For ntse exam 2021-22 . Is there any age limitation for recognised schools.
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Answer (1)
29th Aug, 2021
Hi aspirant,
To be eligible for NTSE examination, a candidate needs to fulfill two basic eligibility criterias:
- He/She should not age more than 18 years
- He/She should be an appearing candidate for secondary examination from a recognised educational/ open board.
Also there is a minimum marks criteria to be scored in class 9 and it varies from state to state.
Minimum Qualifying Marks Required in Class 9
| State | Minimum qualifying Marks (For General Category) | Minimum qualifying Marks (For Reserved Category) |
| Maharashtra | 60% marks | 55% |
| Rajasthan | 55% | 50% |
| Delhi | 60% | 55% |
| Uttar Pradesh | 55% | 44% |
| Punjab | 70% | 55% |
| Bihar | 60% | - |
| West Bengal | 50% | 40% |
| Madhya Pradesh | 40% | 32% |
| Tamil Nadu | 60% | - |
| Assam | 40% | 32% |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 60% | 55% |
| Jharkhand | 55% | 40% |
| Goa | 70% | 55% |
| Uttarakhand | 60% | 55% |
| Gujarat | 55% | - |
| Manipur | 60% | 55% |
| Himachal Pradesh | 60% | 55% |
| Kerala | 55% | - |
| Haryana | 55% | - |
| Puducherry | 60% | - |
| Chandigarh | 61% | 56% |
| Odisha | 60% | 55% |
Hope it helps!!
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