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NTSE does not include LCT questions. The exam pattern of NTSE 2019 has been revised. Stage 1 is conducted at State/UT level by the concerned State/UT authorities. The question paper consists of two papers: MAT and SAT. The NTSE exam pattern 2019 states that the Stage 1 examination can be attempted in either Hindi or English language. Every correct answer will fetch 1 mark while there is no negative marking for wrong attempts. The total time to answer the paper is 240 minutes.

Part 1 – Mental Ability Test (MAT): MAT consists of questions based on analytical and logical reasoning. The objective of MAT is to test the candidate’s reasoning, ability to think, ability to evaluate, ability to discriminate and visualize. MAT section consists of a total of 100 questions. Questions are asked from series, pattern perception, analogies, coding-decoding, classifications, hidden figures and problem-solving etc. The time allotted for this section is 120 mins.

Part 2 – Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT): SAT section consists of a total of 100 questions from Science (40), Social Science (40) and Mathematics (20). The section tests the candidate’s reading abilities, interpretation, evaluation and general awareness of the subjects. The time allotted for the SAT section is 120 minutes. 

You must download and solve NTSE question papers of previous years/ sample papers as much as you can for better preparation. They'll make you familiar with the exam pattern and marking scheme followed in the exam. You can download the NTSE sample papers here. For more details on NTSE preparation tips, visit the link below:

https://school.careers360.com/articles/ntse-preparation