Exam Pattern

How to Fill NTSE Application Form ?

NTSE application form can be filled both online and offline. While downloading the application form from the official NCERT website, you need to ensure to take the print on 8.5” * 14” size paper. With this, mention all the details correctly and submit the form to the school principal. However, leave the 4-digit of centre code blank, as it is to be filled by the liaison officer or the district officer later when submitted to him/her.

Stage I: Examination at the State/UT level comprises of Three Papers

Paper Test No. of Questions Marks Duration
Paper-I Mental ability Test(MAT) 50 50 45 Min.
Paper-II Language Test(LT) Hindi/English 50 50 45 Min.
Paper-III Scholastic Aptitude Test(SAT) 100 100 90 Min.

Stage II: Examination at the National Level comprises of Two Papers

Paper Test No. of Questions Marks Duration Timing(All Candidates Except Visually Challenged)
Paper-I Mental ability Test(MAT) 100 50 120 Min. 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Paper-II Scholastic Aptitude Test(SAT) 100(Science = 40, Social Science =40, Maths = 20) 100 120 Min. 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Important Details of NTSE

Event Date Result
NTSE Stage-I Conducted all State & Union Territories November January – February
NTSE Stage-II Conducted all State & Union Territories May August

NTSE Reservation

  • 15% Scholarship is reserved for students belonging to the SC Category.
  • 5% Scholarships is for students belonging to the ST Category.
  • 4% for Physically Challenged students.