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The National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is conducted in two stages. The first level is conducted separately in each State/Union Territory. The candidates selected in the first round of examination will be qualified for the national level examination.

Both the stages of the examination are conducted in two parts. The first part is the Mental Ability Test (MAT) and the second part is the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).

NTSE 2022 Stage-I Exam Pattern

Stage-I is administered by the respective State/UT administrations at the state/UT level. Candidates must solve the paper in one of two languages: English or Hindi. At this point, each correct answer receives one mark, and there is no negative marking. The paper is split into two sections:

Mental Ability Test (MAT)

There are 100 multiple-choice type questions with four options given, out of which only one answer will be correct. Each correct answer will be given one mark. The candidates must answer the questions on an OMR sheet, as per the instructions given on the OMR sheet and question booklet. The time duration of the Mental Ability Test is 120 minutes.

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

SAT also includes 100 multiple-choice type questions with four alternatives, out of which only one answer will be correct. Each correct answer will be given one mark. There are 40 questions from Science, 40 from Social Science, and 20 from Mathematics. The candidates must answer the questions on an OMR sheet, as per the instructions given on the OMR sheet and question booklet. There will be no negative marking. The time duration of the Scholastic Aptitude Test is 120 minutes.

Paper Number of questions Maximum marks Duration (Minutes)
MAT 100 100 120
SAT – Maths, Science and Social Science 100 100 120

Stage 2 of the NTSE Exam Pattern 2021-22

  • NCERT will conduct the Stage 2 test at the national level.
  • Only the Stage 1 shortlisted or qualifying candidates are eligible to compete for the scholarship in Stage 2.
  • The Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) are two elements of the NTSE exam pattern 2022 for Stage 2. (SAT).
  • In both the MAT and the SAT, there will be 100 questions (Science-40, Maths-20, Social science-40).
  • Both tests are 2 hours and 120 minutes long.
  • There are no negative points.

Exam Pattern for Stage 2

Papers Maximum Marks Number of Questions Time Allotted
MAT 100 100 120 minutes
SAT (Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences) 100 100 120 minutes

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The question paper will be available in different languages including Asamiya, Bangla, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. The candidates should mention the language in which he/she wants to take up the examination in the application form.

Exam Preparation tips

To pass the NTSE exam with decent grades, one needs to understand how to prepare for it. We’ve included some simple pointers and tricks below.

  • It is critical for a student to understand which sections to study for the NTSE exam, how much time they have to complete the papers, and which portions require extra attention. If students have a comprehensive understanding of the exam structure and syllabus, they will be able to answer all of the questions.
  • To prepare for the NTSE 2021-22, NCERT suggests using CBSE class 9th and 10th books. However, it is preferable to use the correct NTSE books to grasp MAT ideas.
  • To retain the information, students should review the prepared topics on a frequent basis.
  • To learn about the vital themes and marking scheme, students can download and practise NTSE Question Papers. Solving prior year papers also teaches students time management, which helps them improve their NTSE stage 1 results.

Frequently Asked Questions on NTSE Exam Patterns

Q1

What is the amount of time that physically disabled students are allowed to relax?

PH applicants are given an additional 30 minutes to complete the NTSE exam.
Q2

Which medium will the NTSE exam be administered in?

Candidates will choose the language or medium of instruction and questions to be asked from the language options supplied by the exam conducting body for State-level examinations. The NTSE stage 1 exam can be completed in English, Hindi, or any other regional language.
Q3

What type of questions are asked in NTSE?

In the exam, you will be asked multiple-choice questions. For both stage 1 and stage 2, the NTSE exam pattern is the same; there are three tests, including the Mental Ability Test (MAT), which assesses students’ problem-solving and reasoning abilities.
Q4

Is the GK part of the NTSE exam required?

There would be a lot of GK-based questions in the NTSE Stages 1 and 2. As a result, see this as an opportunity to better your GK and discover your passions.
Q5

Has NCERT modified the NTSE 2022 test pattern?

No, the exam pattern of NTSE 2022 has not changed.