Category: NTSE

NTSE Puducherry 2019-20: The Directorate of School Education (DSE), Puducherry will conduct the NTSE Stage 1. The NTSE Puducherry will be held on 3rd November 2019. The Pondicherry Stage 1 application process will start in the first week of August 2019. Regular students of 10th standard can apply for NTSE Puducherry till the first week of September 2019. Candidates can collect their admit card from the schools in the last week of October 2019. The NTSE Stage 1 qualified candidates will only be invited to appear for the Stage 2 exam to be held on June 2020. The final merit list of Pondicherry will be published on the NCERT official website.

NCERT offers the scholarship to assist the young talents in India financially. Students should read the complete article to get information about NTSE Puducherry 2019-20. Information such as important dates, eligibility, application, admit card, pattern, and syllabus, etc.

NTSE Puducherry Important Dates

Events	Dates
Start Date of Application	First Week of August 2019
Last Date of Application	First Week of September 2019
Admit Card for Stage 1	Fourth week of October 2019
NTSE Puducherry Stage 1	November 3, 2019
NTSE Puducherry Answer Key	November 2019
NTSE Puducherry Result & Cut-off Scores	February 2020
NTSE Admit Card for Stage 2	April 2020
NTSE Stage 2	June 16, 2020
NTSE Stage 2 Result	September 2020

State-level National Talent Search Exam

NTSE Puducherry Eligibility Criteria

Refer to the below eligibility criteria to appear for the NTSE Puducherry 2019-20.

• The class 10th students of Pondicherry who are studying in the academic year of 2019-20.
• General category students who secured at least 60% marks in Class 9th can appear in the exam.
• Reserved category students who secured at least 55% marks in Class 9th can appear in the exam.
• The age limit of students must be below 18 years as on 1st July 2019.
• Students who are employed in any job are not eligible.
• Students must belong to Indian citizenship.
• Students from any recognized or top schools of Pondicherry are eligible.
• Open schooling or distance learning students within the age limit can appear in the exam.
• NMMS scholarship holders are also eligible to appear NTSE Puducherry Stage 1.

NTSE Puducherry Application Form

The application form will be released online in the first week of August 2019. Students can fill and submit the application form until the first week of September 2019. Puducherry application form can be downloaded from the official website of DSE, Puducherry. The below-mentioned information indicates how to apply for NTSE Puducherry 2019-20.

• Go to the official website of DSE, Puducherry to download the application form.
• Students can also get an application form from the schools without paying any fee.
• Make sure to fill all the required information correctly to avoid rejection of the form.
• In application, students can affix their passport size photograph along with the signature.
• Students must attach the required documents along with an application. Make sure to get it attested by the school Principal. Documents including photocopies of 9th class mark sheets, caste certificates, and disability certificates.
• Submit the application along with the attached documents to the school Principal.
• Then the school authorities will submit it further to the state liaison officer.

NTSE Puducherry Application Fee

Applicants no need to pay any application fee to appear for the NTSE Puducherry Stage 1.

NTSE Puducherry Admit Card

Students can collect the admit card from the school authorities in the last week of October 2019. Admit card contains the candidate as well as exam center information. Admit card is the most important document which must be carried to the examination hall. Without the admit card candidates will not be able to sit in the exam.

NTSE Puducherry Question Pattern

Students who are preparing for the NTSE Puducherry must be knowing the exam pattern. The NTSE Puducherry contains two types of question papers. That is the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Ability Test (SAT). The NTSE Puducherry will be held only in English using and pen and paper. Refer to the table below to know the exam pattern for NTSE Puducherry Stage 1.

Papers	Number of questions	Time
Mental Ability Test (MAT)	100	120 minutes
Scholastic Ability Test (SAT)	100	120 minutes

• Each correct answer carries 1 mark whereas no negative marking for wrong answers.
• MAT questions test the candidates thinking abilities and verbal and non-verbal reasoning skills.
• Total of 100 questions will be asked in MAT and the time allotted is 120 minutes.
• SAT questions test the candidate’s subject-wise knowledge of their academics.
• Total of 100 questions will be asked in SAT and the time allotted is 120 minutes.
• Students can prepare from the class 9th and 10th syllabus for better preparation.

NTSE Puducherry Answer Key

The official answer key will be released by DSE, Pondicherry in November 2019. Some coaching institutes also release the answer keys on the websites after a few days of the exam. The answer key helps the students to find the correct answers to all the questions asked in MAT and SAT. Students can also compare the calculated scores with the cut-offs to check their eligibility status for NTSE Stage 2. The following points are given to check the NTSE Puducherry answer keys:

1. Visit the official website of DSE, Pondicherry to download the answer key.
2. The answer key will be available in the PDF format, download the pdf file and save it.
3. Students can compare the answer keys with the previous year’s cut-off scores.
4. The accurate marking approach should be followed while checking the answer keys.
5. Answer keys can be revised based on some significant proofs if required.
6. The final revised answer key will be published on the official website of DSE.

NTSE Puducherry Exam Result

NTSE Puducherry result will be declared online by DSE, Pondicherry in February 2020. The exam result will be available in PDF format. It contains the name, application number, marks and school details of shortlisted candidates. The exam results will be released as a merit list which includes the name of stage 1 qualified candidates. Candidates whose name is available in the merit list can appear for the NTSE Stage 2 on 16th Jun 2019. Refer to the steps below to know the NTSE Puducherry exam results:

• Visit the official website of DSE, Pondicherry to check the results.
• Click on the NTSE Puducherry result link appeared on the homepage of the portal.
• Roll number and date of birth can be entered to download the result list.
• The result will be opened in the form of a merit list as declared by DSE, Pondicherry.
• Pondicherry candidates can check their names in the merit list for confirmation.
• Keep a photocopy of the result list for your future reference.

Details Mentioned on NTSE Puducherry Exam Result

Pondicherry candidates find the merit list on the official website of DSE, Pondicherry. The NTSE Puducherry merit list contains the below-mentioned information.

• Candidates Name, Registration Number and School
• Marks obtained in MAT & SAT
• Category, gender, date of birth and disability status of the candidate

NTSE Puducherry Stage 1 Cut-Off

The cut-off score is the minimum score which is required by the candidates to be eligible for the stage 2 exam. The NTSE Stage 1 cut-off will be released state-wise whereas the Stage 2 cut-off will be released by NCERT. The NTSE Puducherry cut-off will be released along with the result by DSE, Puducherry. NTSE Puducherry cut-off depends on various factors as given below:

• Total number of candidates in each category
• Candidates maximum marks obtained in the exam
• Candidates minimum marks obtained in the exam
• The exam difficulty level
• Cut-off of the previous year

The NTSE Puducherry cut-off is different for different categories. Refer to the table below to find the previous year’s cut-off for NTSE Puducherry.

Category	Previous Year’s Cut-Off
General	128
SC	112
ST	108
PH	84

Candidates can find the qualifying cut-off for NTSE Puducherry category candidates

Categories	MAT	SAT
General	40%	40%
OBC	40%	40%
SC	32%	32%
ST	32%	32%
PH	32%	32%

NTSE Puducherry Stage 1 Reservation Criteria

Total 20 scholarships are reserved for Puducherry state. The qualified students of Stage 1 will be awarded Rs. 5000/- by the Government of Puducherry. However, the qualified students of Stage 2 will be awarded Rs. 10000/- as a one-time incentive. Refer to the table below to know the reservation percentages:

Categories	Reservation Criteria
SC	15%
ST	7.5%
PH	3%

NTSE Puducherry Stage 1 Syllabus

DSE, Puducherry has not specified any syllabus for NTSE Puducherry Stage 1. That’s why Puducherry candidates are recommended to prepare from the topics of class IX and X syllabus for the exam. Refer to the table below to know the important topics for NTSE Puducherry.

Papers	Subjects	Syllabus
SAT	Math	Linear Equation, Quadratic Equation, Arithmetic Progression, Algebraic Expression, Basic Geometry, Coordinate Geometry, Surface Area & Volume, Percentage, Number System, Probability and Statistics, Square Roots & Cube Roots, etc.
	Science	Food Production & Management, Source of Energy, Air, Carbon & its Components, Motion & Force, Acid, Bases and Salt, Human Body, Metals and non-metals, Fibers & Plastics, Magnetism and Electricity, Water, Structure of an Atom and Measurements, etc.
	Social Sciences	Indian Constitution, New Empires and Kingdoms, Natural Vegetation and Solar System, Democracy & Elections, Buddhism, Jainism, Introduction of Ancient Indian History, The Mughal Empire, Delhi Sultanate, Early Medieval Period, Resources & Development, Atmosphere, The Judiciary, Map & Globe, Map and Globes, Motion of the Earth, Democracy, State Government, Union Government, UN & International Agencies, etc.
MAT	Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning	Word Problems, Coding-Decoding, Logical Venn Diagrams, Arithmetical Reasoning, Analytic Reasoning, Alphabet Test, Hypothetical Situations, Word Sequencing, Calendar, Time & Clock, Mirror and Water Images, Blood Relations, Ranking and Arrangements, Truth Verification, Classification, Analogy, Folding/Cutting Paper, and Dot Fixing, Cubes and Dice Problems, etc.

NTSE Scholarship Amount Details

Puducherry students who are qualified in both NTSE Stage 1 and Stage 2 will be awarded the scholarship amount every month. NCERT announced to distribute approximately 2000 Scholarships to NTSE qualified candidates.

Education Level	Scholarship Amount
Class XI to XII	Rs. 1250/-
Undergraduate	Rs. 2000/-
Postgraduate	Rs. 2000/-
PhD	According to the UGC norms

FAQ’s on NTSE Puducherry 2019

Questio 1.
How many students awarded scholarships by NCERT every year?

Answer:
NCERT has increased the number of scholarships from 1200 to 2000 due to the increase in state quota.

Question 2.
What is the reservation criteria in NTSE Puducherry 2019?

Answer:
Total 20 scholarships are reserved for Pondicherry state. Stage 1 qualified students will be awarded 5000Rs. by the Puducherry Govt. However, stage 2 qualified students will be awarded 10000Rs. as one time incentive.

Question 3.
How do I check my NTSE Puducherry result?

Answer:
NTSE Puducherry result will be released online in the form of merit list. Students can visit the official website of DSE, Puducherry to check their result.

Question 4.
What happens after the NTSE Puducherry result declaration?

Answer:
Students whose names are available in the merit list of NTSE stage 1 can only be eligible to appear stage 2 exam. After qualifying stage 2 exam on June 16, 2019, the deserved student will get the scholarship.

Question 5.
What will be the result date of stage 1 for the candidates who belong to Puducherry state?

Answer:
Candidates can check the stage 1 result on the official website of DSE on February 2020.

Hope this article will help you to get information about NTSE Puducherry 2019-20. If you have any queries regarding NTSE Puducherry, then leave your queries in the comment box to get in touch with us.

Scholarships for Students

NTSE Uttarakhand 2019-20: SCERT for Uttarakhand has released the official notification for NTSE application form on their official website which is scert.uk.gov.in. NTSE Uttarakhand exam for stage 1 will be conducted on November 3, 2019, for 10th class students. The eligibility criteria are that students should be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand. For applying, students have to download the NTSE Uttarakhand application form online or submit the form till September 4, 2019. Candidates also have to pay the application fee of Rs. 200 while SC, ST, PH, the fees are Rs. 100 to the school authorities along with the NTSE Uttarakhand application form. The admit card will be given to the students by school authorities only. Candidates that qualify the NTSE Uttarakhand stage 1 exam is eligible for stage 2 exam.

National talent search exam also is known as NTSE is a scholarship program that is conducted annually is 2 stages which are stage 1 and stage 2. NTSE stage 2 exam is conducted after the selection through stage 1 exam. So, students that qualify the NTSE exam will succeed for the final stage of NTSE 2020 exam. Ncert will be conducting the stage 2 exam on 10th May 2020.

NTSE Uttarakhand 2019-20 Exam Overview

Exam Name	National Talent Search Examination, Uttarkhand
Level of the exam	State/ UT
Conducting Body	SCERT – State Council of Educational Research and Training, Uttarakhand
Eligibility Criteria	Studying in class 10
Medium of Exam	English or Hindi
Examination mode	Pen and paper (Offline)
Mode of Application	Online/Offline
Frequency of Exam	Annual
Official website	scert.uk.gov.in

State-level National Talent Search Exam

NTSE Uttarakhand 2019-20 Important Dates

Events	Dates
Application start	August 13, 2019
Application conclude	September 4, 2019
Admit Card Released	The third week of October 2019
NTSE Uttarakhand Exam Stage 1	November 3, 2019
NTSE Uttarakhand Result 2020	The third week of March 2020
Stage II Admit Card Release	April 2020
NTSE Stage-II Exam	May 10, 2020
NTSE Stage 2 Result	September 2020

NTSE Uttarakhand Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria include the marks required, age, and other parameters. Before applying for NTSE Uttarakhand exam it is important that candidates ensure that they meet the NTSE 2020 eligibility criteria.

• For class 9 students a minimum of 60% is required for students of general category while for SC, ST, and PH category minimum qualifying marks is 55%.
• Candidates pursuing class 10 in the current year are eligible for this exam.
• Candidates should have studied in private, government, or government-recognized schools in Uttarakhand.
• Candidates opting for open distance learning is eligible to apply for the exam but their ace should not be above 18 years.
• Students applying should be of Indian nationality.

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NTSE Uttarakhand Application Form

Students applying for the NTSE Uttarakhand exam can apply through online as well as offline mode. The NTSE Uttrakhand exam application form can be downloaded in PDF format through the official SCERT website or can be obtained from the respective schools. Below are the steps one should follow for filling the application form.

• Go to the SCERT Uttarakhand official website which scert.uk.gov.in
• Download and take a printout of the NTSE Uttarakhand application form along with the admit card.
• Enter all the required credentials in the forms.
• The two passports sized colored photos should be attached along with the forms.
• Both the photographs should be attested by the head of the Institution or school principal.
• Submit these forms to the head of school along with the fee receipts.

Required Documents for NTSE Uttarakhand

For OBC Candidates the required documents are other backward class applicants should send a copy of their caste certificate and attach it with the application. But the reservation of the candidates will be applicable only if below-mentioned criteria are met:

• One must locate as well as identify the community or caste in the central list of OBCs by NCBC of the backward class.
• Only noncreamy layer students will get to avail of the reservation. So OBC candidates whose certificates mention the creamy layer will not get the reservation benefits.

For SC or ST category students a copy of the caste certificate, category, reservation, and disability certificates are required. The students that fail to do this must be categorized under the general category students.

NTSE Uttarakhand Exam Pattern

The exam will be a mix of mental ability test as well as scholastic ability test. For the exam, language comprehension will not be a part of the exam. Both of these tests will have a total of 100 questions each and thus there are a total of 200 questions. There is no negative marking for this exam and every question will be of 1 mark each.

For detailed information, below is the table given below:

Name of Exam	Number of Questions	Question Type	Duration
MAT	100 questions for 1 mark each	Multiple choice questions, Objective type.	120 Minutes.
SAT	100 questions for 1 mark each. Science – 40 Mathematics – 20 Social Science – 40	Multiple choice questions, Objective type	120 Minutes

How To Prepare for NTSE Uttarakhand Exam?

NTSE Uttarakhand 2020 students are shortlisted on the basis of rigorous tests like SAT and MAT. To crack these exams a candidate should have logical reasoning and good analytical skills. Students should go through the syllabus thoroughly and start the preparation accordingly. Students should follow the steps given below for NTSE Uttarakhand 2019-20 preparation and score good marks.

• Cover all the subjects that are required for the exam. For this, students should refer the best books for preparing the NTSE Uttarakhand 2020 exam.
• Make a regular study schedule and follow it rigorously.
• For solving difficult questions, take help from friends or teachers.
• In order to have a better understanding of the types of questions asked in the exam candidates should practice the NTSE Uttarakhand mock papers.
• Revise more and more numbers of reasoning as well as aptitude questions.

NTSE Uttarakhand Answer Key and Result

The result for the main exam will contain the overall scores of the candidate as well as the MAT and SAT section. Along with the result, the council will release the cutoff and merit lists for each state. The candidates that are shortlisted can sit for the NTSE stage 2 exam. The NTSE stage 1 exam result will be announced in September. There are a total of 2000 students that will be selected and awarded the scholarship.

Candidates that are appearing for the Uttarakhand 2020 exam can check the official answer key on the official website. The answer key will have all the answers to the questions asked in the main exam. Candidates can use this key to calculate the scores for NTSE Uttarakhand 2020 exam.

NTSE Uttarakhand Scholarship Amount

Under the NTSE program, approximately 2000 students are selected for the scholarship. This scholarship is distributed every year by the national organizing body. Students that are selected through NTSE Uttarakhand stage 1 are selected for stage 2 exam.

Education level	Scholarship Amount
Classes 11th to 12th	Rs. 1,250 per month
Undergraduate	Rs. 2,000 per month
Post-graduate	Rs. 2,000 per month
Ph.D.	As per UGC norms.

FAQ’s on NTSE Uttarakhand

Question 1.
What is the deadline for the NTSE Uttarakhand application form 2019?

Answer:
Students have to download the NTSE Uttarakhand application form online or submit the form till September 4, 2019.

Question 2.
What is the application fee for students for NTSE Uttarakhand 2019 exam?

Answer:
Candidates also have to pay the application fee of Rs. 200 while SC, ST, PH, the fees are Rs. 100 to the school authorities.

Question 3.
How many questions will be there in the NTSE Uttarakhand stage 1 exam (MAT and SAT)?

Answer:
Both of these tests will have a total of 100 questions each and thus there are a total of 200 questions.

Scholarships for Students

NTSE Rajasthan 2019-20: Board of Secondary Education (BSE) will conduct the NTSE Rajasthan on 3rd November 2019. The Rajasthan application process will start in the fourth week of August 2019. Class 10th students can apply for NTSE Rajasthan till the second week of September 2019. NTSE Rajasthan admit card will be released online in the third week of October 2019. The NTSE stage 1 qualified candidates will only be invited to appear for the stage 2 exam conducted by NCERT. Finally, shortlisted ones will be awarded scholarships for their higher studies.

NCERT provides scholarships to talented students in India to help them economically. Students should read the article below to get information about NTSE Rajasthan 2019-20. Information including exam dates, eligibility, admit card, answer key and question pattern, etc.

NTSE Rajasthan Exam Dates

Events	Dates
Start Date of Application	Last Week of August 2019
Last Date of Application (Without Late Fee)	Second Week of September 2019
Last Date of Application (With Late Fee)	Fourth Week of September 2019
Admit Card for Stage 1	Third week of October 2019
NTSE Rajasthan Stage 1	November 3, 2019
NTSE Rajasthan Answer Key	November 2019
NTSE Rajasthan Result & Cut-off Scores	Second Week of February 2020
NTSE Admit Card for Stage 2	April 2020
NTSE Stage 2	May 10, 2020
NTSE Stage 2 Result	September 2020

State-level National Talent Search Exam

NTSE Rajasthan Eligibility Criteria

Refer to the below eligibility conditions to appear for the NTSE Rajasthan 2019-20.

• Students studying in Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kendriya Vidyalaya or any Rajasthan Board affiliated schools.
• Class 10th regular students of Rajasthan who are studying in the academic year of 2019-20.
• General category students who have obtained at least 55% marks in Class 9th.
• Reserved category students who have obtained at least 50% marks in Class 9th.
• The age limit must be less than 18 years as on 1st July 2019 to apply for NTSE Rajasthan.
• Students who are employed in any job are not eligible.
• Students who are getting a scholarship from any other source are not eligible for this year.
• NMMS scholarship holders are also eligible to apply for NTSE Rajasthan.

NTSE Rajasthan Application Form

The application form will be released online by BSE, Rajasthan in the last week of August 2019. Students can download the application from the official website and submit it on or before the 2nd week of September 2019. Otherwise, students have to submit the application along with late fee on or before the 4th week of September 2019. Students must refer to the below-mentioned information to apply for NTSE Rajasthan 2019-20.

• Visit the official website rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in to download the application form.
• Make sure to fill correct and valid information in NTSE Rajasthan application.
• Any misperception in the application may lead to the cancellation of the form by the BSE.
• Students must attach their passport size photo with a signature in the application and photocopies of 9th class mark sheets.
• Students must upload the photocopies of 9th class mark sheets and other necessary documents.
• Submit the filled application along with the fee to the school Principal.
• From school, the applications will be submitted further to the state liaison officer.

NTSE Rajasthan Application Fee

Applicants have to pay the application fee along with the form to appear for the NTSE Rajasthan Stage 1. Refer the table below to know the application fee for NTSE Rajasthan 2019-20.

Category	Without Late Fee	With Late Fee
General	200 Rupees	250 Rupees
SC/ST/PH	140 Rupees	180 Rupees

NTSE Rajasthan Admit Card

• The admit card will be released by BSE in the third week of October 2019.
• Students can collect the admit card from their respective schools some days before the exam.
• Students can find their name, roll number, date, time and exam center details in the admit card.
• Since the admit card is the ID proof of the students, they must carry it to the exam hall.
• Without the admit card, entry to the examination hall is not allowed.

NTSE Rajasthan Question Pattern

Students must remember the NTSE Rajasthan exam pattern while preparing for the exam. The NTSE Rajasthan contains two sections i.e, the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Ability Test (SAT). The exam will be held in English and Hindi using pen and paper. Refer to the table below to know the exam pattern for NTSE Rajasthan Stage 1.

Sections	Number of questions	Duration
Mental Ability Test (MAT)	100	120 minutes
Scholastic Ability Test (SAT)	100	120 minutes

• Each right answer carries 1 mark whereas the wrong answer carries no negative marking.
• MAT questions test the candidates thinking abilities, verbal and non-verbal reasoning skills.
• SAT questions test the candidate’s knowledge on each subject of their class 9th and 10th syllabus.
• Both the sections contain 200 questions with a duration of 240 minutes.
• Students can expect the class 9th and 10th syllabus questions in the exam.

NTSE Rajasthan Answer Key

The official answer key will be published online by BSE, Rajasthan in November 2019. Some coaching institutes also publish the answer keys on their websites after the exam. By using the answer keys candidates can compare their answers with the correct ones and estimate their expected scores. In answer keys, candidates can find the correct answer to each question asked in MAT and SAT. The following points are given to check the NTSE Rajasthan answer keys:

1. Visit the official website rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in to download the answer keys.
2. Answer keys will be available in the pdf format.
3. If any student has an objection for any particular answer then they can contact the board of education using [email protected].
4. Answer keys help the students to estimate the scores and determine their eligibility to appear for stage 2 exam.
5. Students must remember the exam pattern and cut-off scores while comparing the answers.

NTSE Rajasthan Exam Result

NTSE Rajasthan result will be released along with the cut-off by BSE. The result will be released on the official website in the second week of February 2020. The result will be downloaded in pdf format containing the name and scores of qualified candidates. The merit list contains only the eligible candidate’s names who can appear in the NTSE stage 2 to be held on May 10, 2020. Refer to the steps below to check the NTSE Rajasthan exam results:

• Visit the official website rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in.
• Click on the result link to download the pdf file of results.
• Check your name in the downloaded pdf file.
• Keep a photocopy of the NTSE Rajasthan result for future purpose.

Details Mentioned on NTSE Rajasthan Exam Result

Candidates can check the merit list on the official website of BSE, Rajasthan. The NTSE Rajasthan merit list contains the below-mentioned information.

• Roll Number, School, Name, and Rank of the candidates
• Total scores and Marks obtained in MAT & SAT
• Date of Birth, Gender, Category, and Disability Status of the candidate

NTSE Rajasthan Stage 1 Cut-Off

The cut-off is the minimum score a candidate must get it to be eligible for the stage 2 exam. Rajasthan cut-off will be declared along with the result by BSE. The NTSE Rajasthan cut-off will be released in the 2nd week of February 2020. The NTSE Rajasthan cut-off depends on various factors as given below:

• Total number of candidates
• Maximum marks obtained by the candidate in the exam
• Lowest marks obtained by the candidate in the exam
• The exam difficulty level
• Previous year’s cut-off

The NTSE Rajasthan cut-off is different for different categories. Refer to the table below to find the previous year’s category-wise cut-off for NTSE Rajasthan.

Category	Previous Year’s Cut-Off
	2018-19	2017-18
General	174	131
SC	140	104
ST	148	105
OBC	151	–
PH	82	–

Candidates can check the category-wise qualifying cut-off for NTSE Rajasthan.

Categories	MAT	SAT
General	40%	40%
OBC	40%	40%
SC	32%	32%
ST	32%	32%
PH	32%	32%

NTSE Rajasthan Reservation Criteria

Total 485 scholarships are reserved for Rajasthan state. Based on the below reservation percentages students will be selected by BSE, Rajasthan.

Categories	Reservation Criteria
SC	15%
ST	7.5%
PH	4%

NTSE Rajasthan Stage 1 Syllabus

The education board has not specified any syllabus for NTSE Rajasthan stage 1. However, candidates can practice the questions from the Rajasthan board class 9th and 10th syllabus. Refer to the table below to know the important topics for NTSE Rajasthan.

Papers	Subjects	Syllabus
SAT	Maths	Basic Geometry, Coordinate Geometry, Roots, Triangle and Trigonometry, Linear Equation, Quadratic Equation, Arithmetic Progression, Algebraic Expression, Surface Area & Volume, Probability, and Statistics, etc.
	Science	Motion & Force, Air, Carbon & its Components, Food Production & Management, Source of Energy, Acid, Bases and Salt, Human Body, Fibers & Plastics, Magnetism and Electricity, etc.
	Social Sciences	Science and Literature, Culture, Indian Constitution, New Empires and Kingdoms, Natural Vegetation and Solar System, Democracy & Elections, Buddhism, Jainism, The Mughal Empire, Delhi Sultanate, Revolt of 1857, National Movement, Atmosphere, The Judiciary, Map & Globe, Map and Globes, Motion of the Earth, Democracy, State Government, UN and Other International Agencies, Union Government, etc.
MAT	Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning	Coding-Decoding, Arithmetical Reasoning, Analytic Reasoning, Alphabet Test, Word Problems, Logical Venn Diagrams, Time & Clock, Mirror and Water Images, Blood Relations, Classification, Analogy, Folding/Cutting Paper, Logical Diagram, Mathematical Operations, Series, etc.

NTSE Scholarship Amount 2019

Rajasthan students who qualified in NTSE Stage 2 will get the below scholarship amount from NCERT every month.

Education Level	Scholarship Amount
Class XI to XII	Rs. 1250/-
Undergraduate	Rs. 2000/-
Postgraduate	Rs. 2000/-
PhD	According to the UGC norms

FAQ’s on NTSE Rajasthan 2019

Question 1.
What is the marking strategy of NTSE Rajasthan?

Answer:
NTSE Rajasthan consists of two sections i.e, MAT and SAT. Both sections contain a total of 200 questions with a duration of 240 minutes. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. 1 mark will be assigned to each right answer.

Question 2.
What is the reservation criteria in NTSE Rajasthan 2019?

Answer:
Total 485 scholarships are reserved for Rajasthan state. BSE, Rajasthan will select the candidates based on the reservation percentage. These are 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST and 4% for PH.

Question 3.
How do I check my NTSE Rajasthan result?

Answer:
The result will be released online in the form of merit list by BSE, Rajasthan. Students can visit the official website rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in to download the pdf file of results. After that students can check the result by searching their names in the merit list.

Question 4.
Is the answer keys helpful for NTSE Rajasthan students?

Answer:
Yes, answer keys helps students to estimate their probable scores and determine the eligibility status for NTSE stage 2.

Question 5.
What will be the release date of NTSE Rajasthan application form?

Answer:
The application form will be released on the official website of BSE, Rajasthan. Students can download the application in the last week of August 2019 and submit it in the 2nd week of September 2019, excluding the late fee. Otherwise, the application can be submitted in the 4th week of September 2019, including the late fee.

Question 6.
How much application fee will be paid for NTSE Rajasthan?

Answer:
General category students have to pay the application fee of Rs. 200/- excluding the late fee and Rs. 250/- including the late fee. Whereas reserved category students have to pay the application fee of Rs. 140/- excluding the late fee and Rs. 180/- including the late fee.

Hope this article will help you to get information about NTSE Rajasthan 2019-20. For any queries in NTSE Rajasthan, leave your queries in the comment box to get in touch with us.

Scholarships for Students

NTSE Exam Pattern 2019-20: National Talent Search Examination is a prestigious Scholarship program conducted by NCERT. It is a national level exam which is conducted every year. Around 9 – 10 lakh students appear for the scholarship program every year. It is a national level exam which is conducted every year for class 10 students.

Students preparing for this exam must have a clear knowledge about NTSE Exam Pattern and NTSE Syllabus. This will help them in preparation for the exam. Having a clear knowledge about the NTSE Exam Pattern – marking scheme, sections, number of questions, time duration, etc. and the NTSE syllabus is a must if you want to crack this exam. so students must be thorough with them before they start their preparation. In this article, we will provide you all the information about NTSE Exam Pattern. Read on to find more about NTSE Exam Pattern.

NTSE Exam Pattern 2019

• Name of the Exam: National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)
• Conducting Body: NCERT
• Level of the Exam: National
• Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Number of Stages: 2 – Stage 1 (State-level) and Stage 2 (National-level)
• Number of Sections in Each Stage: 2 – Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
• Total Number of Questions in Each Stage: 200
• Total Marks for Each Stage: 200
• Exam Duration: 2 Hours
• Penalty for Wrong Answers: No negative marking

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NTSE Exam Pattern for Stage 1

Papers	Subjects	Number of Questions/Maximum Marks
Paper 1 – Mental Ability Test (MAT)	Aptitude Test	100/100
Paper 2 – Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)	Science, Social Science, Mathematics	100 (Science – 40, Social Science – 40, Mathematics – 20)/100

NTSE Exam Pattern for Stage 2

Papers	Subjects	Number of Questions/Maximum Marks
Paper 1 – Mental Ability Test (MAT)	Aptitude Test	100/100
Paper 2 – Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)	Science, Social Science, Mathematics	100 (Science – 40, Social Science – 40, Mathematics – 20)/100

For both stages of NTSE, there is no negative marking and no marks will be deducted for wrong answers.

For the SAT – Science, Social Science & Maths section of both Stage 1 and Stage 2, there will be 40 questions from Science, 40 questions from Social Science, and 20 questions from Mathematics.

NTSE Exam Pattern – Interview

Students who had qualified in stage II of NTSE will be called for an Interview. The best 1000 students will be selected for NTSE Scholarship.

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NTSE Preparation Tips 2019-20: National Talent Search Examination is popularly known as NTSE and prestigious scholarship programs in India. Every lakhs of students will apply for this scholarship program along with them only a 1000 students will get NTSE Scholarship and become NTSE Scholar based on performance. NTSE exam is conducted only for class 10 students by NCERT as sate level and national level. Aspiring students must have a proper NTSE Preparation strategy to achieve the scholarship reward.

Before starting preparation students first step is to know about NTSE Exam Pattern and NTSE Syllabus. Get some tricks and tips from this article.

NTSE Preparation 2019-20 – Tips to become an NTSE Scholar

Before getting into the NTSE Preparation aspirants must know about NTSE Exam. NTSE Exam is conducted in two stages, the first stage is the state level exam and the second stage is a national level exam. Both stages of NTSE Exam have two papers namely SAT and MAT. Exam Pattern for both the stages of NTSE Exam is exam but the difference is actually in questions.

Papers	Subjects	Number of Questions/Maximum Marks
Paper 1 – Mental Ability Test (MAT)	Aptitude Test	100/100
Paper 2 – Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)	Science, Social Science, Mathematics	100 (Science – 40, Social Science – 40, Mathematics – 20)/100

Now let’s see about NTSE Syllabus, it is same for both stages of the NTSE Exam. NTSE Syllabus is based on Class 9 and Class 10 subjects, for better results students refer to NCERT books for NTSE Examination Preparation.

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NTSE Preparation Tips for MAT Section

As mentioned earlier each stage of NTSE Exam ha two papers. Best way to prepare both papers is knowing the nature of each paper.

Mental Ability Test is popularly known as MAT to gauge one’s mental ability to reason, judge, evaluate and visualize in spatial orientation. MAT section of NTSE exam will have a variety of aptitude questions based on analogies, classification, series, pattern perception, hidden figures, coding-decoding, block assembly, problem-solving, etc. This section might be the most important section of both as it has a good hold on the NTSE Selection. Candidates must give ample amount of time for this section of NTSE preparation. While regular practice aids in cracking this section, you can also try a few of the NTSE tips and tricks for MAT section from below

• Keep on solving different problems of the typical kind.
• Focus on time management as most aspirants tend to spoil their paper despite knowing the answer, simply because of time shortness.
• As there are no negative marks allotted for wrong answers and this part of the NTSE 2019-20 is in the form of MCQ’s, you better answer all the questions leaving none behind. This might help the chances of scoring better in NTSE MAT section.

NTSE Preparation Tips for SAT Section

Scholastic Aptitude Test also known as SAT is another paper in both stages of NTSE 2019-20. This section is conducted to assess the reasoning and logical ability of the candidates. SAT paper of NTSE 2019-20 will test the students’ potential concerning their mental abilities, languages, scholastic aptitudes and social sciences. Referring to the NCERT Books will help to score well in this section. Also, going through a good general knowledge book for ‘out of the course’ questions will aid in score improvisation.

Candidates must qualify both sections to qualify the state level exam. Qualified candidates from Stage-1 (State Level) will move on to the next level i.e., stage-2 or National Level NTSE exam.

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NTSE Preparation Tips to Become a Scholar

1. After trying NTSE Stage-1, qualified optimists will have enough time to focus on Stage-2. Use this time by doing as many mock tests as possible. And candidates who attend Stage-1 must first complete the NTSE syllabus before taking the mock exams.
2. Take plenty of mock tests but don’t stop there. Assess your performance by understanding where you went wrong, what your accuracy is, the number of questions you made wrong, bubbling errors, and so on.
3. Unlike the SAT, scoring in the MAT section is easy when practiced on a regular basis. This means that you need to strengthen your MAT section in preparation for NTSE 2019-20.
4. Don’t be afraid if you don’t know the answer to any question. Instead, skip the question for the moment and move on by answering the next question. In fact, answering all the easy questions you have at the beginning can help boost your confidence.
5. Track your performance and test-taking ability from every mock test, especially in the SAT section. This will not only help you score better but also help speed up the computation part.
6. With these mock tests, you list the good and the weak, so that you can focus more on what needs your attention.
7. Also, by studying the NTSE previous year papers, you can easily learn about the NTSE exam system.
8. Make notes of things that you find difficult to remember, such as formulas, equations, etc.
9. Keep an eye on important topics from the NTSE syllabus and revise them regularly.
10. Candidates are advised to devote at least 3-4 hours in self-learning to improve speed, subject knowledge, and accuracy.
11. Of all the tips in NTSE preparation, staying healthy, calm and confident through the journey is a must.

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