NSTSE Syllabus 2020 for Class 1st to 12th - Check Here
NSTSE Syllabus 2020 - Unified Council provides the syllabus of NSTSE 2020 for class 1st to 12th. Students should be aware of the complete NSTSE syllabus of their class to qualify the examination. The questions will be asked from two sections for class 1 and 2, three sections for class 3 to 5, five sections for class 6 to 10 and four sections for class 11 and 12. NSTSE 2020 syllabus will follow 85% of the CBSE curriculum and is also suitable for students from ICSE and state boards. From class 3 to 12, there will be a section on Critical Thinking, the goal for which is to test candidates in Logical & Inductive Reasoning, Tactics & Strategies in decision making, Subjective & Objective analysis. NSTSE syllabus 2020 provides details of important topics and sections that one must prepare for the exam. NSTSE 2020 has been held on January 24 and 31, 2021. Unified Council follows the NSTSE syllabus to make the question paper. To have better clarity of subjects and topics, students can also solve the sample papers of NSTSE 2020.
Note- Class 11th & 12th Science students can apply for KVPY 2020 scholarships while Class 10th students can apply for NTSE 2020 Scholarships as well.
NSTSE Syllabus 2020 for class 1
There will be 40 questions for class 1. The syllabus of NSTSE and marks distribution for class 1 are as given below:
NSTSE Class I Syllabus
Subject | Total no. of questions | Total marks |
Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
General Science | 15 | 15 |
Total | 40 | 40 |
NSTSE Syllabus for Class 2
A total of 50 questions will be asked in NSTSE 2020 for students from class 2. Check the NSTSE syllabus and marks distribution for class 2 is:
NSTSE Class II Syllabus
Subject | Total no. of questions | Total marks |
Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
General Science | 25 | 25 |
Total | 50 | 50 |
NSTSE Syllabus 2020 for Class 3 to 5
A total of 60 questions will be asked from three sections for students from class 3 to 5. Syllabus of NSTSE 2019 and marks distribution for class 3 to 5 is:
NSTSE Syllabus for Class 3 to 5
Subject | Total no. of questions | Total marks |
Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
General Science | 30 | 30 |
Critical Thinking | 5 | 5 |
Total | 60 | 60 |
NSTSE Syllabus 2020 for class 6 to 10
There will be 60 questions for 60 marks asked from 5 subjects for students from class 6 to 10. Students studying in class 10 should follow the CBSE Class 10 syllabus 2021 for better preparation. NSTSE 2020 Syllabus and marks distribution for this group is as follow-
NSTSE Syllabus for Class 6 to 10
Subject | Total no. of questions | Total marks |
Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
Physics | 10 | 10 |
Chemistry | 10 | 10 |
Biology | 10 | 10 |
Critical Thinking | 5 | 5 |
Total | 60 | 60 |
NSTSE Syllabus 2020 for Class 11 and 12 (PCM)
A total of 60 questions will be asked from four sections for students from PCM in class 11 and 12. Below are the sections and respective marks.
NSTSE Syllabus for Class 11 & 12 (PCM)
Subject | Total no. of questions | Total marks |
Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
Physics | 15 | 15 |
Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
Critical Thinking | 5 | 5 |
Total | 60 | 60 |
NSTSE Syllabus for Class 11 and 12 (PCB)
There will be 60 questions from 4 sections that are Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Critical Thinking. Students should prepare CBSE 12th syllabus 2021 for the exam. NSTSE 2020 syllabus and marks distribution for this class is:
Subject | Total no. of questions | Total marks |
Biology | 25 | 25 |
Physics | 15 | 15 |
Chemistry | 15 | 15 |
Critical Thinking | 5 | 5 |
Total | 60 | 60 |
How to Prepare for NSTSE 2020?
Follow the simple tips for improving your performance in NSTSE 2020 exam-
- Cover the entire NSTSE syllabus that includes the CBSE syllabus of the respective class.
- Read daily newspaper, magazines or journals that you find interesting in order to stay updated with the latest trends and information.
- Clear your basic concepts and follow textbooks.
- Watch informative channels such as National Geographic, Animal Planet, Discovery, etc.
- Take part in quiz programmes on a regular basis.
NSTSE Selection Process
Students should qualify the objective-type test with 100% marks or obtain the highest marks to get selected for the scholarship amount.
- NSTSE 2020 focuses on measuring how well students have imbibed the skills and concepts underlying the school syllabus.
- This exam helps teachers and parents to know the strengths and weaknesses of an individual student and also entire classes.
- Unified council follows CBSE syllabus but NSTSE question papers. However, the papers are also suitable for other board students such as ICSE/ ISC and State Board/Matriculation.
NSTSE Sample Papers
Students who want an extra edge over the competition and want to ace the exam can make their preparations better by solving sample papers. Practising from sample papers will make you aware of the NSTSE syllabus 2020, marking scheme, standard of questions, exam pattern etc. Students can follow the link given above to access NSTSE 2020 sample papers.
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Questions related to NSTSE
can dropper give NSTSE exam ?
Dear aspirant,
Students of classes 2 to 10, Class 11 (PCM), Class 11 (PCB), Class 12 (PCM), Class 12 (PCB) are eligible to participate in the NSTSE exams. It usually requires form filling in the school level itself.
Answer lateriam studying now in class 11 can i participate in it.?
Hello Aspirant,
Sorry to say you are not eligible only class 10 students can give the exam. For detailed information,search for eligibility criteria for ntse on Google.
Instead,You can apply for KVPY for scholarships. You can visit the official website for full details.
Hope this helps you
Hi Sir/Madam May i know is NSTSE exam offline or online
Hello There,
NSTSE stand For - National Level Science Talent Search Examination.
Students studying Classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10,11(PCM) ,11(PCB),12(PCM) and 12(PCB) can sit for the examination.
NSTSE follows CBSE syllabus, Question Papers are also suitable for Students of ICSE/ISC and Various State Board/Matriculation Syllabus.
'NSTSE-online' is a completely online exam. You do not require visiting any center. You can sit forExamination from the comfort of your home. All you need is a PC/Laptop with an Internet Connection and a Web-cam.
Hope It Helps :)
Best Of Luck .
Hi Sir/Madam May i know is this exam offline or online
Hello Likhita ,
Which examination are you talking about ?
If you did not specify i could not be able to ans it properly.
So please specify the name of examination, then only i can say it is offline or online .\
Hope You Get it :)
Hey there, I have a doubt. I want to get addmission into Harvard university but side by side I am preparing for JEE also & currently I am in class 12th.. And I came to know, olympiads play crucial role in addmission process! Is it so? And shall I go for NSTSE exam to complete this requirement?
To get admission into Ivy League Universities after your class 12th, it's really hard as the competition is very vast. You need to prepare from a young age for that. You need to take part in Olympiads and secure positions. Also you need to have some good skills. Also our marks in last 5-6 years of schooling must be outstanding. These colleges also consider volunteering works for admission. Students who have won medals in international competitions and have represented their country or atleast their school in international competitions are also preferred.
So if you have not been have these experiences for the last few years, then Your chances of getting admission are very slim. Also you need to appear for several exams one of them being SAT. Your score must be outstanding.
I would recommend you to prepare for JEE Mains and JEE Advanced and get into IITs and then for your Master's you can go for those IVY League Universities. In this way you can prepare your 4 years Bachelor's degree in a perfect manner so as to be eligible for admission.
Hope it helps
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