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The Department of State Educational Research and Training (DSERT) Karnataka state conducts the NTSE (National Talent Search Examination) stage 1 examination, which is the state level examination for screening the candidates for the NTSE stage 2 examination, that is held at the national level. Every year, the Karnataka state board conducts the NTSE stage 1 examination for the eligible students who are studying class 10.
National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is a national level scholarship examination and it is conducted by the National Council of Research and Training (NCERT). NCERT gives the power to the states to conduct the first stage of NTSE examination at the respective state level and the second stage of NTSE examination is conducted for the qualified candidates of NTSE stage 1 at the national level.
Students can download the user manual or brochure from the official website of Karnataka state education board: https://sslc.karnataka.gov.in/new-page/NTSE-NMMS/en
The user manual contains the important dates, application process, instructions etc. For the convenience , here we are providing the user manual or brochure below:
https://sslc.karnataka.gov.in/storage/pdf-files/2021-22NTSEUserManualforApplication.pdf
NTSE Stage 1 examination is conducted by the DSERT, Karnataka state. NTSE stage 1 examination consists of two papers, paper 1 is known as mental ability test (MAT) and paper 2 is known as scholastic aptitude test (SAT). Each paper contains 100 questions and it is conducted for the duration of 2 hours.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | NTSE Karnataka stage 1 examination |
| Abbreviation | National Talent Search Examination |
| Conducted or organised by | Department of State Educational Research and Training (DSERT) Karnataka state |
| Purpose of the NTSE stage 1 examination | Selecting the eligible and qualified candidates for the NTSE stage 2 examination |
| Eligibility conditions | Students studying class 10 in Karnataka |
| Application process | Applications for NTSE stage 1 examination is submitted through online or offline mode |
| Stages of the NTSE stage 1 exam | There are two stages of the exam Mental ability test (MAT) Scholastic aptitude test (SAT) |
| Selection process in NTSE stage 1 exam | Students should select by observing the minimum qualifying marks in both MAT and SAT papers |
| Mode of NTSE stage 1 examination | It is conducted offline mode only |
| Marking scheme | For every correct answer, students will get one marks There will be no deduction in the marks for the incorrect answers |
| Type of questions | Questions asked in NTSE stage 1 examination are objective type (multiple choice) questions |
| Language | Candidate can write the exam in both English and Kannada |
| Official website | https://sslc.karnataka.gov.in/new-page/NTSE-NMMS/en |
| Contact details | https://sslc.karnataka.gov.in/new-page/CONTACT%20US/en |
The first and most important stage in the selection process is for students to meet the eligibility requirements. And, the students who successfully applied are allowed to take the NTSE stage 1 examination.
The selection process of NTSE stage 1 examination is given below:
There are mainly two stages of papers of NTSE stage 1 examination
Mental ability test (MAT) is the first stage of the paper conducted in the morning session from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm. This test contains the questions from verbal and non-verbal reasoning, arithmetic operations, general knowledge and general English.
The MAT paper consists of 100 questions and students can complete the exam in 2 hours or 120 minutes.
Scholastic aptitude test (SAT) is the second stage of the paper conducted in the afternoon session from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm. This test contains questions from mathematics, science (physics, biology, chemistry), social studies (history, civics, geography, economics) etc.
Same as MAT, the SAT paper consists of 100 questions and students can complete the exam in 2 hours or 120 minutes.
NTSE stage 1 examination is conducted through two papers known as MAT and SAT. The pattern of the two papers such as type of questions, number of questions, total marks, time allotted etc is the same except for the subjects offered.
| Particulars | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Name of the exam | Mental ability test (MAT) | Scholastic aptitude test (SAT) |
| Time of conduct | Morning session(10. 00 am – 12.00 pm) | Afternoon session(2.00 am – 4.00 pm) |
| Type of questions asked | Objective type questions (Multiple choice questions) | Objective type questions (Multiple choice questions) |
| Number of questions asked | 100 | 100 |
| Total marks of the exam | 100 | 100 |
| Total time allotted | The duration of the paper is 2 hours or 120 minutes | The duration of the paper is 2 hours or 120 minutes |
| Subjects asked | Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, arithmetic operations, general knowledge, general english | Mathematics, science (physics, chemistry and biology), social studies (history, geography, civics and economics) |
| Negative marking | No marks will be deducted for the incorrect answers | No marks will be deducted for the incorrect answers |
Mental ability test (MAT) tests the knowledge of the topics such as verbal and non-verbal reasoning, general knowledge, current affairs and general English.
| Subjects or topics in MAT | Number of questions (approximately) |
|---|---|
| Verbal reasoning | 30-40 |
| Non-verbal reasoning | 30-40 |
| General knowledge | 8-10 |
| Current affairs | 2-5 |
| General English | 8-10 |
Scholastic aptitude test (SAT) tests the knowledge of the topics from subjects like physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, civics, economics, history and geography etc.
| Subjects in SAT | Number of questions (approximately) |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 |
| Physics | 12- 13 |
| Chemistry | 12- 13 |
| Biology | 12- 13 |
| History | 10 – 12 |
| Civics | 8 – 10 |
| Geography | 10 – 12 |
| Economics | 8 – 10 |
Students should be aware that the NTSE stage 1 will incorporate questions from the Karnataka state education board’s modified syllabus of classes 9 and 10. The Karnataka board has reduced the portions and limited the class 10th syllabus this year due to the escalating Covid-19 pandemic.
Questions from the topics that have been removed will be excluded (not asked) from the NTSE stage 1 examination. The National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) 2022 syllabus is mostly based on topics studied in grades 9 and 10 of the Karnataka board.
The mental ability test (MAT) and scholastic aptitude test (SAT) are two parts of the NTSE syllabus. Maths, science, and social science constitute the NTSE SAT syllabus, whereas verbal and non-verbal reasoning makes up the MAT syllabus. The syllabus for both levels, stage I and stage II, is the same. It is important to remember that the NCERT does not really have a specific NTSE examination syllabus.
Find the list of topics of Mathematics asked in NTSE Karnataka stage 1 examination:
| NTSE Mathematics Syllabus – Topics |
|---|
| Algebraic expressions |
| Arithmetic progressions |
| Arithmetic |
| Direct and inverse variation |
| Mensuration |
| Percentage and its application |
| Quadratic equations |
| Simple interest and compound interest |
| Statistics |
| Square root and cube root |
| Surface areas and volumes |
| Basic geometry |
| Coordinate geometry |
| Circles |
| Linear equation |
| Exponent |
| Number system |
| Probability |
| Playing with numbers |
| Rational numbers |
| Triangles |
| Trigonometry |
Find the list of important topics of science in NTSE Karnataka stage 1 examination:
| NTSE Science Syllabus – Topics |
|---|
| Air |
| Cellular level of organisation |
| Fibres and plastics |
| Measurement |
| Metals and non-metals |
| Heredity and evolution |
| Magnetism and electricity at work |
| Periodic classification of elements |
| Motion and force |
| Plant and animal nutrition |
| Work and energy |
| Water |
| Soil |
| Reproduction |
| Acids, bases and salt |
| Carbon and its compounds |
| Diversity in living organisms |
| Life processes |
| Human body |
| Food production & management |
| Light and sound |
| Micro-organisms |
| Our environment |
| Periodic classification of elements |
| Physical and chemical changes |
| The Universe |
| Structure of atom |
| Source of energy |
| Some common diseases |
Find the list of important topics of social science in NTSE Karnataka stage 1 examination:
| NTSE Social Science Syllabus – Topics |
|---|
| Agriculture |
| Culture, science and literature |
| Early states |
| Indian constitution |
| Industrial revolution |
| Jainism, Buddhism and conquerors from distant lands |
| Mediaeval architecture and culture |
| New empires and kingdoms |
| Resources and development |
| The Mauryas |
| Vedic period |
| Atmosphere |
| Democracy and elections |
| Eighteenth century political formation |
| Indian economics |
| Introduction and sources of ancient Indian history |
| Maps and globe |
| Natural vegetation |
| Population |
| The judiciary |
| Union government |
| Biosphere |
| Diversity and livelihood |
| French revolution |
| Indiandom struggle |
| Internal structure of the Earth and rocks |
| Major domains and landforms |
| Nationalism in various countries |
| Popular movements and social reforms |
| The Delhi sultanate |
| UN and international agencies |
| World history |
| British raj |
| Early mediaeval period |
| India and its neighbours |
| Indus valley civilization |
| Local and state government |
| Motion of the Earth |
| Our country – India |
| Solar system |
| The Mughal empire |
| Water resources |
Find the list of topics of mental ability section of NTSE Karnataka stage 1 examination:
| NTSE Mental Ability Syllabus – Topics |
|---|
| Alphabet and number test |
| Calendar, time and clock |
| Embedded figure |
| Ranking and arrangements |
| Water and mirror images |
| Coding-decoding |
| Classification |
| Figure partition and dot situation |
| Venn diagrams |
| Analogy (Verbal) |
| Analogy (Non-verbal) |
| Mathematical operations |
| Series (Verbal) |
| Series (Non-verbal) |
| Blood relations |
| Direction sense |
| Missing character |
| Word problems |
Find the list of topics asked in general knowledge and current affairs in NTSE Karnataka stage 1 examination:
| NTSE General Knowledge Syllabus – Topics |
|---|
| Abbreviations |
| Sports |
| India |
| Books and Authors |
| Awards and recognitions |
| World |
Find the list of topics of English language in NTSE Karnataka stage 1 examination:
| NTSE English Syllabus – Topics |
|---|
| Antonyms |
| Reading comprehension |
| English grammar |
| Rearrangement of jumbled words |
| One-word substitution |
| Sentence completion |
| Paragraph completion |
| Synonyms |
This section includes topics from Physics, Chemistry and Biology. This section carries around 35 questions.
| Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Fibres and Plastics | 1% |
| Food Production and Management | 1% |
| Heredity and Evolution | 1% |
| Soil | 1% |
| The Universe | 1% |
| Acid Bases and Salts | 2% |
| Diversity in Living organisms | 2% |
| Periodic Classification of Elements | 2% |
| Sound | 2% |
| Measurement | 3% |
| Micro-Organisms | 3% |
| Motion and Force | 3% |
| Structure of Atom | 3% |
| Cellular Level of Organisation | 4% |
| Sound of Energy | 4% |
| Air | 4% |
| Carbon and it’s Compound | 6% |
| Life Processes | 4% |
| Water | 4% |
| Our Environment | 5% |
| Metals and Non-Metals | 5% |
| Reproduction | 5% |
| Light | 5% |
| Magnetic and Electricity at Work | 5% |
| Work and Energy | 6% |
| Some Common Diseases | 7% |
| Human Body | 7% |
This section includes topics from History, Civics, Geography, Economics, and General Awareness and carries around 35 questions.
| Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Local and State Government | 1% |
| Medieval Architecture and Culture | 1% |
| Biosphere | 1% |
| Culture, Science and Literature | 1% |
| Early States | 1% |
| Eighteen Century Political Formation | 1% |
| French Revolution | 1% |
| Industries | 1% |
| Population | 1% |
| Solar System | 1% |
| UN and International Agencies | 1% |
| Union Government | 2% |
| Vedic Period | 2% |
| Water Resources | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Nationalism in Various Countries | 2% |
| Popular Movements and Social Reforms | 2% |
| New Empires and Kingdoms | 2% |
| Democracy and Elections | 2% |
| Diversity and Livelihood | 2% |
| Industrial Revolution | 2% |
| The Judiciary | 2% |
| India and Its Neighbours | 2% |
| Internal Structure of the Earth and Rocks | 2% |
| Introduction and Sources of Ancient Indian History | 2% |
| Jainism, Buddhism, and Conquerors from Distant Lands | 2% |
| World History | 3% |
| The Delhi Sultanate | 3% |
| The motion of the Earth | 3% |
| Atmosphere | 3% |
| Natural Vegetation | 3% |
| Early Medieval Period | 3% |
| Our Country- India | 4% |
| Indian Constitution | 4% |
| Indian Economics | 4% |
| Indus Valley Civilization | 4% |
| The Mughal Empire | 5% |
| Indiandom Struggle | 5% |
| Resources and Development | 5% |
| British Raj | 5% |
Find the topic level weightage of all topics of English in NTSE Karnataka stage 1 examination
| Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Rearrangement of Jumbled Words | 5% |
| Paragraph Completion | 5% |
| Reading Comprehension | 10% |
| English Grammar | 10% |
| Sentence Completion | 10% |
| Synonyms | 15% |
| Antonyms | 15% |
| One Word Substitution | 30% |
Find the weightage of the topics asked in the general knowledge and current affairs section of NTSE Karnataka stage 1 examination.
| Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Abbreviations | 10% |
| Awards and Recognitions | 10% |
| Books and Authors | 10% |
| Sports | 10% |
| World | 20% |
| India | 40% |
Find the topic level weightage of the mental ability section of the NTSE Karnataka stage 1 examination.
| Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Alphabets and Number test | 1% |
| Figure Partition and Dot Situation | 1% |
| Calendar, Time, and Clock | 1% |
| Paper Folding and Cutting | 2% |
| Venn Diagrams | 2% |
| Mathematical Operations | 3% |
| Water and Mirror Images | 4% |
| Cube and Dice | 5% |
| Analogy(Non-Verbal) | 5% |
| Analogy(Verbal) | 5% |
| Embedded Figure | 5% |
| Coding-Decoding | 7% |
| Direction Sense | 7% |
| Ranking and Arrangements | 7% |
| Series (Verbal) | 7% |
| Series(Non-Verbal) | 8% |
| Blood relations | 9% |
| Classification | 9% |
| Missing Character | 9% |
The proper preparation for the MAT paper is mandatory for the students to score good marks. We have provided some tips below that you can follow during your MAT preparation:
The proper preparation for the SAT paper is mandatory for the students to score good marks. We have provided some tips below that you can follow during your SAT preparation:
There are certain points about the exam taking strategy of NTSE Karnataka stage 1 examination are listed below.
Students who have applied for the NTSE 2022 stage 1 test must immediately begin their preparation. Though most students continue their studies while attending school, other students devote their entire attention to studying by beginning a month before the exam. Because the exam is only a month away, you should get started on studying right away.
Knowledge of the NTSE syllabus and test format is beneficial at every level, from creating an efficient study plan to developing tactics to perform well in the examination hall. Before establishing your schedule, double-check the exam syllabus.
The NTSE 2022 syllabus will be based on NCERT’s 10th-grade curriculum. Students can cover the majority of the syllabus by reading NCERT books, and for sections that they find difficult to comprehend, they can use online learning options such as live online courses, recorded video lectures, and other similar resources.
The topics included in NTSE question papers are mostly from the mathematics, science, social science, English, general knowledge, and mental ability syllabuses.
The mental ability test (MAT) and scholastic ability test (SAT) are two portions of the NTSE, which are administered at the state level (SAT). The paper consists of objective type multiple-choice questions and is administered in an offline format (MCQs). Each right answer receives one point. To pass the test, students in the general category must achieve a score of 40%, while students in the reserved categories must achieve a score of just 32%.
Knowing your talents and shortcomings allows you to concentrate on the important things. You can hunt for remedies if you are conscious of your flaws.
One of the greatest methods to not only monitor your progress but also your level among other students is to take as many mock examinations, practise tests, and previous year papers as possible. This will help you stay confident and give your best shot on exam day.
It will also assist you in analysing your performance and identifying ways to improve in order to achieve a good grade on the final test.
The key to success is revision. Because you only have one month to prepare for the NTSE 2022, you can’t afford to save the last week for revision. It is preferable if you periodically review your curriculum and solve sample papers to assess your knowledge.
Entering the test room with uncertainties in your mind will only detract from your performance. So, whether you’re taking NTSE coaching or not, make sure you get all of your questions answered.
This will assist you in comprehending the exam format and types of questions that will be asked. Based on this, you may refine your approaches and strategies in order to answer as many questions as possible in the time allotted to finish the exam.
You should not overlook your health since you have less time to prepare for the NTSE 2022. Even if you have to study for a few additional hours, you must consume nutritious foods and get adequate sleep. What you eat and how much sleep you get to have a direct influence on your final test performance. As a result, when preparing for the NTSE, give equal attention to your health.
The important topics on which questions will be asked in the exams are given below:
| Sections | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| NTSE Karnataka Stage 1 – MAT Syllabus |
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| NTSE Karnataka Stage 1 – Science Syllabus |
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| NTSE Karnataka Stage 1 – Social Science Syllabus |
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| NTSE Karnataka Stage 1 – Mathematics Syllabus |
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The National Talent Search Examination is held by the NCERT for students in class 10 with the goal of showcasing their abilities. Every year, this test is held at two levels: stage-1, which is held at the state level, and stage-2, which is held at the national level.
Due to administrative concerns, NCERT has decided to postpone the NTSE stage 1 exams for the year 2022. The revised dates will be announced in the near future. Stay up to date by checking this website on a frequent basis for any official announcements.
NCERT has released the NTSE important dates 2021-22 for aspiring and qualified students.
| Activities Regarding NTSE Karnataka Examination | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Date of issue of notification regarding the NTSE Karnataka stage 1 examination | November 2021 |
| Date of filling the application form for NTSE Karnataka stage 1 examination | November 11, 2021 |
| Last date for submitting the application form of NTSE Karnataka stage 1 examination | November 30, 2021 |
| Issuing the admit cards for NTSE Karnataka stage 1 examination | To be announced |
| Conducting date of NTSE Karnataka stage 1 examination | January 16, 2022 (It was postponed) |
| Date of release of results of NTSE Karnataka stage 1 examination | To be announced |
| Issuing the admit cards for NTSE Karnataka stage 2 examination | To be announced |
| Conducting date of NTSE Karnataka stage 2 examination | June 12, 2022 |
| Date of release of results of NTSE Karnataka stage 2 examination | To be announced |
Every year NCERT releases the NTSE notification to the students studying in class 9 and 10. In which NTSE stage 1 examination is conducted at the state level by the Karnataka state board. Karnataka state board releases the notification in the month of September 2021.
The first and foremost step in the NTSE examinations is filling out the application form. To fill out the application form, the students must pass the eligibility conditions.
The students are advised to fill out the application form within the time period mentioned in the information sheet.
The starting date of filling out the application form is November 11, 2021 and the last date of filling out the application form is November 30, 2021.
State board of Karnataka will issue the admit card for the NTSE stage 1 examination 10 days before the examination date.
NTSE stage 1 examination is conducted at the state level by the Karnataka board. Originally, the stage 1 examination was scheduled to be conducted on January 16, 2022. But, due to administrative issues, the examination is postponed.
After completion of the NTSE stage 1 examination, the board will release the results of the same. In general, after the completion of 30 to 40 days of the examination, the board will release the results.
The application form for the NTSE can be completed in both online and offline ways. The offline application form for each state will be given individually by the states. We have included some general suggestions for filling out forms, which are detailed further down.
The method of filling out forms for Indian students differs from that of Indian students studying abroad. Below is a thorough description of the procedure.
Step 1: Open the KSEEB web portal (https://sslc.karnataka.gov.in/). Place cursor on login and click on NTSE Login
Step 3: Enter new password→Confirm new password→Enter HM mobile number→Get OTP
Step 4: Enter U-DISE CODE as USER NAME and password (Created new password). Captcha as shown→Submit
Step 5: Click on NTSE application form
Step 6: Enter the SAT’s Id of the student and click on the “view” button.
Step 7: School-related information will be fetched automatically.
(Auto fetched from SATS – S.No. 1 to 5)
(Auto fetched from SATS – Sl. No. 6 to 11)
Step 7: Student Related Information to be entered by the school authority. (S.No. 12 to 36)
Step 8: Upload Student Photo (The size should be 60 to 80kb in jpeg format). (Photo should fit into the space / Box Correctly) and choose file then click on upload photo
Step 9: Upload Student Signature (The size should be 20 to 50kb in jpeg format) (Signature should fit into the space / Box Correctly) and choose file then click on upload Sign)
Step 10: Accept the HM / Principal declaration by clicking on ⊡ and click on submit
Step 11: Application needs to be submitted and save the information, click on “Ok”
Step 12: Click on the declaration box provided and click on the “print” button
Flow chart is the algorithm which gives complete information about the process and steps involved in the application process of NTSE examination.
The below picture shows the flowchart of steps involved in filling out the application form as released by the Karnataka state education board, Malleshwaram.
While filling out the NTSE registration form, students must provide or upload specific papers. The Principal of the school should certify all of the documents. The following papers are required for the NTSE application form:
Students need to submit their documents such as passport size photo and signature and other certificates (if applicable) in a prescribed manner as per the officials.
The information such as basic information and educational information required to fill on the application form is listed below:
Students need to submit their documents such as passport size photo and signature and other certificates (if applicable) in a prescribed manner as per the officials.
NCERT will give NTSE scholarships in 2022 based on a set of reservation criteria outlined below. In the NTSE application form 2022, candidates must state their category and attach a copy of their certificate (in the event of reserved category only). The following reservation criteria will be used to create the results and merit lists.
| Category | Reservation Criteria |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC’s) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST’s) | 7.5% |
| Physically Handicapped (Disabled Persons) | 4% |
| Other Backward Class | 27% |
| EWS or EPS | 10% |
For the NTSE application form filling, every student needs to pay some minimum amount as the application fees. There is a pre-described fee given by the officials. The application fees for the NTSE Karnataka application form is given below:
The students from Government schools other than SC/ ST need to pay Rs.75 as the application fees, whereas the private school students need to pay the Rs.200 as the application fees except for SC/ ST.
| Category | Fees in Rs | |
|---|---|---|
| Government school students | General, EWS, OBC, Physically handicapped | Rs.75 |
| SC/ ST | Rs.20 | |
| Private school students | General, EWS, OBC, Physically handicapped | Rs.200 |
| SC/ ST | Rs.50 |
For any type of corrections such as wrong details, spelling errors etc, for them, Karnataka state board will give an option to correct the application form. The steps to fill the corrections in the NTSE application form are listed below:
The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination board has published the Karnataka NTSE eligibility criteria 2021 – 2022. Any regular student in the tenth grade is eligible to participate in the National Talent Search Exam. In the 9th standard annual examination, candidates must score 55 percent for general candidates and 45 percent for SC/ST candidates to be eligible to apply.
| Particulars | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| State | Only candidates from Karnataka are eligible. |
| Academic | Candidates must be studying class 10 and are due to appear for the exam in 2022 Students of open schools can also apply for the scholarship but their age should not exceed 18 years. Students who are working along with their studies are not eligible for the scholarship test. |
| Age | Candidates should not exceed their age of 18 years. |
There is no particular age limit for the students who are taking the NTSE Karnataka stage 1 examination. But, the students from open school should not exceed the age of 18 years.
The students studying class 10 from the Karnataka state are eligible to take the NTSE Karnataka stage 1 examination. The students who got minimum qualifying marks as prescribed by the Karnataka state education board in class 9 are eligible to write the NTSE stage 1 examination.
The students who got 55 percent of marks in class 9 for the general, EWS, OBC and others are eligible to write the examination, whereas, for the SC/ ST students, the minimum required marks is 45 per cent.
There is no limit for the number of attempts. The students who are studying class 10 are eligible to take the exam. So, in general, only one attempt is allowed to take the NTSE Karnataka stage 1 examination.
The students from the Karnataka state must know the language of Kannada and English.
The students are given NTSE Karnataka admit tickets by the school administration. A login password is offered to each school. The admission cards must be downloaded from the schools’ logins and distributed to the students who have applied for the exam. All students preparing for the scholarship test should keep in touch with the relevant school department to get updates on the admission card and exam.
The school officials must also download the admit card on time and distribute it to the candidates. In most cases, students do not have immediate access to their NTSE stage 1 admit cards. They must obtain the same from their respective schools.
Stage 1 of the exam in Karnataka was scheduled to take place on January 16, 2022. But, it is postponed. The date for the NTSE Karnataka admit card 2022 will be announced soon. The admit card for the Karnataka NTSE examination in 2022 will be distributed at least 10 days before the exam day. Candidates receive their admit cards well in advance of the exam day.
The admit card for the NTSE Karnataka stage 1 examination will be released by the Karnataka state board of education. There will be a lot of information printed on the admit card released by the Karnataka state board. Some of the information on the admit card are listed below:
The below given documents are required for filling the NTSE Karnataka stage 1 examination.
Students need to follow the instructions to download the admit card from the Karnataka state board. The steps to download the admit card are mentioned below:
Note: Students can get their admit cards from the school authority also.
The below given documents are required for filling the NTSE Karnataka stage 1 examination.
Students need to follow the instructions to download the admit card from the Karnataka state board. The steps to download the admit card are mentioned below:
Note: Students can get their admit cards from the school authority also.
NTSE Result 2022 Stage 1 Karnataka Marks list image
The following details will be shared through district-wise marks lists:
The details shown below about the selected students will be communicated through NTSE result 2022 Karnataka selection list:
NCERT determined the minimum marks to qualify for the stage 1 and stage 2 exam. A student must remember that the NTSE cutoff and qualifying marks are separate.
If a student is securing the cutoff marks but is unable to achieve qualifying marks in any of the sections will not be selected in NTSE Karnataka result 2022.
| Category | Qualifying marks |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | 40% in each section |
| SC/ST | 32% in each section |
Note: Download NTSE Karnataka answer key to calculate probable scores before the announcement of NTSE Karnataka result 2022.
The cutoff marks are the minimum marks that are required to secure for cracking the stage 1 exam. NTSE cutoff marks are released online along with NTSE Karnataka result 2022.
Students can use previous year cutoff marks to estimate their chances of selection for the stage 2 exam. The following table provides the previous year’s cutoff of NTSE Karnataka.
| Categories | Cutoff Score |
|---|---|
| General | 151 |
| OBC | 129 |
| SC | 117 |
| ST | 113 |
| General-PH | 74 |
| OBC-PH | 89 |
| SC-PH | 84 |
| ST-PH | 81 |
| EWS | 82 |
NCERT prescribed the following reservation system of NTSE which is followed while preparing NTSE Karnataka 2022 result.
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 27% |
| ST | 15% |
| SC | 7.50% |
| PH | 4% |
| District Name | Total Students | District Name | Total Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagalkot | 3612 | Haveri | 4171 |
| Ballari | 4866 | Kalburgi | 4422 |
| Belagavi | 5431 | Kodagu | 1485 |
| Belagavi Chikkodi | 7253 | Kolar | 2313 |
| Bengaluru North | 4486 | Koppal | 3249 |
| Bengaluru Rural | 3250 | Mandya | 3388 |
| Bengaluru South | 7945 | Mysuru | 6800 |
| Bidar | 3763 | Raichur | 2585 |
| Chamarajanagara | 2403 | Ramanagara | 3481 |
| Chikkaballapura | 2707 | Shivamogga | 2999 |
| Chikkamangaluru | 2410 | Tumakuru | 3917 |
| Chitradurga | 4474 | Madhugiri | 2492 |
| Davanagere | 3269 | Udupi | 2220 |
| Dharwad | 3138 | Uttara Kannada | 1793 |
| Dakshina Kannada | 5854 | Sirsi | 1858 |
| Gadag | 2237 | Vijayapura | 3403 |
| Hassan | 3947 | Yadagiri | 1480 |
The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) awards NTSE scholarships to finalist candidates in the amounts listed below:
| Study level | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|
| Class 11 and 12 level | Rs. 1,250 per month |
| UG and PG level | Rs. 2000 per month |
| PhD level | As per UGC norms |
Q1. Who is in charge of the NTSE?
Ans: National council of education research and training (NCERT) administers a national level test known as NTSE.
Q2. What is the NTSE marking scheme for both stages?
Ans The following is the marking scheme for both NTSE levels.
Q3. How will the NTSE scholarship be distributed?
Ans: The scholarship will be given to students who are in class X and have passed both the state and national level NTSE examinations.
Q4. What is the NTSE registration mode?
Ans: The NTSE application form is available online in all states. Students must print a copy of the application form, fill it out, and send it together with the application fee (if applicable) to their individual institutions. Some states offer a registration procedure that is entirely online.
Q5. When will the first stage of the NTSE 2022 be held?
Ans: The first stage of the NTSE 2022 was set for January 16, 2022. However, owing to administrative issues, it has been postponed. The revised exam dates will be revealed in the near future.
Q6. This year, I am reappearing for my class 10 exams. Is it possible for me to apply for NTSE 2022?
Ans: No, you may only apply for the NTSE 2022 scholarship test if you are taking class 10 for the first time.
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Some of the similar exams like NTSE are listed below:
There are various types of Olympiads examinations that are conducted for students who are studying class 9 and 10. These olympiad exams are conducted for various subjects such as maths, science and social studies.
| Exam Name | Details | Official Website |
|---|---|---|
| Indian National Olympiad (INO) | The Indian government financially sponsors Olympiads, which are a five-stage system. The NSE (National Standard Examination), held for each topic and totally regulated and directed by the Indian Association of Physics Teachers, is the first stage of the Indian National Olympiad (IAPT). On the other hand, HBCSE is in charge of the next four stages. | http://olympiads.hbcse.tifr.res.in/ |
| Science Olympiad Foundation | The Silverzone is a place where you may find a Non-profit, non-governmental organisation committed to raising academic awareness among Indian and foreign students. It is held for students in grades I through XII in a range of areas, and it guarantees that students thrive not just professionally but also socially. Problem-solving and creative thinking is encouraged in these tests. | http://www.sofworld.org/ |
| National Interactive Maths Olympiad (NIMO) | This national test is for students in grades V through XII, with the purpose of eliminating pupils’ phobia of maths. It evaluates their cognitive and numerical ability. NIMO claims to make maths more entertaining by including interactive activities such as interactive Olympiads, workshops, and conferences. | https://www.eduhealfoundation.org/maths-olympiad.php |
| National Biotechnology Olympiad Examination (NBO) | This test, which includes 50 questions and a total of 50 marks, is available to students in grades I through XII from all subjects. Schools have praised Biotechno Activity Books & WorkBooks in addition to its annual e-newspapers. Its purpose is to inspire and raise awareness of biotechnology concerns among the younger generation. | https://www.eduhealfoundation.org/maths-olympiad.php |
| The International Mathematical Olympiad (NIMO) | This national test is for students in grades V through XII, with the purpose of eliminating pupils’ arithmetic fears. It evaluates their mental and numerical skills. NIMO claims to make maths more entertaining by including interactive activities like interactive Olympiads, workshops, and conferences. | https://sofworld.org/isso |
| International Social Studies Olympiad (ISSO) | The International Social Studies Olympiad is an annual national and international test of history, geography, and civics skills. It is based on the mandated curricula of the CBSE/ICSE and State Boards. | https://sofworld.org/isso |
| Exam Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Kishore Yojana Examination (KVPY) | The Department of Science and Technology provides a national competitive test in Basic Sciences for students in grades XI and XII. The chosen applicants would be eligible to apply to the Indian Institute for Science Education and Research for a five-year integrated MS programme. The program’s goal is to find students who are naturally interested in research. |
| Geo Genius | Geogenius’ objective is to spark student interest in geography while also increasing public knowledge of the topic. The International Geography Olympiad, on the other hand, is not affiliated with the Geography Olympiad and is held separately. |
| National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NLSTSE) | This diagnostic test identifies gifted kids in classes II through XII. What distinguishes these tests from others? They include interesting problems that require critical thought rather than mindless memorization, as in traditional approaches. NSTSE provides a detailed skill-by-skill examination that highlights students’ strengths and weaknesses. |
The next level examination of the future exam after the NTSE stage 1 examination is the NTSE stage 2 examination held at the national level.
NTSE stage 2 examination consists of the same syllabus and has the same exam pattern of NTSE stage 1 examination. As with the NTSE stage 1 examination, the NTSE stage 2 exam has two papers: paper 1 on the mental ability test (MAT) and paper 2 on the Scholastic aptitude test (SAT). Each paper consists of 100 marks and a duration of 2 hours.
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