NTSE Syllabus

The National Talent Search Examination is one of the most prestigious scholarship examinations in India. The aim of the examination is to identify talented students across the country and award them with a scholarship program so that they can pursue their further studies. The examination is conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).

The students are identified through a two-tier examination process i.e. Stage I and Stage II. Only students clearing the stage 1 exam are allowed to sit for the stage 2 examination. So, students must prepare hard for the exam and should be totally familiar with the NTSE Syllabus to score good marks in the exam.

Stage I: It is conducted by different states and union territories in India. It is a state level examination.
Stage II: It is conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). It is a national level examination.

NTSE Exam Pattern

The questions in the exam are multiple-choice questions. The exam pattern for NTSE is the same for both stage 1 and stage 2. The exam consists of three tests:

Mental Ability Test (MAT)

Test a student’s ability to problem-solving and reasoning skills. The questions are designed to assess students’ mental abilities across a variety of areas. This section offers questions that require logical and analytical reasoning. This portion assesses the candidate’s reasoning, thinking, evaluating, discriminating, and visualising abilities.

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

There are 150 questions in this section, which cover Science, Mathematics, Social Science, and English Language. This component assesses the student’s ability to read, interpret, evaluate, and general knowledge of the subjects. To improve their preparations, candidates must have a thorough understanding of the NTSE Syllabus.

The detailed NTSE Exam Pattern is given in the table mentioned below.

Test	Time Duration	Total no. of Questions	Marks Allotted
Mental Ability Test (MAT)	120	100	100
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)	120	100	100

1 mark is awarded for every correct answer for both stage 1 and 2.
There will be no negative marking.

NTSE Exam Syllabus

The NTSE exam syllabus is one of the most important components to prepare for the exam. The NTSE Syllabus (NTSE stage 1 syllabus and stage 2 syllabus) is provided here so that students can prepare for the exam in a better way. The NTSE Exam is conducted for students studying in Class 10. Only 10th standard students (below 18 years of age) are eligible to appear for the examination.

The NTSE syllabus for the subjects Mathematics, English, General Knowledge, Mental Ability, Science and Social Science is given in the table mentioned below.

Mathematics Syllabus

Mathematics Syllabus
Algebraic Expressions	Basic Geometry
Arithmetic Progressions	Coordinate Geometry
Arithmetic	Circles
Direct & inverse variation	Linear Equation
Mensuration	Exponent
Percentage & its Application	Number System
Quadratic Equations	Probability
Simple interest & Compound interest	Playing with Numbers
Statistics	Rational Numbers
Square Root & Cube Root	Triangles
Surface Areas and Volumes	Trigonometry

Science Syllabus

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

Social Science Syllabus

Social Science Syllabus
Agriculture	Biosphere
Culture, Science and Literature	Diversity and Livelihood
Early States	French Revolution
Indian Constitution	Indian Freedom Struggle
Industrial Revolution	Internal Structure of the Earth and Rocks
Jainism, Buddhism and Conquerors from Distant Lands	Major Domains and Landforms
Medieval Architecture and Culture	Nationalism in Various Countries
New Empires and Kingdoms	Popular Movements and Social Reforms
Resources and Development	The Delhi Sultanate
The Mauryas	UN and International Agencies
Vedic Period	World History
Atmosphere	British Raj
Democracy and Elections	Early Medieval Period
Eighteenth Century Political Formation	India and its Neighbors
Indian Economics	Indus Valley Civilization
Introduction and Sources of Ancient Indian History	Local and State Government
Maps and Globe	Motion of the Earth
Natural Vegetation	Our Country – India
Population	Solar System
The Judiciary	The Mughal Empire
Union Government	Water Resources

Mental Ability Syllabus

Mental Ability Syllabus
Alphabet and Number Test	Analogy (Verbal)
Calendar, Time and Clock	Analogy (Non Verbal)
Embedded Figure	Mathematical Operations
Ranking and Arrangements	Series (Verbal)
Water and Mirror Images	Series (Non – Verbal)
Coding-Decoding	Blood Relations
Classification	Direction Sense
Figure Partition and Dot Situation	Missing Character
Venn Diagrams	Word Problems

General Knowledge Syllabus

General Knowledge Syllabus
Abbreviations	Books and Authors
Sports	Awards and Recognitions
India	World

English Syllabus

English Syllabus
Antonyms	One word substitution
Reading Comprehension	Sentence Completion
English Grammar	Paragraph Completion
Rearrangement of Jumbled Words	Synonyms

Tips for NTSE 2021-22 Exam Preparation

Before starting preparation, make a study schedule and allot time to each section in order to cover the complete NTSE syllabus for 2021
Find the weak areas and start concentrating on those areas of the NTSE MAT and NTSE SAT syllabuses.
Make brief notes; these handwritten notes will assist you in learning and revising the entire course quickly.
Try to solve previous year papers and determine the relevant themes after covering all topics in the stage 2 NTSE 2021-22 syllabus.
Examine your errors and learn from them; learn time management by completing NTSE previous year question papers within the allotted time.

Students must understand the NTSE syllabus properly before applying for the exam. Stay tuned with BYJU’S to get the latest news and notifications on the NTSE exam, along with sample papers, marking schemes and other exam related details.