NTSE Stage I – Gujarat

Exam Brief

The National Talent Search Examination is the most important scholarship exam administered in two stages across the country by the National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT). The first stage (Stage-1) of the NTSE will be conducted by state and union territory authorities. Students who clear stage 1 are invited to participate in stage 2 at the national level by the NCERT.

NCERT & state authorities administer the NTSE exam for students of class ten annually . Every year, around 9-10 lakh students apply for this specified exam. The National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) assesses students’ knowledge in disciplines like Math, Science, Social Science, and Mental Abilities.

Exam Summary

Gujarat NTSE Features	Gujarat NTSE Details
Name of the exam	NTSE Stage I examination
Level of the examination	State level examination
Conducting body	Gujarat state board
Purpose of conducting the NTSE exam	Selection of students for the next level of NTSE scholarship test based on the state level quota available
Number of papers	Two papers Mental Ability Test Scholastic Aptitude Test
Mode of the exam	Offline (Pen and paper)
Medium of language	English and Gujarati
Negative marking	No negative marking

Official Website Link

http://www.sebexam.org/

Selection Process

The selection of candidates for the NTSE scholarship test is given below:

• The eligible candidates should apply to the scholarship examination through the official website: http://www.sebexam.org/
• The candidates who enrolled successfully are allowed to take the NTSE stage 1 examination
• The students who secured minimum qualifying marks in stage 1 are allowed to take the stage 2 examination.
• The candidates who secured cut-off marks in stage 2 are allowed to attend the document verification and then awarded with the scholarship.

Stages of Exam

There are two stages of the exam in NTSE

• NTSE Stage 1
• NTSE Stage 2 

Exam pattern details - Scoring pattern (+/- Marking)

The NTSE examination review committee has made substantial adjustments to the NTSE exam in terms of the number of papers, number of questions, areas to be tested, exam duration of the exams, and negative marking practice.

NTSE Stage-I Examination	Paper 1	Paper 2
Paper Name	Mental Ability Test (MAT)	Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
Number of Questions	100	100
Number of Marks	100	100
Duration	120 Minutes (2 hours)	120 Minutes (2 hours)
Negative Marking	No	No

NTSE Stage 1 examination is of 200 questions and each question carries one mark. There are a total of two papers, and each paper has 100 questions. Paper 1 is called the Mathematical ability test (MAT) and paper 2 is called the Scholastic ability test (SAT).

Exam Pattern – SAT
Subject	Number of questions
Mathematics	20
science	40 Physics – 13 Chemistry – 13 Biology – 14
Social studies	40

Exam pattern details - Total time

The total duration of the NTSE stage 1 examination is 4 hours or 240 minutes. The NTSE stage 1 examination consists of two papers, such as Paper-1 (MAT) and paper-2 (SAT), and each paper is 120 minutes or 2 hours.

Students should complete the examination within the given time period. Paper 1 (MAT) is conducted at the morning session, whereas paper 2 (SAT) is conducted at the afternoon session.

Exam Syllabus

Students should know that the NTSE Stage 1 will incorporate questions from the Gujarat education board’s modified syllabus. The National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) syllabus is mostly based on topics studied in Grade 9 and 10. There are objective-type questions on important topics for both papers, the Mental Ability Test and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).

The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) contains questions from the Social Sciences, Sciences, and Mathematics. The MAT exam will consist of questions that test verbal and nonverbal abilities like reasoning and critical thinking. Analogy, classification, numerical series, pattern perception, concealed figures, and other topics are also covered. Stages 1 and 2 NTSE question papers are based on the CBSE Class 9th and 10th syllabus.

NTSE Syllabus for MAT- Verbal Reasoning

Analogy	Puzzle Test	Alphabet Test
Classification	Logical Venn diagrams	Blood Relations
Series	Logical sequence of words	Verification of truth of the statement
Coding-Decoding	Problems on clocks	Analytical reasoning
Direction Sense Test	Series completion test	Arithmetical reasoning test
Mathematical operations	Inserting a missing character	Tests

NTSE Syllabus For MAT – Non-Verbal Reasoning

Classification	Series	Analogy
Transparent paper folding	Embedded figure	Dot fixing situation
Analytical Reasoning	Water images	Problems on cubes and dice
Incomplete Figures	Folding Paper Cutting

NTSE SAT Science Syllabus (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

Acids Bases and Salts	Carbon and its Compound	Air
Cellular Level of Organization	Fibers and Plastics	Diversity in Living Organisms
Food Production & Management	Human Body	Heredity and Evolution
Life Processes	Magnetic & Electricity at Work	Light
Measurement	Micro-Organisms	Metals & Non-Metals
Motion and Force	Periodic Classification of Elements	Our Environment
Reproduction	Some Common Diseases	Soil
Sound	Structure of Atom	Sound of Energy
The Universe	Work and Energy	Water

NTSE SAT Social Science Syllabus (History, Geography, Civics)

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

NTSE SAT Maths Syllabus

Algebraic Expressions	Arithmetic	Arithmetic Progressions
Basic Geometry	Direct & Inverse Variations	Coordinate Geometry
Percentage & Its Application	Exponent	Statistics
Mensuration	Number System	Square & Cube Roots
Playing with Number	Surface Areas and Volume	Quadratic Equations
Rational Numbers	Trigonometry	Circles & Triangles
Linear Equation	Probability	Simple & Compound Interest

Preparation Tips

The Mental Ability section of NTSE paper carries 100 questions based on Analytical Reasoning and Logical Reasoning. In the MAT paper, each question carries one mark. The total duration of the paper is 120 minutes, leaving 1.2 minutes to attempt one question.

• First, practice tests on 2 topics a day and revise on the weekends to avoid mistakes. 
• Practice previous year’s papers to get a better idea of the questions and difficulty level of the paper.
• Improve your logical reasoning.
• Solve puzzles and riddles from time to time. 

NTSE Preparation Tips: Science

The Science section of the NTSE examination consists of 40 questions of 1 mark each. The NTSE syllabus for the Science section consists of questions from the topics of Science Class 10th and Class 9th. The maximum number of questions are based on NCERT Science Books. Some of the preparation tips for Science are:

• Be attentive in the classroom lecturers because the questions in the paper will come from the basics only.
• Make sure to revise each topic after class.
• Try to make brief notes on every topic and note down important things taught in the class.
• Revise all the chemical equations and chemical formulae every day.
• Practice the numericals of Physics and diagrams of Biology.

NTSE Preparation Tips: Mathematics

NTSE paper has a section on Mathematics comprising 20 questions where each question carries 1 mark.

• Try to finish this section in 24 minutes, i.e., you should not spend more than 1.2 minutes on one question. This is to ensure that you have extra 4 minutes to check your answers.
• Solve as many previous years’ question papers as you can to ace the calculations.
• Make a formula sheet and keep it with you every time for the time to time revision.
• Remember each and every formula by heart. Learn all trigonometry formulae.
• Try to solve miscellaneous questions as well.

NTSE Preparation Tips: Social Science

This section of the NTSE paper contains 40 questions. As per the NTSE exam pattern, for each correct answer, candidates will get 1 mark.

• Candidates are ideally not to spend more than 1 or 2 minutes to solve each question which totals 48 minutes for the whole section.
• Students are advised to make a chronicle of all the historical events in a chart paper and paste it on their study table to make sure that they keep revising them from time to time.
• They can prepare Geography with the help of maps and diagrams.
• Candidates must have a deep understanding of Indian Politics and read newspapers daily to get an idea of what’s happening in Indian Politics.
• Revising whatever they learn is imperative so that nothing is left in the end.

Exam Taking Strategy

• Don’t freak out the day before the exam. Better still, avoid doing anything on that particular day. Relax. (I know that’s easy to say, but doing it is difficult – but let’s hope at least a fraction of my readers do it.)
• Begin with the section in which you are most proficient. You’ll have more time to focus on your weak points as a result.
• Before the exam, eat light, but make sure you eat something nutritious and filling.
• During the break time between the two examinations, don’t talk to your pals about anything (MAT and SAT). Instead, take a walk around the exam centre or eat a light snack.

Detailed Study plan

Every exam requires a certain strategy and dedication throughout the preparation. Candidates appearing for a particular examination are required to build a proper and well-structured preparation strategy that possesses proper analytical, time management, and exam-taking skills to ace it. Some of the important points and tips to prepare for the NTSE examination are given below:

• Analyse the Syllabus

Before beginning the preparation, it is very important to gather all the information related to the NTSE syllabus of the scholarship test. Students must completely analyse the syllabus of NTSE before beginning the preparation process. Candidates are requested frequently to visit the official website of the NTSE paper and download the complete syllabus of the paper. Students can find detailed information regarding the distribution of the topic of the mark-wise and section-wise there. Candidates must note down the syllabus handy throughout the preparation to make sure that nothing is left out and no topic is left unprepared and they do not skip any vital topic before the examination.

• Solve Previous Years’ Question Papers

Students must download and solve previous years’ question papers to understand the types of questions asked in the NTSE scholarship examination. Solving previous years’ papers will help the students in analysing the difficulty level of the paper too. Also, solving the past years’ papers will keep a student in a better position to attempt the NTSE test. Candidates are advised to appear for the past years’ papers as the real test to give him/her a proper feel of the actual day of examination. They must evaluate their answers with the help of the answer keys.

• Attempt Mock Tests

Candidates are advised to attempt the number of mock tests regularly. Solving the mock tests helps the students in giving a reality check of NTSE preparation and helps them know exactly where they stand. Candidates must make it a regular habit to complete at least one practice test. These practice tests are designed to be a little more difficult than the real thing. Apart from that, it aids applicants in determining the paper’s difficulty level and time management.

• Plan and Make Proper Strategy

Making a strategy and a routine and following it strictly, can help you clear the examination easily and efficiently. To excel in the examination, students are required to have a regular and rigorous practice of problems. Candidates are advised to devise a proper strategy and preparation plan according to the topics and the distribution of marks of the paper. This strategy will help the candidates in managing their time efficiently and come out of the paper with flying colours.

Exam Notification Date

Gujarat NTSE	Dates
Date of release of notification	To be announced
Submission of application form for the NTSE	To be announced
Time to pay the application fees	To be announced
Submitting the application forms which are duly signed to the DEO office	To be announced
Sending the application in online through rapboard from the DEO office	To be announced
Submitting the hard copies of the application from to the rap board from the DEO office	To be announced
Admit card release date	To be announced
NTSE stage 1 examination	To be announced
Releasing the provisional answer key of stage 1 examination	To be announced
Filling any objections in the answer key	To be announced
NTSE stage 1 results	To be announced
NTSE stage 2 examination date	To be announced
NTSE stage 2 answer key release date	To be announced
NTSE stage 2 results date	To be announced

Dos and Donts of Form Filling

NCERT and State Liaison Officers publish NTSE announcement and application forms on the official websites of NCERT and state education boards. At each NTSE exam centre, the application process is done separately for all states and UTs. Both online and offline versions of the forms are available. They must be submitted to the appropriate State Liaison Officer, along with the school’s principal’s signature.

Before the deadline, students must complete the NTSE registration process. They can also get a copy of their application form from the Liaison Officer’s office. Stage I qualifying candidates will sit for the NTSE Stage II exam. 

The candidates will be able to get their admit card only upon successful registration. Students must fill out their NTSE application form completely and get it signed by their principal before submitting it. Candidates applying for the NTSE must meet the minimum eligibility requirements. Applicants must be maximum of 18 years old.

NTSE Application Highlights

Particulars	Details
Mode of application	Offline and online
Official website	ncert. nic.in
Minimum qualification to be required	Class x
Nationality	Indians candidates
Documents to be required for application form	Passport-size photo in school uniform
Application fee	Stage 1 fee may vary as per state/ ut
	Stage 2 – no fee
Mode of fee payment	Offline only
Helpline number	011-26560464 (timings 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm only)

Steps to Fill NTSE Application Form

After obtaining the application form from the official website, candidates can fill it out offline. They can also obtain their paperwork at the Liaison Officer’s office.

After completing all of the information on the application form, candidates can mail it to the State Liaison Officer’s address. Candidates can also submit an application by going to the liaison officer’s address. Candidates can fill out the application form by following the steps outlined below.

• Step 1: NTSE Registration

• Visit the NTSE’s official website.
• To apply for NTSE, go to the ‘Apply for NTSE 2025’ link.
• Fill in your name, date of birth, phone number, email address, educational qualifications, and so on.
• After you’ve filled in all of your credentials, click the ‘submit’ button.
• The NTSE Application Form can be downloaded here.

• Step 2: NTSE Application Form Filling

In their own handwriting, candidates must fill in the following details on the application form:

• Basic information, such as category, address, and educational background, are all required.
• In the specified section, candidates must attach their photos and signature.
• Step 3: Candidates must have their Principal attest the NTSE 2025 application form.
• Step 4: Candidates must pay the application cost set by the state/UT.
• Step 5: Candidates can send their application forms to the Liaison Office through mail or visit the liaison officer’s address.

Note: Before completing the application form, applicants must carefully fill in all of the information and double-check it. After you’ve submitted your work, you won’t be able to make any changes.

Details Required NTSE Application Form

The information that candidates must fill out on the application form is listed below.

Particulars	Details
Name	Write the name of the candidate as it is in the birth certificate without prefix or suffix
Photo	A passport size photo with self-attested
Father’s name	Name of the father of the candidate as it is in the Birth certificate without prefix or suffix
Mother’s name	Name of the Mother without any prefix
Gender	Select the gender (male/ female)
Area of residence	Select the option (Rural/ Urban)
Category	General/ OBC/ SC, ST
Disability status	If you are suffering from any disability: Orthopedic or Hearing or Visually Impaired or None
Postal address	Enter details of address like street, state, city, etc.
Name of school	School name, address, board etc
The medium of examination (S)	Choose the option (State level/ CBSE/ ICSE)
Father’s occupation	Occupation of the Father of the candidate
Parental income	Select the income details of the parents (Up to 50,000 or 50,000- 1 lakh or 1 lakh- 2lakh or 2lakh- 5, lakh or More than 5 lakhs)
Telephone number	Enter the landline number with STD code
Phone	A proper working and valid mobile number with 10 digits
Email address	A proper and valid email

Required Documents

The following is a list of documents that candidates must have on hand when filling out the application form.

• A colour photograph that is no more than 6 months old as of the day the form was filled out.
• The background is dark.
• There are no goggles, just ordinary eyewear.
• There was no make-up in the photos taken for the application.
• Hair must be tied appropriately.
• The photo must be taken while wearing the school uniform.
• Indian nationals do not need to provide any documents with their application.
• Students of Indian heritage studying in class 10 from outside India must show proof of their Indian citizenship.

Candidates who have successfully applied will be able to take the NTSE Stage 1 exam. Each applicant will receive an NTSE admit card from their respective state.

NTSE Application Form 2025 – Points to remember

• The application form of NTSE 2025 is made available by States/UTs in the online mode. It can also be collected from the state liaison officer.
• NTSE 2025 is a one-step application process. Candidates need not apply for the stage 2 exam.
• The NTSE application fee (if applicable in the state) needs to be deposited along with the form.
• All the details entered by the applicant in the NTSE application form must be correct
• Fill in the details in the upper case only
• Do not scribble or make any corrections in the form. Write the details in clear handwriting
• It is advised that candidates submit the application forms 4-5 days prior to the last date

NTSE 2025 Exam Centres

Candidates have to fill their exam centre preferences in the application form. The exam authority will allot the nearest examination centre to the candidate. The complete address of the examination venue will be mentioned on the NTSE admit card which will be released 15-20 days before the conduction of the exam.

NTSE 2025 Reservation Criteria

NCERT will award the NTSE scholarships 2025 on the basis of certain reservation criteria which is provided below. Candidates are required to mention their category and attach a copy of the certificate (in the case of reserved category only) in the NTSE application form. The result and merit lists will also be prepared on the following reservation criteria:

Category	Reservation Criteria
Scheduled Caste	15%
Scheduled Tribes	7.5%
Physically Handicapped	4%
Other Backward Class	27%
EWS	10%

Candidates can download the application form of NTSE 2025 of the given states by clicking on the link beside it after they are released. For the NTSE application form of states not listed below, students are advised to check with their school officials for an offline form.

Steps to Fill Offline NTSE Application Form 2025 for Open School Students

• Obtain NTSE form – Students need to download the NTSE registration form 2025 from the official website or collect it from the liaison officer.
• Filling up the details- Fill up the stage 1 NTSE application form as per the instructions. Enter the asked details in the NTSE 2025 application form, such as student name, father’s name, etc.
• Attach Documents: Paste a recent photograph and sign the NTSE form. Attach required documents with the form.
• Payment of application fee – Pay the requisite application fee (if specified by the state/UT exam conducting body).
• Application form submission – Students must ensure that the NTSE application 2025 form has been filled correctly. Also, check that all required documents have been attached. Then, submit the NTSE form in offline mode to the respective Liaison officer.

Age Criteria

Students in grades 10 and up are eligible to take the NTSE 2025 exam. Students who pass the stage 1 exam are entitled to take the stage 2 exam. It should be emphasised that Indian students studying abroad can take the stage 2 exam right away. Students who plan to take the exam should carefully review the NTSE 2025 eligibility requirements.

NTSE Age Limit

The age limit for open school pupils taking the NTSE stage 1 examination has been set by NCERT. The maximum age of the students must be under 18 to be eligible for open enrollment (as of July 1, 2020). This age restriction applies to both Indian and Indian-origin students studying in other countries.

Note: The applied candidates must not be employed whether they are studying from an open school or of Indian origin studying abroad.

Education Qualification

NTSE Educational Qualification

• Candidates must register with the State/UT test conducting organisation in order to appear for the NTSE exam. Indian candidates are the only ones who are eligible to apply.
• Candidates in class X are also eligible to apply for the test.
• Candidates who intend to take the NTSE exam in class X must have passed a recognised board’s class IX examination. The candidate must have been awarded with a minimum of 60 percent on the class IX examination.
• Candidates must receive a degree that has been recognised by the board.
• Students who have finished or are scheduled to pass the class X test and are enrolled in Open Distance Learning (ODL) are eligible to take the NTSE exam.

Minimum Qualifying Marks Required

Some states need a particular percentage of students to pass the class 9 test before taking the NTSE stage 1 exam. Check the below-given points for the minimum qualifying marks required in Class 9 before applying for NTSE exam.

• Passing the stage 1 exam qualifies students to take the stage 2 examination.
• To be eligible for stage 2, students must first get a minimum score on the stage 1 exam.
• Along with the NTSE result 2025, all states will disclose their own NTSE cut-offs.
• To be considered for the stage 2 exam, students must achieve section- and category-specific cut-offs.
• It should be mentioned that if a student meets the cut-off marks but does not pass any of the sections, they will not be chosen for the NTSE stage 2 exam.

NTSE- Qualifying Marks

The qualifying marks for NTSE are provided by NCERT. These are the minimum marks that students have to achieve to qualify for the next stage.

Category	Qualifying Marks in SAT	Qualifying Marks in MAT
Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes/ Physically Handicapped.	32%	32%
General/ Economically weaker Sections/ OBC	40%	40%

NTSE 2025 Reservation Policy for Indian Nationals

The NTSE selection process follows some rules defined by the Government of India. The candidate must be an Indian national. After passing the NTSE stage 2 examination, the applicants would receive a reservation.

The general category candidates must secure 40% marks in each of the NTSE exam papers. The reserved category students need to secure 35% marks in each of the exams. The NTSE reservation scheme is as follows:

Category details	Percentage reservation
SC (Schedule Cast)	15%
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	7.5%
Physically Challenged	3%

NTSE Reservation Scheme for Indian Nationals Studying Abroad

The candidates of Indian origin studying Class X from any foreign board or school will be getting a scholarship only if he/she continues his/her further studies in India. The reservation ratio percentage scheme in the NTSE exam is as follows.

Category details	Percentage reservation
SC (Schedule Cast)	15%
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	7.5%
Physically Challenged	3%

Number of Attempts

Students can attempt only once. The students studying class 10 are eligible to write the exam.

Admit Card Release Date

The NTSE is an exam that awards scholarships to students in the 10th grade. The schools of the applying students must be registered with the State Council of Educational Research and Training. Open school students can also apply for the NTSE exam but they must be below the age of 18 and must be appearing for the first time. 

Candidates who complete and submit the NTSE 2025 application form correctly will receive an NTSE admit card for the stage I test from their State/UT liaison officer. Candidates can get their NTSE stage 1 admit card 2025 from the school officials or the state liaison officer either online or offline at least a week before the exam date.

Events	Dates
NTSE 2025 stage 1 admit card to be released by Gujarat State	To be announced
NTSE 2025 exam for Gujarat state	To be announced
NTSE Result 2025 for Stage 1	To be announced
Release of NTSE 2025 Admit card stage 2	To be announced
NTSE Stage 2 exam date 2025	To be announced

Instructions of NTSE Admit Card

• The candidate’s roll number, application number, exam date, and exam centre details such as centre name, address, exam shift, and timings are all listed on the NTSE 2025 admission card.
• Candidates must preserve an extra duplicate of their NTSE 2025 admit card to avoid a last-minute rush in the event of loss.
• Students are advised to bring their own admit card and a photo id proof to the exam centre on the exam day. 
• For any type of mistakes or spelling errors in the candidates’ name, father’s name, category, or residential address on the NTSE 2025 admit card, candidates can report it to the state/UT liaison officer for correction or issuance of a duplicate admit card.
• Candidates are advised to bring a valid photo ID along with the admit card.

Steps to Download NTSE Admit Card

Admit cards for the Stage 1 exam will be released soon. To receive the admit card, students can go to NCERT’s official website or contact Gujarat state’s liaison officer. Only those students who qualify for Stage 2 admit cards will be given them. Students can get their Stage 1 admission cards by following the methods outlined below.

• Visit the Directorate of Government Examinations/SCERTs official website.
• Go to the Quick Links section of the Bulletin Tab.
• For NTSE hall tickets, go to this page.
• Candidates must log in using their school code and password.
• There will be a display of the admit card/hall ticket.
• Download it and print this page for future use.
• Candidates are advised to double-check their information on the admission card.
• Students will also receive their admission cards in the mail.
• If a student has not received his or her admission card, he or she should contact the State Liaison Officer.

Note: The above-mentioned steps to procure the admit card are only for the states that release the admit card online. For the states that release offline admit cards, the candidates must check the respective regional NTSE websites.

Details on NTSE Admit Card

NTSE admit card will mention important details about the candidate and the exam. Candidates should double-check if all the information mentioned on the admit card is correct. In case of any mistake/discrepancy, it should be brought to the notice of the Liaison officer or to the office of the Chief Superintendent immediately. Following will be the information mentioned on NTSE Admit Card.

• Name of Candidate
• Date of Birth
• Roll Number
• Candidate’s Category
• Candidate’s Signature
• Exam centre Name
• Exam Venue
• Stage of Exam
• Reporting Time

Note: It is necessary to double-check all of the information on the NTSE admit card. If there is a discrepancy, contact the State Liaison Officer or the responsible person at the particular school right once to have it addressed.

Discrepancy on NTSE Admit Card

Students can contact NCERT officials with any discrepancies or questions to have them resolved. Students can call the National Testing Service at 011-26560464 or 011-26592207, or submit an email at [email protected]. 

Last-Minute Tips

Following the publication of the NTSE admit card, students are urged to prepare thoroughly for the exam. We’ve included some crucial last-minute preparation advice below that can be used for both stage 1 and stage 2.

• Students should not begin a new topic after the release of the NTSE 2025 Syllabus.
• Make an effort to review the prepared topics and recall the facts and numbers using brief notes and flashcards.
• Try to practice as many NTSE previous question papers as you can when the NTSE admission card 2025 is released.
• Aspirants for the NTSE should study the best book for the NTSE, which contains example questions and crucial instructions.
• Follow McGraw Hill Education’s NTSE Class X Practice Test Papers, 1st Edition

Important Points to Remember

• NTSE 2025 hall tickets can be obtained through the students’ respective schools. The NTSE 2025 admit card is also mailed to schools by the State Liaison Officer of the concerned state.
• Students can also print the online NTSE admit card 2025 and download it at least two to three days prior to the exam to avoid the last-minute rush.
• Only those students whose names have been approved by the State/UTs will be issued NTSE admit cards in 2025.
• Only stage 1 qualifiers will receive their NTSE admit card 2025 Stage 2 in an online format.
• NTSE admission card 2025 should not be mutilated or written on.
• For emergency purposes, keep a few extra printed copies of the NTSE hall ticket 2025 on hand.

Contact Details

Sh. Dharmendra R Saradava

Secretary, Gujarat State Examination Board, Opp.

Government Library,

Sector-21, Gandhinagar Gujarat-382022.

• Ph. Numbers – 079-23248461, 079-23248462
• Email – [email protected]
• Official website – http://gujarat-education.gov.in

Expected Cut-off

Once the exam has been completed and the NTSE result has been announced, the NTSE cut-off will be released. Students must pass the SAT and MAT papers individually in order to pass the exam by clearing the cut-off marks. To clear the cut-offs, aspirants for the next exam must study frequently and practice previous year’s question papers.

Students are planning to get an NTSE scholarship to get the minimum score required to get the scholarship. The NTSE cut-off will be accessible in the form of PDF, where the least marks needed by the applicants in each category for MAT and SAT papers will be mentioned. Candidates who obtain the minimum marks needed for the Stage 1 exam will qualify for Stage 2. As per their performance in the final round, they will be granted a scholarship. The ones who clear the second stage of the NTSE exam will be awarded the NTSE scholarship.

NTSE Expected Cut-off: Category-wise Cut-off

The NTSE cut-off will be released after the exam is completed, as previously stated. Candidates who are planning to take the exam might check the projected cut-off in the meanwhile.

Categories	Cut-offs
General	132
SC	98
ST	89
OBC	110
EWS	81

NTSE Expected Cut-off: PwBD Candidates

NTSE releases separate cut-offs for different categories of PwBD candidates. The expected cut-off for each of them is listed below in the table.

Categories	PwBD1	PwBD2	PwBD3	PwBD4	PwBD5
General	75	81	88	85	71
OBC	63	81	87	103	90
SC	86	–	69	–	–
ST	–	–	–	78	–
EWS	–	–	–	66	–

NTSE Minimum Passing Marks

The NTSE publishes both the minimum passing and cut-off marks. The minimum passing score is the minimum score that applicants must achieve in order to pass the exam. Unlike cut-off marks, minimum passing marks are constant and do not alter year to year.

cut-off marks, on the other hand, determine whether or not candidates are eligible to advance to the following round. They are affected by a variety of causes and alter year to year. After the results are certified, the NTSE 2025 cut-off list will be released. The shortlisted candidates can check their names, roll numbers, and other detailed information available on the merit list. Candidates must get at least the mentioned cut-off in both MAT and SAT separately. The minimum passing marks required by each category of candidates are mentioned in the table below.

Category	Minimum Passing Marks
General/OBC	40%
SC/ST/EWS/PwD	35%

NTSE Cut-off: Important Points

• The National Council of Education Research and Training will announce the NTSE cut-off soon.
• The cut-off of NTSE will be made available in PDF format, which can easily be downloaded from the official website. The PDF includes the NTSE merit list.
• Till the time the cut-off list gets declared, candidates can check the last year’s NTSE cut-off trends so that they can get an idea about the cut-off trends.

Factors Affecting NTSE Cut-off Score

There are many altered features based on which the NTSE cut-off scores are prepared. A few of the factors that bring can bring changes in the NTSE cut-off scores are:

• Last years’ cut-off scores
• Total candidates giving the exam
• The difficulty level of the examination
• Number of NTSE Scholarships

Result Declaration

Between February and May 2025, states and UTs were expected to post the NTSE 2025 Stage 1 results on their respective websites. The new NTS exam dates for 2025 will be released shortly. The results will be published as a district-by-district merit list. Students can check their NTSE Result 2025 by clicking on the link below as soon as it is available.

Many states provide the NTSE Result as a merit list, which includes the names of all candidates who were shortlisted. Others publish all participants’ NTSE scores and a separate merit list. All states and Union Territories also release the NTSE cut-off along with the results. The cut-off is the minimum score a candidate must get to be considered for the stage 2 exam.

NTSE Result: Important Dates

The NTSE 2025 notification has not been released yet, but the upcoming NTSE dates are expected to be announced soon.

Dates	Events
NTSE exam date	To be announced
NTSE Result	To be announced
NTSE Notification	To be announced
NTSE Stage 1 Exam	To be announced
NTSE Stage 1 Result	To be announced
NTSE Stage 2 Exam	To be announced
NTSE Stage 2 Result	To be announced

Steps to Check NTSE Result

The results are displayed online on the official website of respective states and Union territories. Steps to check NTSE results:-

Step 1: Go to the Gujarat state’s official website.

Step 2: On the home page, click on the “Programmes” tab and select “National Talent Search Examination“.

Step 3: Now search for the “NTSE STAGE 1 Examination Result 2025” link.

Step 4: A PDF will open. Search for your name. If the name and the roll number are present in the PDF then, candidates have qualified the exam.

Details on NTSE Result 

The NTSE Result 2025 is released in PDF format and it will contain the following particulars.

Details on NTSE Result
Candidate’s Name	Father’s Name	Address of School	Gender
Caste Category	Disability Status, and	Sectional and Overall Marks	Rank of Candidate

NTSE Minimum Qualifying Marks

The qualifying criteria for all papers and subjects are different in the NTSE exam. Candidates can check the minimum marks required to clear the NTSE exam as per the category they fall in.

Papers	Maximum marks	General Category	ST/SC/ PH candidates
Paper-1 (MAT)	49*	40%	35%
#Paper II (English language)	50	40% (20)	35% (17.5)
#Paper II (Hindi Language)	50	40% (20)	35% (17.5)
Paper III (SAT)	96**	40% (38.4)	35% (33.6)
Total Marks	145	40%b (58)	35% (50.75)

• *: One question dropped from MAT paper
• **: Four questions dropped from SAT paper
• #: Qualifying paper (its number will not be considered while preparing the merit list)

NTSE Results of Stage 1

The results are declared separately for two stages of the NTSE selection process- Stage 1 (State Level Exam) and Stage 2 (National Level Exam).

Stage 1: State Level Examination

• Each state/ UTs conducts its own exam.
• This exam is primarily used to recommend a specific number of applicants for the NCERT 2nd level test.
• The State/Union Territory will compile a merit list of candidates based on the minimum qualifying scores in both tests.
• The results of the stage 1 exams are not added to the results of the stage 2 exam when scholarships are awarded.
• The NCERT would not react to emails on a first-level test administered by the State/UT.
• Any candidate who has a question, complaint, or clarification about the State Level Examination should contact only the state examination agencies.

NTSE Result 2019

A total of 2103 candidates were selected in 2019 and the category-wise list is given here.

S.No	Category of the students	Number of selected students
1.	General	1069
2.	Other Backward Classes (OBC)	570
3.	Scheduled Caste (SC)	309
4.	Scheduled Tribe (ST)	155

NTSE Result 2018

The list of candidates selected in 2018 is given here.

S.No	Category of the students	Number of selected students
1.	General	777
2.	Scheduled Caste	114
3.	Scheduled Tribe	31

NTSE Result 2017

The aspirants can check the number of students selected from each category.

S.No	Category of the students	Number of selected students
1.	General	775
2.	Scheduled Caste	150
3.	Scheduled Tribe	50

NTSE Result 2016

The number of students selected in 2016 is given in the table below.

S.No	Category of the students	Number of selected students
1.	General	775
2.	Scheduled Caste	68
3.	Scheduled Tribe	14

Note: From these data, we can conclude that the number of students selected was highest from the general category in all three years.

NTSE Disbursement of Scholarship

Scholarships will be awarded to students selected based on the final merit list once the stage 2 result of NTSE is announced. The division will send an award letter, a certificate of merit, and information about the scholarship payout to NTSE qualifiers in a timely manner.

• They have to submit a Claim Bill every year as long as they want the academic scholarship.
• This document will contain details about
  • Student’s school/ college,
  • Course they have opted for along with the various subjects and total marks secured in the particular year.
  • An acceptance undertaking
  • The school principal must fill out a character certificate.
  • Request details – bank account and advance receipt – on a claim bill proforma for a scholarship payment.
  • Annual Progress Report
• Aspirants will receive the scholarship amount in online mode.
• They must score a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in order to be awarded the scholarship.
• If they fail to obtain the minimum marks then scholarship for that year will be forfeited.
• Aspirants will be rendered ineligible for scholarship payment if they fail to score the minimum aggregate for 2 consecutive or non-consecutive years.

About 000 students will be granted NTSE scholarships every year. The amount of scholarship will vary according to the academic qualifications of students.

Stages of the NTSE exam	Amount given per month
Class 11 and 12	INR 1250
UG and PG courses	INR 2000
PhD	According to UGC norms

NTSE Disbursement of Scholarship

Scholarships will be awarded to students selected based on the final merit list once the stage 2 result of NTSE is announced. The division will send an award letter, a certificate of merit, and information about the scholarship payout to NTSE qualifiers in a timely manner.

• They have to submit a Claim Bill every year as long as they want the academic scholarship.
• This document will contain details about
  • Student’s school/ college,
  • Course they have opted for along with the various subjects and total marks secured in the particular year.
  • An acceptance undertaking
  • The school principal must fill out a character certificate.
  • Request details – bank account and advance receipt – on a claim bill proforma for a scholarship payment.
  • Annual Progress Report
• Aspirants will receive the scholarship amount in online mode.
• They must score a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in order to be awarded the scholarship.
• If they fail to obtain the minimum marks then scholarship for that year will be forfeited.
• Aspirants will be rendered ineligible for scholarship payment if they fail to score the minimum aggregate for 2 consecutive or non-consecutive years.

About 000 students will be granted NTSE scholarships every year. The amount of scholarship will vary according to the academic qualifications of students.

Stages of the NTSE exam	Amount given per month
Class 11 and 12	INR 1250
UG and PG courses	INR 2000
PhD	According to UGC norms

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How do I check the NTSE Stage I Result in 2025?

A. Students can access the www.ntse.nic.in result 2025 via the SCERT/exam conducting body’s official website.

Q2. Is there any provision for physically challenged students in NCERT?

A. Yes, there is a provision for physically challenged pupils to receive a 3% reservation.

Q3. Is there a cost associated with the NTSE stage 2 exam?

A. No, there’s not a charge for the stage 2 exam.

Q4. Is there any negative marking on the NTSE?

A. No, there aren’t any negative marking options.

Q5. Is it possible for students in Class 12 to take the NTSE exam?

A. No, the NTSE exam is only for students in class ten.

Q6. Is it possible for me to take the NTSE on the 9th?

A. No, only students in the tenth grade are eligible to take the NTSE exam. However, you can study the NTSE exam syllabus in order to take the exam next year.

Q7. What are the most significant topics covered in the NTSE SAT syllabus?

A. The NTSE SAT syllabus includes themes from Math, Science, and Social Science classes in 9th and 10th grade.

Q8. Is the NTSE syllabus tough to follow?

A. No, the NTSE syllabus has a moderate difficulty level. Along with ordinary schoolwork, a student can easily do it.

List of Parallel Exams

For Class 10 students, there is a range of exams that follow the same format and almost follow the same syllabus as the NTSE exam. The following are some of the most important exams, along with their descriptions:

National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NLSTSE)

From classes II through XII, this diagnostic test identifies gifted students. What makes these tests stand out? They feature intriguing questions that necessitate critical thinking rather than rote memorisation as is the case with traditional methods. NSTSE gives precise skill-by-skill evaluation, emphasizing students’ strengths and deficiencies.

Official website	http://www.unifiedcouncil.com/
Subjects in the examination	Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and General Questions
Conducting body	Unified Council

Indian National Olympiad (INO)

Olympiads are a five-stage procedure that the Indian government financially supports. The starting stage of the Indian National Olympiad is the NSE (National Standard Examination), which is held for each topic and is completely monitored and overseen by the Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT). The remaining four stages, on the other hand, are managed by HBCSE. The five stages are as follows:

• Stage 1: The National Standard Examination (NSE)
• Stage 2: National Olympiad of India
• Stage 3: Orientation and Selection Camp (OCSC)
• Stage 4: Pre-departure Training Camp (PDT)
• Stage 5: International Olympiad participation

Official website	http://olympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in/
Subjects in the examination	Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Junior Science and Astronomy
Conducting body	Jointly conducted by Homi Bhabha centre for Science Education (HBCSE) and Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT)

Science Olympiad Foundation

The Silverzone Non – governmental and non-corporation dedicated to increasing academic awareness among Indian and international schoolchildren. It is held in a variety of disciplines for students in grades I through XII, and it ensures that students succeed not only professionally but also socially. These examinations also encourage problem-solving and creative thinking.

Official website	http://www.sofworld.org/
Subjects in the examination	Science, mathematics, English, sports and professional courses, computer education,
Conducting body	Science Olympiad Foundation

GeoGenius

The mission of Geogenius is to pique student interest in geography while simultaneously raising public awareness of the subject. The Geography Olympiad, on the other hand, does not grant admission to the International Geography Olympiad, which is held separately.

Official website	http://www.geogeniusindia.com/
Subjects in the examination	Geography and increase public awareness
Conducting body	International Geography Olympiad

Silverzone Olympiads 

The Silverzone Foundation is a non-profit organisation dedicated to raising academic awareness among school children in India and internationally. It is held in numerous disciplines for students in grades I through XII, and it ensures that students achieve not only on professional or career levels, but also on social levels. These tests also promote creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Official website	https://www.silverzone.org/
Subjects in the examination	Computer, Mathematics, Science and English Language
Conducting body	Silverzone Foundation

National Interactive Math Olympiad or NIMO

This national-level exam is for students in grades V through XII, with the goal of removing the fear of arithmetic from students’ minds. It assesses their mental and mathematical abilities. By integrating interactive events such as interactive Olympiads, workshops, and seminars, NIMO promises to make math more enjoyable.

Official website	http://www.eduhealfoundation.org/math_awards_level.aspx
Subjects in the examination	Mathematics
Conducting body	Eduheal Foundation

National Biotechnology Olympiad Examination (NBO)

This test is offered to students in grades I through XII from all disciplines and it has 50 questions and a total of 50 marks. In addition to its annual e-newspapers, schools have commended its Biotechno Activity Books & WorkBooks. Its goal is to inspire and increase awareness among the younger generation regarding biotechnology issues.

Official website	http://www.eduhealfoundation.org/math_awards_level.aspx
Subjects in the examination	Science and Biology
Conducting body	Eduheal Foundation

Kishore Yojana Examination (KVPY)

For students of classes XI and XII, the Department of Science and Technology administers a nationwide competitive test in Basic Sciences. The selected candidates would be able to apply for a five-year integrated MS programme at the Indian Institute for Science Education and Research. The purpose of the programme is to locate students who have a natural interest in research.

Official website	http://www.kvpy.iisc.ernet.in/main/index.htm
Subjects in the examination	Basic Science
Conducting body	Department of Science and Technology by Government of India

International Olympiad of English Language (iOEL)

The International Olympiad of English Language (iOEL) is an annual national and international test of English language competency and knowledge based on the syllabus given by the CBSE/ICSE and State Boards. ESEL recommends the competition to all students who study English as a topic in school. A student in grades 1 to 12 can only engage in iOEL through his or her school. The language of instruction is English.

Official website	https://www.silverzone.org/
Subjects in the examination	English Language
Conducting body	Silverzone Foundation

ISSO – International Social Studies Olympiad

The International Social Studies Olympiad is an annual national and international examination of competency and ability in History, Geography, and Civics. It is based on the CBSE/ICSE and State Boards’ prescribed curricula.

Subject: Civics, History, and Geography

Official website	https://sofworld.org/isso
Subjects in the examination	Social science
Conducting body	Science Olympiad Foundation (SFO)

The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)

The Math Olympiad is a test that is used to identify and promote mathematical talent in school-aged children in India and around the world. The city, state, national, and international tests are held on school grounds, and successful students are entitled to take the local, state, national, and worldwide exams. Scholarships, trophies, medals, and certificates are awarded to students based on their performance at various levels.

Official website	https://sofworld.org/isso
Subjects in the examination	Mathematics
Conducting body	Science Olympiad Foundation (SFO)

List of Future Exam

NTSE Stage 2 is the next or subsequent exam to be taken after passing the NTSE Stage 1 exam.

The National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT) administers the NTSE exam's second stage. Only those who pass the first stage of the examination are eligible to take the second stage. Qualified applicants from several states will be assigned to an exam centre in the same state or the state of their choice.