in MAT
instead of four alternatives, there will be five alternatives. The candidate has to select
one correct answer from the given alternatives and mark its number in the answersheet.
Each correct answer carries one mark. Thus the total score of a candidate in a
test is equal to the number of questions answered correctly by him/her.
To make the candidates acquainted with the questions in the above tests, some
sample questions in each of the two tests are given below. These questions will give
the candidate, a feel of the nature and level of the questions expected in the test. The
answer for each question is provided at the end. The rationale has also been given for
some questions, which will help you to understand the logic of the correct answer.
These sample questions are based on Class VIII level. The students taking
class X examination may also look at these questions for their types. Similar type of
questions can be asked in Class X examination.
Mental Ability Test Items
This test is given to the candidates to judge their power of reasoning, ability to think,
ability to judge, evaluate or discriminate, ability to visualize in the space, spatial
orientation, etc. A variety of questions e.g. analogies, classification, series, pattern
perception, hidden figures, coding-decoding, block assembly, problem solving etc. are
used for this purpose. To acquaint the candidates with such questions, some examples
are given below. The rationale to find the answer to each question is given at the end.
The candidates are advised to try to solve these questions themselves first. Later on,
they may look at the solutions to find their correct answer and the rationale.
Introduction to NTSE
NTSE, conducted by NCERT, is now available only for class VIII students. It is a national level exam
comprising 3 stages. First stage is a written test conducted at state level. Students, short listed
on basis of their performance, go for 2nd stage written test conducted at national level. Third stage is in form
of interview and students qualifying 2nd stage go for interview and
thereafter final selection is made. Generally II round takes place in the month of April or May and III round
takes place in the month of August or September. It is not just the scholarship but
the recognition that matters for the students clearing all the three stages. Even those students, who fail
to qualify the various stages, are immensely benefited by the hard work they put in, while preparing for NTSE in
a sincere manner. It enhances their overall competence level which is reflected in their improved performance at school
level. In absence of a higher goal like NTSE, students do not find enough challenges in their school curriculum and fail
to utilise the time and their boundless energy and talent. And hence, for any student desirous of academic excellence,
NTSE provides them the right direction and all challenges that they need for a solid foundation for forthcoming challenges
at class VIII level
Eligibility and Application for NTSE
Under the revised scheme, class VIII students will appear for NTSE.The students studying in
class VIII in the country can look out for any advertisement in the newspapers or
circular in the schools by the respective Government of their State/UT for the above said examination and act as per the requirement given in the State advertisement/circular.
Any other information/query about the details of the state level examination may be taken from Liaison Officers of the
State/UT agencies, the addresses of which can be obtained from the www.ncert.nic.in. The filled in application by the
student is to be submitted to the State Liaison Officer duly signed by the Principal of the school before the due date as
advertised/circulated by each concerned State/UT. They can also download the Common Application Form from the NCERT website
www.ncert.nic.in.
Selection procedure for NTSE
Identification of talent comprises two stage selection process. While the individual State/UT conducts the first stage
selection, the second stage selection at the national level is carried out by the NCERT.
Scheme of the test
In NTSE, 2008 there were 90 items each in SAT and MAT. In 2009 exam the SAT and MAT will have 100 items each. Each
question will carry 1 mark and there will be no negative marking. The total marks will be 100 for each test. Minimum
qualifying marks will be 40% i.e. 40 marks for general category. Minimum qualifying marks for reserved categories will be
32% i.e. 32 marks. The duration of the tests will be 90 minutes each.
For first 90 questions in both SAT and MAT, the candidates have to put a cross mark (X) on the number of the correct
alternative on the answer sheet against the corresponding question. For questions 91-100, the answers are to be written in
the given space in the answer sheet. In SAT the first 90 items are divided into three areas – 35 for Science, 20 for
Mathematics and 35 for Social Science. However, no separate sections are given in the test. The last 10 questions are mixed
from different subjects.
Syllabus for NTSE
There is no prescribed syllabus for NTSE. However, the standard of items shall be conforming to the level of classes VII
and VIII. A separate booklet called 'Learn about the Test' containing sample items for both the Test-MAT and SAT is
available in print as well as on the NCERT website www.ncert.nic.in
Declaration of Result
The final result shall be declared on the basis of combined scores of MAT and SAT and the interview. Only the selected
candidates shall be informed by registered letters. Marks obtained by the candidates in written examination or interview
shall not be disclosed.
Reservation for SC/ST/PC
15% reserved for SC, 7½% reserved for ST and 3% reserved for PC (Physically Challenged).
Fees for NTSE Examination
No, there is no fee as such, but the state may impose certain fee for state level examination and/or for application form
no. 44.
Number of Scholarships awarded by NTSE and Amount of Scholarship
There are 1000 Scholarships awarded by NTSE in each academic year. Per student Rs. 500/- per month is awarded, as
Scholarship.
Medium for the examination and Rechecking or Re-evaluation
A student can opt for any language for the examination such as Assamese, Bangla, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi,
Malayalam, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. No, rechecking or re-evaluation is not possible because NCERT applies
rigorous checks and counter checks before the declaration of result.
Centre of the examination
Generally the candidates belonging to a particular state shall be allotted the centre in the same state. There is
only one centre in each state for the
National level Examination. The conduction of examination at the centers shall be done under the supervision of the centre
superintendent appointed by the NCERT. Only in exceptional cases like the transfer of the parents of the candidates, the
centre of examination may be changed on a written request received by the NCERT within 15 days of the issue of the Admission
Card. However, it may be noted that in such cases only the English Medium test booklet shall be provided to the candidate
at the changed centre
The relevant criterion and period to get the scholarship
The awardees studying in Sciences, Social Sciences and Commerce are eligible to receive scholarship up to Ph.D.
level where as the awardees studying professional courses in medicines, engineering, technology, management and law,
are eligible to receive the scholarship up to second degree level. No scholarship shall be available for the study of
language, literature and for courses in humanities at any stage. Scholarships will be paid subject to fulfillment of the
following conditions.
The awardees studying in Sciences, Social Sciences and Commerce are eligible to receive scholarship up to Ph.D. level where
as the awardees studying professional courses in medicines, engineering, technology, management and law, are eligible to
receive the scholarship up to second degree level. No scholarship shall be available for the study of language, literature
and for courses in humanities at any stage. Scholarships will be paid subject to fulfillment of the following conditions.
(i) An Awardee is eligible for the scholarship provided he/she-
(a) Takes up studies in approved courses.
(b) Maintains good conduct as certified by the Head of the College/Institution and continues his/her studies as a regular student.
(c) Does not absent himself/herself without proper leave.
(d) Takes up studies on a whole time basis.
(e) Does not take up any job.
(ii) The NTSE scholarship does not preclude the awardee from accepting any other scholarship except for Ph.D. course.
(iii) No scholarship shall be available for studies abroad for any course.
(iv) No claim for scholarship arrears will be entertained after the expiry of 12 months of the academic session for which one has applied for the claim.
(v) In case any awardee leaves his/her course of study within one month of registration/admission, no scholarship shall be paid to him/her.
(vi) In case awardee is not able to appear for the examination due to serious illness, one should send the medical certificate through the Head of the Institution within three months of one's falling ill. The duration of illness should be clearly certified by a specialist, who is a Registered Medical Practitioner. The facility will be available to the awardee to continue the same course in which one is studying provided the principal or the head of the institution certifies that the overall performance of the awardee during the year is 50 per cent or above.
(vii) The awardee must join the next class/desired
course within 3 months of the declaration of the result
of the previous class/course. No change of course will be permitted. However, if the entrance examination to a course, held by a university or the examination bodies like CBSE is delayed due to unavoidable circumstances beyond the stipulated period, then the joining period for such courses should not normally exceed beyond six months. A certificate from examination bodies will be required to deal such cases. The decision for continuance of scholarship to such awardees will be taken on case-to-case basis.
(viii) Scholarship shall be deemed to be discontinued with any gap of one academic session in studies at any time due to any reason.
(ix) Scholarship once discontinued on the basis of the rules of disbursement of scholarship cannot be revived under any circumstances.
(x) All rules are subject to change from time to time, as and when required, which will be binding on all awardees.
When & How do I prepare for NTSE ?
As per the announcemrnt made by the NCERT the next NTSE will be held at the end of Class VIII. Hence it is essential students start preparing at least from the beginning of Class VIII. Students should focus on clearing their Fundamentals and attempting a lot of practice test.
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