NTSE Preparation 2024: The National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) every year to identify talented students who want to pursue higher education in Science and Social Studies streams. The NTS exam follows a two-stage process:
- State-level examination (Stage I)
- National-level examination (Stage II)
To qualify for Stage-II, students need to secure 40% (General/OBC category) and 32% (SC/ST/Physically challenged) respectively each in MAT and SAT in Stage-I examination.
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Aug 12: NTS exam: Know the last minute preparation tips to score well
Preparation tips and tricks
With only a few months left for the exam, everyone must be looking for last-minute tips to crack the national-level scholarship examination. Below are a few tips for the students to prepare for the examination:
Understand the syllabus
The candidates need to understand the syllabus well and mark all the important topics. By going through the NTSE Syllabus, the candidates would get a complete insight into all the subjects and topics from where the questions are produced in the examination.
Make a schedule/time table
A schedule/time table is the most important pre-requisite for the preparation for the exam. Chalk out a full schedule of the syllabus, segregate the units and mark all the important topics which need to be covered well in time.
Practise sample papers
It is important that the candidates practise from previous years' question papers, sample papers and take mock tests regularly to know the overall pattern of the test.
Revision
Since most of the syllabus is from 9th and 10th standard, the candidates should go through the NCERT books and revise all the topics thoroughly.
Time Management
Monitoring the time while solving sample papers would help the candidates in managing the time well and finish the exam before the timer runs out!
NTSE Best books for preparation
All the aspirants must know the best books for NTSE 2024. By picking up the focused study material for NTSE, one wouldn't waste time studying what isn't required for this particular exam, as NTSE syllabus comprises the syllabus of Class 9 and 10, but some topics are not that important, so one can refer to these books while preparing for the examination.
Eat healthy, stay healthy
Students must not forget to eat healthy food while studying, as the saying goes, "A Healthy mind dwells in a healthy body". Eating healthy would help in developing a healthy body and mind and hence the aspirant would be able to concentrate more on studying for the exam.
Take breaks while studying
Taking little breaks in between studying is a must to break the monotony and give the mind a fresher approach. A student must take 3-4 breaks in between while studying for the NTSE exams as it might get strenuous to study at a stretch.
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Student Forum
Answered 3 weeks ago
Hii, The NTSE 2024-25 application forms for Class 10 can be obtained through the SCERT (State Council of Educational Research and Training) websites of respective states or offline from schools and liaison offices. The process varies slightly across states, and submission is typically routed via sch
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
They can download the form directly from the website of State Council of Educational Research and Training or Directorate of Education depending upon the state they belong to. The form may be downloaded from the internet or can be obtained from the school since the school must be registered with SCE
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
NTSE or the National Talent Search Examination is given to the students to support them in their higher studies. The NTSE scholarship is given to all the 10th class students of Indian nationality residing in India and abroad.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
No, The NTSE 2024-25 exam is not cancelled. The exam is scheduled
For Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Andaman & Nicobar: Exam date is 4th November 2024 ( Tentative )
For other states and union territories: Date is 5th November 2024 (Tentative)
For Stage 2 - Dates will be announced later.
Answered 2 months ago
Yes,it was last conducted in 2022
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Where can I find NTSE 2024-25 form for class 10th?