NTSE Scholarship 2024: Application Process, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Eligibility Criteria, Contact & More Details

NTSE Scholarship 2024: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) administers the NTSE 2024 scholarship exam to students in Class 10. The NTSE Exam is an all-India scholarship exam that is given on a merit basis. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) administers the NTSE 2024 scholarship exam to students in Class 10. Students of all categories and from all family income groups are eligible to apply for the NTSE exam in 2024. The NTSE exam is conducted in two stages: the NTSE Stage 1 Exam and the NTSE Stage 2 Exam. Both the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the Mental Aptitude Test (MAT) are covered in the scholarship exam questions. For information on eligibility, application form, dates, exam format, syllabus, and other topics, see the NTSE 2024–2025 article here.

Every year, around 9–10 lakh candidates appear for the NTSE Scholarship Exam Phase 1 in Class 10 from all the states and union territories. Out of which, around 8,500 students are selected for NTSE exam stage 2. Scholarships are awarded to approximately 2000 students. Those who qualify for the Phase 2 exam, of which 1500 are from the general category,.

NTSE Scholarship: An Overview

Particulars	NTSE 2022 stage 1	NTSE 2021 stage 2
Exam name	National Talent Search Examination Stage 1	National Talent Search Examination Stage 2
Commonly known as	NTSE stage 1	NTSE stage 2
Level of exam	State-level	National level
Conducting authority	States/UTs	National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
Selection procedure	Mental ability and scholastic aptitude	Mental ability and scholastic aptitude
Exam mode	Offline	Offline

NTSE Scholarship: Syllabus

The NCERT scholarship exam does not follow a set NTSE syllabus. Class 9 and 10 level questions will be the basis for NTSE 2024 stages 1 and 2. It is advised that the full NCERT syllabus for their class be studied and completed. In order to get a sense of the kinds of questions that are asked in the exam, students can also look through the question papers from previous years. Candidates may also download the official “Learn about the Test” booklet, which includes sample exams for the NTSE and TSE.

NTSE Scholarship: Stage 1 Exam

A number of states and union territories conduct Phase I exams. Applicants must complete the state-specific NTSE application form. There are online NTSE forms for certain states and offline application forms for others. States may impose separate application fees, but all states—aside from West Bengal, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands—conduct the exam on the same day. Every state uses the same NTSE exam pattern in addition to the same exam date. The enrollment of students in classes 9 and 10 in various states and UTs determines how many students in each state qualify for the Phase 2 exam.

NTSE Scholarship: Stage 2 Exam

NCERT is in charge of NTSE Stage 2. Students who pass the stage 1 exam are eligible to take the stage 2 exam for the NTSE without having to pay an application fee. Selected students for the scholarship are those who pass the stage 2 exam, which consists of MAT and SAT questions. Students who are physically handicapped (SC, ST, or OBC) and have a quota

Exam Pattern of NTSE Scholarship

Exam details	Full form	Overview	Timing	Number of questions	Total marks	Exam duration
MAT	Mental Ability test	Tests the students on their ability to think, evaluate and solve logical reasoning questions	Morning Slot: 9:30 am to 11:30 am	100	1 mark each	120 minutes (30 minutes extra for visually challenged students)
SAT	Scholastic Aptitude Test	This section tests the knowledge of students in subjects such as Science, Mathematics and Social Science	Afternoon Slot: 01:30 pm to 03:30 pm	100	1 mark each	120 minutes (30 minutes extra for visually challenged students)

NTSE MAT Question Paper Pattern

MAT is used to test the power of reasoning, ability to think, ability to judge, evaluate or discriminate, ability to visualize in space, spatial orientation, etc.

MAT questions are asked on the following topics:

1. Analogies
2. Classification
3. Series
4. Pattern perception
5. Hidden figures
6. Coding decoding
7. Block assembly
8. Problem-solving etc.

NTSE SAT Question Paper Pattern (Subject-wise break-up)

There will be questions in the areas of science, math, and social science on the SAT Question Paper.

Subjects	Number of Questions
Science	40
Mathematics	20
Social Science	40
Total	100 Questions

NTSE Scholarship: Eligibility Criteria

Both genders are eligible to apply for the NTSE Scholarship. All Indian nationals and those studying abroad in Class 10 are eligible.

• The NTS scholarship is available for advanced study in the fine arts, commerce, languages, social sciences, humanities, and sciences.
• Indian nationals enrolled in international schools may take the NTSE Stage 2 directly.
• Anyone can take the NTSE exam, regardless of nationality.
• The student’s first appearance should be in Class 10.
• As long as they are not employed and are younger than 18 on July 1st of that year, students attending NIOS and other open schools are eligible to take the NTSE exam.

NTSE Eligibility for Indian Students studying abroad

• Only candidates who have earned at least 60% of the possible points (total) in the previous annual examination are eligible to take the second-level NTS exam.
• Since there will only be one test centre in India, candidates must travel there to appear in the NTS Exam.

Important Documents

The following is a list of the required documents for this scholarship:

• Proof of Date of Birth
• Contact Number
• Email ID
• Photograph
• Educational Certificate
• Residential Proof
• Caste Certificate
• Income Certificate

Benefits of the NTSE Scholarship

Many advantages are available to worthy students through the NTSE Scholarship Scheme:

Financial Support: The main benefit is that the student will receive financial assistance for their education. In addition to paying for their tuition, the scholarship also provides a monthly stipend to help with other educational costs.

Acknowledgment: NTSE scholars receive recognition and celebration for their outstanding academic performance, which leads to a number of opportunities.

Higher Education: Without having to take the JEE exam, NTSE scholars are eligible for direct admission to esteemed universities such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

National Exposure: By giving students a chance to compete on a national scale, the programme promotes a competitive mindset and increased visibility.

Mentoring: Professionals in their fields who serve as mentors to NTSE scholars are a great resource for helping them shape their careers.

NTSE Scholarship Amount

The amount provided under this scholarship is given below:

NTSE scholarship during classes 11 and 12	Rs. 1250 per month
UG and PG	Rs. 2000 per month
PhD	As per UGC norm

NTSE 2024 Application form and Process

For the Stage 1 exam, the NTSE application must be completed. Students must obtain the NTSE Application Form from the State/UT Liaison Officer or the state SCERT website. Towards the bottom of this page is a list of State Liaison Officers for NTSE, organised by region. By clicking on the link on this page, candidates can download the application.

• The student must complete the NTSE application form with all necessary information, and the school principal must sign the completed form.

Applications for the NTSE Stage 2 exam are not available. Students can contact their state’s liaison officer or visit the relevant state SCERT website to view the NTSE application form for each state. Get your state’s NTSE application form here: Download the NTSE Application Form.

NTSE Admit Card 2024-25: Download Online

Each state will release an NTSE admit card in accordance with the students who have completed the application successfully. The NTSE Exam Center’s address, NTSE Roll Number, and other details are listed on the admit card. Without their NTSE admit card, candidates will not be permitted to enter the exam room.

NTSE Stage 2 Admit Card: Students can download the admit card by providing the necessary information, and it will be available 21 days prior to the exam. The candidates must paste their attested photo on the admit card after downloading it.

Selection Process

• Test of Aptitude: The two tests that make up the NTSE Exam are the Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) and the Mental Ability Test (MAT). There are 40 science questions, 40 social science questions, and 20 math questions on the NTSE SAT.
• NTSE Negative Marking: The NTSE 2024 does not have negative marking.
• Language of Examination for NTSE 2024: Assamese, Bangla, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu are among the languages in which the examination is administered.
• NTSE Qualifying Marks: The qualifying marks for the NTSE Examination are 32% for reserved categories, such as SC, ST, and PWD, and 40% for the general category. To be eligible, candidates must receive these minimum scores on each paper.

Contact Details

If you have any questions about the NTSE Scholarship, you can reach out to the following number and address:

• Office Address:
  • In Charge, National Talent Search Scheme Cell,
    Education Survey Division,
    National Council of Educational Research and Training,
    Sri Aurobindo Marg
    New Delhi 110016

• Contact No.
  • +91 8800440559
• E-mail ID: ntsexam.ncert@gov.in

FAQs

Q.) What are the requirements for eligibility under the NTSE Scholarship Program, and how do I apply?

Ans: You must be enrolled in Class X courses in India or overseas and under 18 on July 1st of the exam year in order to be eligible for the NTSE. You have to have consistently done well in Class X and IX academically. Typically, the application process entails a state-level exam and a national exam administered by NCERT.

Q.) What is the approximate scholarship amount that I will be eligible to receive?

Ans: It really depends on how much education you have. This is the summary: You will be paid ₹1250 a month if you are in grades eleven or twelve. The monthly scholarship amount is ₹2000 for both undergraduate and graduate students. UGC guidelines, which are subject to change, govern Ph.D. students’ scholarly contributions.

Q.) Who can apply for a scholarship from NTSE?

Ans: The NTSE scholarship exam is open to students enrolled in Class X at an accredited school who meet the requirements established by their state or UT.

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