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National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) 2019 Visit on Shiksha
Conducted by
National Council of Educational Research and T raining
Summary
NT SE 2019: NCERT conducted national level examination (stage II) on June 16, 2019. T he NT SE result 2019 for stage II
exam is expected to be out in September. Candidates qualifying National T alent Search Examination (NT SE) will be awarded
scholarship. In this article you will get information about NT SE scholarship scheme, exam dates and events and also major
changes in NT SE over the years.
T he state level NT SE 2019 was conducted by respective states/UT s on November 03, 04 and 18, 2018. NT SE 2019 results
for stage I were declared by all states/UT s in January-March 2019.
Latest:
NCERT has released admit card for NT SE stage II exam on May 16, Download here
NT SE exam at national level (Stage 2) was rescheduled for June 16, 2019 instead of May 12, 2019 due to Lok Sabha Elections
2019.
NCERT has revised number of scholarships to be awarded brginning this year. From the year 2019, a total of 2000
candidates will be awarded the NT SE scholarship. T his number was 1000 till last year.
What is NTSE exam?

National T alent Search Examination popularly known as NT SE is conducted by National Council of Educational Research
and T raining (NCERT ) for identifying talented students who want to pursue higher education in Science and Social Studies
streams. T he examination is conducted at two levels i.e. first, state-level talent search examination and then, National Level
T alent Search Examination. T he State Level T alent Search Exam is conducted by 29 States/07 UT s for all students studying in
Class 10th. T he students qualifying in State Level T alent Search Examination are eligible to appear in NT SE stage II
examination to be conducted by NCERT . T he aim of NT SE scheme is to award talented students pursuing education in
Science and Social Studies stream with scholarships to help continue their education.
Hig hlig hts of National T alent Search Examination
National T alent Search Examination
Exam Name Commonly known as NT SE
NT SE Stage 1 is conducted by respective states/UT s

Conducted by
National level or NT SE stage II is conducted by NCERT
Exam Level National Level
Class level Class 10th
T otal Scholarships 2000
Disclaimer: This is no t the o fficia l g uide o f this e xa m . It is a uto -g e ne ra te d ba se d o n the info rma tio n
a va ila ble o n S hiksha a s o n 20-Jun-2019.
Rs. 1250 per month for Class 11-12
Scholarship amount Rs. 2000 per month for UG and PG level

As per UGC norms for research level
Scholarship level Up to Ph. D. level
Exam Mode Offline examination
Mental Aptitude T est (MAT )

Exam Papers
Scholastic Aptitude T est (SAT )
120 minutes for each paper (MAT & SAT ) at each level i.e. a
T est Duration
total of 240 minutes. (same for both the stages)
For NT SE Stage I exam - In all 29 states and 7 UT s

T otal Exam Centers
For NT SE Stage II - 35 exam cities
Registration began in August 2018 and the last date of

Registration dates
application is notified by respective state/UT separately
November 03, 2018 for Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland,

Andaman and Nicobar Islands
November 04 , 2018 for All other states and UT s except
Exam dates for NT SE Stage I exam 2018-2019 West Bengal, Kerala and Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland,
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
November 18, 2018, for West Bengal and Kerala (as per
revised date of Kerala state level exam)
Exam date for NT SE Stage 2 exam 2019 June 16, 2019, for all states and UT s
Phone number - 011-26560464

Exam Helpline for NT SE Stage ii examination only
e-mail - ntsexam.ncert@gov.in
Official Website http://www.ncert.nic.in
NTSE 2019 Exam dates and other events:
Events Stag e I dates Stag e II dates
NT SE application dates August 2018 No registration
NT SE Admit card dates By second week of October 2018 May 16, 2019
NT SE Exam dates November 03, 04, and 18, 2019 June 16, 2019
NT SE Result dates January – March 2019 September 2019
Major Chang es in National T alent Search Examination by NCERT over the past years:
How it began
T he programme was started in 1963 as National Science T alent Search Scheme (NST SS) as an initiative to help talented
students with scholarships. T he students who applied for NT SE scholarships were selected on the basis of qualification in the
written test, project report and interview. T he written test included Science Aptitude T est (SAT ) and an essay based on a
scientific theme only. T he project report was also needed to be submitted at the time of written test. T he scholarships were
awarded to only those students who wanted to pursue higher education in Basic Sciences from Class 11th to Doctoral level.
All about NTSE over the years:

Over the years since it was started, the exam conducting authority made drastic changes in the examination pattern, subject,
class level, scholarship numbers and amount etc. Check below the major changes made in the NT SE scholarship scheme –
NT S Exam over the years
Fe at ure Ye ars C hang e s mad e in NT S E
1964 350 from 10
1976 From 350 to 500
From 500 to 550

1981 (out of which 50 scholarships were
reserved for SC and ST categories)
From 550 to 750 inclusive of 70

1983 scholarships reserved for SC and ST
students only
Number of Scholarships
(In 1963, only 10 scholarships were From 750 to 1000 with reservation as
awarded) under –
2000
15% for Scheduled Caste students
7.5% for Scheduled T ribes students
From 1000 to 2000 with reservation as

under –
27% for Other Backward Class
2019 students
15% for Scheduled Caste students
7.5% for Scheduled T ribes students
4% for Physicall Disabled students
T he scholarship amount was raised up

to Rs. 500.
2006-2007 However, the students pursuing Ph.D.
courses were given scholarship
amount as per the UGC norms only.
T he scholarship amount of Rs. 500
T he scholarship amount of Rs. 500
was increased for students at different
Scholarship amount levels as under –
Class 11th and Class 12 th: Rs. 1250 per
month
2014-2015 till present At Bachelor degree and Post-
Graduate degree levels: Rs. 2000 per

month
Students pursuing Ph.D. degree – As
per UGC norms
1976 (after the introduction of From Basic Sciences to Engineering,

10+2+3 education pattern) Social Sciences and Medicine streams
T he scholarship will be awarded to

students pursuing higher education in
Subjects Specialization/Stream of Social Science and Science streams up
higher education to doctoral level.
2019
T he scholarship for professional
courses in Medicine and Engineering
will be awarded up to Post-Graduation
level only.
From National Science T alent Search

Change in Name 1976 Scheme (NST SS) to National T alent
Search Scheme (NT SS)
T he exam was extended up to Class

10th, Class 11th and Class 12 th
1976
Students and separate examinations
were conducted for each level.
T he class level was returned back to

Class 10th only.
However, the centralized examination
process of national level for students
1985 from all over India was decentralized
i.e. T iers were introduced and now,
Class level (initially only Class 10th students were required to appear for
students could apply and appear for T ier I at their own state level and then
the NT SE Scholarship examination) for T ier II for the national level.
NT SE was now conducted for Class

8th students from Class 10th earlier
However, NCERT conducted 2 more
2006-2007 exams for Class 10th students in 2007-
2008 for providing an opportunity to
students studying in Class 9th and
students studying in Class 9th and
Class 10th at that time.
T he Class level was again set only for

2013 till present
Class 10th.
T wo objective type written tests

introduced i.e. Mental Ability T est
(MAT ) and Scholastic Aptitude T est
(SAT ) in place of descriptive written
test and Essay based on Science
theme only
1976
Project Report submission was
discontinued
Only qualified students need to appear
for face to face Interview.
Selection based on composite scores
in MAT , SAT and Interview only.
Selection Procedure
Language Ability T est (LAT ) introduced

as part of the selection criteria.
LAT was either English or Hindi as per
the choice of students.
2013
It is of only qualifying nature as the
scores of LAT was not included in
deciding the merit of students for
NT SE scholarships.
LAT paper removed from the selection

2018 and onward
procedure
A uniform exam pattern was designed

for MAT and SAT for all states and
UT s conducted T ier 1 exam of NT SE.
T he exam pattern of NT SE Stage 1
exam now included –
For MAT : 100 MCQs
For SAT : 200 MCQs divided into 25 for
each subject as under -
1. Mathematics,
2. Physics,
1985 3. Chemistry,
4. Biology,
5. History,
6. Geography,
7. Civics,
7. Civics,
8. Economics.
However, candidates were provided
with a choice of selecting any four of
the eight sections and therefore, only
need to answer 100 questions.
T he choice to select sections in SAT

paper was terminated.
T he SAT paper was now based on
Science, Social Science and
1995
Mathematics.
Science and Social Sciences section 40
MCQs each and remaining 20 were for
Mathematics.
T he Class VIII NT SE exam pattern was

based on 90 questions for each paper
i.e. MAT and SAT .
2006-2007
Exam Pattern SAT included 35 questions each for
Science and Social Science and, 20
MCQs for Mathematics.
Negative marking scheme introduced

for the Stage II examination of NT SE
For each wrong attempt, 1/3rd of the
total marks allotted for a question was
2014 deducted.
Also, no marks were deducted for
questions that were not attempted by
students.
Negative Marking Scheme

discontinued
Exam time duration increased from 90
minutes to 120 minutes for each
paper i.e. MAT and SAT . Also, 30
minutes extra for Visually Challenged
candidates)
Reporting time for examination hall
was changed to 09:00 am to 8:00 am.
T he exam timings are as under –
2018 onward
For MAT paper: 9:30 am to 11:30 am
(12:30 am for VC candidates)
For SAT paper: 1:30 pm to 03:30 pm
(4:00 pm for VC candidates)
(4:00 pm for VC candidates)
T he total number of questions for
MAT paper was increased as the LAT
paper is removed.
Earlier, MAT and LAT paper carried 50
marks each.
T he MAT paper now carries a total of
100 questions.
T he parental/family income criteria to

2006-2007 award NT SE scholarship discontinued.
Books grants also discontinued.
A reservation of 3% scholarships from

2008 total scholarships was decided for
Physically Challenged students.
T he minimum qualifying marks for

2015 qualifying NT SE were increased from
32% to 35% for SC/ST /PH candidates.
Other relevant features
4% reservation in scholarships made
2017
for Physical Challenged Category
T he minimum qualifying marks for

NT SE qualification have been revised
as under –
2018
40% for General Category Candidates
32% for SC/ST /PH candidates in both
tests separately.
Reservation of 27% is introduced for

2019 onwards
OBC category candidates
Eligibility
NTSE Eligibility 2019

Candidates who want to obtain NT SE 2019 scholarship must fulfil the eligibility criteria for NT SE exam as mentioned by
National Council of Educational Research and T raining (NCERT ). NT SE Eligibility Criteria 2019 are the requirements such as
academic qualification, age limit and minimum qualifying marks in previous class. NCERT prescribed NT SE Eligibility is
followed by all States/UT s conducting Stage I exam for NT SE. Only candidates who will satisfy NT SE Eligibility Criteria 2019
will be awarded with the scholarship after the announcement of NT SE 2019 stage II results. Check here in detail about NT SE
eligibility 2019 for stage I as well as stage II exam –
NTSE 2019 Elig ibility Criteria for NTSE Stag e I exam (state level) –
Candidates need to fulfil the eligibility criteria for NT SE Stage 1 exam as mentioned below:
Candidates currently studying in Class 10th from any recognized Private/Government schools including Kendriya Vidyalaya,
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, and Sainik Schools can apply.
T he candidates can appear in their respective state/UT ’s NT SE tier I exam, although there is no limit on domicile.
T he SCERT of respective state/UT s may mention any additional criteria for stage I exam such as minimum qualifying marks
in the previous class.
Moreover, candidates who are completing their education from Open and Distance Learning (ODL) such as National Institute
of Open Schooling (NIOS) or state Open boards are also eligible to apply and appear for NT SE 2019.
T he candidates studying from Open and Distance Learning must not be 18 years old or less at the time of appearing in the
scholarship exam. Moreover, they should not be employed (not even part-time jobs) and they should be appearing in Class
10th qualifying examination for the first time.
NTSE 2019 Eligibility Criteria for NTSE Stage II exam –

NTSE Elig ibility for candidates studying in India:
Candidates appearing for National Level T alent Search Examination i.e. NT SE stage II exam by NCERT need to fulfil the
below-mentioned eligibility criteria -
T hey must be an Indian National irrespective of where they are pursuing their Class 10th qualifying examination i.e. in India or
Abroad
T hey must have qualified stage I exam at the state level.
NTSE Elig ibility for candidates studying outside India:

T he Indian national candidates studying abroad can directly appear for stage II exam of NT SE scholarship award.
T hey should, although have scored at least 60% marks in their previous class qualifying examination i.e. in Class 9th.
Such candidates should be planning to pursue their hig her education in India only after obtaining the NT SE Scholarship.
NTSE Eligibiility 2019: General Requirements for awarding NTSE Scholarships –

T he candidate should pursue only the approved courses in Science, Social Sciences, Engineering and Medical streams only.
T he candidate should be willing to pursue higher education in India only
T he candidates should be certified as maintaining good conduct at their school and should continue their higher education
T hey should not be absent from school without proper leave or informing the school authorities
T he candidates should be a full-time student and should not be working anywhere or getting salary/stipend.
If the candidate is getting scholarship under any other scheme as well then, he/she should decide which scholarship scheme
he/she wants to continue with.
If any candidate is getting any other scholarship then, his/her NT S Scholarship will be stopped for that year and can be
continued only after he/she requests NCERT for resuming the scholarship; they have to discontinue benefits from other
scholarship schemes.
Although, the candidates getting fee waivers/ one-time grant/fee subsidy and accommodation are eligible for NT SE
Scholarship and they won’t be refused NT S scholarship
If any candidate drops studies or discontinues his/her education within one of admission, then no scholarship will be awarded
to him/her.
T he candidates should pass in all subjects of their course in first attempt only and if they fail in any of the core subject his/her
scholarship will be cancelled.
Process
NT SE Reg istration and Application at State level (NT SE stag e1 exam)– T he students who wished to appear for
National T alent Search Examination 2019 could apply from their respective state/UT in the offline/online mode or as
specified by the exam authorities.
T he notification for application form availability of NT SE state level examination was available in the local/national
newspapers or circulars circulated in the schools by the respective state/UT .
T he NT SE Application Form 2019 could be obtained from the listed Liaison Officers for the states/UT s only.
Moreover, before submitting the application form of NT SE to the Liaison Officers, candidates needed to get it duly signed by
the Principal of their School. Moreover, the admit card for NT SE Stage 1 exam is also attached along with the offline
application form of NT SE and need to be filled. T his admit card is then signed by the state Liasion officer and handed over to
candidate in the second week of October.
T he NT SE application form 2019 needed to be submitted on or before the last date of application as mentioned by the
concerned state/UT . T he states/UT s may have levied some charges for application form of NT SE 2019.
NT SE e-Admit Cards - T he admit card of NT SE stage 1 exam 2019 was made available by exam conducting authorities at
least 15 days before the exam date. T he candidates who applied for NT SE 2018-2019 were issued admit card by their
respective state/UT for state level examination. T he candidates who qualify the state level examination are issued admit card
by NCERT for stage 2 exam in the online mode only on the official website of NCERT .
NT SE stag e1 at State/UT level- T he states/UT s conducted the examination for NT SE stage 1 exam 2019 in the offline
mode at appointed exam centres only.
NT SE Result announcement f or stag e 1 exam - T he NT SE 2019 stage I results mentions the qualifying status of
candidates for both papers i.e. MAT and SAT . T he candidates can check the result of NT SE stage 1 exam in the online mode
as it will be available on official website of the SCERT /DGE of the respective state/UT . T he NT SE stage I exam result 2019 is
made available in the form of merit list, which mentions names, marks, ranks of all qualified candidates for the respective
state/UT .
NT SE stag e 2 exam at National Level: All those candidates who qualified the stage 1 exam of NT SE 2019 at the state level
were eligible to appear for national level NT SE which is conducted by NCERT . T he exam pattern, exam details and subjects
are the same as NT SE stage 1.
NT SE Stag e 2 Results: T he result of NT SE T ier II examination will be announced in September 2019 for all candidates. T he
candidates will be able to check their NT SE stage 2 result through the link provided by NCERT and they need to enter their roll
numbers and date of birth to login. T he result will mention separate scores as well as the combined score for MAT and SAT
paper. T he disbursement of NT SE scholarship will be based on Merit list after the announcement of NT SE stage 2 results
2019 only.
Exam Centers
T he NT SE state level and national level examination is organized at NT SE exam centres 2019 as listed by the exam
conducting authorities. For state level examination of NT SE, the respective state/UT allotts the exam centres to cadidates
which is mentioned on the NT SE admit card. For NT SE 2019 stage 2, the examination is conducted at the designated test
centres by NCERT . T here is generally one exam centre for each state/UT for NT SE 2019 stage 2 examination. T his is
mentioned on the admit card released by NCERT in the month of April/May.
NTSE 2019 Exam Centres

T he list of exam centres for NT SE Stage 2 examination by NCERT is as provided below –
Contact Information
For NT SE stag e I exam – Candidates can contact the State Council of Research and T echnology (NCERT ) or listed Liaison
Officer of their respective State/UT .
For NT SE stag e 2 exam –
Of f icial Address –
Educational Survey Division,
National Council of Educational Research and T raining
Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi 110 016
Phone Numbers – +91-11-26560464, +91-11-26562704
E-mail Address – deme.ncert@nic.in, esdhead@gmail.com, esdhead.ncert@gov.in, ntse2@yahoo.co.in
Official Website : http://www.ncert.nic.in

Phone Number : +91-11-26560464
Dates
Jun 2019 Jun 16 NT SE 2019 Stage II Exam
Oct 2019 Oct 07 - Oct 14 NT SE Stage I admit card 2020 UP CO MING
Nov 2019 Nov 02 NT SE 2020 Stage I Exam for Nagaland, Andaman and Nicobar Island, Meghalaya and
Mizoram
Nov 03 NT SE 2020 Stage I Exam for all states/UT s except Nagaland, Andaman and Nicobar
Island, Meghalaya and Mizoram
NT SE 2019 stage 2 has been conducted on June 16, 2019 (Sunday) and the results are expected to be out in September.
Earlier, the exam date for NT SE stage II was May 12, 2019, however it was postponed due to Lokh Sabha Elections 2019 held
in May across India.
NCERT released admit card for Stage II exam on May 16, 2019.
NT SE exam dates 2019 provided here mention all events such as application dates, admit cards release date, exam dates as
well as result dates for stage 1 and stage 2 exam. T he application dates for NT SE stage 1 2019 were different for all states
and UT s. T he application forms were available on offcial websites of respective states/UT s conducting NT SE stage I exam
2019 and candidates needed to apply before the last date as mentioned by their respective state/UT .
T he exam dates mentioned for the state level exam are first Saturday of November for Nagaland, Andaman and Nicobar
Island, Meghalaya and Mizoram. T he NT SE stage 1 exam for all other states/UT s except in Nagaland, Andaman and Nicobar
Island, Meghalaya and Mizoram is the first Sunday of November every year. T his year, the exam date for NT SE stage I is
different for West Bengal as well.
As per the update by Kerala SCERT , the exam date was revised to November 18, 2018 due to f loods in the state. Earlier,
Kerala state level NT SE 2019 was scheduled for November 04 , 2018.
T he exam date for NT SE stage II is the same for all states/UT s and is usually conducted on the second Sunday of May every
year. T his year, it has been conducted on June 16, 2019. T he latest schedule for NT SE 2018-2019 has been announced by
NCERT and candidates can check below to keep track of all important events –
NTSE 2019 Important Dates
Events Dates
Application Forms availability First week of August 2018
Application ends (different for all states/UT s) August 31, 2018
NT SE admit card for stage 1 (in online as well as offline

By third week of October 2018
mode)
NT SE exam date for Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and

November 03, 2018 (Saturday)
Andaman and Nicobar Islands (stage 1)
NT SE exam date for all states/UT s except West Bengal

November 04, 2018 (Sunday)
and Kerala (stage 1)
NT SE exam date for West Bengal and Kerala (stage 1) November 18, 2018 (Sunday)
NT SE answer keys (stage 1) Within 5-7 days after the exam
NT SE Results (stage 1) January-March 2019
NT SE Stag e 2 admit card May 16, 2019
NT SE Stag e 2 exam date June 16, 2019 (Sunday)
NT SE Stage 2 answer key June 22, 2019*
NT SE Results (Final) September 2019
Application Form
T he NT SE application process for the year 2019 has ended. All states and UT s will begin the NT SE application process 2020
from the first week of August, 2019.
Many states will release the application form online on the official website of SCERT while others will release offline.
Candidates studying in class 10th can download the application form of NT SE 2020 online or even obtain the same from the
state liaison officer. Candidates will have to submit the completely filled NT SE application form 2020 along with the
application fee (if any) before the last date. T he last date for form submission will vary from state to state. T o know more
about NT SE 2020 application form, find state-wise links to download them and for other important information, read the
complete article below.
NCERT conducts NT SE exam every year in two stages – Stage 1 is held at state level by the SCERT while stage 2 is
conducted at national level by NCERT for candidates who qualify stage 1. Stage 1 is usually conducted on the first Saturday
and Sunday of November thus, it is expected to be conducted on November 2 and 3, 2019. Stage 2 will be conducted in the
month of May 2020.
NTSE Application Form 2020 – Points to remember

Application form of NT SE 2020 will be made available by States/UT s in the online mode. It can also be collected from the
state liaison officer.
NT SE 2020 is a one-step application process. Candidates need not apply for stage 2 exam.
T he NT SE 2020 application fee (if applicable in the state) needs to be deposited along with the form.
Steps to f ill NT SE Application Form 2020
Candidates can obtain, fill and submit the NT SE application form online or offline by following the steps listed below:
Obtain Application Form – Download the NT SE registration form 2020 from the official website or one can also collect it
from the liaison officer of the state.
Filling up the application f orm – Candidates need to fill up the application form in their own handwriting as per the
instructions and affix their recent photograph along with signature at the space provided. Candidates will be required to enter
the following details in the NT SE 2020 application form:
1. Candidate’s name
2. Mother's name
3. Father's name
4. Caste category
5. Postal address etc.
Payment of application f ee – Candidates are required to remit the NT SE application fee (if specified by the state/UT ).
Application f orm submission – T he NT SE application form 2020 needs to be submitted in offline/online mode as specified.
From last year, some states have started to accept the completed NT SE application form 2020 in the online mode too.
Candidates must ensure that the application form of NT SE is filled and attached with required documents as per the
instructions.
Important Documents to be attached with NT SE 2020 Application Form
Along with the application form, candidates are required to attach the documents listed below. All the documents should be
duly attested by the Principal of the School.
Caste certificate
Recent passport size colored photograph
Instructions to f ill NT SE 2020 Application f orm
All the details entered by the applicant in the NT SE application form 2020 must be correct.
Fill the details in upper case only.
Do not scribble or make any correction in the form. Write the details in clear handwriting.
It is advised that candidates submit the application forms 4-5 days prior to the last date.
NT SE 2020 Exam Centres
Candidates have to fill their exam centre preferences in the application form. T he exam authority will allot the nearest
examination centre to the candidate. T he complete address of the examination venue will be mentioned on the NT SE admit
card 2020 which will be released in the second week of October, 2019.
NT SE 2020 Reservation Criteria
NCERT will award the NT SE scholarships 2020 on the basis of certain reservation criteria which is provided below. Candidates
will be required to mention their category and attach a copy of certificate (in case of reserved category only) in the NT SE
application form 2020. T he result and merit lists will also be prepared on the following criteria for reservation:
NT SE reservation criteria 2020
Categ ory Reservation Criteria
Scheduled Caste 15%
Scheduled T ribes 7.5%
Physically Handicapped 4%
Other Backward Class 27%
Candidates can download the application form of NT SE 2020 of the given states below by clicking on the link beside it.
Where to get NTSE Application Forms 2020?

Candidates can find below the links to download State-wise NT SE Application Form 2020 and the details of State Liaison
Officer to obtain the form offline.
Official link to download NT SE

State/UT Details of state liaison officer
application form
Mr. Gania Leij

Dy. Director,
Mrs Oyi T atak Incharge, Directorate
of Secondary Education Govt. of
Arunachal Pradesh http://www.arunachalpradesh.gov.in/
Arunachal Pradesh, Naharlagun,
Itanagar791111, Arunachal Pradesh
Ph: 0360-2290471
Email: ddsesm@gmail.com
Mr. Khabir Uddin Ahmed

Dy. Director
Office of the Director of Secondary
Assam http://www.madhyamik.in/ Education, Kahilipara, Assam,
Guwahati-781019 (Assam)
Ph: 0361-2381657
Email: direcsec123@gmail.com
Sh. R.K. T enedy Singh
https://manipur.gov.in/dert/index.html Vigyan Mandir Officer
Manipur Directorate of Education (Schools),
/
Lamphelpat, Imphal (Manipur)-795004
Ph: 0385-2411095
Email : tenedy@rediffmail.com
Smt. Margarette C. Blah
Selection Grade Lecturer
Directorate of Educational Research
And T raining ((DERT ), Laitmukhrah
Meghalaya http://www.megeducation.gov.in/
Nongrimmaw,Shillong793011
(Meghalaya)
Ph: 0364-2537025 08787796500
Email: dert.megh@gmail.com
Mrs. Zothanmawii
Deputy Director,
S.C.E.R.T ., Chaltlang, Aizawl, Mizoram-
https://scert.mizoram.gov.in/post/nts
Mizoram 796012
e
Ph: 0389-2347790
Email: scertmizoram@gmail.com.
Mr. Shilu A O
Joint Director, SCERT , Nagaland,
Kohima-798621
Nagaland http://scertnagaland.org/default.aspx
Ph: 0370-2270160
Fax 0370-2270173
Email: shiluao1959@gmail.com
Mr. Bilal Prabhakar

Deputy Director (Scholarship)
Human Resource Development,
Department of Education, Govt. of
Sikkim http://sikkimhrdd.org/
Sikkim, T ashiling Secretariat Gangtok-
737101 (Sikkim)
Ph: 03592-201029 03592-220903
Email: bilalprabhakar2014@gmail.com
Smt. Kuheli Debbarma

Deputy Director,
T ripura State Council of Educational
T ripura https://scertonline.tripura.gov.in/ Research and T raining, Abhoy Nagar,
Agartala, T ripura (West)-799005
Ph: 0381-2354867 0381-2354209
Email: kuhelidebbarma@gmail.com
Shri Mammen T homas
Principal,
State Institute of Education Siksha
Andaman & Nicobar Islands http://www.and.nic.in/
Sadan, Link Road Port Blair-744101,
(A&N Islands)
Ph: 03192-232730
Email: devpearlpb@gmail.com
Dr. Sanjiwan Sinha
Director, S.C.E.R.T .
Mahendru Post Office, Patna-800006
Bihar http://scertbihar.co.in/
(Bihar)
Ph: 0612-2370783
Email: exam.scertpatna@yahoo.com
Dr. Arbind Pd. Singh

Chairman,
Jharkhand Academic Council Ranchi,
Gyandeep Campus, Bargawan
Jharkhand https://jac.nic.in/ Namkum,
Ranchi- 834010
Ph: 0651-2261181, 6453342, 43, 44
and 45
Email: chairman.jac2003@gmail.com
Dr. Puspanjali Pani

Assistant Director,
Directorate of T E & S.C.E.R.T . Unit IV,
Odisha http://scertodisha.nic.in/ Bhubaneswar-751001, Orissa
Ph: 0674-2500881, 2502928
Email: scert_orissa@yahoo.com,
panipuspanjali61@gmail.com
Dr. Syed Nurus Salam

Deputy Director of School Education
(Basic)
Directorate of School Education Bikas
http://www.wbsed.gov.in/wbsed/welco
West Bengal Bhawan, 7th Floor, East Block, Salt
me.html
Lake City Kolkata-700091 (West
Bengal)
Ph: 033-23348005, 23345952
Email: ddsebasic2016@gmail.com
Mrs. Mamta Sharma

Assistant Professor
State Council of Educational Research
Chandigarh http://www.siechd.nic.in/ & T raining (SCERT ) Sector-32C,
Chandigarh (U.T .) 160031
Ph: 0172-2676011
Email: mamtajnu@gmail.com
Ms. Usha Chaturvedi
Deputy Director, Directorate of
Education Science & T V Branch
Behind Lady Shri Ram College, Lajpat
New Delhi http://www.edudel.nic.in/
Nagar-IV, New Delhi-110024
Ph: 011-26280409, 26280413,
26280410
Email: sciencebranch@gmail.com
Dr. Farooq Ahmad Peer

Director Academics,
Liaison Officer (NT S) J&K State Board
Jammu & Kashmir http://www.jkbose.jk.gov.in/ of School, Education, New Campus Lal
Mandi, Bemina, Srinagar (J&K)-190018
Ph: 0194-2494522
Email: directorjkbose@gmail.com
Sh. Sunil Vashishta

Lecturer Commerce, S.C.E.R.T ., Sohna
http://scertharyana.gov.in/talent- Road, Opp. Panchayat Bhawan,
Haryana
search-exam/ Gurugram-122001 (Haryana)
Ph: 0124-2321909
Email: examwing3@gmail.com
Mrs. Rajni Sankhyan

Associate Professor
S.C.E.R.T ., RABON Solan-173211,
Himachal Pradesh https://himachal.nic.in/en-IN/
(Himachal Pradesh)
Ph: 0179-227135
Email: scert-hp@nic.in
Mrs. Rumkeet Kaur

Lecturer in Math
State Institute of Science Education,
PSEB Complex, Block-E, 6th Floor,
Punjab http://www.ssapunjab.org/ Phase-8, Ajitgarh, SAS Nagar (Mohali),
Punjab
Ph: 0172-2212221
Email: directorscert@yahoo.in
Mr. Rajendra Kumar Saxena

Assistant Director Exam,
Board of Secondary Education, Ajmer,
Rajasthan http://rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in/
Rajasthan-305001
Ph: 0145-2632877
Email: secy-boser-rj@nic.in
Mrs.Usha Chandra
Director,
http://www.examregulatoryauthorityu Bureau of Psychology SCERT , 2
Uttar Pradesh
p.in/HOME.aspx Lowther Road Allahabad-211001 (UP)
Ph: 7376270563
Email: bureauofpsy@gmail.com
Dr. Harish Chandra Badoni

Lecturer
and T raining, Rajeev Gandhi Navodaya
Uttarakhand http://www.scert.uk.gov.in/
Vidyalaya, I.T Campus, Nanurkhera,
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Ph: 0135-2789655, 2789710
Email: scertuk@gmail.com
Dr. Prasoon Sarkar

Professor,
Chhattisgarh http://www.scert.cg.gov.in/ & T raining (SCERT ), DIET Campus,
Shankar Nagar, Raipur, Chattishgarh-
492001. Ph: 0771-2442241, 2443596
Email: ddsesm@gmail.com
Sh. Rajesh J Halpati

Head Master Government
High School Nani Daman Vaniyawad
Daman & Diu https://daman.nic.in/ Opposite Custom House, Daman &
Diu -396210
Ph: 0260-2250154
Email: ghsnanidaman@yahoo.in
Sh. Salim Dinganker,

State Liaison Officer,
NT S/NMMS Directorate of Education
1st Floor, Building No.5 PWD Campus,
Dadra and Nagar Haveli http://dnh.nic.in/departmentsnew.aspx Above Animal Husbandry, Silvassa-
396230 UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Ph: 09724507337
Email:
salimdinganker.2012@gmail.com
Sh. Jaywant Waman Naik,

Vocational Education Officer,
Directorate of Education, State Council
of Educational Research and T raining
Goa http://www.education.goa.gov.in/
Alto-Porvorim, Bardez-403521 (Goa)
Ph: 0832-2417276 0832-2413649
Email: scertgoa@rediffmail.com,
naikjayawant@yahoo.co.in
Sh. Dharmendra R Saradava,

Secretary,
Gujarat State Examination Board, Opp.
Gujarat http://www.sebexam.org/ Government Library, Sector-21,
Gandhinagar Gujarat-382021
Ph: 079-23248461, 23248462
Email: gseb21@gmail.com
Ms. Surbhi Parashar

Assistant Manager,
Rajya Shiksha Kendra Pustak Bhawan
Madhya Pradesh http://www.ssa.mp.gov.in/ “B” Wing, Arera Hills, Bhopal-462011
(M.P.)
Ph: 0755-2559952
Email: ntse2011@gmail.com
Sh. T .N. Supe,

Commissioner,
Maharashtra State Council of
Examinations 17-Dr. Ambedkar Road,
Maharashtra http://www.mscepune.in/
Pune-411001 (Maharashtra).
Ph: 020-26123066, 26123067,
26056448
Email: mscepune@gmail.com
Sh. D. Ramachandra Murthy,

Deputy Commissioner,
Office of T he Director of Govt.
Examinations D.No. 20-124, Beside
Andhra Pradesh http://main.bseap.org/ SPNRCH High School Opp. Andhra
Hospitals, Gollapudi Vijaywada, A.P-
521225
Ph: 0866-2974550, 2974540
Email: dir_govexams @ yahoo.com
Sh. Jaya Kumar H.S.,

Senior Assistant Director,
DSERT , No.4, 100 feet Ring Road,
Banashankari, 3rd Stage, Bangalore-
Karnataka http://www.dsert.kar.nic.in/
560085 (Karnataka)
Ph: 080-26422239, 26980100,
26422372/306
Email: ntse.dsert-ka@nic.in
Dr. Meena. S
Assistant Professor,
Kerala http://www.scert.kerala.gov.in/ S.C.E.R.T ., Vidhya Bhavan Poojappura
(P.O.)T hiruvananthapuram-695012
Ph: 0471-2346113
Email: ntsescertkerala@gmail.com
Mr. Chandrashekhar,
Principal,
http://dietlakshadweep.nic.in/importan Govt. Senior Secondary School,
Lakshadweep
tlinks.htm Kavaratti, UT of Lakshadweep-682555
Ph: 04896-262874
Email: subicp20@gmail.com
Dr. J.Krishna Raju,

Joint Director,
Directorate of School Education,
Perunthalaivar Kamarajarcent.Edu.
Puducherry http://schooledn.puducherry.gov.in/
Complex, Anna Nagar Puducherry-
605005
Ph: 0413-2207260
Email: jd-edu.pon@nic.in
Ms. D. Vasundra Devi,

Director,
Directorate of Govt. Examinations,
http://www.tnscert.org/tnscert/index. College Road, Nungambakkam,
T amil Nadu
php?language=LG-1&status=Active Chennai-600006
Ph: 044-28272088, 28278286 and
28203089
Email: dgedirector@gmail.com
Sh. D. Chalapathi Rao,

Deputy Commissioner,
Director of Govt. Examinations Chapel
T elangana https://scert.telangana.gov.in/
Road, Hyderabad T elangana-500001
Ph: 040-23230942
Email: dirgovexams.tg@gmail.com
FAQs related to NT SE Application Form 2020

Q: When can I get NT SE application form?
A: T he application form will be released online on the official website of the SCERT . In case it is released offline, you can
collect it from your school officials or the state liaison officer. Every state/UT releases its own application form in the month
of August/ September.
Q: What is the mode of NT SE registration?
A: T ill 2018, the only mode of registration was offline. However, some states have gone online while filling the NT SE 2020
application form.
Q: How can I apply for NT SE 2020?
A: T o apply for NT SE Scholarship Exam, students have to download the print copy of the application form from the SCERT
website and submit the form to the school officials or they can also send the filled application to the address of state’s liaison
officer.
Q: What is the NT SE application fee?
A: T he application fees is decided by the respective State Liaison Officer and is mentioned in the NT SE application form 2020.
Different states have a different application fee. Some states like Delhi do not have any NT SE application fee.
Q: What is the NT SE Application 2020 last date?
A: T he last date to submit the complete application form of NT SE 2020 varies from state to state.
Q. Do I need to apply for NT SE 2020 stage II also?
A. No, NT SE application is a one-time process. You need to apply only for stage I. Only if you qualify stage 1 exam will you be
able to appear for NT SE stage 2.
Pattern
NCERT has conducted National T alent Search Examination (NT SE) 2019 stage II exam on June 16, 2019. NT SE 2019 was
held in offline mode i.e. Pen-Paper mode for both levels i.e. State level examination (T ier I) and National level examination
(T ier II). T he scholarship exam by NCERT comprises two papers i.e. Mental Ability T est (MAT ) and Scholastic Aptitude T est
(SAT ). Both MAT and SAT papers of NT SE 2019 is conducted on the same day but, in two different shifts i.e. Morning shift
from 9:30 am to 11:30 am for MAT and Evening shift from 01:30 pm to 03:30 pm for SAT paper. T he exams are conducted
at allotted exam centres only as listed by states/UT s for state level exam and NCERT for NT SE 2019 Stage II exam. T he
candidates have to appear for the exam with their valid admit card as issued by the exam conducting authority. T he NT SE
2019 syllabus level is of Class 9th and Class 10th only. T here is no syllabus separately prescribed for NT SE 2019 state level or
national level examination. T he difficulty level of NT SE papers is of moderate level.
Latest: NT SE Admit Card 2019 for Stage II exam is available now, download here
Features of NTSE Exam Pattern –

Exam mode – Pen-paper based test (answers to be marked on OMR sheets)
Exam Medium – T he language/medium of instructions and questions will be of candidates’ choice from the language
options provided by the exam conducting body for State level examination. For the state level, the test medium can be
the official regional language and English/Hindi. For NT SE national level examination, the test medium can be from Asamiya,
Bangla, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, T amil, T elugu and Urdu as selected by the
candidate at the time of application form submission.
T otal exam duration – 120 minutes for all candidates except visually challenged candidates who are provided 150 minutes
for all papers.
Questions type – All the papers of NT SE state level and national level exams are based on objective type question with
multiple choices.
NTSE Stage 1 Exam Pattern
Exam Features Mental Ability T est Scholastic Aptitude T est
November 03, 2018 for Meghalaya, November 03, 2018 for Meghalaya,
Mizoram, Nagaland, Andaman and Mizoram, Nagaland, Andaman and
Nicobar IslandsNovember 04 , 2018 Nicobar IslandsNovember 04 , 2018
for All other states and UT s except for All other states and UT s except
Examination Date
West Bengal and Meghalaya, West Bengal and Meghalaya,
Mizoram, Nagaland, Andaman and Mizoram, Nagaland, Andaman and
Nicobar IslandsNovember 18, 2018, Nicobar IslandsNovember 18, 2018,
for West Bengal for West Bengal
09.30 am to 11.30 am(09.30 am to 01.30 pm to 03.30 pm( 01.30 pm to

Exam T imings 12.00 pmminutes extra for visually 04.00 pm for Visually Challenged
Challenged Candidates) Candidates)
T otal Questions 100 100
T otal Marks 100 100
Exam Duration 120 (150 for VC candidates) 120 (150 for VC candidates)
32% SC, ST and PWD and 40% for 32% SC, ST and PWD and 40% for
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Others (General & OBC) Others (General & OBC)
Marking Scheme No negative marking for wrong attempts.One mark for each correct attempt.
NTSE Stage II Exam Pattern:
Exam Features Mental Ability T est Scholastic Aptitude T est
June 16, 2019 (NT SE T ier 2 exam is generally scheduled for Second Sunday of
Examination Date
May every year)
09.30 am to 11.30 am(09.30 am to 01.30 pm to 03.30 pm( 01.30 pm to

Exam T imings 12.00 pmminutes extra for visually 04.00 pm for Visually Challenged
Challenged Candidates) Candidates)
T otal Questions 100 100
T otal Marks 100 100
Exam Duration 120 (150 for VC candidates) 120 (150 for VC candidates)
32% SC, ST and PWD and 40% for 32% SC, ST and PWD and 40% for
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Others (General & OBC) Others (General & OBC)
Marking Scheme No negative marking for wrong attempts.One mark for each correct attempt.
Syllabus
T he syllabus of National T alent Search Examination (NT SE) 2019 is broadly based on Class 9th and Class 10th only. T here will
be objective type questions for both papers i.e. Mental Ability T est and Scholastic Aptitude T est (SAT ) on relevant topics.
T he Scholastic Aptitude T est (SAT ) is based on questions from Social science, Science and Mathematics subjects.
T he MAT paper will be based on questions for verbal and non-verbal abilities such as reasoning and critical thinking. Also, the
topics will include analogy, classification, numerical series, pattern perception, hidden figure etc.
For NT SE T ier 2 examination, the question papers will be based on the CBSE Class 10th Syllabus for the subjects.
Admit Card
NT SE admit card 2019 for stage II exam was available from May 16, 2019 onwards. T he admit card of NT SE stage II
exam was delayed as the exam date has been postopned by NCERT . Earlier, the exam date for NT SE 2019 stage 2 was May
12, but due to Loksabha Election 2019 being organised in May, the exam date was changed to June 16, 2019. Candidates
appearing for Stage II exam of NT SE needed to download their admit card from the official website by providing State Roll
Number and Date of Birth.
T he admit card for NT SE stage II can be obtained by downloading from the official website only. NCERT does not send any
admit card for stage II exam by post or on e-mail address.
How to download NTSE admit card 2019 for Stage II?

1. Visit the official website of NCERT
2. Click on blinking link of stage II admit card or click on the direct link provided below
3. Enter your State Roll Number, Date of Birth and Captcha code to download NT SE stage II admit card
4. Check your admit card details and download the same on an A4 size paper
Download NTSE Admit Card 2019 for Stag e II exam

Instructions for NTSE Admit Card 2019
T he admit card of NT SE 2019 is the roll number mentioning your application number, candidates details, exam date and
exam centre details for papers like centre name, address, exam shift, timings etc.
Candidates must keep an extra copy of their admit card for NT SE 2019, to avoid any last minute rush in case of loss.
Candidates are advised to carry admit card and a photo Id proof along with it at the exam centre on the exam day.
For any discrepancy regarding spelling errors in candidates Name, Father's name, Category, their residential address is found
on NT SE 2019 stage II admit card then candidates can report to the Liaison officer of the respective state/UT for getting it
corrected or issuing of duplicate admit card for NT SE 2019 on the day of examination.
Candidates need to carry a valid Photo ID proof along with their admit card to the exam centre
NTSE 2019 Admit Card Dates
Events Dates
NT SE 2019 stage 1 admit card By last week of October 2018
NT SE 2019 Stage 1 exam date for Meghalaya, Mizoram,

November 03, 2018 (Saturday)
Nagaland, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands
NT SE 2019 stage 1 exam date for all states/UT s except

November 04, 2018 (Sunday)
West Bengal
NT SE 2019 Stage 1 exam date for West Bengal November 18, 2018 (Sunday)
NT SE Stag e 2 admit card 2019 May 16, 2019
NT SE Stage 2 exam date June 16, 2019 (Sunday)
NT SE stage 1 admit card of exam 2019 was released by respective state/UT in October 2018. T he candidates appearing for
NT SE 2018-2019 state level examination on November 03, 04 and 18, 2018 could obtain their admit card from their
respective state/UT official website or liaison officer. T he candidates who will qualify state level examination and qualify to
appear in NT SE 2019 stage 2 examination will be issued admit card by NCERT in online mode only.
T he candidates submitting NT SE 2019 application form completely and correctly only were issued NT SE admitn card for T ier
I exam by their respective State/UT agency. T he candidates could obtain NT SE stage 1 admit card 2019 either in on line
mode or in offline mode from liaison officers of respective state/UT . Check here all about NT SE admit card 2019 including
dates, how to obtain and important instructions.
Kerala NT SE 2019 stage 1 exam was conducted on November 18, 2018 instead of November 04, 2018. Check here latest
events and dates for NT SE 2019.
How to obtain NTSE Stage 1 Admit Card?

T he admit card of NT SE 2019 T ier I exam can be downloaded from official website of respective states/UT s or can be
obtained in offline mode from the respective Chief Superintendent Officer of the examination Centre/Allotted Centre/Liaison
Officer at least a week before the exam date.
1. Candidates can visit the official website as mentioned by their respective state/UT
2. Candidates need to provide their login ID and password to access their admit card download page of NT SE 2019 T ier 1
3. After login, they can check for their issued admit card for stage 1 NT SE 2019 and click on download button/icon
4. before downloading, it is advised to check all information metioned regarding NT SE stage 1 exam and in case of any
discrepancy connect with your Chief Superintendent Officer of the examination Centre/Allotted Centre/Liaison Officer of
State/UT .
5. Get print out of NT SE 2019 stage 1 exam with all correct details and carry this to your exam centre on the day of
examination
List of States/UTs Liaison Officers for NTSE Admit Card 2019
S.No. State/UT Liaison Officer and Contact details
01 Arunachal Pradesh Mr. Gania Leij Dy. Director, Directorate of

Secondary Education Govt. of Arunachal
Pradesh, Naharlagun, Itanagar791111,
Arunachal Pradesh.
Ph. Number - 0360-2290471
e-mail - ddsesm@gmail.com
Official website -
http://www.arunachalpradesh.gov.in/
02 Assam Mr. Khabir Uddin Ahmed Dy. Director

Office of the Director of Secondary
Education, Kahilipara, Assam, Guwahati-
781019 (Assam)
Ph. Number - 0361-2381657
e-mail - direcsec123@gmail.com
official website- www.madyamik.in
03 Manipur Sh. R.K. Tenedy Singh
Vigyan Mandir Officer
Directorate of Education (Schools),
Lamphelpat,
Imphal (Manipur)-795004
Ph. Number - 0385-2411095
e-mail - tenedy@rediffmail.com
official website -
www.manipur.gov.in/dert/index.html
04 Meghalaya Smt. Margarette C. Blah

Selection Grade Lecturer
Directorate of Educational Research And
Training
((DERT), Laitmukhrah
Nongrimmaw,Shillong793011
(Meghalaya)
Ph. Number - 0364-2233752
e-mail –dertmegh@gmail.com
official website -
www.megeducation.gov.in
05 Mizoram Mrs. Zothanmawii

Deputy Director, S.C.E.R.T.,
Chaltlang, Aizawl, Mizoram-796012
Ph. Number - 0389-2347790
e-mail - scertmizo@gmail.com
Official website -
http://dietaizawal.weebly.com/noticeboardn
ews.html
06 Nagaland Mr. Shilu A O

Joint Director, SCERT, Nagaland,
Kohima-798621.
Ph. Number - 0370-2270160
Fax - 0370-2270173
e-mail - shiluao1959@gmail.com
official website -
http://scertnagaland.org/default.aspx
07 Sikkim Mr. Bilal Prabhakar

Deputy Director (Scholarship)
Human Resource Development,
Department of
Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Tashiling
Secretariat
Gangtok-737101 (Sikkim)
Ph. Numbers - 03592-201029, 03592-
220903
e-mail - bilalprabhakar2014@gmail.com
official website - http://sikkimhrdd.org/
08 Tripura Smt. Kuheli Debbarma
Deputy Director, Tripura State Council of
Educational
Research and Training, Abhoy Nagar,
Agartala, Tripura (West)-799005.
Ph. Numbers - 0381-2354867, 0381-
2354209
e-mail - kuhelidebbarma@gmail.com
official website -
http://www.scerttripura.com
09 Andaman & Shri Mammen Thomas

Nicobar Principal, State Institute of Education
Islands Siksha Sadan, Link Road
Port Blair-744101, (A&N Islands)
Ph. Number - 03192-232730
e-mail - devpearlpb@gmail.com
official website -
http://www.education.andman.gov.in
10 Bihar Dr. Sanjiwan Sinha

Director, S.C.E.R.T. Mahendru
Post Office, Patna-800006 (Bihar)
Ph. Number - 0612-2370783
e-mail - exam.scertbiharpatna@yahoo.com
official website -
http://www.educationbihar/
11 Jharkhand Dr. Arbind Pd. Singh

Chairman , Jharkhand Academic Council
Ranchi,
Gyandeep Campus, Bargawan Namkum,
Ranchi- 834010.
Ph. Numbers - 0651-2261181, 6453342,
43, 44
and 45
e-mail - chairman.jac2003@gmail.com
official website - www.Jac.nic.in.
12 Orissa Dr. Puspanjali Pani

Assistant Director, Directorate of TE &
S.C.E.R.T.
Unit IV, Bhubaneswar-751001, Orissa
Ph. Numbers - 0674-2500881, 0674-
2502928
e-mail - scert_orissa@yahoo.com
panipuspanjali61@gmail.com
official website -
http://www.scertorissa.org
13 West Bengal Dr. Syed Nurus Salam

Deputy Director of School Education
(Basic)
Directorate of School Education
Bikas Bhawan, 7th Floor, East Block, Salt
Lake City
Kolkata-700091 (West Bengal)
Ph. Numbers - 033-23348005, 033-
23345952
e-mail - ddsebasic2016@gmail.com
official website - www.wbsed.gov.in
14 Chandigarh Mrs. Mamta Sharma

Assistant Professor
State Council of Educational Research &
Training
(SCERT) Sector-32C, Chandigarh (U.T.)
160031.
Ph. Numbers - 0172-2676011
e-mail - mamtajnu@gmail.com
official website - www.siechd.nic.in
15 New Delhi Ms. Usha Chaturvedi

Deputy Director, Directorate of Education
Science & TV Branch Behind Lady Shri
Ram
College, Lajpat Nagar-IV, New Delhi-
110024.
Ph. Numbers –
011-26280409
011-26280413
011-26280410
e-mail - sciencebranch@gmail.com,
ushachaturvedi69@gmail.com
official website - www.edudel.nic.in
16 Jammu and Dr. Farooq Ahmad Peer

Kashmir Director Academics, Liaison Officer
(NTS)
J&K State Board of School, Education,
New Campus
Lal Mandi, Bemina, Srinagar (J&K)-
190018.
Fax-cum Phone -
0194-2494522
e-mail - directorjkbose@gmail.com
official website - http://jkbose.co.in/
17 Haryana Sh. Sunil Vashishta

Lecturer Commerce, S.C.E.R.T., Sohna
Road, Opp.
Panchayat Bhawan, Gurugram-122001
(Haryana).
Ph. Numbers - 0124-2321909
e-mail - examwing3@gmail.com
official website - http://scertharyana.in
18 Himachal Pradesh Mrs. Rajni Sankhyan

Associate Professor
S.C.E.R.T., RABON
Solan-173211, (Himachal Pradesh).
Ph. Numbers - 0179-227135
e-mail - scert_hp@nic.in
official website - www.himachal.nic.in
19 Punjab Mrs. Rumkeet Kaur

Lecturer in Math
State Institute of Science Education,
PSEB Complex, Block-E, 6th Floor,
Phase-8,
Ajitgarh, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab.
Ph. Numbers - 0172-2210144
e-mail - sisepunjab@yahoo.com
official website -
www.epunjabschool.gov.in
20 Rajasthan Mr. Rajendra Kumar Saxena

Assistant Director Exam, Board of
Secondary
Education , Ajmer, Rajasthan-305001.
Ph. Numbers - 0145-2632877
e-mail - secy-boser-rj@nic.in
official website - www.rajeduboard.nic.in
21 Uttar Pradesh Mrs.Usha Chandra

Director, Bureau of Psychology SCERT, 2
Lowther
Road Allahabad-211001 (UP)
Ph. Numbers - 0532-2256511
e-mail - bureauofpsy@gmail.com
official website - www.scertup.org
22 Uttarakhand Dr. Vinod Prakash Semwal
Lecturer
State Council of Educational Research and
Training,
Rajeev Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya, I.T
Campus,
Nanurkhera, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Ph. Numbers - 0135-2789655
0135- 2789710
e-mail - scertuk@gmail.com
official website -
www.schooleducation.uk.gov.in
23 Chhattisgarh Dr. Prasoon Sarkar

Professor, State Council of Educational
Research & Training (SCERT), DIET
Campus,
Shankar Nagar, Raipur, Chattishgarh-
492001.
Ph. Numbers - 0771-2442241
0771-2443596
e-mail - ddsesm@gmail.com
official website - www.scert.cg.gov.in
24 Daman & Diu Sh. Rajesh J Halpati

Head Master
Government High School
Nani Daman Vaniyawad Opposite Custom
House
Daman & Diu -396210
Ph. Numbers - 0260-2250154
e-mail - ghsnanidaman@yahoo.in
official website - www.daman.nic.in
directorate_of_education.aspx
25 Dadra and Nagar Haveli Sh. Salim Dinganker

State Liaison Officer, NTS/NMMS
Directorate of Education
1st Floor, Building No.5 PWD Campus,
Above
Animal Husbandry, Silvassa-396230
UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Ph. Numbers - 09724507337
e-mail - salimdinganker.2012@gmail.com
official website -
http://www.dnh.nic.in/departments/education.
aspx
26 Goa Sh. Jaywant Waman Naik

Vocational Education Officer,
Directorate of Education
State Council of Educational Research and
Training
Alto-Porvorim, Bardez-403521 (Goa).
Ph. Numbers - 0832-2417276, 0832-
2413649
e-mail - scertgoa@rediffmail.com
naikjayawant@yahoo.co.in
27 Gujarat Sh. Dharmendra R Saradava

Secretary, Gujarat State Examination Board,
Opp.
Government Library,
Sector-21, Gandhinagar Gujarat-382021.
Ph. Numbers - 079-23248461, 079-
23248462
e-mail - gseb21@gmail.com
official website - http://gujarat-
education.gov.in
28 Madhya Pradesh Ms. Surbhi Parashar

Assistant Manager, Rajya Shiksha Kendra
Pustak Bhawan “B” Wing, Arera Hills,
Bhopal-462011 (M.P.)
Ph. Numbers - 0755-2559952
e-mail - ntse2011@gmail.com
official website - http://www.ssa.mp.gov.in/
29 Maharashtra Sh. Sukhdeo Hari Dere

Commissioner, Maharashtra State Council
of
Examinations
17-Dr. Ambedkar Road, Pune-411001
(Maharashtra).
Ph. Numbers - 020-26123066
020-26123067
020-26056448
e-mail - mscepune@gmail.com
official website - www.mscepune.in
30 Andhra Pradesh Sh. D. Ramachandra Murthy

Deputy Commissioner
Office of The Director of Govt.
Examinations
D.No. 20-124, Beside SPNRCH High
School Opp.
Andhra Hospitals, Gollapudi Vijaywada,
A.P-521225
Ph. Numbers - 0866-2974550
0866-2974540
e-mail - div-govexams@ yahoo.com
official website - http://bseap.org
31 Karnataka Sh. Jaya Kumar H.S.

Senior Assistant Director
DSERT, No.4, 100 feet Ring Road,
Banashankari, 3rd
Stage, Bangalore-560085 (Karnataka)
Ph. Numbers - 080-26422239
080-26980100
080-26422372/306
e-mail - dsertkar@gmail.com,
ntse.dsert_kr@nic.in
official website -
http://www.dsert.kar.nic.in/
32 Kerala Dr. Meena. S

Assistant Professor, S.C.E.R.T., Vidhya
Bhavan
Poojappura (P.O.)Thiruvananthapuram-
695012,
Ph. Numbers - 0471-2341883
e-mail - scertkerala@gmail.com
official website -
http://www.scert.kerala.gov.in/
33 Lakshadweep Mr. Chandrashekhar

Principal
Govt. Senior Secondary School, Kavaratti,
UT of Lakshadweep-682555.
Ph. Numbers - 04896-262874
e-mail - subicp20@gmail.com
official website -
http://www.schoolspedia.com/website/govs
r-sec-school-kavaratti-lakshadweep
34 Pondicherry Dr. J.Krishna Raju

Joint Director
Directorate of School Education,
Perunthalaivar
Kamarajarcent.Edu. Complex, Anna Nagar
Puducherry-605005.
Ph. Numbers - 0413-2207260
e-mail - jd-edu.pon@nic.in
official website -
http://schooledn.puduchery.gov.in
35 Tamil Nadu Ms. D. Vasundra Devi

Director
Directorate of Govt. Examinations, College
Road,
Nungambakkam, Chennai-600006.
Ph. Numbers - 044-28272088,
28278286 and
28203089
e-mail - dgedirector@gmail.com
official website - http://dge.tn.gov.in/
36 Telangana Sh. D. Chalapathi Rao

Deputy Commissioner
Director of Govt. Examinations Chapel
Road,
Hyderabad Telangana-500001.
Ph. Numbers - 040-23230942
e-mail - dirgovexams.tg@gmail.com
official website -
http://bseap.org./index.aspx
Answer Key
NT SE Answer Keys 2019 for stage 2 will be released by June 18-20, 2019 (tentatively). T he answer key for NT SE 2019 stage I
exam were released by each state/UT within 5 days after conducting the examination from November 03, 04 and 18, 2018.
NT SE official Answer Key 2019 mentions correct responses for both papers of stage 1 exam. Each state/UT is releasing
NT SE answer key 2018 on provisional basis so that candidates who appeared for state level NT SE 2019 can cross-verify their
responses. T he candidates can also raise objection on provisional NT SE answer key 2019 within the time and pattern as
specified by each state/UT . T he answer key is available for both NT SE question papers 2019 i.e. Mental Ability T est and
Scholastic Ability T est, which conducted on the same day in different shifts.
Moreover, in case of any objection regarding the answer key, it will be revised/corrected by the States/UT s after reviewing
the objections. Candidates can download NT SE answer key 2019 from the links provided for each state/UT .
S.No. State/UT NT SE Of f icial Answer Keys
Click here to download NT SE Answer

01 Arunachal Pradesh
Key for Arunachal Pradesh
02 Assam
Key for Assam

03 Manipur
Key for Manipur

04 Meghalaya
Key for Meghalaya

05 Mizoram
Key for Mizoram

06 Nagaland
Key for Nagaland

07 Sikkim
Key for Sikkim

08 T ripura
Key for T ripura

Andaman &
09 Key for Andaman &
Nicobar Islands
Nicobar Islands

10 Bihar
Key for Bihar

11 Jharkhand
Key for Jharkhand

12 Orissa
Key for Orissa

13 West Bengal
Key for West Bengal

14 Chandigarh
Key for Chandigarh

15 New Delhi
Key for New Delhi

Jammu and
16 Key for Jammu and
Kashmir
Kashmir

17 Haryana
Key for Haryana
18 Himachal Pradesh Click here to download NT SE Answer
Key for Himachal Pradesh
19 Punjab Click here to download NT SE Answer

Key for Punjab

20 Rajasthan
Key for Rajasthan

21 Uttar Pradesh
Key for Uttar Pradesh

22 Uttarakhand
Key for Uttarakhand

23 Chhattisgarh
Key for Chhattisgarh

24 Daman & Diu
Key for Daman & Diu

25 Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Key for Dadra and Nagar Haveli

26 Goa
Key for Goa

27 Gujarat
Key for Gujarat

28 Madhya Pradesh
Key for Madhya Pradesh

29 Maharashtra
Key for Maharashtra

30 Andhra Pradesh
Key for Andhra Pradesh

31 Karnataka
Key for Karnataka
32 Kerala Click here to download NT SE Answer

Key for Kerala

33 Lakshadweep
Key for Lakshadweep

34 Pondicherry
Key for Pondicherry
35 T amil Nadu
Key for T amil Nadu

36 T elangana
Key for T elangana
NT SE results 2019 are prepared on basis of final answer keys, and exam authorities for states/UT s accepts no request for
re-evaluation of result under any circumstance. T he NT SE official answer Key is available from the official links provided in the
table above. Candidates can also download NT SE question papers 2019 for MAT and SAT from the official website if they do
not have it with them.
Moreover, the form for filing objections on NT SE answer key 2019 is also available in pdf format. Candidates can download
this form to send objections regarding the answer key mentioning paper code/name, subject, question number and proof
supporting their objection on provisional answer key.
Candidates can check NT SE exam pattern and marking scheme while cross-verifying their responses for NT SE paper
analysis.
Results
:
NT SE Results 2019: National Council of Education Research and T raining (NCERT ) will declare NT SE 2019 Stage II result in
September 2019 in the online mode. Candidates who appeared for NT SE exam on June 16, can check their results on the
official webiste of NCERT . Also, merit lists of Stage II qualified candidates for each category will be declared by NCERT . A
total of 2000 NT SE scholarships will be awarded by NCERT from this year.
NTSE Stage II exam result 2019

T he NT SE Stage II result will be based on combined scores of MAT and SAT . T he candidates who will qualify the stage 2 of
scholarship exam by NT SE will be informed separately through registered letter and, also the NT SE stage 2 exam results will
be available online.
T he candidates will also be provided the provisional result of NT SE 2019 stage 2 examination, scanned copies of their OMR
sheets for both papers. T he candidates will be able to check their NT SE stage 2 result through the link provided by NCERT
and they need to enter their roll numbers and date of birth to login. T he result will mention separate scores as well as the
combined score for MAT and SAT paper.
T he merit list of NT SE stage II will mention candidates' name, their father' name and roll number. It will not mention scores
or ranks for stage II exam of NT SE.
T he result of NT SE stage 2 exam will be processed in online mode only and NCERT is making sure that there is no
discrepancy in processing the results. T herefore, NCERT will not be considering any request for re-checking/re-evaluating the
results if any candidate finds any inaccuracy in the scoring of NT SE stage 2 exam.
NTSE Cut Off 2019

T he candidates need to obtain minimum marks in each paper of NT SE separately to qualify for the award of scholarship. T he
minimum qualifying marks for NT SE is as mentioned below –
NT SE 2019 Qualif ying Cutof f
NTSE Cut off ma r k s f o r NTSE Cut off ma r k s f o r

P a pe r s
G e n/O B C S C/S T /P wD
MAT 40% i.e. 40 marks out of 100 32% i.e. 32 marks out of 100
SAT 40% i.e. 40 marks out of 100 32% i.e. 32 marks out of 100
T otal 80 out of 200 marks 64 out of 200 marks
Previous Yeat NTSE Cut off
Combined MAT & SAT paper (total

Categ ory NT SE Cut off marks
scores out of 197 maximum marks)
General 186 marks 150 marks
General PH 1 (Physically Handicapped

144 marks 111 marks
– Orthopedic)

124 marks 78 marks
– Hearing Impaired)

131 marks 101 marks
– Visually Impaired)
SC 149 marks 122 marks
SC – PH 1 113 marks 71 marks
SC – PH 2 87 marks 87 marks 1
ST 145 marks 113 marks
ST – PH 1 93 marks 90 marks
ST – PH 2 81 marks 81 marks
NTSE 2019 Scholarship Quota:

NCERT has revised quota for allotment of NT SE scholarship for each state in 2019. T he scholarship quota is revised every 3
years for 29 states and 7 UT s. Check below the present scholarship Quota for each state in the table below -
S.No States/UT s Quota
1 Andaman & Nicobar Islands 20
2 Andhra Pradesh 263
3 Arunachal Pradesh 50
4 Assam 202
5 Bihar 691
6 Chandigarh 20
7 Chattisgarh 195
8 Dadra & Nagar Haveli 20
9 Daman & Diu 20
10 Delhi 153
11 Goa 50
12 Gujarat 360
13 Haryana 186
14 Himachal Pradesh 51
15 Jammu & Kashmir 64
16 Jharkhand 142
17 Karnataka 371
18 Kerala 220
19 Lakshadweep 20
20 Madhya Pradesh 530
21 Maharashtra 774
22 Manipur 50
23 Meghalaya 50
24 Mizoram 50
25 Nagaland 50
26 Odisha 259
27 Puducherry 20
28 Punjab 183
29 Rajasthan 485
30 Sikkim 50
31 T amil Nadu 466
32 T elangana 216
33 T ripura 50
34 Uttar Pradesh 1408
35 Uttarakhand 79
36 West Bengal 569
T otal 29 States and 7 UT s 8387
NTSE 2019 Results (Stage I exam)

NT SE Result for stage 1 exam were declared by each state/UT from January to March 2019. T he candidates were intimated
about NT SE 2019 stag e 1 exam results by respective state/UT as and when announced. T he NT SE T ier I exam results
mentioned the qualifying status of candidates for both papers i.e. MAT and SAT . T he result of NT SE stage 1 exam were
available on official website of the exam conducting authority of respective state/UT and also through the links provided
below:
States/UT s Of f icial links f o r NT S E 2 0 19 S t ag e 1 Re sult s
T amil Nadu NT SE Click here to check your result
West Bengal NT SE Click here to check merit list for Stage 1 exam
Assam NT SE Click here to check list of qualified candidates
Gujarat NT SE Available at the of f icial website
Madhya Pradesh NT SE Check here list of qualified students
Maharashtra NT SE Click here list of qualified students
Uttar Pradesh NT SE Check here list of qualified students
Delhi NT SE Check here list of qualified students
Rajasthan NT SE Check here result and cut off marks
T elangana NT SE Check here list of qualified students
Kerala NT SE Check here merit list of qualified students
Andhra Pradesh NT SE Click here for list of selected students
Jharkhand NT SE Check of f icial website or click here for results
Chattisgarh NT SE Click here to check your NT SE result
Karnataka NT SE Click here to check your scores
Uttarakhand NT SE Click here to check your marks for NT SE
Haryana NT SE Click here to check NT SE Result
Click here to check your result OR check here list of

Punjab NT SE
selected students and overall result
Odisha NT SE Click here to check your result
Jammu & Kashmir NT SE Click here to check your result
Puducherry NT SE Check here complete merit list
Himachal Pradesh NT SE Check here the list of qualified students
Meghalaya NT SE Check here result and merit list
T he NT SE stage I exam result 2019 are available in form of merit list, mentioning names, marks, ranks of all qualified
candidates for the respective state/UT . T he candidates scoring minimum qualifying marks in both papers separately are
considered qualified and eligible for NT SE T ier II exam 2018-2019 as conducted by NCERT .
T he candidates whose name is mentioned in the merit list of NT SE 2019 Stage I exam prepared as per the result, can appear
for the national level examination of NT SE 2019 stage II examination.
Key points about NTSE Stage I exam result 2019:

T he results of NT SE 2019 tier 1 exam announced by each state/UT separately by February 2019.
T he state level examination of NT SE 2019 is an eligibility test to shortlist candidates for national level examination of NT SE
to be conducted by NCERT .
T he scores of NT SE Stage I exam will not be added to the result of NT SE Stage II exam by NCERT .
If candidates seek to cross-verify their NT SE Stage I exam result then, they needed to contact the respective state/UT for it,
not send their concerns to NCERT .

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National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) 2019 Visit on Shiksha

What is NTSE exam?

Hig hlig hts of National T alent Search Examination

National T alent Search Examination

Exam Name Commonly known as NT SE

NT SE Stage 1 is conducted by respective states/UT s

Exam Level National Level

Class level Class 10th

T otal Scholarships 2000

Scholarship amount Rs. 2000 per month for UG and PG level

Scholarship level Up to Ph. D. level

Exam Mode Offline examination

Mental Aptitude T est (MAT )

For NT SE Stage I exam - In all 29 states and 7 UT s

Registration began in August 2018 and the last date of

November 03, 2018 for Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland,

revised date of Kerala state level exam)

Phone number - 011-26560464

Official Website http://www.ncert.nic.in

NTSE 2019 Exam dates and other events:

Events Stag e I dates Stag e II dates

NT SE application dates August 2018 No registration

NT SE Result dates January – March 2019 September 2019

All about NTSE over the years:

Fe at ure Ye ars C hang e s mad e in NT S E

1964 350 from 10

1976 From 350 to 500

From 500 to 550

From 550 to 750 inclusive of 70

From 1000 to 2000 with reservation as

T he scholarship amount was raised up

T he scholarship amount of Rs. 500

Graduate degree levels: Rs. 2000 per

1976 (after the introduction of From Basic Sciences to Engineering,

T he scholarship will be awarded to

From National Science T alent Search

T he exam was extended up to Class

T he class level was returned back to

the NT SE Scholarship examination) for T ier II for the national level.

NT SE was now conducted for Class

T he Class level was again set only for

T wo objective type written tests

Language Ability T est (LAT ) introduced

LAT paper removed from the selection

A uniform exam pattern was designed

T he choice to select sections in SAT

T he Class VIII NT SE exam pattern was

Negative marking scheme introduced

Negative Marking Scheme

T he parental/family income criteria to

A reservation of 3% scholarships from

T he minimum qualifying marks for

T he minimum qualifying marks for

Reservation of 27% is introduced for

NTSE Eligibility 2019

NTSE 2019 Eligibility Criteria for NTSE Stage II exam –

NTSE Elig ibility for candidates studying outside India:

NTSE Eligibiility 2019: General Requirements for awarding NTSE Scholarships –

NTSE 2019 Exam Centres

Official Website : http://www.ncert.nic.in

Oct 2019 Oct 07 - Oct 14 NT SE Stage I admit card 2020 UP CO MING

NTSE 2019 Important Dates

Application Forms availability First week of August 2018