National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) 2021 - Dates, Syllabus, Admit Card, Question Papers, Result

Students studying in 10th standard in any of government or aided or recognized institutions in Kerala or Central government or Navodaya schools or Sainik schools can apply for National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) at state level and the toppers can appear at the national level also. 

Eligibility for NTSE 2021

Those who appear for 10th standard exam first time studying through open distance learning and under 18 years old can also apply for this. They should have scored a minimum 55 percentage of marks except languages in the 9th standard qualifying exam of 2020-21. 

NTSE Scholarship 2021

Nearly 2000 scholarships at different phases await the meritorious ones, it is Rs.1250/ per month while studying in plus one and plus two classes and Rs. 2000/ at degree and PG degree level. At the Ph.D level, it will be as per UGC criteria. 

NTSE Pattern of Questions, Syllabus & Schedule 2021

The first phase State level exam will be on 30th January 2022. The duration will be of 120 minutes. Two objective type papers of hundred questions will be there. There is no negative marking. To qualify the test 40 percentage of marks is must and for SC category and physically handicapped, it is 32%. To test the mental ability, logical thinking, analytical ability of of the students, described and undescribed picture questions are included. To test the scholastic aptitude, questions from all chapters of Social Science, Mathematics and Science subjects of 9th standard and first and second term portion of 10th standard will be there for the first phase of exam.

How to apply for NTSE 2021

The application can be submitted online before 22nd of November 2021 in the website scertkerala.gov.in. Rs. 250/ towards application fee should be paid online. Students of SC category need pay Rs.100 only.

NTSE 2021: Important Dates

• Opening date for NTSE Online application: 27-10-2021
• Last date for the remittance of fees: 20-11-2021
• Last date for the submission of online application: 22-11-2021
• Last date for the verification of application by the Principal/HM: 25-11-2021   

National Talent Search Examination 2021: Information Bulletin

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