Hi Aspirant,

Advantages of being an NTSE scholar is a great opportunity . NTSE scholar on a resume is preferred for government jobs as well. It is really helpful when you appear for IAS,IPS,IFS,IRS interviews. If you are planning for higher studies in another country , NTSE scholars has the advantages over the others. Also if you are planning to take any competitive exams like JEE, AIPMT ,CLAT etc , its an advantage if you prepare for your NTSE .

If you are planning to take up a exam in 2021 here are some details:

• Students can contact their respective schools and get the information on NTSE application form 2021 for stage 1 exam .
• Through online you can download the application form for NTSE 2021 stage 1 exam from the official website of states and UTs .
• Fill the form with correct details and get the forms signed ,later attested by the school principal.
• Attach the require documents and submit the form to the school authorities and the school will submit it to the respective before the last date as stated.
• Make sure you follow up with your school so that you don't miss applying for the stage 1 exam.
• For some states, online application form should be paid .

Students who qualify for the stage 1 exam are eligible for the stage 2 exam .Every states will be releasing the merit list of students qualified for stage 2 exams and foreign nationals can directly apply for stage 2 exams.

Exam preparations :

• Kindly go through the complete syllabus for NTSE 2021 and also cover your previous year question and sample question papers.
• Work on your weak areas and try to make them better .

Your exam pattern for NTSE stage 1 and 2 exam will be multiple choice    questions ( mcq) and has 2 parts .

• part 1 is MAT (Mental Ability Test ): 100 questions each of 1 mark and it tests your logical and analytical skills.
• part 2 is SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test ) : 100 questions each of 1 mark .It is all about student's subject knowledge which is divided into Social Science (40) ,Science(40) and Mathematics (20).
• Kindly make sure that you save your time so that you can answer all the questions .Practice well .

Refer some best NTSE books like

• Practice test papers for NTSE class X edition

AUTHOR - MCGRAW HILL EDUCATION

• MTG NTSE Explorer (2012-13 solved Papers )

MAT+SAT +ENGLISH Language Test Paperback– 2013

AUTHOR - SONIA LAL

PREPARE WELL FOR YOUR EXAM

BEST OF LUCK .