NTSE Blueprint

Hii sir, I Wants to give the NTSE Exam Will you Please Provide me the Blue Print/ Examination Pattern of the NTSE Examination ?

[Arvind Kumar]

National Talent Search Examination is a national-level scholarship program in India to identify and recognize students with high intellect and academic talent. It is one of the most prestigious exams in India.

Eligibility Criteria
The student is studying in School recognized by the government.
Open Distance Learning (ODL) Students are also eligible
The Student is below 18 years of age.

Examination Pattern

The Exam pattern is same for both Stage 1 & Stage 2 and there will be only the objective type of questions in both the stages of examination.


Paper Test Total Time Total Questions Total Marks
Part 1 Mental Ability Test (MAT) 45 50 50
Part 2 Language Test (LT) 45 50 50
Part 3 Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)90 100 100

Marking Scheme for Paper 1 & Paper 2

Stage 1
1 Mark will be awarded for every correct answer
No negative marking for the wrong answer

Stage 2
1 Mark will be awarded for every correct answer
For every wrong answer one-third of marks will be deducted
No negative marking for unattempted questions


Scholarship

A round 1000 scholarships are awarded for each stage of education. These stages are:

For Class XI to Class XII, a scholarship of Rs.1250/- per month is provided.

For Undergraduates and Postgraduates, a scholarship of Rs.2000/- per month is provided.