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.
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Verbal and Non Verbal Analogy |
Verbal and Non-Verbal Series |
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Classification |
Coding-Decoding |
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Alphabet and Number Test |
Blood Relations |
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Distance and Direction |
Paper Cutting and Folding |
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Venn Diagrams |
Mathematical Operations |
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Calendar, Time and Clock |
Missing Characters |
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Embedded Figures |
Ranking and Arrangements |
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Word Problems |
Cube and Dice |
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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:
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Physics |
Magnetism and Electricity |
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Motion and Force |
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Measurements |
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Work and Energy |
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The Universe |
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Light and Sound |
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Source of Energy |
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Chemistry |
Acid, Bases, Salt |
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Metals and Non-metals |
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Periodic Classification of Elements |
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Structure of Atom |
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Carbon and its Compounds |
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Physical and Chemical Changes |
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Fibres and Plastics |
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Biology |
Air |
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Soil |
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Water |
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Micro-organisms |
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Life Processes |
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Reproduction |
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Heredity and Evolution |
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Food Production and Management |
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Plant and Animal Nutrition |
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Diversity in Living Organisms |
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Cellular Level of Organisation |
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Human Body |
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Some Common Diseases |
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Our Environment |
The table below provides the NTSE Social Science Syllabus:
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History |
French Revolution |
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Industrial Revolution |
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Mughal Empire |
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British Raj |
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Maurya Empire |
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Indian Freedom Struggle |
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Medieval Architecture and Culture |
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Early Medieval Period |
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Early States |
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Indus Valley Civilization |
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Conquerors from Distant Lands |
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Jainism and Buddhism |
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Popular Movements and Social Reforms |
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Nationalism in Various Countries |
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Introduction and Sources of Ancient Indian History |
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World War I and II |
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Vedic Period |
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New Empires and Kingdoms |
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World History |
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UN and International Agencies |
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Geography |
Biosphere |
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Water Resources |
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Atmosphere |
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Agriculture |
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Diversity and Livelihood |
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Resources and Development |
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Internal Structure of the Earth and Rocks |
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Maps and Globe |
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Natural Vegetation |
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Our Country – India |
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Motion of the Earth |
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India and its Neighbors |
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Climate – India and World |
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Indian Physiographic Division |
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Drainage in India |
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Solar System |
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Major Domains and landforms |
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Population |
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Civics |
Indian Constitution |
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Local and State Government |
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Indian Government |
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Judiciary |
Given below is the NTSE 2021 Mathematics syllabus:
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Arithmetic Progressions |
Number Systems |
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Polynomials |
Real Numbers |
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Quadratic Equations |
Percentage |
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Square Roots and Cube Roots |
Direct and Inverse Variation |
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Mensuration |
Rational Numbers |
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Circles |
Trigonometry |
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Surface Areas and Volumes |
Simple and Compound Interest |
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Triangles |
Arithmetic |
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Coordinate Geometry |
Statistics and Probability |
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Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry |
Linear Equations in Two Variables |
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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.
