NTSE 2022: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)!

The exam for NTSE Stage 1 will be conducted from December. The dates may vary from state to state. The exams might extend till January.

Students of class 10^th who successfully qualify in both Stage 1 and the NTSE Stage 2 of the NTSE exam are granted scholarship benefits. A student can avail of their scholarship till the Ph.D. level of education.

This shows how NTSE aids the students by providing maximum scope for completing their education smoothly.
 A scholarship of Rs. 1250/- is granted every month for pupils in high school.

College students (for Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses) are given a scholarship of Rs. 2000/- every month.
The scholarship terms have to be discussed with their universities for Ph.D. 

·       Having an NTSE scholarship is a huge deal for getting admission to many colleges in India.
·       Attempting this exam not only enhances self-confidence but allows the student to expand their views on learning and education.
·       NTSE scholars get extra credit when they apply for jobs or different colleges.

The upper age limit for applying for the NTS Exam is 18 years. However, if you have passed class 9^th with a score above 60% and are above the age of 15, you can register for this exam.

You can find the application form for the NTSE Exam on the official website of NCERT. Some schools also give out the applications in offline mode, so it’s better to inquire about it first.

After creating your ID and logging in to the portal, you can register and fill in your basic personal details. Also, attach the required documents with your signature and pay the application fee.

Your application process will be successful.

The syllabus for the NTSE Exam will stay the same although the level of difficult questions is likely to rise.

The syllabus for Social Science is vast, but not too difficult. It has the basic structure of class 9^th to 10^th Social Science which includes the following themes:

·       World History and Indian History
·       French and Industrial Revolution
·       Agriculture
·       Atmosphere and its Components
·       The Universe and the Solar System
·       Demographics and Population
·       Mauryan Empire, Mughal Dynasty, and the Sultanate Reign
·       Natural Vegetation- Flora and Fauna
·       Jainism, Buddhism and Sufi Movements in India
·       Indian Freedom Struggle and Constitution

These are the basic topics but there is more to them. You can explore and prepare more from the study material.

Candidates have to pass both Stage 1 and NTSE Stage 2 to be nominated. Then, they can get the scholarship benefits.

By going to the main website, the students have to create their unique ID and then log in through the portal. This way, they can access their application forms for further processes.

Here is the NTS Scholarship disbursement helpline number for inquiry and other purposes. – 011-26567402, 011-26567401, and 011-26562704 

The answer is no. A student cannot apply for or use other scholarships after getting a scholarship through this exam. Their scholarship will be rejected if they use any other scholarships.

R.S. Agarwal books, sample test paper books (online or offline), and your school syllabus for class 9^th and 10^th could make good study materials. Apart from online study material, here’s a list of other books for better practice:
·   Pearson Guide to NTSE class X (in English)
·   A Comprehensive Manual for NTSE for Class X by Access Publishing (English)
·   Practice Test Papers for NTSE Class X by Tata McGraw Hill Publications (1^st edition)
·   Target NTSE Class 10 Stage 1 & 2 Solved Papers (2015 – 21) + 5 Mock Tests (MAT + SAT) 7th Edition by Disha Publication
·   NTSE Stage 1 Question Bank – Past Year 2012-21 (9 States) + Practice Question Bank 5th Edition by Disha Publication

Prepare a rough idea of the overall syllabus of the entire exam. Solve question papers of previous years to learn more about question patterns and so on. Devote at least four to five hours to studying for the exam. Attempt mock tests so that you can practice time management as well. Lastly, do not overdo it since it leads to stress and exhaustion.