Hello,

With 140 marks it seems a bit difficult to crack NTSE for the second stage. However, nothing much can be said about it since the exam pattern has been changed this year and thus the cut off will also show changes. Stay updated for the release of NTSE Tamil Nadu cutoff by visiting the link below:

https://school.careers360.com/articles/ntse-tamil-nadu-cutoff

All the best!

It would be tough to tell you the in formation about total seats in Tamilnadu. As per 2019 qualifying cutoff General category, you should have 40% of 200 marks. You will have to score 40 marks in each- MAT and SAT and overall 80 to qualify. Your score is good enough to qualify, But the selection for the second round depends on Tamilnadu cutoff.

You can check the previous year cutoff with the given below link.

https://school.careers360.com/articles/ntse-tamil-nadu-cutoff

It should be noted that this year cutoff is expected to show much change due to change in the exam pattern.

Good Luck!

Total number seats exact not available however last year approximately 250 studnets cleared stage1. 

Cutoffs in General category in past two years has been 120 and 127 and hence good chances expected for conversion if you score baove 140 as per trends.

However official cutoff will decide your prospective chances. 

https://school.careers360.com/articles/ntse-tamil-nadu-cutoff