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    STSE Full Form

    STSE Full Form

    Team Careers360Updated on 09 Mar 2023, 05:59 PM IST

    What is the full form of STSE?

    The State Science Talent Search Examination, often known as STSE, is a well-known state-level test that is annually held by the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education. The STSE is set up to identify Rajasthani students who have demonstrated academic excellence and to assist them in improving their science-related abilities. Students in the 10th and 12th grades actively engage in the STSE test, which is administered yearly in the state of Rajasthan. Students from RBSE-affiliated schools and other government schools who pass this exam are qualified to receive a variety of scholarships based on the most recent standards. Typically, this is how the scholarships are distributed. 50-50 pupils who received at least 80% are given in scholarships.

    Exam Pattern for STSE

    STSE is an objective type exam and has no negative marking. The exam is available to be solved in Hindi and English language. The exam is divided into Paper1, Paper2 and Paper3 formats as shown below.

    Paper

    Exam

    No. of Ques

    Marks

    Time Duration

    Paper1

    Mental Ability Test (MAT)

    50

    50

    45 minute

    Paper2

    Language Comprehensive Test (LCT)

    40

    40

    45 minute

    Paper3

    Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

    90

    90

    90 minute

    Paper 3 is the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is divided into 4 sections i.e; 10th class, Science stream (12th), Commerce stream (12th) and Art stream (12th).

    For Class 10th

    Serial No.

    Subjects

    No. of Questions

    1.

    Physics

    25

    2.

    Chemistry

    25

    3.

    Mathematics

    20

    4.

    Biology

    20

    For Class 12th (Science Strem)

    Serial No.

    Subjects

    No. of Questions

    1.

    Physics

    30

    2.

    Chemistry

    30

    3.

    Mathematics/Biology

    30

    For Class 12th (Commerce Strem)

    Serial No.

    Subjects

    No. of Questions

    1.

    Accountancy

    30

    2.

    Economics/Mathematics

    30

    3.

    Business Study

    30

    For Class 12th (Art Strem)

    Serial No.

    Subjects

    No. of Questions

    1.

    History

    23

    2.

    Geography

    23

    3.

    Political Science

    23

    4.

    Economics/Mathematics

    21

    STSE Eligibility criteria

    Students must meet certain conditions to register for the Rajasthan State Talent Search Examination. If you plan to take the test this year, now is the time to meet the requirements and take the first step toward your goal.

    • If a student in the tenth grade wants to take the STSE test, he or she must have finished the ninth grade with at least 50% overall in any recognised board, such as the RBSE, CBSE, etc.

    • If a student in the 12th grade wants to take the STSE test, he or she must have finished the 11th grade with not less than 50% overall from a recognised board, such as the RBSE, CBSE, etc.

    Syllabus for STSE

    The RBSE schools' curriculum continues to include the STSE curriculum. Candidates must be aware that themes from classes 9 and 10 as well as issues from classes 11 and 12 will be covered on the question paper for the 10th and 12th standards. On every subject covered by the STSE Rajasthan curriculum, you should study the theory and sample questions.

    Amount of appreciation

    Applicants who place first among the top 20 students in both the class 10 and class 12 results will receive Rs. 4,000, while the remaining 19 candidates will each receive Rs. 2,000 as an appreciation payment. Candidates who received a score of 80% to 90% on the STSE will receive the Distinction Certificate, while those who received a score of more than 90% will receive the Scholar Certificate.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When is the STSE exam scheduled?
    A:

    The exam is scheduled on 18th Dec 2022.

    Q: STSE Stand for?
    A:

    STSE stands for  State Science Talent Search Examination.

    Q: What is the purpose of the STSE exam?
    A:

    The purpose of the STSE Rajasthan is to identify talented students in grades 10 and 12.

    Q: What is the official website of STSE?
    A:

    The official website is http://rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in/

    Q: STSE is conducted by which board?
    A:

    The exam is conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan, Ajmer.

    Upcoming Exams
    Ongoing Dates
    BITS LAT Application Date

    27 Aug'25 - 28 Apr'26 (Online)

    Ongoing Dates
    DPU AIDAT Application Date

    22 Sep'25 - 15 Apr'26 (Online)