Tips to Crack NTS Exam 2021 (Stage-II)
India Today
National Talent Search Exam 2020-21 (Stage-II) will be held tomorrow. Here's a quick look at tips.
The National Talent Search Examination (NTSE), a National Level Scholarship Exam, is conducted by the National Council of Education Research to identify the intellectuals from across the nation & help them get scholarship. This examination is conducted every year at two levels- Stage-I (State Level) and Stage-II (National Level). Paper Test Number of Questions Maximum Marks Duration of Examination (in minutes) Paper I Mental Ability Test (MAT) 100 100 120 Paper II Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) 100 100 120 Paper Test Subjects No. of Questions Maximum Marks Time Duration Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Science 40 40 Mathematics 20 20 Social Science 40 40 For every correct answer, one mark will be given to the candidates. Marks will not be deducted for unattempted or unanswered questions. Since there is no negative marking, candidates are advised to ask every question of the examination paper. The Mental Ability Test comprises 100 questions each carrying 1 mark. The time duration of the paper is 120 minutes, which means each question can be easily solved in 1.2 minutes. This paper contains Analytical Reasoning and Logical Reasoning-based questions. It tests the examinee’s ability to think, visualise and discriminate. Practising sample papers is the best way to prepare for this section. If candidates face any problem in understanding the logic behind any problem, then clearing questions by consulting teachers is a good idea. Solve questions using your visualisation power. This section comprises 40 questions, each carrying 1 mark. Ideally, this section should be completed in 48 minutes, which means each question should be given 1.2 minutes The syllabus for NTSE 2021 Science section contains topics from course books so it would be advisable to refer class notes to revise quickly Revise chemical equations and chemical formulae Make sure that you remember formulae of Physics and Chemistry by heart. This section of the SAT contains 40 questions. Every question of the section carries 1 mark. Each question should be given 1.2 minutes to solve, which gives 48 minutes to the whole section A chronical order of all the historical events covered in the syllabus will help you revise quickly Geography topics may be revised using maps. This section comprises of 20 questions where each question carries one mark. Each question in this section should be completed in not more than 1.2 minutes. Candidates should try to finish this section in 20 minutes so that they still have 4 minutes remaining to recheck every answer Remember every important and common formula by hear Keep a check on your timing as this section may, cost more time Try different hacks to remember Trigonometry rules Keep your concepts clear about Linear and Quadratic Equations. Candidates should reach the test centre 30-45 minutes before the exam commences Candidates, who reach more than 15 minutes after the scheduled test time, may not be allowed to take the test Candidates are required to bring admit card, photo identity and ball pen to the exam centre Any type of gadget, watch and calculators are not allowed inside the exam centre Attempt all questions as there is no negative marking. Maintain speed, accuracy and try to attempt all questions Keep calm, believe in your preparation and you will ace NTSE.
Paper II 120 minutes
NTS Exam Stage-II, is scheduled for October 24 2021, Sunday in all the States/UTs. The Stage-1 of NTSE (2020-21) was held on Dec 13, 2020. To get the desired result, it is important to ensure that you have a well-strategized preparation plan.