NTSE Faq

NTSE Faq

1.	GENERAL
I.	What is this scheme about?	This scheme is aimed at identification of talented students and awarding them scholarship to pursue their further studies and nurture them.
II.	How old is this scheme?	The scheme is almost as old as NCERT; In 1963 the scheme was introduced as National Science Talent Search Scheme.
III.	How long successful candidates will be getting scholarship?	The awardees studying in Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Languages Commerce, vocational studies and fine arts are eligible to receive scholarship up to Ph.D. level whereas the awardees studying professional courses in medicines, engineering, technology, management and law, are eligible to receive the scholarship up to second degree level.
IV.	How talented students are identified?	Talented students are identified through two- tier examination process.
V.	What is this two -tier examination scheme?	This is a scheme in which exam is conducted in two stages.
VI.	Who conduct first level examination?	NTS Stage-one is conducted by states and union territories. The purpose of this exam is to screen the number of candidates for Second level exam to be conducted by NCERT.
VII.	Who conducts this second level examination?	National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) conducts this examination.
VIII.	What is the criterion for selection to stage-II examination?	There is quota earmarked for all the states/ UTs. The state quota is computed on the basis of the student’s enrolment at secondary level with a minimum of 10 for union territory and 25 for a state.
IX.	When can one appear for NTS Stage-1 Examination?	Currently NTS Scheme is open to the students who are presently studying in Class X.
X.	Does this scheme available for other classes also?	No.
XI.	How many scholarships are awarded every year?	Every year about 2000 scholarships are awarded.
XII.	Is there any reservation for scholarships?	Yes, there is a provision of reservation for OBC, SC and ST candidates based on national norms of 27%, 15% and 7.5% respectively only those candidates who obtain minimum qualifying marks under these categories are eligible for scholarship.
XIII.	Does the scheme have provision of reservation for physically challenged students?	Yes, there is a provision of 4% reservation for physically challenged students.

2	SELECTION PROCEDURE
I.	Can my son/daughter who is studying in India write the NTSE stage 2 Exam directly?	No, In order to appear for stage II exam the candidate name must be recommended by the State /UT to which he/she belongs.
II	Who can appear in this exam?	All students studying in Class X in any type of recognized school including, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Sainik Schools, Military Schools will be eligible to appear at the State Level Examination from the State in which the school is located.
III	Are there any eligibility conditions for appearing in the screening examination like qualifying percentage of marks in the previous year annual examination etc.?	Eligibility criteria for stage I varies from state to state. The State/UT may impose any eligibility condition for appearing in stage I examination.
3	STATE LEVEL EXAMINATION (STAGE 1 EXAM)
I.	When will the notification be given?	For stage I examination, advertisement is released in the month of July- August.
II.	Where can I get the application for Stage 1?	You need to contact Liaison Officer of your State/UT. Addresses of Liaison Officers are placed on the NCERT i.e. (www.ncert.nic.in)
III.	Do all the states/UTs conduct stage I exam every year?	Yes, each state/UT conducts its own stage I examination.
IV.	When is stage I examination held?	The state level screening examination is normally conducted in all the states/UTs on second Sunday of November except in Nagaland, Andaman and Nicobar Is. Meghalaya and Mizoram, where it is conducted on second Saturday of November every year until and unless some special circumstances occur.
V.	When to appear for Stage 1 NTSE?	One can appear for Stage I examination in the month of November for which you need to apply in the month of July-September (as per advertisement of each State/UT.)
VI.	Should we apply through school or directly?	You need to submit your application after getting it duly signed by the Principal of the school before the due date as advertised /circulated by your state/UT.

VII..	How can I apply for stage I examination?	If you are a student of class X of a recognized school then you need to look for advertisement or circular in theschool by the respective State/UT Government for the above said examination and act as per the examination and act as per the requirement given in the state advertisement / circular.
VIII.	If I have some other queries related to stage I examination,then whom should I approach?	In case of any other information /query about the details of the state level examination you may approach the Liaison Officers of your state/UT. NCERT does not entertain stage I
IX.	Can we send our application directly to NCERT?	No, you are advised to submit your application to your Liaison Officer of State/UT.
X.	What will be the medium of examination at stage I?	The medium of the examination shall be as announced by the State/UT.
XI.	Is there any fee for appearing in stage I examination?	You need to check from state advertisement/ circular. Each State/ UT has its own rules with respect to charging of fee.
XII.	What is the scheme of examination at Stage I?	Stage I Examination Two Parts: Part I Mental Ability Test (MAT), Part II Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
XIII.	When state level examination Results are are announced?	The results of State Level Talent Search Examination is declared generally in the Months of January/ February by the States/UT.
XIV.	Are marks scored in stage I examination added to the stage II exam conducted by NCERT?	No.
XV	In case of any query / complaint / clarification with regard to State Level NTS Exam whom shall I contact?	You may correspond only with the state examination agencies (Liaison Officer).
4.	NATIONAL LEVEL
	EXAMINATION (STAGE II EXAM)
I.	Is there any fee for appearing in the National Level Examination?	No, such fees is charged for appearing in NTS Stage II examination.
II.	Who can appear for NTSE stage II examination?	Only the students selected by the states/UTs on the basis of their screening examination shall be eligible to appear in the NTSE stage-II to be conducted by the NCERT.
III.	When stage II exam is conducted?	NTSE Stage II examination is conducted on the second Sunday of May each year (unless otherwise notified).

IV.	I have cleared stage I examination, Do I have to fill and submit another form for stage II examination?	No, you need not fill and send any form for stage II examination.
V.	Whom should I contact for my Roll Number for stage II examination?	There is no need to contact anyone The NCERT will convey the Roll Number, the venue and the time for the national level examination to all such candidates directly through speed post.
VI.	My son/daughter is studying abroad; can he/she appear for NTS Examination?	Any student of Indian nationality studying abroad at the class X level can appear, provided she/he has secured 60 % marks in the previous examination, will have to appear in the NTS examination center in India at her/his own cost. Such candidate may send the filled in application request through head of the institution where he/she is studying along with an attested copy of class IX. Such requests can be made to Head Educational Survey Division, NCERT, New Delhi-16 within stipulated time. Such candidates are exempted from stage I examination and are permitted to directly appear for stage II examination. The NCERT shall allot roll numbers to such eligible candidates. If such a candidate is selected, the scholarship shall be paid for pursuing studies in India only.
VII.	What will be the syllabus for NTS Stage II examination?	There is no prescribed syllabus for the NTS Stage II examination; However, the standard of items shall be conforming to the secondary level.
VIII.	How many papers will be there in stage II? How many questions will be asked in these papers? What will be the time limit for these papers?	For stage II NTS examination, there are papers, Mental Ability Test ( MAT) of 100 questions , (120 minutes) and Scholastic Aptitude Test of 100 questions (120 minutes)
IX.	Is there a negative marking?	No, there is no negative marking.
X.	Language Test is conducted in how many languages?	No, there is no language test.
XI.	Is language Test a qualifying Test?	No, there is no language test (it was held previously).

XII.	Do candidates get separate answer sheet to mark answers?	Yes, in all the two papers OMR answer sheets are provided.
XIII.	I am from Assam, will I be getting question booklet for SAT and MAT in Asamiya?	Yes, you will be provided with question booklet in Asamiya language. The tests are also available in Asamiya, Bangla, Marathi, Malyalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu
XIV.	Whom should we contact for seeking information about second stage roll number and venue of exam?	There is no need to contact anybody. NCERT will directly send you roll numbers for Stage II NTS Exam by speed post. The letter will also indicate venue of examination along with other details.
XV.	I have shifted to new location after my stage I exam, how will I get my roll number?	In case there is any change of address prior to the national level exam, it shall be obligatory on the part of the candidate to communicate the same to the state examining authority, which in turn shall inform NCERT.
XVI.	Do we have center in all the state capitals in the country?	There are 36 centers across the country.Normally the candidates belonging to a particular state shall be allotted the center in the same state for the National Level Examination.
XVII.	After my stage I examination, my family had shifted to another state, in that case I want to opt for center in my present state, for that whom should I request?	Only in exceptional cases under special circumstances like the transfer of the parents of the candidates, the center for examination may be changed on a written request received by the NCERT within 15 days of the issue of the Admission Card and 10 days prior to examination. It is not obligatory for NCERT to provide change of center in any case. However in such case Test Booklet in English Medium will be provided to candidates.
XVIII.	Is there any interview in the examination schedule?	There is no interview. Selection is based on the performance of written test in MAT and SAT and obtaining minimum marks in all the papers.
XIX.	When results are declared?	Normally results are declared in the month of August.
XX.	How will I come to know about results?	Results will be uploaded on NCERT website. Only the selected candidates shall be informed by letters sent through speed post.