NTSE Syllabus 2024: Download NTSE Board Latest Syllabus PDF

Updated on Jun 25, 2024 15:27 IST

NTSE Syllabus 2024: Students must note that the NTSE Stage 1 will include the questions from the complete syllabus of their education board. Now that the pandemic is over, all boards have decided to go back and cover the entire syllabus for every subject. The stage 1 exam of NTSE will be conducted on November 2 and 3, 2024 tentatively.

The syllabus of the National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) 2024 is broadly based on topics covered in Classes 9th and 10th. There are objective-type questions for both papers i.e. Mental Ability Test and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) on relevant topics.

The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is based on questions from Social science, Science, and Mathematics subjects.

The MAT paper will be based on questions for verbal and non-verbal abilities such as reasoning and critical thinking. Also, the topics include analogy, classification, numerical series, pattern perception, hidden figure, etc.

NTSE question paper of Stages 1 & 2 is based on the CBSE Class 9th and 10th Syllabus. The topics to be covered for different subjects have been provided below.

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NTSE Syllabus 2024: Mental Ability Test (MAT)
NTSE 2024 Syllabus for Scholastic Ability Test (SAT)

NTSE Syllabus 2024: Mental Ability Test (MAT)

The MAT tests students’ logical reasoning and analytical skills. Students must understand the theory behind various concepts and then move on to solving problems.

NTSE Syllabus for MAT
Verbal and Non Verbal Analogy	Verbal and Non-Verbal Series
Classification	Coding-Decoding
Alphabet and Number Test	Blood Relations
Distance and Direction	Paper Cutting and Folding
Venn Diagrams	Mathematical Operations
Calendar, Time and Clock	Missing Characters
Embedded Figures	Ranking and Arrangements
Word Problems	Cube and Dice
Water and Mirror Images

NTSE 2024 Syllabus for Scholastic Ability Test (SAT)

SAT includes questions from Science, Social science & Mathematics subjects. The section tests students’ for their academic knowledge, reading skills, application skills, etc. The detailed syllabus for each of the section of SAT are provided below:

NTSE Syllabus 2024 for Science, Social Science & Maths

This part covers Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology), Social Science (History, Geography, Civics) and Maths. The syllabus' for Science subjects are provided below:

NTSE Syllabus for Science
Physics	Magnetism and Electricity
	Motion and Force
	Measurements
	Work and Energy
	The Universe
	Light and Sound
	Source of Energy
Chemistry	Acid, Bases, Salt
	Metals and Non-metals
	Periodic Classification of Elements
	Structure of Atom
	Carbon and its Compounds
	Physical and Chemical Changes
	Fibres and Plastics
Biology	Air
	Soil
	Water
	Micro-organisms
	Life Processes
	Reproduction
	Heredity and Evolution
	Food Production and Management
	Plant and Animal Nutrition
	Diversity in Living Organisms
	Cellular Level of Organisation
	Human Body
	Some Common Diseases
	Our Environment

The table below provides the NTSE Social Science Syllabus:

NTSE Syllabus for Social Science
History	French Revolution
	Industrial Revolution
	Mughal Empire
	British Raj
	Maurya Empire
	Indian Freedom Struggle
	Medieval Architecture and Culture
	Early Medieval Period
	Early States
	Indus Valley Civilization
	Conquerors from Distant Lands
	Jainism and Buddhism
	Popular Movements and Social Reforms
	Nationalism in Various Countries
	Introduction and Sources of Ancient Indian History
	World War I and II
	Vedic Period
	New Empires and Kingdoms
	World History
	UN and International Agencies
Geography	Biosphere
	Water Resources
	Atmosphere
	Agriculture
	Diversity and Livelihood
	Resources and Development
	Internal Structure of the Earth and Rocks
	Maps and Globe
	Natural Vegetation
	Our Country – India
	Motion of the Earth
	India and its Neighbors
	Climate – India and World
	Indian Physiographic Division
	Drainage in India
	Solar System
	Major Domains and landforms
	Population
Civics	Indian Constitution
	Local and State Government
	Indian Government
	Judiciary

Given below is the NTSE 2024 Mathematics syllabus:

NTSE Syllabus for Mathematics
Arithmetic Progressions	Number Systems
Polynomials	Real Numbers
Quadratic Equations	Percentage
Square Roots and Cube Roots	Direct and Inverse Variation
Mensuration	Rational Numbers
Circles	Trigonometry
Surface Areas and Volumes	Simple and Compound Interest
Triangles	Arithmetic
Coordinate Geometry	Statistics and Probability
Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry	Linear Equations in Two Variables
Quadrilateral	Parallelogram

Students must note that the NTSE Syllabus 2024 is not restricted to the topics mentioned above. In order to score well, students must be well-versed with all the topics and concepts that are included in the NCERT books (of the respective subjects) of Classes 9 and 10.

For better practice, students must solve, practice and analyze as many NTSE question papers as possible. They make one familiar with the NTSE exam pattern, marking scheme, exam duration and more. It is suggested that students must try and complete the sample papers or previous years' question papers within the stipulated time.

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