Paper Analysis
SAT Pattern
NTSE status (checked 15 October 2026): NCERT has not conducted the National Talent Search Examination since the 2021 cycle. Its notice states that the National Talent Search Scheme was approved till 31 March 2021, and that further implementation of the scheme in its present form has not been approved and has been stalled till further orders. No NTSE 2026 notification has been issued. The details on this page come from NCERT's last official NTSE information brochure and are given for reference only.
Key Takeaways
SAT: 100 questions — Science 40, Social Science 40, Mathematics 20.
100 marks and 120 minutes.
Questions conform to the Class IX–X level.
NTSE SAT Pattern
The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) checked a student's understanding of school subjects at the Class IX–X level. It carried equal weight to MAT in the final merit.
Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) | 40 | 40 |
Social Science (History, Geography, Political Science, Economics) | 40 | 40 |
Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
Key Features
Duration: 120 minutes (Stage 2: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm).
Four-option multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each.
No negative marking.
Qualifying marks: 40% (General/OBC), 32% (SC/ST/PwD).
Subject Syllabus Pages
Pro Tip: Social Science carries as many questions as Science. Many students under-prepare it, so steady revision here can lift your SAT score.
Source: NCERT NTSE Information Brochure (latest published edition).
Official Website
For authentic NTSE information, refer only to official NCERT resources:
NCERT NTSE page: ncert.nic.in/national-talent-examination.php
NTSE information brochure (last published): Download PDF
NTS scholarship portal: ntse.ncert.gov.in
Exam helpline (as listed by NCERT): 011-26560464, ntsexam.ncert@gov.in
Students should not pay any fee or share personal details on unofficial websites claiming to conduct NTSE.
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