National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) Full Syllabus Check Now

 National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) Full Syllabus Check Now

Students should be aware that NTSE Stage 1 will include questions from the amended syllabus of their education board. This year, many boards have reduced the Class 10 syllabus after the COVID19 epidemic that led to the closure of schools. An examination of section 1 of the NTSE will exclude questions from the deleted articles.

The curriculum for the National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) 2021 is based largely on the topics covered in Classes 9 and 10. There are both types of objective questions such as the Mental Ability Test and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) in the relevant articles.

The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is based on questions from the Social Science, Science, and Mathematics subjects.

The MAT paper will be based on questions of speaking and non-speaking skills such as thinking and reasoning. Also, topics include analogy, classification, value chain, pattern view, hidden number, etc.

The NTSE Phase 1 & 2 questionnaire is based on the CBSE Class 9th and 10th Syllabus. Topics to be included on a variety of topics are provided below.

NTSE Syllabus 2021: Mental Ability Test (MAT)

The MAT tests students’ logical reasoning and analytical skills. Students must understand the theory behind various concepts and then move onto solving problems.

NTSE Syllabus for MAT
Verbal and Non Verbal Analogy	Verbal and Non-Verbal Series
Classification	Coding-Decoding
Alphabet and Number Test	Blood Relations
Distance and Direction	Paper Cutting and Folding
Venn Diagrams	Mathematical Operations
Calendar, Time and Clock	Missing Characters
Embedded Figures	Ranking and Arrangements
Word Problems	Cube and Dice
Water and Mirror Images

NTSE 2021 Syllabus for Scholastic Ability Test (SAT)

SAT includes questions from Science, Social science & Mathematics subjects. The section tests students’ for their academic knowledge, reading skills, application skills, etc. The detailed syllabus for each of the section of SAT are provided below:

NTSE Syllabus 2021 for Science, Social Science & Maths

This part covers Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology), Social Science (History, Geography, Civics) and Maths. The syllabus' for Science subjects are provided below:

NTSE Syllabus for Science
Physics	Magnetism and Electricity
Motion and Force
Measurements
Work and Energy
The Universe
Light and Sound
Source of Energy
Chemistry	Acid, Bases, Salt
Metals and Non-metals
Periodic Classification of Elements
Structure of Atom
Carbon and its Compounds
Physical and Chemical Changes
Fibres and Plastics
Biology	Air
Soil
Water
Micro-organisms
Life Processes
Reproduction
Heredity and Evolution
Food Production and Management
Plant and Animal Nutrition
Diversity in Living Organisms
Cellular Level of Organisation
Human Body
Some Common Diseases
Our Environment

The table below provides the NTSE Social Science Syllabus:

NTSE Syllabus for Social Science
History	French Revolution
Industrial Revolution
Mughal Empire
British Raj
Maurya Empire
Indian Freedom Struggle
Medieval Architecture and Culture
Early Medieval Period
Early States
Indus Valley Civilization
Conquerors from Distant Lands
Jainism and Buddhism
Popular Movements and Social Reforms
Nationalism in Various Countries
Introduction and Sources of Ancient Indian History
World War I and II
Vedic Period
New Empires and Kingdoms
World History
UN and International Agencies
Geography	Biosphere
Water Resources
Atmosphere
Agriculture
Diversity and Livelihood
Resources and Development
Internal Structure of the Earth and Rocks
Maps and Globe
Natural Vegetation
Our Country – India
Motion of the Earth
India and its Neighbors
Climate – India and World
Indian Physiographic Division
Drainage in India
Solar System
Major Domains and landforms
Population
Civics	Indian Constitution
Local and State Government
Indian Government
Judiciary

Given below is the NTSE 2021 Mathematics syllabus:

NTSE Syllabus for Mathematics
Arithmetic Progressions	Number Systems
Polynomials	Real Numbers
Quadratic Equations	Percentage
Square Roots and Cube Roots	Direct and Inverse Variation
Mensuration	Rational Numbers
Circles	Trigonometry
Surface Areas and Volumes	Simple and Compound Interest
Triangles	Arithmetic
Coordinate Geometry	Statistics and Probability
Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry	Linear Equations in Two Variables
Quadrilateral	Parallelogram

Students must note that the NTSE Syllabus 2021 is not restricted to the topics mentioned above. In order to score well, students must be well-versed with all the topics and concepts that are included in the NCERT books (of the respective subjects) of Classes 9 and 10.

For better practice, students must solve, practice and analyze as many NTSE question papers as possible. They make one familiar with the NTSE exam pattern, marking scheme, exam duration and more. It is suggested that students must try and complete the sample papers or previous years' question papers within the stipulated time. 

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