The most prestigious National scholarship program for class 10 students - NTSE

Competitive exams in India help build self-confidence and improving skills. They also boost the ability to think independently and reason logically. 

Various competitive exams (or call them talent search exams) are meant to test student’s academic competence in different subjects. 

Some of these exams also help students know their strength areas, while some are general in nature (not specific to a subject).

One such exam is NTSE.
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National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is a State Level exam conducted by National Council for Education Research (NCERT) since 1963.
The exam is organized with the view to find, nurture and encourage talented students by offering scholarships for pursuing further studies.

CAN A CLASS 10TH STUDENT GIVE NTSE EXAM?
The student of Class 10th is eligible to appear for NTSE exam.

HOW TO APPLY FOR NTSE?
In order to apply for NTSE, a candidate should follow the below procedure:

§  The candidate should submit the form directly to the State/UT liaison officer only
§  The candidate should deposit the application fee, if any, prescribed by State/UTs with application form
§  The candidate should leave the 4-Digit Centre code blank, to be filled by the liaison officer / other authorities
Note - Students can apply for the exam through the school only. They can download the application form through the official website of NTSE.

HOW MANY STUDENTS GET THROUGH NTSE STAGE I?
There is a quota reserved for all the States and Universities.  The State quota is calculated on the basis of student enrolment at the secondary level with a minimum of 10 for UTs and 25 for states.

HOW MANY SCHOLARSHIPS ARE GIVEN IN NTSE EACH YEAR?
Each year about 1000 scholarships are awarded.

IS THERE ANY RESERVATION FOR NTSE SCHOLARSHIP?
Yes, there is reservation for ST (15%), SC (7.5%) and physically challenged students (3%). Only those students who will earn the minimum qualifying marks under these categories are eligible for scholarship.

TILL WHAT LEVEL WILL A CANDIDATE GET NTSE SCHOLARSHIP?
Successful candidates studying Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Commerce, Vocational courses will get scholarship up to PhD level. Candidates studying professional courses in Medicine, Engineering, Technology, Management and Law are eligible for scholarship up to second degree level.

CAN ONE SEND NTSE STAGE I APPLICATION FORM DIRECTLY TO NCERT?
NCERT does not entertain direct applications or queries related to Stage I exam.

WHAT IS THE EXAM PATTERN FOR NTSE STAGE I?
Click here to know NTSE Stage I paper pattern.
  
ARE MARKS SCORED IN STAGE I OF NTSE EXAM INCLUDED IN STAGE II?
 No, the first stage marks are for mere qualification to the next stage.

AFTER CLEARING STAGE I, WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR STAGE II?
NCERT will convey the Roll number, venue and the time for national level exam to the selected students through speed post.

DO I NEED TO COMMUNICATE MY ADDRESS IN CASE OF CHANGE?
In case of change in address prior to the NTSE exam, candidate must communicate the same to the State examining authority, which in turn shall inform NCERT.

WHAT IF A CANDIDATE WANTS TO CHANGE THE EXAM VENUE AFTER RECEIVING THE APPLICATION?
NCERT does not entertain any such change in any case. However, in special or exceptional cases, the center may be changed on a written request received by NCERT 15 days after the issue of the Admit cards and 10 days prior to the exam. However, in such a case, test booklet will be provided in English only to the candidate.

WHAT IS THE PATTERN OF THE STAGE II NTSE EXAM?
Click here to know NTSE Stage II paper pattern.

CAN AN INDIAN CANDIDATE STUDYING ABROAD APPEAR FOR NTSE EXAM?
Any student of Indian nationality studying abroad at the Class 10th level can appear for NTSE provided they have secured 60% in their previous examination.

 CAN A FOREIGN STUDENT APPEAR FOR NTSE?
Abroad students will appear in the NTSE center in India at his/her own cost. Such candidates are not required to appear for Stage I exam. They can send application request through the head of their institution (along with an attested copy of Class 9th result) to Head Educational Survey Division, NCERT, New Delhi- 16. If such candidate clears the exam, he/she shall be granted scholarship for pursuing education in India only.

SAT AND MAT TEST BOOKLET IS AVAILABLE IN WHICH LANGUAGES?
The SAT and MAT test booklets are available in Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telgu and Urdu.

LANGUAGE TEST IS CONDUCTED IN HOW MANY LANGUAGES? IS LANGUAGE MARKS COUNTED IN THE FINAL MERIT?
Language test can be given in either Hindi or English language as per the candidate’s choice. The language test is qualifying in nature i.e. the marks earned in this exam will not be counted in the final merit.

IS THERE ANY SCOPE FOR RECHECKING?
No, there is no provision for rechecking or re-totaling.
  
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